Job Opening: 55208

Open to ALL U.S. Citizens

Opening Date: June 10, 2024

Questions regarding this opening should be directed to Denise Epperson at 703-632-4126 or RSUresume@fbi.gov

Job Summary

Position: Hazardous Devices Specialist-Bombs, GS-13

Division: Critical Incident Response Group

Unit: Render Safe Unit

Location: Quantico, VA

Working Hours: 8:15am-5:00pm

Salary: GS-13 $117,962.00-$153,354.00

Full Performance level: GS-13

Number of Positions Available: Unlimited Number of Vacancies

Duration: Full Time/Permanent 

PLEASE READ THIS JOB POSTING IN ITS ENTIRETY

This vacancy is for a member of a recognized National Asset of the United States Government and is a highly technical and specialized position responsible for locating, diagnosing and subsequent disablement or destruction of improvised explosive devices or weapons of mass destruction. This work directly impacts the resolution of incidents with the highest risk or greatest necessity for success.

The Render Safe Unit Selection In-Service will consist of a one-week testing period conducted at Quantico, VA. During this Selection In-Service, each candidate will be extensively evaluated in a number of scored areas. The Selection process is designed to replicate conditions which have occurred during RSU training and deployments. This is a comprehensive assessment and selection process to identify the most desirable candidates to be selected for hire based on technical and non-technical knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as physical fitness. In addition to the core technical, fitness, and practical problem solving testing that all candidates will be evaluated on, candidates will undergo skill specific testing specifically related to the counter-IED and WMD problem set. Skill specific competencies, knowledge, and trainability will be evaluated through scenario based and written evaluations.

Only the most competitive candidates who achieve the highest scores in these area will be retained. Candidates must achieve preferred or acceptable ratings in all assessed events. As a condition of the job offer, candidates who receive ANY unacceptable ratings during this assessment and those with the lowest scores will have their offer rescinded. A candidate who has three or more unacceptable events may be dropped from the selection process.

Key Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to pass a Government physical exam and a HAZMAT exam
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
• Some travel required
• Must pass a strength and mobility assessment and swim test 

Mission Statement:

The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Major Duties:

• Respond to, interrogating, and executing solutions to incidents involving Improvised Explosive Device (IED)/Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), and the capture/recovery of stolen special weapons.
• Perform time sensitive on-site investigative and render safe operations in conjunction with on-scene Team Leader.
• Perform critical operations with other law enforcement personnel, scientific support assets, and private citizens involving stabilizing affected facilities and collecting forensic evidence.
• Perform critical analysis of situational/operational aspects of extremely sensitive, highly technical and sophisticated emergency responses to IED/WMD Render Safe operations.
• Provide technical advice and consultation to FBI Headquarters and field office supervisors in regards to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosives and render safe operations.

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:

• Ammunition and Explosives
• Observational Accuracy and Judgment
• Public Safety and Security
• Collaboration
• Concentration and Vigilance
• Communication
• Analytic Thinking
• Hazardous Materials

Selective Placement Factor:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must respond to the following selective placement factor question. All qualifying experience MUST be provided within your RESUME to be considered.

Are you a graduate of the FBI Hazardous Device School or NAVSCOLEOD and have worked in the EOD/Bomb Technicians field within the past three years? 

In addition to the selective placement factor, please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume.

Specialized Experience (SE):

GS-13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Experience reading and analyzing intelligence assessments and provide management with detailed findings and recommendations relating to the response to WMD terrorism incidents.
• Experience in developing and formatting lesson plans and visual aids for presentation of critical render safe operations.
• Experience performing live render safe, containment and disposal operations in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, methods and procedures.
• Experience in coordinating safe transportation of a device for further disassembly and forensic analysis.
• Experience operating in an environment which may not be acceptable to standard practices, methods or techniques.
• Experience in preserving and collecting physical evidence and prepare pertinent procedures to ensure safe and efficient operation in a WMD environment.
• Experience communicating orally in order to tactfully advise and guide decision making officials.

  Work Environment: 

  • Regularly involves exposure to high risk response and readiness operations in permissive and non-permissive environments.
  • Work is performed both indoors and outdoors at sites of WMD with exposure to extreme occupational hazards
  • High voltage electrical sources potentially exceeding 20,000 volts.
  • Work operating in and around active runways, towers, or fast moving vehicles
  • Utilizing potentially dangerous machinery and equipment.

  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:

  1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
  2.  A complete assessment questionnaire
  3. 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 many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
  • Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. You application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
  • If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
  • Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):

          a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)
          b. The month/year work began
          c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
          d. Specific duties performed

  Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the “Cover Letters and Attachments” section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type “Other.”

  Veterans' Preference

  If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

  Nepotism

  Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative’s appointment or promotion.

  During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

  Reasonable Accommodation Request

  The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov, telephone at 202-324-2158, or FAX at 202-324-3976.  Your request will receive an individualized assessment.

  This e-mail address is only for reasonable accommodation requests.  Please do not submit your application and/or any questions unrelated to reasonable accommodations.  Should any applications be received, they will not be forwarded for consideration during the hiring process.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

  Benefits

  The FBI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

  This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees:  http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp

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