Evidence Technician with Security Clearance

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Job description

Who May Apply Job Opening : 57201 Open to ALL U.S. Citizens Opening Date: September 17, 2024 Closing Date: October 01, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST) Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HR Specialist, Andrew See at . Job Summary Position: Evidence Technician, GS 7/8/9 Division: Phoenix Field Office - Flagstaff Resident Agency (RA) Location: Flagstaff, AZ Working Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Hours may vary based on the needs of the Division.) Salary: GS 7: $49,025.00 - $63,733.00 GS 8: $54,292.00 - $70,578.00 GS 9: $59,966.00 - $77,955.00 Full Performance level: GS 9 Number of Positions Available: 1 Duration: Full Time/Permanent Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Key Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Some travel may be required Mission Statement: The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Physical Demands: Work requires considerable physical exertion such as walking, standing, stooping, reaching and the recurrent lifting of packages and/or objects of weight more than 50 pounds. Work entails long hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Work Environment: Work is performed within the office setting or actual crime scenes. May be placed in a hazardous situation when handling potentially dangerous materials, such as explosive, poisonous, corrosive, highly combustible, and contaminated with infectious materials that require various safety precautions, such as protective clothing and equipment such as safety glasses, gloves and masks. Is required to travel away from office for extended periods of time, and may work out in inclement weather. Major Duties: Provide extensive advice, guidance, and training for the Special Agents (SAs) and Professional Staff on all aspects of evidence processing and procedures including search, protocol, evidence packaging, and proper completion of paperwork. Provide FBI policy to other agencies regarding packaging, maintenance and storage of evidence to assist in the development of their evidence program or for coordinative purposes. Testify in a court of law concerning the security and chain-of-custody of evidence. Responsible for the receipt, retention and disposition of evidence for the field office, which includes all items seized, recovered or contributed properties which are expected to be introduced in court and/or subject to chain-of-custody attack, regardless of size as collected by SAs and other law enforcement personnel, ensuring it is appropriately collected, documented and stored. Handle HAZMAT evidence. Responsible for the security aspects of the Evidence Control Room (ECR) including safe combinations and secure areas, and personnel traffic to and from ECR locations. Qualifications and Evaluations Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied. All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies: Administrative/Organizational Policies and Procedures Communication Customer Service Organizing & Planning Problem Solving/Judgment Quality Assurance Specialized Experience (SE): GS 7: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 6 grade level, as defined below: Inventoried, cataloged, stored, and packaged a variety of materials. Processed forms, paperwork, and authorizations in accordance with regulations/policy. Resolved discrepancies, conflicts, or other problems related to inventory requirements. Provided advice on policies and procedures to internal and external contacts while maintaining effective working relationships. Maintained liaison within and outside the organization. GS 8: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 7 grade level, as defined below: Inventoried, cataloged, stored, and packaged a variety of materials. Processed forms, paperwork, and authorizations in accordance with regulations/policy. Resolved discrepancies, conflicts, or other problems related to inventory requirements. Maintained liaison within and outside the organization. Evaluated programs to ensure compliance with existing policies and procedures. GS 9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 8 grade level, as defined below: Inventoried, cataloged, properly stored, and packaged a variety of material. Handled, stored, wrapped, packaged, and shipped all types of evidence and hazardous materials. Established automated history of materials using a database to ensure tracking and location. Maintained liaison within and outside the organization. Evaluated programs to ensure compliance with existing policies and procedures. Provided extensive advice, guidance, and training on all aspects of evidence processing and procedures. Education All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows: GS 7: Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or one (1) full year of graduate level education. Superior academic achievement is the completion of all the requirements of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average of 3.0 or higher as recorded on an official transcript, or as based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum, or (3) honor society membership. GS 8: Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level. GS 9: Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. How to Apply For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance. Required Documents To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes: Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates A complete assessment questionnaire Other supporting documents ( if applicable ): College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance. What to Expect Next Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process. Additional Information Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations. The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and persp

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