Enforcement and Removal Assistant (OA)

These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. The salary range will be adjusted to include locality payment for the selected duty location.

Duties

• Researching detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity/citizenship and manage detained and non-detained dockets.
• Providing administrative support to managers, supervisors, or staff members by assisting in the day-to-day management of the office's activities.
• Summarizing and tabulating detainee information from various reports and utilizing a variety of databases and automated systems.
• Generating and verifying detainee reports, encounters, charging documents, studies, data quality, and creating and revising spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and presentations.
• Exercising quality control over bond paperwork.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation, which may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• A pre-employment drug test will be required.
• You must complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• DHS uses e-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
• Incentives may be authorized, contingent upon funds availability.

Qualifications

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Do not copy and paste duties from this announcement into your resume.

Minimum Qualifications for GS-05

Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in the Federal service that included:

• Performing recordkeeping and reporting;
• Compiling, maintaining, and updating automated records; and
• Responding to requests for procedural information.

OR Education Substitution: Successfully completed four years of education above high school in any field from an accredited institution.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: An appropriate combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements for the GS-05 grade level.

Minimum Qualifications for GS-06

Specialized Experience: You must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service performing each of the following duties:

• Processing individuals arrested or detained by law enforcement officials (e.g., booking and property inventory procedures);
• Performing file searches and assembling documentation; and
• Responding to routine requests and issues regarding legal or law enforcement policies, practices, and procedures.

Typing Requirement

You must show possession of the ability to type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample, with three or fewer errors. You may self-certify your proficiency.

Education

If you are claiming education as part of your qualifications, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If using education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs.

Benefits

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance;
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k));
• Flexible Spending Account;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays;
• Flexible work schedules and telework options;
• Tuition reimbursement and transportation subsidies;
• Uniform allowance;
• Health and wellness programs, and fitness centers.

Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required.