Intelligence Operations Specialist

Overview
Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
Opening and closing dates05/12/2021 to 05/18/2021
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Service

Excepted

Pay scale & grade

GS 13

Salary
$103,690 to $134,798 per year
Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time
Duties SummaryThis position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Intelligence Training Academy, Office of Intelligence & Analysis (I&A).
The purpose of this position to serve as an intelligence training instructor developing and delivering intelligence training programs throughout the DHS intelligence enterprise (IE) and partner organizations.Responsibilities
As a Intelligence Operations Specialist GS 0132 13, your typical work assignments may include:
Providing advice and guidance on intelligence training related projects and programs.Ensuring the quality of the student learning experience to include preparation and delivery, managing classroom dynamics, utilizing Information Technology (IT) effectively, identifying and preparing training materials and supplies.Developing and delivering basic, intermediate, and advanced intelligence training programs and workforce professional development programs to meet customer and stakeholder requirements.Designing and implementing a system to directly assess student learning and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and courses, to ensure relevancy with respect to the agency mission.
This is a permanent appointment in the Excepted Service and will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Employees hired under an Excepted Service appointment are required to serve a two (2) year trial period.This position is also being announced through competitive examining procedures under Announcement 11007915. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens) and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements.Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

13
Requirements Conditions of EmploymentPermanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugsSelective Service registration required.You must submit to a pre-employment and random drug testCurrent federal employees in the competitive service must meet time-in-grade requirements.If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.License required: NoPre-employment physical required: NoBargaining Unit Position: NoSelectee may be required to serve a two-year trial period.You must be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.Selectee will be required to sign a statement indicating they understand the position is in the excepted service and they will not be converted to a competitive service appointment.Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.Employee may be deemed an essential employee and may perform "exempt" activities during government closures due to weather, protests, acts of terrorism, or lack of funding.Shared Certificates Statement: Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. QualificationsThis position is also being announced through competitive examining procedures under Announcement 11007915. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens) and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements.Specialized Experience:
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level (starting salary $103,690) if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as:
Developing and implementing best practices in a training and curriculum development and management of educational programs and comply with accreditation requirements.Understanding of current instructional design theories, educational technology, adult learning principles or a related field; training best practices and accreditation requirements.Coordinating the implementation of an information technology tools, to include the development of business requirements in a training environment.Applying quantitative and qualitative methods for the assessment and improvement of classroom and learning training programs and curriculum resources (e.g., needs analysis design/development, delivery, evaluation).Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade levelNOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the requirements, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.Time-in-grade
Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement.Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Education
There is no educational requirement for this position.Additional informationDHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." 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.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
Full performance level for this position is GS-13.
Selectee may be required to serve a two-year trial period.
Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
Multiple selections may be made from this announcement.
Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Land Management Eligible: Applicable to Merit Promotion JOAs that are accepting applications from individuals within or outside the agency's workforce. Please include the hiring path for Land and Base Management: Current and former employees of a land management agency who were initially hired at a land management agency under a time-limited appointment in the competitive service.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be rated based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform this job:
Customer Service, Education and Training, Organizational Awareness, and Planning and Evaluating
If you are the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the job questionnaire and application, click Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must be 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. (Note: Veteran's preference does not apply under Merit Promotion procedures. View VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be removed from consideration or your score will be lowered.
Consideration may be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience. No points will be awarded.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps / VISTA volunteers, and people with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility and to understand the documentation that would be required with your application, click on the links above and contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test required
Yes
Position sensitivity and riskSpecial-Sensitive (SS)/High RiskTrust determination processNational securityThis job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.

Individuals with disabilities

Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Military spouses

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Merit Promotion, Status Candidates, Former Overseas Employees, CTAP/ICTAP, VEOA, 30% or More Disabled, EVHO, Individuals with Disabilities, Schedule A, Military Spouses, Peace Corps, Americorps, Vista, Interchange Agreement Eligibles, Land Management.