Community Outreach Specialist with Security Clearance

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Job description

Who May Apply Job Opening : 57752 Open to ALL U.S. Citizens Opening Date: November 4, 2024 Closing Date: November 18, :59 p.m. (EST) Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HR Specialist Goodrich at . Job Summary Position: Community Outreach Specialist, GS 7/9/11 Division: El Paso Field Office Location: El Paso, TX Working Hours: Monday - Friday / 8:15am - 5:00pm (hours and days may vary depending upon the office's needs.) Salary: GS 7: $49,025.00 - $63,733.00 GS 9: $59,966.00 - $77,955.00 GS 11: $72,553.00 - $94,317.00 Full Performance level: GS 11 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 have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver's license Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance Some travel may be required 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) Physical Demands Although sedentary, frequent travel within the field office territory is often necessary. Work Environment Work is usually performed in an office setting, however, travel is required to various locations for meetings or scheduled events. Some events may be at night or on weekends and in inner-city areas with high crime rates, requiring the incumbent to exercise precaution. Mission Statement: The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Major Duties Serves as the FBI's Community Outreach Program representative and speaker in the areas of crime, drug, gang, as well as violence prevention, intervention, and awareness among the jurisdictional communities Establishes contacts and interacts effectively with external agencies, government officials, the community, and internal FBI contacts Conducts short and long term research projects concerning various aspects of the program to determine if program goals and objectives are being met Coordinates and implements the Field Office's FBI Citizens Academy, Junior Special Agent's Program, Future Agents in Training Program, and other targeted strategic community outreach Conducts all the logistics in organizing educational and informational programs to stimulate participation in mentoring and prevention activities concerning crime, specifically drugs, violence, gangs, and other National Security-related concerns Communicates thoughts and ideas clearly, concisely, persuasively, and effectively orally and in writing while tailoring the communication to the experience level, exposure or expertise of the audience 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: Collaboration Communication Flexibility/ Adaptability Initiative Interpersonal Ability Organizing and Planning Specialized Experience (SE): GS 7: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 5 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Assisted with coordinating events/activities within a community, school, office or agency Prepared a variety of communications in response to community inquiries and requests for information regarding a program Served as a point of contact for a program GS 9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 7 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Assisted with coordinating events/activities within a community, school, office or agency Represented a group or organization on a committee/board or at an event such as a job fair, conference, or at any community activity Established a working relationship with local business owners, community leaders, school administrators, and/or law enforcement in order to effectively interact with and convey information regarding a program and its initiatives GS 11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 9 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Coordinated and implemented programs and events within a community, school, office, or agency. Represented and spoke on behalf of a group or organization on topics such as national security, intelligence, drug, crime, gang, and violence prevention intervention and awareness. Established and maintained liaison with external agencies, government officials, the community, and internal contacts in order to provide information about a program and its initiatives. Researched and analyzed various aspects of a program to determine its effectiveness and ensure program goals and objectives are met. 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 9: Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. GS 11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. 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 perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the m

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