About this role
Job SummaryView Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, in McLean, Virginia. This is a non-bargaining unit position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within the National Capital Region.
QualificationsPlease limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 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-14 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Conducting advanced analyses to develop and identify friction ridges on complex evidence by utilizing a full range of scientific methodologies and forensic techniques; Providing technical advice, casework assistance, and support to less experienced specialists and trainees; Serving as a case manager to plan and coordinate forensic friction ridge activities; and Ensuring laboratory procedures, forensic examinations, and evidence handling protocols are current and are within the scope of relevant scientific communities. Additional Requirements: In addition to meeting the specialized experience detailed above, you must also possess certification in latent print examination by the International Association for Identification (IAI), or otherwise possess a current professionally recognized equivalent certification. It is preferred the incumbent hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and have no less than 5 years of experience performing duties as they pertain to friction ridge analysis. A bachelor's degree is commensurate to 9 years of experience performing duties as they pertain to friction ridge analysis. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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.
Major DutiesAs a Fingerprint Specialist (Senior), at the GS-14 you will perform the following duties: Participate in all aspects of the science of friction ridge analysis to include principles, theories, techniques, philosophies, concepts, and practices. Make recommendations that involve complex and difficult case law decisions that influence the development and modification of significant policies for federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Conduct verification, technical, and administrative reviews of journeyman Fingerprint Specialists casework to maintain superior quality control and to ensure that analyses are conducted in accordance with best practices, accepted analytical methods, scientific standards, and evidence handling requirements. Prepare, communicate, and report examination results and conclusions and illustrative exhibits for court use.