Inspections and Compliance Specialist

This vacancy posting is an open continuous announcement that establishes a standing register of eligible applicants, which closes on 10/29/2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 11/08/2023 with subsequent reviews every other week as additional vacancies occur, or on an as-needed basis, until positions are filled. Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Applying inspection and compliance principles, concepts, methodologies, laws, regulations, guidelines and/or practices in daily activities; Documenting investigations and witness statements; and Researching data using prescribed methods. OR Education: A master’s (or equivalent graduate degree such as a L.L.B/J.D.) or 2 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Assisting the team lead or supervisor in planning inspections and participating in briefings with team leads at inspection sites; Ensuring inspection findings provide complete identification of deficiencies and areas of concern; Developing sound recommendations which identify the appropriate level of the problem, and the type of corrective action necessary to fix the problem; Preparing written inspection findings with or for team leads or supervisors. OR Education: 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. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Assisting the team lead or supervisor with conducting on-site inspections; Scheduling and conducting interviews at inspection sites; Providing input to develop the scope and inspection site rationale; Assisting the team lead or supervisor in developing the unique methodology and approach for the inspection site; Preparing documentation of the inspection process and findings. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. The incumbent may be assigned to one of the following inspection areas: Office of Detention Oversight (ODO) – Employees assigned to ODO are responsible for evaluating detention facilities’ compliance with policies and detention standards for facilities that house ICE detainees. Management Inspections Unit (MIU) – Employees assigned to MIU are responsible for conducting on-site inspections of domestic and international ICE field offices and HQ programs to ensure operational and administrative compliance with established policies and procedures OR reviewing ICE’s partnerships with state and local law enforcement agencies who participate in the 287(g) program. External Reviews and Analysis Unit (ERAU) – Employees assigned to ERAU are responsible for conducting administrative reviews of the facts and circumstances surrounding all aspects of an individual’s passing while in ICE custody as well as conducting audits to ensure compliance with the DHS Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards. Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries for this position. The actual salary range will be based on the applicable locality pay for the selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. 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 persons 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 for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Professional Responsibility, in Location Negotiable After Selection, United States. This is a non-bargaining unit position.