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The Special Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff ensures coordination, alignment, and follow-through across the Policy, Communications, and Community Affairs divisions. This role blends project management with executive support, managing both the Deputy Chief of Staff's calendar and the movement of work across teams. The Special Assistant prepares meeting materials, captures decisions and action items, maintains project trackers and documentation, and ensures deadlines and expectations are met across divisions. This position is foundational to ensuring clear communication flow and operational execution. Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic Project Management: * Partners with the Deputy Chief of Staff to provide strategic oversight of organizational projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with executive priorities and organizational objectives. * Leads the development and implementation of comprehensive project management frameworks using advanced tools such as Monday.com, Airtable, and shared trackers. * Track follow through on priorities and deliverables across Policy, Communications, Community Affairs and Advocacy; flag risks or delays; ensure accountability * Improve processes by creating simple templates, SOPs and workflows. Executive Support & Prioritization: * Manage and prioritize the Deputy Chief of Staff's calendar based on strategic priorities. * Coordinates meeting, logistics, and briefing preparation; Prepare agendas, materials, and decision points. * Serves as a point of coordination with internal and external stakeholders. * Prepares meeting materials, synthesizes complex policy and communications information into clear next steps, and ensures proper and timely follow through. * Monitors and triages inbound emails, requests, and communications to streamline decision-making and protect the Deputy Chief of Staff's time. * Coordinates high-level meetings and events, including strategic planning sessions, executive briefings and presentations, and cross-departmental coordination meetings. * Manages confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism. Standard Operating Procedure Development & Implementation: * Supports the design and implementation of organizational standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance efficiency and accountability. * Conducts comprehensive process evaluation to identify optimization opportunities and implement strategic improvements * Collaborates with division leaders to establish best practices and ensure consistent application of organizational standards. * Monitors organizational compliance and provides strategic recommendations for continuous improvement Cross-Divisional Alignment: * Oversees the flow of information between Deputy Chief of Staff and the Policy, Communications, and Community Affairs divisions to ensure that priorities remain aligned and clearly owned. * Tracks cross-divisional commitments and timelines; flags risks and delays early. * Captures decisions and action items during meetings and circulates clear next steps and helps to identify misalignment or duplicative work. * Maintains a shared cross-divisional timeline or dashboard of deliverables and milestones. Other Duties as Assigned: * Special projects and support as directed by Deputy Chief of Staff. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer ************************************************************************* If you need special services or accommodations, please call ************** or email *************************** Requirements Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university. * Minimum of three (3) years of providing executive support or coordinating projects/workstreams in fast paced environments * Experience in planning and coordinating executive-level meetings. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Strong project management principles with exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to synthesize policy and/or communications information into actionable next steps. * Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing and implementing administrative policies including concise note taking and synthesis of information. * Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills to foster collaboration across teams. * Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. * Ability to work independently while effectively coordinating with a team. * Problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, TEAMs, SharePoint, and the ability to quickly learn new software and systems, Planner, Monday.com, Asana. NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. Preferences * Experience in policy, communications, government, advocacy or non-profit setting. General Information Position Type, Salary and Typical Hours of Work: * Regular Full-time * Hours will be discussed during departmental interview. Work Environment and Physical Demands: * This job is performed at a workstation in a professional office environment, as well as at other locations such as community centers, meeting halls, and various public offices. Telework opportunities are provided. This role requires knowledge of and ability to use standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, printers, and copiers. * A standard office role that requires remaining stationary for long periods. At times files or boxes weighing up to fifteen pounds must be transported. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department. HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan. The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions: Health & Wellness Benefits * Medical Coverage * Dental Coverage * Vision Coverage * Wellness Plan * Life Insurance * Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Healthcare Flexible Spending Account * Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off (PTO) * Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service) * Eleven (11) County-observed holidays * One (1) floating holiday per year * Paid Parental Leave* * Sick Leave Retirement Savings Benefit * 457 Deferred Compensation Plan The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions: * Professional learning & development opportunities * Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan) * Flexible work schedule* * METRO RideSponsor Program* * Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas. In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed. For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: ********************** 01 Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? * High School or GED diploma * Associates Degree * Bachelor's Degree * Master's Degree or higher * None of the above 02 Which of the following best describes your verifiable years of providing executive support or coordinating projects/workstreams in fast paced environments? (Note: To be eligible for consideration, relevant experience should be clearly outlined in the employment history section of your application.) * Less than three (3) years * Three (3) years or more but less than four (4) years * Four (4) years or more but less than five (5) years * Five (5) years or more * I do not have this experience 03 Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience providing executive support or coordinating projects/workstreams in fast paced environments. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2023" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided. 04 Do you have experience in planning and coordinating executive-level meetings? (Note: To be eligible for consideration, relevant experience should be clearly outlined in the employment history section of your application.) * Yes * No 05 Do you have experience in policy, communications, government, advocacy or non-profit setting? * Yes * No 06 Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check. * Advanced * Intermediate * Basic * Entry Level * Not proficient Required Question Employer Harris County Address 1111 Fannin St Ste. 600 Houston, Texas, 77002 Phone ************ Website *****************************************************

Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Summary Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/27/2025 to 12/31/2025 Salary $42,679 to - $61,449 per year The salary range shown is for base salary only, actual salary will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee. Pay scale & grade GS 7 - 8 Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Anchorage, AK Birmingham, AL Gadsden, AL Mobile, AL Show morefewer locations (185) Montgomery, AL Fayetteville, AR Fort Smith, AR Little Rock, AR Texarkana, AR Eloy, AZ Florence, AZ Phoenix, AZ Tucson, AZ Yuma, AZ Adelanto, CA Bakersfield, CA Calexico, CA Camarillo, CA El Centro, CA Fresno, CA Los Angeles, CA Morgan Hill, CA Redding, CA Sacramento, CA San Bernardino, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Santa Ana, CA Santa Maria, CA Stockton, CA Alamosa, CO Aurora, CO Centennial, CO Craig, CO Durango, CO Florence, CO Frederick, CO Grand Junction, CO Hartford, CT Dover, DE Fort Myers, FL Jacksonville, FL Miami, FL Miramar, FL Orlando, FL Plantation, FL Pompano Beach, FL Stuart, FL Tallahassee, FL Tampa, FL Atlanta, GA Folkston, GA Lumpkin, GA Savannah, GA Tamuning, GU Honolulu, HI Cedar Rapids, IA Des Moines, IA Sioux City, IA Boise, ID Idaho Falls, ID Twin Falls, ID Broadview, IL Chicago, IL Rock Island, IL Indianapolis, IN Wichita, KS Bowling Green, KY Louisville, KY Alexandria, LA Baton Rouge, LA Jena, LA Lafayette, LA New Orleans, LA Oakdale, LA Winnfield, LA Burlington, MA Baltimore, MD Salisbury, MD Scarborough, ME Detroit, MI Fort Snelling, MN Grand Rapids, MN Kansas City, MO Saint Louis, MO Strafford, MO Gulfport, MS Pearl, MS Billings, MT Cary, NC Charlotte, NC Greensboro, NC Hendersonville, NC Wilmington, NC Grand Forks, ND Grand Island, NE North Platte, NE Omaha, NE Manchester, NH Elizabeth, NJ Mount Laurel, NJ Newark, NJ Albuquerque, NM Chaparral, NM Las Cruces, NM Roswell, NM Las Vegas, NV Reno, NV Batavia, NY Buffalo, NY Central Islip, NY Champlain, NY Malta, NY New York, NY Brooklyn Heights, OH Cincinnati, OH Westerville, OH Oklahoma City, OK Tulsa, OK Eugene, OR Medford, OR Portland, OR Lords Valley, PA Philadelphia, PA Philipsburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Williamsport, PA York, PA Aguadilla, PR Guaynabo, PR Warwick, RI Charleston, SC Columbia, SC Greer, SC Sioux Falls, SD Chattanooga, TN Knoxville, TN Nashville, TN Alvarado, TX Amarillo, TX Anson, TX Athens, TX Austin, TX Big Spring, TX Conroe, TX Corpus Christi, TX Dallas, TX Del Rio, TX Edinburg, TX El Paso, TX Harlingen, TX Houston, TX Huntsville, TX Karnes City, TX Laredo, TX Livingston, TX Los Fresnos, TX Lubbock, TX Memphis, TX Midland, TX Pearsall, TX Pecos, TX Pflugerville, TX Raymondville, TX San Angelo, TX San Antonio, TX Taylor, TX Waco, TX Ogden, UT Orem, UT Saint George, UT West Valley City, UT Bowling Green, VA Chantilly, VA Harrisonburg, VA Norfolk, VA Richmond, VA Salem, VA Charlotte Amalie, VI Saint Thomas, VI Saint Albans, VT Ferndale, WA Richland, WA Seattle, WA Tacoma, WA Yakima, WA Milwaukee, WI Charleston, WV Cheyenne, WY Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 8 Job family (Series) * 1802 Compliance Inspection And Support Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number OPM-ERO-12821414-DHA-JS Control number 848932900 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority for the occupation and is open to all U.S. citizens. Duties Help As an Enforcement and Removal Assistant (OA), at the full performance level you will perform a variety of duties, such as: * Researching detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity/citizenship and manage detained and non-detained dockets. * Providing administrative support to managers, supervisors, or staff members by assisting in the day-to-day management of the office's activities. * Summarizing and tabulating detainee information from various reports and utilizing a variety of databases and automated systems. * Generating and verifying detainee reports, encounters, charging documents, studies, data quality and create and revise spreadsheets charts, graphs, and presentations. * Exercising quality control over bond paperwork. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. * You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. * Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ********************* * One-year probationary period may be required. * A pre-employment drug test will be required. * If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. * DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. * All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. * Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability. * License required: No * Pre-employment physical required: No * Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by each cut-off date. * Complete the initial online assessments and USA Hire Assessment, if required. Qualifications You must demonstrate you meet the Minimum Qualifications Requirements and the Typing Requirement as noted below. Minimum Qualifications for GS-07 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Providing clerical and administrative support to a law enforcement program including preparing travel documents and making travel arrangements for domestic and/or international travel. * Establishing, tracking, and/or maintaining legal case files. * Preparing legal documents, including warrants and records of proceedings. * Reviewing bond cases to determine status and identify next course of action (e.g., to continue, cancel, or breach) for supervisory review. Minimum Qualifications for GS-08 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Maintaining and reviewing docket files. * Collecting and analyzing data from law enforcement databases. * Researching detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity and citizenship. * Coordinating escorts and transportation associated with deportation or removal activities. * Reviewing bond cases to determine status and taking appropriate action to continue, cancel, or breach. Typing Requirement In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, you must show possession of the ability to type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample, with three or fewer errors. You may self-certify your proficiency in the Occupational Questionnaire. All qualification requirements must be met by the cutoff dates listed under additional information. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. NOTE: 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period based on the schedule below. * 1st Cut-off on 11/01/2025 * 2nd Cut-off on 12/01/2025 * Final Cut-off on 12/31/2025 Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564, and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions (testing designated positions) are subject to random drug testing. Moreover, other drug testing of employees (e.g., reasonable suspicion drug test) may be conducted in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants tentatively selected for employment at ICE are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/**********9652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information) Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): * Customer Service * Flexibility * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Reading Comprehension * Reasoning * Self-Management * Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: ******************************************************** Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. The "Rule of Three", Category Rating and Veterans Preference will not apply to this vacancy. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet. Veterans: Although the Direct Hire Authority permits hiring without regard to Veterans Preference, applicants who are eligible for Veterans Preference are still encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). View information on veterans' preference. Career Transition Assistance Program: This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: ************************************************************ 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. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing relevant experience, education and training. Work experience must include: job title, duties, employer's name, employer's telephone number, employer's address, starting and ending dates (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and indicate whether or not we may contact your current supervisor. Limit your resume to two pages. Only resumes 2 pages in length will be accepted to determine eligibility and qualifications. For more information, view the following link. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements 2. Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you): * Are you a veteran entitled to preference? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or notice form. Those applying for 10-Point preference must fill out the SF-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. * Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP)? If so, submit all of the following: * A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; * A copy of your most recent SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', noting your positions, grade level, and duty location; * A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and * Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential, if applicable. * Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: * Position title; * Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); * Agency; and * Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Summary Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/27/2025 to 12/31/2025 Salary $34,454 to - $49,927 per year The salary range shown is for base salary only, actual salary will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee. Pay scale & grade GS 5 - 6 Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Anchorage, AK Birmingham, AL Gadsden, AL Mobile, AL Show morefewer locations (185) Montgomery, AL Fayetteville, AR Fort Smith, AR Little Rock, AR Texarkana, AR Eloy, AZ Florence, AZ Phoenix, AZ Tucson, AZ Yuma, AZ Adelanto, CA Bakersfield, CA Calexico, CA Camarillo, CA El Centro, CA Fresno, CA Los Angeles, CA Morgan Hill, CA Redding, CA Sacramento, CA San Bernardino, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Santa Ana, CA Santa Maria, CA Stockton, CA Alamosa, CO Aurora, CO Centennial, CO Craig, CO Durango, CO Florence, CO Frederick, CO Grand Junction, CO Hartford, CT Dover, DE Fort Myers, FL Jacksonville, FL Miami, FL Miramar, FL Orlando, FL Plantation, FL Pompano Beach, FL Stuart, FL Tallahassee, FL Tampa, FL Atlanta, GA Folkston, GA Lumpkin, GA Savannah, GA Tamuning, GU Honolulu, HI Cedar Rapids, IA Des Moines, IA Sioux City, IA Boise, ID Idaho Falls, ID Twin Falls, ID Broadview, IL Chicago, IL Rock Island, IL Indianapolis, IN Wichita, KS Bowling Green, KY Louisville, KY Alexandria, LA Baton Rouge, LA Jena, LA Lafayette, LA New Orleans, LA Oakdale, LA Winnfield, LA Burlington, MA Baltimore, MD Salisbury, MD Scarborough, ME Detroit, MI Fort Snelling, MN Grand Rapids, MN Kansas City, MO Saint Louis, MO Strafford, MO Gulfport, MS Pearl, MS Billings, MT Cary, NC Charlotte, NC Greensboro, NC Hendersonville, NC Wilmington, NC Grand Forks, ND Grand Island, NE North Platte, NE Omaha, NE Manchester, NH Elizabeth, NJ Mount Laurel, NJ Newark, NJ Albuquerque, NM Chaparral, NM Las Cruces, NM Roswell, NM Las Vegas, NV Reno, NV Batavia, NY Buffalo, NY Central Islip, NY Champlain, NY Malta, NY New York, NY Brooklyn Heights, OH Cincinnati, OH Westerville, OH Oklahoma City, OK Tulsa, OK Eugene, OR Medford, OR Portland, OR Lords Valley, PA Philadelphia, PA Philipsburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Williamsport, PA York, PA Aguadilla, PR Guaynabo, PR Warwick, RI Charleston, SC Columbia, SC Greer, SC Sioux Falls, SD Chattanooga, TN Knoxville, TN Nashville, TN Alvarado, TX Amarillo, TX Anson, TX Athens, TX Austin, TX Big Spring, TX Conroe, TX Corpus Christi, TX Dallas, TX Del Rio, TX Edinburg, TX El Paso, TX Harlingen, TX Houston, TX Huntsville, TX Karnes City, TX Laredo, TX Livingston, TX Los Fresnos, TX Lubbock, TX Memphis, TX Midland, TX Pearsall, TX Pecos, TX Pflugerville, TX Raymondville, TX San Angelo, TX San Antonio, TX Taylor, TX Waco, TX Ogden, UT Orem, UT Saint George, UT West Valley City, UT Bowling Green, VA Chantilly, VA Harrisonburg, VA Norfolk, VA Richmond, VA Salem, VA Charlotte Amalie, VI Saint Thomas, VI Saint Albans, VT Ferndale, WA Richland, WA Seattle, WA Tacoma, WA Yakima, WA Milwaukee, WI Charleston, WV Cheyenne, WY Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 8 Job family (Series) * 1802 Compliance Inspection And Support Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number OPM-ERO-12821413-DHA-JS Control number 848932400 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority for the occupation and is open to all U.S. citizens. Duties Help As an Enforcement and Removal Assistant (OA), at the full performance level you will perform a variety of duties, such as: * Researching detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity/citizenship and manage detained and non-detained dockets. * Providing administrative support to managers, supervisors, or staff members by assisting in the day-to-day management of the office's activities. * Summarizing and tabulating detainee information from various reports and utilizing a variety of databases and automated systems. * Generating and verifying detainee reports, encounters, charging documents, studies, data quality and create and revise spreadsheets charts, graphs, and presentations. * Exercising quality control over bond paperwork. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. * You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. * Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ********************* * One-year probationary period may be required. * A pre-employment drug test will be required. * If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. * DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. * All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. * Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability. * License required: No * Pre-employment physical required: No * Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by each cut-off date. * Complete the initial online assessments and USA Hire Assessment, if required. Qualifications You must demonstrate you meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and the Typing Requirement as noted below. Minimum Qualifications for GS-05 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Performing recordkeeping and reporting. * Compiling, maintaining, and updating automated records. * Responding to requests for procedural information. OR Education substitution: You must have successfully completed four years of education above high school in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. OR Combination of Education and Experience: You must have an appropriate combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements for the GS-05 grade level. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application Minimum Qualifications for GS-06 Specialized Experience: You must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-05 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Processing individuals arrested or detained by law enforcement officials (e.g., booking and property inventory procedures). * Performing file searches and assembling documentation. * Responding to routine requests and issues regarding legal or law enforcement policies, practices and procedures. Typing Requirement In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, you must show possession of the ability to type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample, with three or fewer errors. You may self-certify your proficiency in the Occupational Questionnaire. All qualification requirements must be met by the cutoff dates listed under additional information. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. NOTE: 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. Education If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: ************************************************************************** Additional information THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period based on the schedule below. * 1st Cut-off on 11/01/2025 * 2nd Cut-off on 12/01/2025 * Final Cut-off on 12/31/2025 Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564, and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions (testing designated positions) are subject to random drug testing. Moreover, other drug testing of employees (e.g., reasonable suspicion drug test) may be conducted in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants tentatively selected for employment at ICE are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/**********9652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information) Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): * Flexibility * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Reading Comprehension * Reasoning * Self-Management Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: ******************************************************** Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. The "Rule of Three", Category Rating and Veterans Preference will not apply to this vacancy. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet. Veterans: Although the Direct Hire Authority permits hiring without regard to Veterans Preference, applicants who are eligible for Veterans Preference are still encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). View information on veterans' preference. Career Transition Assistance Program: This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: ************************************************************ 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. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing relevant experience, education and training. Work experience must include: job title, duties, employer's name, employer's telephone number, employer's address, starting and ending dates (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and indicate whether or not we may contact your current supervisor. Limit your resume to two pages. Only resumes 2 pages in length will be accepted to determine eligibility and qualifications. For more information, view the following link. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements 2. Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you): * Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed. * Are you a veteran entitled to preference? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or notice form. Those applying for 10-Point preference must fill out the SF-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. * Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP)? If so, submit all of the following: * A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; * A copy of your most recent SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', noting your positions, grade level, and duty location; * A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and * Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential, if applicable. * Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: * Position title; * Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); * Agency; and * Beginning and ending dates of appointment. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Performs highly complex professional assistance work for the Executive Director. Work involves overseeing high-level administrative operations of the agency; and supervising the work of others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Provides administrative and technical assistance; evaluates administrative practices and programs and formulates policies; develops, reviews, and communicates administrative policies, procedures, standards, and methods; and advises agency executives on administrative matters. B. Plans and prepares correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and other documents; prepares, interprets, and disseminates information related to agency programs, policies, and operations; plans and prepares manuals and publications; and assists in budget preparation. C. Coordinates work with agency departments and divisions and with other agencies and organizations; and establishes and maintains liaison with agency staff, other agencies, organizations, legislators, and the public. D. Develops administrative procedures, standards, and methods; plans, organizes, and schedules meetings and conferences; prepares agendas and related documentation; and establishes and coordinates filing and record keeping systems. E. Supervises the work of others. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. Education, Experience, and Training 1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university recognized by an organization accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred. Each additional year of experience as described below in excess of the required five years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis. 2. Five years full-time, wage-earning secretarial, administrative support, or technical program support experience. 3. Two years full-time, wage-earning computer operations experience. 4. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred. 5. Legislative or criminal justice experience preferred. 6. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred. B. Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of office practices and procedures. 2. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to criminal justice and corrections. 3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organization structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 4. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. 5. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 6. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 7. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques. 8. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports. 9. Skill in public address. 10. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. 11. Skill to plan and coordinate meetings. 12. Skill to train and supervise the work of others. 13. Skill to type 45 words per minute (with no more than 10 errors) preferred. IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment. B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane. C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

. Unpaid Internship - 20 hours per week SUMMARY: Performs a variety of clerical procedures for which guidelines exist, but where judgment frequently is required in non-routine situations and/or specialized subject matter knowledge is required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Depending on where assigned, may perform any or all of the following: Composes and types standardized and/or non-standardized correspondence and other documents and materials, using a typewriter and/or word processing software. Uses spreadsheet and/or data base software to input and retrieve information; Establishes and maintains moderately complex records and filing systems, and uses them to prepare statistical, financial activity, and related reports requiring some specialized subject knowledge and/or judgment regarding interpretation or presentation of information. Conducts research, as needed, to respond to routine and non-routine questions about particular areas of responsibility. Prepares and issues documents according to established guidelines. May perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County's insurance carrier. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: * High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED); * plus a minimum of three (3) years responsible clerical work experience, preferably with a government entity. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to establish and maintain moderately complex records and files and to organize data for reports. Ability to prepare reports independently, complying with reporting guidelines and using judgment to detect and remedy inconsistencies or other problems. Ability to proofread for completeness, accuracy and content. Ability to perform moderately complex mathematical calculations. Ability to type at a speed of at least 55 words per minute. Ability to operate a computer using standard word processing data inquiry, or spreadsheet software packages. Excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to interpret and to apply rules, regulations and statutes to routine and non-routine situations. Ability to make judgments regarding appropriate response to moderately difficult questions or situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and officials and with the general public. Ability to operate a calculator by touch and/or have specialized terminology or subject matter knowledge. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. . Job Post End Date -

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Facilities and Asset Management, Organizational Resources and Support Division, Human Capital Management Branch, Workforce Relations Section, in one of the following locations: * Washington, DC; * Indianapolis, IN; * Aliso Viejo, CA; * Euless, TX Summary Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Facilities and Asset Management, Organizational Resources and Support Division, Human Capital Management Branch, Workforce Relations Section, in one of the following locations: * Washington, DC; * Indianapolis, IN; * Aliso Viejo, CA; * Euless, TX Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 12/03/2025 to 12/16/2025 Salary $73,939 to - $96,116 per year Pay scale & grade GS 11 Locations 1 vacancy in the following locations: Aliso Viejo, CA Washington, DC Indianapolis, IN Euless, TX Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 12 Job family (Series) * 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number OFAM-IMP-12831311-JMS Control number 851301800 This job is open to Help Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency Current U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees who are currently working in a permanent competitive service position; Career Transition Assistance Plan CBP employees. Duties Help This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Facilities and Asset Management (OFAM), Organizational Resources and Support (ORS) Division, Human Capital Management Branch, Workforce Relations Section (WRS). WRS provides guidance to OFAM senior leaders, supervisors, and managers in the areas of Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Workers' Compensation, and Awards Management. WRS is responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating OFAM-wide projects and policies related to employee and labor relations. Additionally, WRS oversees efforts to ensure that injured employees receive timely workers' compensation benefits and are returned to work as soon as medically feasible. WRS also manages the establishment of performance plans and monitors and reports on their status throughout the performance cycle. Furthermore, WRS oversees the administration and management of all awards programs for OFAM, ensuring recognition initiatives are implemented effectively and align with organizational goals. This position starts at a salary of $73,939.00 (GS-11, Step 1) to $96,116.00 (GS-11, Step 10) with promotion potential to $115,213 (GS-12 Step 10). Salary listed reflects the rest of U.S. scale and, if applicable, will be adjusted to meet the locality pay or cost of living expenses of the duty location upon selection. GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position.Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. Typical Work assignments include: * Designing, developing, implementing, and carrying out a variety of workforce management program activities affecting CBP, OFAM Divisions, and their personnel; * Serving as the central point of contact who researches and responds to questions from OFAM managers, supervisors, and employees regarding benefits, pay, leave, performance management systems, time and attendance, and workforce management; * Using knowledge of programs and appropriate guidelines and policies and applying goals, timelines, and scope available, planning and providing recommendations, and developing management briefings and presentations for supervisors and high-level and executive management; * Working with higher graded specialists, Office of Chief Counsel, and Privacy, Freedom of Information Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity Office, ensuring processes are followed and paperwork is completed as required; * Reporting, making notifications, maintaining trackers, and managing CBP Systems that deal with Performance Management, Within-Grade Increases, Career Ladder promotions, and probationary and trial periods. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position * Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service * Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) * All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English * You may be required to pass a background investigation * CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures. * As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. * DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. * Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit. Qualifications Experience: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: * Serving as the central point of contact, researching and responding to routine questions from employees regarding leave, performance management systems, and workforce management programs; * Reviewing and gathering relevant evidence on incidents or issues and forwarding packages to leadership for review; * Working with the management officials to gather critical and/or confidential information and assist in reviewing communications to the union/labor organizations to ensure information is conveyed appropriately regarding the office's objective prior to final review; * Collaborating with business partners and supervisors to draft decision letters. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Education Substitution: Successful completion of 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a degree from an accredited college or university, a doctoral degree and or LL.M., if related, that demonstrates the skills necessary to do the work. Combining Education and Experience: Combining Experience and Education: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11. More information on this qualification standard is located here 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. You must: * Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and * Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 12/16/2025. 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. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: * Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military * A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government * Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university * Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP eligible. View information about CTAP eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this announcement. To be considered well qualified under CTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. Education Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Additional information Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here. Positions with known promotion potential do not guarantee promotion, nor is the promise of promotion implied. 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. Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above. Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applicants will only be considered for the Eligibilities for which they claim in the job questionnaire AND must provide the supporting documentation. Applicants will not be considered for Eligibilities for which they did not claim, regardless of the documentation submitted with the application. ******************************************************** You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The USA Hire Assessment will be used to assess the following general competencies: * Attention to Detail * Customer Service * Decision Making * Flexibility * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Learning * Reading * Reasoning * Self-Management * Stress Tolerance * Teamwork If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be contacted for an interview. As a part of the interview process, additional selection criteria may be administered by the hiring manager. Preview ******************************************************** In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help * Your resume: A resume describing your job-related qualifications is required and will be used for the purpose of reviewing your qualifications and determining what training, if any, would be required when placed. A resume in English is required. It must contain your full legal name, address, phone number, complete work history including a detailed description of your duties, the dates you performed those duties (MM/DD/YY), your hours worked per week, job title, as well as series, grade, and salary (if applicable). For additional required items, see the link. *Note- It is recommended that you upload your resume as a PDF instead of a Word document to ensure document quality. Ensure that your uploaded resume is not a password protected document, to include Office 365 passwords. Your resume must only be two pages or less and uploaded under the document type - Resume. No additional document types will be reviewed as part of your resume, only the most recently uploaded version of your resume will be reviewed. * Your responses to the job questionnaire: ******************************************************** * Your responses to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment * Are you a current or former federal employee? ALL CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES MUST SUBMIT THE MOST RECENT COPY OF THEIR SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing competitive status: Tenure 1 or 2 in Block 24 and Position Occupied 1 in Block 34. Additionally, applicants should also submit a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis in the competitive service or the full performance level of your current position, whichever is higher, AND an SF-50 to support having met the time-in-grade requirement of having served 52 weeks at the grade level (or equivalent) below the grade level(s) for this position. Current CBP Employees are encouraged, but not required, to submit an SF-50(s) for CBP experience; however, additional SF-50(s) are required when using federal experience outside of CBP to receive credit towards the requirements above. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within-grade increases, and accessions. * Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable at this time; however, official copies will be required prior to entrance on duty) or a list of coursework with hours completed provided from the institution. Do notsubmit transcripts as a PDF Portfolio. Education must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education obtained from a foreign university or college is not creditable unless it has been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of education credentials. Note: If submitting documentation of an evaluation, transcripts are still required. For a listing of some accrediting agencies see NACES | Credentials Evaluations Provided by NACES Members. See ********************************************************************* for more information. * Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)? You must submit a separation notice; your most recent SF-50 (noting your current position, grade level and duty location); a copy of your most recent performance rating; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department of National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. * Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your initial and termination SF-50s, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment. * If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here. * You may be asked to provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and/or incentive awards. * Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3).

Travis County Health and Human Services (HHS) serves the community under the guidance of the Commissioners Court. We address community needs through internal and external investments and services. We strive to maximize quality of life for all people in Travis County by protecting vulnerable populations, investing in social and economic well-being, building a shared understanding of our community, and promoting healthy physical, behavioral and environmental living. The Administrative Associate provides advanced administrative support to two division managers within Health and Human Services, serving the Raising Travis County team. The position plays a key role in keeping daily operations running smoothly by coordinating staff and administrative functions. This position acts as a primary liaison between the department, officials, outside agencies, and the public. By supporting two teams, the Administrative Associate helps the division managers focus on strategic goals while ensuring staff, community partners, and the public receive timely and accurate information. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the third of five administrative-related job classifications within the Administrative Support job family. This classification emphasizes a variety of support functions focusing on administrative and office management functions and responsibilities, organization and coordination toward accomplishment of program, divisional or departmental goals, objectives and departmental budgetary functions. This classification is distinguished from the Administrative Assistant II in that incumbents serve in an advisory capacity, perform constituent service and have complete knowledge of the supervisor's activities. The major duties performed are administrative in nature and require a high degree of independent judgment, discretion, initiative and authority. The results of assigned projects have direct impact on the accomplishment or establishment of the divisional and/or departmental goals and objectives. * Coordinates calendars, schedules, meetings, and related logistics for division managers and staff. Prepares and distributes meeting agendas, materials, and reminders. Attends meetings to record and report on proceedings. * Prepares purchase orders and shopping carts, processes office supply and furniture requests, and coordinates with ITS on approvals and purchases with technology. Tracks and reconciles division expenditures and assists with budget monitoring and reporting. * Prepares and processes professional services contracts, DocuSign approvals, and other documents across departments and with external partners. Ensures compliance with County policies and procedures. * Registers staff for professional development opportunities, conferences, and trainings. Submits travel and mileage reimbursements and maintains related records. * Assists with hiring processes, including scheduling and supporting interviews, coordinating with HR, and processing required documentation. Supports the onboarding of new hires by preparing materials, facilitating orientation logistics, and tracking completion of requirements. * Provides reminders and support for timesheet submission, attendance-related matters, and task trackers to ensure compliance with deadlines and accuracy of deliverables. * Composes, prepares, and processes a variety of documents, including letters, emails, memos, reports, budget requests, and court documents. * Services as liaison to staff, County departments, outside agencies, and the public. * Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Management or a directly related field AND two (2) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience; OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: None required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: * Standard office administration practices and procedures. * General knowledge of HR policies and procedures. * Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function. * Accounting, purchasing and budgeting procedures and techniques. * Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages. * Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation. * The Microsoft suite, including Outlook Skill in: * Maintaining important files and records. * Compiling data and writing clear and comprehensive reports and letters. * Writing reports, business memos and other documents. * Interacting with leading public officials, County employees and the general public. * Interpreting policy and applying to situations as they arise. * Problem-solving and decision-making. * Both verbal and written communication. * Project Management Ability to: * Set office priorities and ensure that work is performed in a timely manner. * Independently prepare correspondence, memorandums, and other materials. * Organize diverse activities across two divisions. * Perform responsible and complex administrative work involving the use of independent judgment. * Research, compile, analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of fiscal, and administrative reports. * Maintain confidential data and information for executive staff. * Assist in monitoring a budget, implementing, and maintaining filing and accounting systems. * Assist division managers in managing email responses * Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the general public. Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 20-50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to sitting, client/customer contact, standing, walking, vision to monitor, repetitive motion, stooping/kneeling, squatting, bending, and reaching to perform the essential functions. Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions. Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday. Location: 5325 Airport Blvd, Austin, Texas; position is eligible for hybrid work schedule Department: Health & Human Services Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required. This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Performs routine consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves assisting with planning, developing, and implementing an agency program; and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the public. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Assists with program planning, development, and implementation; assists in the review of program areas functions and operations for the development of plans to improve and address areas of concern; and performs a variety of technical training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities related to the assigned program. B. Assists in preparing justifications for the implementation of policy and procedural changes; assists in developing policy and procedures manuals and implementing changes; monitors compliance with requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for assigned program; and provides support to and collaborates in the planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of the assigned program. C. Assists in preparing administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects; assists in the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of materials in response to requests for program information; assists in evaluating program budget requests; and serves as a liaison to staff and outside Architect and Engineering Firms to assist in explaining program specifics and requirements. D. Provides liaison with other departments; assists in providing consultative services and technical assistance in the program area; works with program staff to determine trends and resolve technical problems; trains others; and monitors and reviews compliance with requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for the assigned program. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. Education, Experience, and Training 1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED. 2. Four years full-time, wage-earning clerical, technical program support, program administration, or public administration experience. Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each six months of experience. 3. Computer operations experience preferred. 4. Auditing, budget, or technical review experience preferred. 5. Engineering or maintenance program administration experience preferred. * Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as it is defined by state law. B. Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes. 2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management. 3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 5. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. 6. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 7. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. 8. Skill to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts. 9. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports. 10. Skill to develop and evaluate program policies and procedures. 11. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques. 12. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports. 13. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs. 14. Skill to train employees. IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment. B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane. C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Summary Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/27/2025 to 12/31/2025 Salary $42,679 to - $61,449 per year The salary range shown is for base salary only, actual salary will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee. Pay scale & grade GS 7 - 8 Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Anchorage, AK Birmingham, AL Gadsden, AL Mobile, AL Show morefewer locations (185) Montgomery, AL Fayetteville, AR Fort Smith, AR Little Rock, AR Texarkana, AR Eloy, AZ Florence, AZ Phoenix, AZ Tucson, AZ Yuma, AZ Adelanto, CA Bakersfield, CA Calexico, CA Camarillo, CA El Centro, CA Fresno, CA Los Angeles, CA Morgan Hill, CA Redding, CA Sacramento, CA San Bernardino, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Santa Ana, CA Santa Maria, CA Stockton, CA Alamosa, CO Aurora, CO Centennial, CO Craig, CO Durango, CO Florence, CO Frederick, CO Grand Junction, CO Hartford, CT Dover, DE Fort Myers, FL Jacksonville, FL Miami, FL Miramar, FL Orlando, FL Plantation, FL Pompano Beach, FL Stuart, FL Tallahassee, FL Tampa, FL Atlanta, GA Folkston, GA Lumpkin, GA Savannah, GA Tamuning, GU Honolulu, HI Cedar Rapids, IA Des Moines, IA Sioux City, IA Boise, ID Idaho Falls, ID Twin Falls, ID Broadview, IL Chicago, IL Rock Island, IL Indianapolis, IN Wichita, KS Bowling Green, KY Louisville, KY Alexandria, LA Baton Rouge, LA Jena, LA Lafayette, LA New Orleans, LA Oakdale, LA Winnfield, LA Burlington, MA Baltimore, MD Salisbury, MD Scarborough, ME Detroit, MI Fort Snelling, MN Grand Rapids, MN Kansas City, MO Saint Louis, MO Strafford, MO Gulfport, MS Pearl, MS Billings, MT Cary, NC Charlotte, NC Greensboro, NC Hendersonville, NC Wilmington, NC Grand Forks, ND Grand Island, NE North Platte, NE Omaha, NE Manchester, NH Elizabeth, NJ Mount Laurel, NJ Newark, NJ Albuquerque, NM Chaparral, NM Las Cruces, NM Roswell, NM Las Vegas, NV Reno, NV Batavia, NY Buffalo, NY Central Islip, NY Champlain, NY Malta, NY New York, NY Brooklyn Heights, OH Cincinnati, OH Westerville, OH Oklahoma City, OK Tulsa, OK Eugene, OR Medford, OR Portland, OR Lords Valley, PA Philadelphia, PA Philipsburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Williamsport, PA York, PA Aguadilla, PR Guaynabo, PR Warwick, RI Charleston, SC Columbia, SC Greer, SC Sioux Falls, SD Chattanooga, TN Knoxville, TN Nashville, TN Alvarado, TX Amarillo, TX Anson, TX Athens, TX Austin, TX Big Spring, TX Conroe, TX Corpus Christi, TX Dallas, TX Del Rio, TX Edinburg, TX El Paso, TX Harlingen, TX Houston, TX Huntsville, TX Karnes City, TX Laredo, TX Livingston, TX Los Fresnos, TX Lubbock, TX Memphis, TX Midland, TX Pearsall, TX Pecos, TX Pflugerville, TX Raymondville, TX San Angelo, TX San Antonio, TX Taylor, TX Waco, TX Ogden, UT Orem, UT Saint George, UT West Valley City, UT Bowling Green, VA Chantilly, VA Harrisonburg, VA Norfolk, VA Richmond, VA Salem, VA Charlotte Amalie, VI Saint Thomas, VI Saint Albans, VT Ferndale, WA Richland, WA Seattle, WA Tacoma, WA Yakima, WA Milwaukee, WI Charleston, WV Cheyenne, WY Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 8 Job family (Series) * 1802 Compliance Inspection And Support Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number OPM-ERO-12821414-DHA-JS Control number 848932900 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority for the occupation and is open to all U.S. citizens. Duties Help As an Enforcement and Removal Assistant (OA), at the full performance level you will perform a variety of duties, such as: * Researching detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity/citizenship and manage detained and non-detained dockets. * Providing administrative support to managers, supervisors, or staff members by assisting in the day-to-day management of the office's activities. * Summarizing and tabulating detainee information from various reports and utilizing a variety of databases and automated systems. * Generating and verifying detainee reports, encounters, charging documents, studies, data quality and create and revise spreadsheets charts, graphs, and presentations. * Exercising quality control over bond paperwork. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. * You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. * Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ********************* * One-year probationary period may be required. * A pre-employment drug test will be required. * If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. * DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. * All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. * Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability. * License required: No * Pre-employment physical required: No * Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by each cut-off date. * Complete the initial online assessments and USA Hire Assessment, if required. Qualifications You must demonstrate you meet the Minimum Qualifications Requirements and the Typing Requirement as noted below. Minimum Qualifications for GS-07 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Providing clerical and administrative support to a law enforcement program including preparing travel documents and making travel arrangements for domestic and/or international travel. * Establishing, tracking, and/or maintaining legal case files. * Preparing legal documents, including warrants and records of proceedings. * Reviewing bond cases to determine status and identify next course of action (e.g., to continue, cancel, or breach) for supervisory review. Minimum Qualifications for GS-08 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Maintaining and reviewing docket files. * Collecting and analyzing data from law enforcement databases. * Researching detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity and citizenship. * Coordinating escorts and transportation associated with deportation or removal activities. * Reviewing bond cases to determine status and taking appropriate action to continue, cancel, or breach. Typing Requirement In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, you must show possession of the ability to type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample, with three or fewer errors. You may self-certify your proficiency in the Occupational Questionnaire. All qualification requirements must be met by the cutoff dates listed under additional information. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. NOTE: 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period based on the schedule below. * 1st Cut-off on 11/01/2025 * 2nd Cut-off on 12/01/2025 * Final Cut-off on 12/31/2025 Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564, and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions (testing designated positions) are subject to random drug testing. Moreover, other drug testing of employees (e.g., reasonable suspicion drug test) may be conducted in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants tentatively selected for employment at ICE are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/**********9652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information) Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): * Customer Service * Flexibility * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Reading Comprehension * Reasoning * Self-Management * Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: ******************************************************** Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. The "Rule of Three", Category Rating and Veterans Preference will not apply to this vacancy. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet. Veterans: Although the Direct Hire Authority permits hiring without regard to Veterans Preference, applicants who are eligible for Veterans Preference are still encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). View information on veterans' preference. Career Transition Assistance Program: This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: ************************************************************ 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. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing relevant experience, education and training. Work experience must include: job title, duties, employer's name, employer's telephone number, employer's address, starting and ending dates (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and indicate whether or not we may contact your current supervisor. Limit your resume to two pages. Only resumes 2 pages in length will be accepted to determine eligibility and qualifications. For more information, view the following link. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements 2. Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you): * Are you a veteran entitled to preference? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or notice form. Those applying for 10-Point preference must fill out the SF-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. * Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP)? If so, submit all of the following: * A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; * A copy of your most recent SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', noting your positions, grade level, and duty location; * A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and * Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential, if applicable. * Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: * Position title; * Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); * Agency; and * Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Summary Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/27/2025 to 12/31/2025 Salary $42,679 to - $61,449 per year The salary range shown is for base salary only, actual salary will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee. Pay scale & grade GS 7 - 8 Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Anchorage, AK Birmingham, AL Gadsden, AL Mobile, AL Show morefewer locations (185) Montgomery, AL Fayetteville, AR Fort Smith, AR Little Rock, AR Texarkana, AR Eloy, AZ Florence, AZ Phoenix, AZ Tucson, AZ Yuma, AZ Adelanto, CA Bakersfield, CA Calexico, CA Camarillo, CA El Centro, CA Fresno, CA Los Angeles, CA Morgan Hill, CA Redding, CA Sacramento, CA San Bernardino, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Santa Ana, CA Santa Maria, CA Stockton, CA Alamosa, CO Aurora, CO Centennial, CO Craig, CO Durango, CO Florence, CO Frederick, CO Grand Junction, CO Hartford, CT Dover, DE Fort Myers, FL Jacksonville, FL Miami, FL Miramar, FL Orlando, FL Plantation, FL Pompano Beach, FL Stuart, FL Tallahassee, FL Tampa, FL Atlanta, GA Folkston, GA Lumpkin, GA Savannah, GA Tamuning, GU Honolulu, HI Cedar Rapids, IA Des Moines, IA Sioux City, IA Boise, ID Idaho Falls, ID Twin Falls, ID Broadview, IL Chicago, IL Rock Island, IL Indianapolis, IN Wichita, KS Bowling Green, KY Louisville, KY Alexandria, LA Baton Rouge, LA Jena, LA Lafayette, LA New Orleans, LA Oakdale, LA Winnfield, LA Burlington, MA Baltimore, MD Salisbury, MD Scarborough, ME Detroit, MI Fort Snelling, MN Grand Rapids, MN Kansas City, MO Saint Louis, MO Strafford, MO Gulfport, MS Pearl, MS Billings, MT Cary, NC Charlotte, NC Greensboro, NC Hendersonville, NC Wilmington, NC Grand Forks, ND Grand Island, NE North Platte, NE Omaha, NE Manchester, NH Elizabeth, NJ Mount Laurel, NJ Newark, NJ Albuquerque, NM Chaparral, NM Las Cruces, NM Roswell, NM Las Vegas, NV Reno, NV Batavia, NY Buffalo, NY Central Islip, NY Champlain, NY Malta, NY New York, NY Brooklyn Heights, OH Cincinnati, OH Westerville, OH Oklahoma City, OK Tulsa, OK Eugene, OR Medford, OR Portland, OR Lords Valley, PA Philadelphia, PA Philipsburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Williamsport, PA York, PA Aguadilla, PR Guaynabo, PR Warwick, RI Charleston, SC Columbia, SC Greer, SC Sioux Falls, SD Chattanooga, TN Knoxville, TN Nashville, TN Alvarado, TX Amarillo, TX Anson, TX Athens, TX Austin, TX Big Spring, TX Conroe, TX Corpus Christi, TX Dallas, TX Del Rio, TX Edinburg, TX El Paso, TX Harlingen, TX Houston, TX Huntsville, TX Karnes City, TX Laredo, TX Livingston, TX Los Fresnos, TX Lubbock, TX Memphis, TX Midland, TX Pearsall, TX Pecos, TX Pflugerville, TX Raymondville, TX San Angelo, TX San Antonio, TX Taylor, TX Waco, TX Ogden, UT Orem, UT Saint George, UT West Valley City, UT Bowling Green, VA Chantilly, VA Harrisonburg, VA Norfolk, VA Richmond, VA Salem, VA Charlotte Amalie, VI Saint Thomas, VI Saint Albans, VT Ferndale, WA Richland, WA Seattle, WA Tacoma, WA Yakima, WA Milwaukee, WI Charleston, WV Cheyenne, WY Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 8 Job family (Series) * 1802 Compliance Inspection And Support Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number OPM-ERO-12821414-DHA-JS Control number 848932900 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority for the occupation and is open to all U.S. citizens. Duties Help As an Enforcement and Removal Assistant (OA), at the full performance level you will perform a variety of duties, such as: * Researching detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity/citizenship and manage detained and non-detained dockets. * Providing administrative support to managers, supervisors, or staff members by assisting in the day-to-day management of the office's activities. * Summarizing and tabulating detainee information from various reports and utilizing a variety of databases and automated systems. * Generating and verifying detainee reports, encounters, charging documents, studies, data quality and create and revise spreadsheets charts, graphs, and presentations. * Exercising quality control over bond paperwork. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. * You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. * Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ********************* * One-year probationary period may be required. * A pre-employment drug test will be required. * If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. * DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. * All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. * Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability. * License required: No * Pre-employment physical required: No * Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by each cut-off date. * Complete the initial online assessments and USA Hire Assessment, if required. Qualifications You must demonstrate you meet the Minimum Qualifications Requirements and the Typing Requirement as noted below. Minimum Qualifications for GS-07 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Providing clerical and administrative support to a law enforcement program including preparing travel documents and making travel arrangements for domestic and/or international travel. * Establishing, tracking, and/or maintaining legal case files. * Preparing legal documents, including warrants and records of proceedings. * Reviewing bond cases to determine status and identify next course of action (e.g., to continue, cancel, or breach) for supervisory review. Minimum Qualifications for GS-08 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Maintaining and reviewing docket files. * Collecting and analyzing data from law enforcement databases. * Researching detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity and citizenship. * Coordinating escorts and transportation associated with deportation or removal activities. * Reviewing bond cases to determine status and taking appropriate action to continue, cancel, or breach. Typing Requirement In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, you must show possession of the ability to type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample, with three or fewer errors. You may self-certify your proficiency in the Occupational Questionnaire. All qualification requirements must be met by the cutoff dates listed under additional information. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. NOTE: 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period based on the schedule below. * 1st Cut-off on 11/01/2025 * 2nd Cut-off on 12/01/2025 * Final Cut-off on 12/31/2025 Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564, and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions (testing designated positions) are subject to random drug testing. Moreover, other drug testing of employees (e.g., reasonable suspicion drug test) may be conducted in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants tentatively selected for employment at ICE are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/**********9652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information) Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): * Customer Service * Flexibility * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Reading Comprehension * Reasoning * Self-Management * Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: ******************************************************** Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. The "Rule of Three", Category Rating and Veterans Preference will not apply to this vacancy. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet. Veterans: Although the Direct Hire Authority permits hiring without regard to Veterans Preference, applicants who are eligible for Veterans Preference are still encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). View information on veterans' preference. Career Transition Assistance Program: This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: ************************************************************ 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. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing relevant experience, education and training. Work experience must include: job title, duties, employer's name, employer's telephone number, employer's address, starting and ending dates (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and indicate whether or not we may contact your current supervisor. Limit your resume to two pages. Only resumes 2 pages in length will be accepted to determine eligibility and qualifications. For more information, view the following link. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements 2. Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you): * Are you a veteran entitled to preference? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or notice form. Those applying for 10-Point preference must fill out the SF-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. * Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP)? If so, submit all of the following: * A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; * A copy of your most recent SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', noting your positions, grade level, and duty location; * A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and * Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential, if applicable. * Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: * Position title; * Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); * Agency; and * Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Summary Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/27/2025 to 12/31/2025 Salary $42,679 to - $61,449 per year The salary range shown is for base salary only, actual salary will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee. Pay scale & grade GS 7 - 8 Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Anchorage, AK Birmingham, AL Gadsden, AL Mobile, AL Show morefewer locations (185) Montgomery, AL Fayetteville, AR Fort Smith, AR Little Rock, AR Texarkana, AR Eloy, AZ Florence, AZ Phoenix, AZ Tucson, AZ Yuma, AZ Adelanto, CA Bakersfield, CA Calexico, CA Camarillo, CA El Centro, CA Fresno, CA Los Angeles, CA Morgan Hill, CA Redding, CA Sacramento, CA San Bernardino, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Santa Ana, CA Santa Maria, CA Stockton, CA Alamosa, CO Aurora, CO Centennial, CO Craig, CO Durango, CO Florence, CO Frederick, CO Grand Junction, CO Hartford, CT Dover, DE Fort Myers, FL Jacksonville, FL Miami, FL Miramar, FL Orlando, FL Plantation, FL Pompano Beach, FL Stuart, FL Tallahassee, FL Tampa, FL Atlanta, GA Folkston, GA Lumpkin, GA Savannah, GA Tamuning, GU Honolulu, HI Cedar Rapids, IA Des Moines, IA Sioux City, IA Boise, ID Idaho Falls, ID Twin Falls, ID Broadview, IL Chicago, IL Rock Island, IL Indianapolis, IN Wichita, KS Bowling Green, KY Louisville, KY Alexandria, LA Baton Rouge, LA Jena, LA Lafayette, LA New Orleans, LA Oakdale, LA Winnfield, LA Burlington, MA Baltimore, MD Salisbury, MD Scarborough, ME Detroit, MI Fort Snelling, MN Grand Rapids, MN Kansas City, MO Saint Louis, MO Strafford, MO Gulfport, MS Pearl, MS Billings, MT Cary, NC Charlotte, NC Greensboro, NC Hendersonville, NC Wilmington, NC Grand Forks, ND Grand Island, NE North Platte, NE Omaha, NE Manchester, NH Elizabeth, NJ Mount Laurel, NJ Newark, NJ Albuquerque, NM Chaparral, NM Las Cruces, NM Roswell, NM Las Vegas, NV Reno, NV Batavia, NY Buffalo, NY Central Islip, NY Champlain, NY Malta, NY New York, NY Brooklyn Heights, OH Cincinnati, OH Westerville, OH Oklahoma City, OK Tulsa, OK Eugene, OR Medford, OR Portland, OR Lords Valley, PA Philadelphia, PA Philipsburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Williamsport, PA York, PA Aguadilla, PR Guaynabo, PR Warwick, RI Charleston, SC Columbia, SC Greer, SC Sioux Falls, SD Chattanooga, TN Knoxville, TN Nashville, TN Alvarado, TX Amarillo, TX Anson, TX Athens, TX Austin, TX Big Spring, TX Conroe, TX Corpus Christi, TX Dallas, TX Del Rio, TX Edinburg, TX El Paso, TX Harlingen, TX Houston, TX Huntsville, TX Karnes City, TX Laredo, TX Livingston, TX Los Fresnos, TX Lubbock, TX Memphis, TX Midland, TX Pearsall, TX Pecos, TX Pflugerville, TX Raymondville, TX San Angelo, TX San Antonio, TX Taylor, TX Waco, TX Ogden, UT Orem, UT Saint George, UT West Valley City, UT Bowling Green, VA Chantilly, VA Harrisonburg, VA Norfolk, VA Richmond, VA Salem, VA Charlotte Amalie, VI Saint Thomas, VI Saint Albans, VT Ferndale, WA Richland, WA Seattle, WA Tacoma, WA Yakima, WA Milwaukee, WI Charleston, WV Cheyenne, WY Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 8 Job family (Series) * 1802 Compliance Inspection And Support Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number OPM-ERO-12821414-DHA-JS Control number 848932900 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority for the occupation and is open to all U.S. citizens. Duties Help As an Enforcement and Removal Assistant (OA), at the full performance level you will perform a variety of duties, such as: * Researching detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity/citizenship and manage detained and non-detained dockets. * Providing administrative support to managers, supervisors, or staff members by assisting in the day-to-day management of the office's activities. * Summarizing and tabulating detainee information from various reports and utilizing a variety of databases and automated systems. * Generating and verifying detainee reports, encounters, charging documents, studies, data quality and create and revise spreadsheets charts, graphs, and presentations. * Exercising quality control over bond paperwork. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. * You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. * Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ********************* * One-year probationary period may be required. * A pre-employment drug test will be required. * If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. * DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. * All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. * Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability. * License required: No * Pre-employment physical required: No * Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by each cut-off date. * Complete the initial online assessments and USA Hire Assessment, if required. Qualifications You must demonstrate you meet the Minimum Qualifications Requirements and the Typing Requirement as noted below. Minimum Qualifications for GS-07 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Providing clerical and administrative support to a law enforcement program including preparing travel documents and making travel arrangements for domestic and/or international travel. * Establishing, tracking, and/or maintaining legal case files. * Preparing legal documents, including warrants and records of proceedings. * Reviewing bond cases to determine status and identify next course of action (e.g., to continue, cancel, or breach) for supervisory review. Minimum Qualifications for GS-08 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Maintaining and reviewing docket files. * Collecting and analyzing data from law enforcement databases. * Researching detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity and citizenship. * Coordinating escorts and transportation associated with deportation or removal activities. * Reviewing bond cases to determine status and taking appropriate action to continue, cancel, or breach. Typing Requirement In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, you must show possession of the ability to type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample, with three or fewer errors. You may self-certify your proficiency in the Occupational Questionnaire. All qualification requirements must be met by the cutoff dates listed under additional information. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. NOTE: 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period based on the schedule below. * 1st Cut-off on 11/01/2025 * 2nd Cut-off on 12/01/2025 * Final Cut-off on 12/31/2025 Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564, and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions (testing designated positions) are subject to random drug testing. Moreover, other drug testing of employees (e.g., reasonable suspicion drug test) may be conducted in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants tentatively selected for employment at ICE are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/**********9652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information) Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): * Customer Service * Flexibility * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Reading Comprehension * Reasoning * Self-Management * Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: ******************************************************** Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. The "Rule of Three", Category Rating and Veterans Preference will not apply to this vacancy. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet. Veterans: Although the Direct Hire Authority permits hiring without regard to Veterans Preference, applicants who are eligible for Veterans Preference are still encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). View information on veterans' preference. Career Transition Assistance Program: This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: ************************************************************ 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. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing relevant experience, education and training. Work experience must include: job title, duties, employer's name, employer's telephone number, employer's address, starting and ending dates (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and indicate whether or not we may contact your current supervisor. Limit your resume to two pages. Only resumes 2 pages in length will be accepted to determine eligibility and qualifications. For more information, view the following link. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements 2. Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you): * Are you a veteran entitled to preference? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or notice form. Those applying for 10-Point preference must fill out the SF-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. * Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP)? If so, submit all of the following: * A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; * A copy of your most recent SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', noting your positions, grade level, and duty location; * A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and * Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential, if applicable. * Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: * Position title; * Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); * Agency; and * Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Summary Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/27/2025 to 12/31/2025 Salary $34,454 to - $49,927 per year The salary range shown is for base salary only, actual salary will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee. Pay scale & grade GS 5 - 6 Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Anchorage, AK Birmingham, AL Gadsden, AL Mobile, AL Show morefewer locations (185) Montgomery, AL Fayetteville, AR Fort Smith, AR Little Rock, AR Texarkana, AR Eloy, AZ Florence, AZ Phoenix, AZ Tucson, AZ Yuma, AZ Adelanto, CA Bakersfield, CA Calexico, CA Camarillo, CA El Centro, CA Fresno, CA Los Angeles, CA Morgan Hill, CA Redding, CA Sacramento, CA San Bernardino, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Santa Ana, CA Santa Maria, CA Stockton, CA Alamosa, CO Aurora, CO Centennial, CO Craig, CO Durango, CO Florence, CO Frederick, CO Grand Junction, CO Hartford, CT Dover, DE Fort Myers, FL Jacksonville, FL Miami, FL Miramar, FL Orlando, FL Plantation, FL Pompano Beach, FL Stuart, FL Tallahassee, FL Tampa, FL Atlanta, GA Folkston, GA Lumpkin, GA Savannah, GA Tamuning, GU Honolulu, HI Cedar Rapids, IA Des Moines, IA Sioux City, IA Boise, ID Idaho Falls, ID Twin Falls, ID Broadview, IL Chicago, IL Rock Island, IL Indianapolis, IN Wichita, KS Bowling Green, KY Louisville, KY Alexandria, LA Baton Rouge, LA Jena, LA Lafayette, LA New Orleans, LA Oakdale, LA Winnfield, LA Burlington, MA Baltimore, MD Salisbury, MD Scarborough, ME Detroit, MI Fort Snelling, MN Grand Rapids, MN Kansas City, MO Saint Louis, MO Strafford, MO Gulfport, MS Pearl, MS Billings, MT Cary, NC Charlotte, NC Greensboro, NC Hendersonville, NC Wilmington, NC Grand Forks, ND Grand Island, NE North Platte, NE Omaha, NE Manchester, NH Elizabeth, NJ Mount Laurel, NJ Newark, NJ Albuquerque, NM Chaparral, NM Las Cruces, NM Roswell, NM Las Vegas, NV Reno, NV Batavia, NY Buffalo, NY Central Islip, NY Champlain, NY Malta, NY New York, NY Brooklyn Heights, OH Cincinnati, OH Westerville, OH Oklahoma City, OK Tulsa, OK Eugene, OR Medford, OR Portland, OR Lords Valley, PA Philadelphia, PA Philipsburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Williamsport, PA York, PA Aguadilla, PR Guaynabo, PR Warwick, RI Charleston, SC Columbia, SC Greer, SC Sioux Falls, SD Chattanooga, TN Knoxville, TN Nashville, TN Alvarado, TX Amarillo, TX Anson, TX Athens, TX Austin, TX Big Spring, TX Conroe, TX Corpus Christi, TX Dallas, TX Del Rio, TX Edinburg, TX El Paso, TX Harlingen, TX Houston, TX Huntsville, TX Karnes City, TX Laredo, TX Livingston, TX Los Fresnos, TX Lubbock, TX Memphis, TX Midland, TX Pearsall, TX Pecos, TX Pflugerville, TX Raymondville, TX San Angelo, TX San Antonio, TX Taylor, TX Waco, TX Ogden, UT Orem, UT Saint George, UT West Valley City, UT Bowling Green, VA Chantilly, VA Harrisonburg, VA Norfolk, VA Richmond, VA Salem, VA Charlotte Amalie, VI Saint Thomas, VI Saint Albans, VT Ferndale, WA Richland, WA Seattle, WA Tacoma, WA Yakima, WA Milwaukee, WI Charleston, WV Cheyenne, WY Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 8 Job family (Series) * 1802 Compliance Inspection And Support Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number OPM-ERO-12821413-DHA-JS Control number 848932400 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority for the occupation and is open to all U.S. citizens. Duties Help As an Enforcement and Removal Assistant (OA), at the full performance level you will perform a variety of duties, such as: * Researching detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity/citizenship and manage detained and non-detained dockets. * Providing administrative support to managers, supervisors, or staff members by assisting in the day-to-day management of the office's activities. * Summarizing and tabulating detainee information from various reports and utilizing a variety of databases and automated systems. * Generating and verifying detainee reports, encounters, charging documents, studies, data quality and create and revise spreadsheets charts, graphs, and presentations. * Exercising quality control over bond paperwork. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. * You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. * Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ********************* * One-year probationary period may be required. * A pre-employment drug test will be required. * If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. * DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. * All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. * Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability. * License required: No * Pre-employment physical required: No * Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by each cut-off date. * Complete the initial online assessments and USA Hire Assessment, if required. Qualifications You must demonstrate you meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and the Typing Requirement as noted below. Minimum Qualifications for GS-05 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Performing recordkeeping and reporting. * Compiling, maintaining, and updating automated records. * Responding to requests for procedural information. OR Education substitution: You must have successfully completed four years of education above high school in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. OR Combination of Education and Experience: You must have an appropriate combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements for the GS-05 grade level. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application Minimum Qualifications for GS-06 Specialized Experience: You must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-05 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Processing individuals arrested or detained by law enforcement officials (e.g., booking and property inventory procedures). * Performing file searches and assembling documentation. * Responding to routine requests and issues regarding legal or law enforcement policies, practices and procedures. Typing Requirement In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, you must show possession of the ability to type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample, with three or fewer errors. You may self-certify your proficiency in the Occupational Questionnaire. All qualification requirements must be met by the cutoff dates listed under additional information. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. NOTE: 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. Education If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: ************************************************************************** Additional information THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period based on the schedule below. * 1st Cut-off on 11/01/2025 * 2nd Cut-off on 12/01/2025 * Final Cut-off on 12/31/2025 Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564, and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions (testing designated positions) are subject to random drug testing. Moreover, other drug testing of employees (e.g., reasonable suspicion drug test) may be conducted in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants tentatively selected for employment at ICE are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/**********9652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information) Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): * Flexibility * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Reading Comprehension * Reasoning * Self-Management Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: ******************************************************** Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. The "Rule of Three", Category Rating and Veterans Preference will not apply to this vacancy. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet. Veterans: Although the Direct Hire Authority permits hiring without regard to Veterans Preference, applicants who are eligible for Veterans Preference are still encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). View information on veterans' preference. Career Transition Assistance Program: This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: ************************************************************ 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. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing relevant experience, education and training. Work experience must include: job title, duties, employer's name, employer's telephone number, employer's address, starting and ending dates (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and indicate whether or not we may contact your current supervisor. Limit your resume to two pages. Only resumes 2 pages in length will be accepted to determine eligibility and qualifications. For more information, view the following link. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements 2. Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you): * Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed. * Are you a veteran entitled to preference? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or notice form. Those applying for 10-Point preference must fill out the SF-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. * Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP)? If so, submit all of the following: * A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; * A copy of your most recent SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', noting your positions, grade level, and duty location; * A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and * Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential, if applicable. * Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: * Position title; * Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); * Agency; and * Beginning and ending dates of appointment. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Summary Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/27/2025 to 12/31/2025 Salary $34,454 to - $49,927 per year The salary range shown is for base salary only, actual salary will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee. Pay scale & grade GS 5 - 6 Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Anchorage, AK Birmingham, AL Gadsden, AL Mobile, AL Show morefewer locations (185) Montgomery, AL Fayetteville, AR Fort Smith, AR Little Rock, AR Texarkana, AR Eloy, AZ Florence, AZ Phoenix, AZ Tucson, AZ Yuma, AZ Adelanto, CA Bakersfield, CA Calexico, CA Camarillo, CA El Centro, CA Fresno, CA Los Angeles, CA Morgan Hill, CA Redding, CA Sacramento, CA San Bernardino, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Santa Ana, CA Santa Maria, CA Stockton, CA Alamosa, CO Aurora, CO Centennial, CO Craig, CO Durango, CO Florence, CO Frederick, CO Grand Junction, CO Hartford, CT Dover, DE Fort Myers, FL Jacksonville, FL Miami, FL Miramar, FL Orlando, FL Plantation, FL Pompano Beach, FL Stuart, FL Tallahassee, FL Tampa, FL Atlanta, GA Folkston, GA Lumpkin, GA Savannah, GA Tamuning, GU Honolulu, HI Cedar Rapids, IA Des Moines, IA Sioux City, IA Boise, ID Idaho Falls, ID Twin Falls, ID Broadview, IL Chicago, IL Rock Island, IL Indianapolis, IN Wichita, KS Bowling Green, KY Louisville, KY Alexandria, LA Baton Rouge, LA Jena, LA Lafayette, LA New Orleans, LA Oakdale, LA Winnfield, LA Burlington, MA Baltimore, MD Salisbury, MD Scarborough, ME Detroit, MI Fort Snelling, MN Grand Rapids, MN Kansas City, MO Saint Louis, MO Strafford, MO Gulfport, MS Pearl, MS Billings, MT Cary, NC Charlotte, NC Greensboro, NC Hendersonville, NC Wilmington, NC Grand Forks, ND Grand Island, NE North Platte, NE Omaha, NE Manchester, NH Elizabeth, NJ Mount Laurel, NJ Newark, NJ Albuquerque, NM Chaparral, NM Las Cruces, NM Roswell, NM Las Vegas, NV Reno, NV Batavia, NY Buffalo, NY Central Islip, NY Champlain, NY Malta, NY New York, NY Brooklyn Heights, OH Cincinnati, OH Westerville, OH Oklahoma City, OK Tulsa, OK Eugene, OR Medford, OR Portland, OR Lords Valley, PA Philadelphia, PA Philipsburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Williamsport, PA York, PA Aguadilla, PR Guaynabo, PR Warwick, RI Charleston, SC Columbia, SC Greer, SC Sioux Falls, SD Chattanooga, TN Knoxville, TN Nashville, TN Alvarado, TX Amarillo, TX Anson, TX Athens, TX Austin, TX Big Spring, TX Conroe, TX Corpus Christi, TX Dallas, TX Del Rio, TX Edinburg, TX El Paso, TX Harlingen, TX Houston, TX Huntsville, TX Karnes City, TX Laredo, TX Livingston, TX Los Fresnos, TX Lubbock, TX Memphis, TX Midland, TX Pearsall, TX Pecos, TX Pflugerville, TX Raymondville, TX San Angelo, TX San Antonio, TX Taylor, TX Waco, TX Ogden, UT Orem, UT Saint George, UT West Valley City, UT Bowling Green, VA Chantilly, VA Harrisonburg, VA Norfolk, VA Richmond, VA Salem, VA Charlotte Amalie, VI Saint Thomas, VI Saint Albans, VT Ferndale, WA Richland, WA Seattle, WA Tacoma, WA Yakima, WA Milwaukee, WI Charleston, WV Cheyenne, WY Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 8 Job family (Series) * 1802 Compliance Inspection And Support Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number OPM-ERO-12821413-DHA-JS Control number 848932400 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority for the occupation and is open to all U.S. citizens. Duties Help As an Enforcement and Removal Assistant (OA), at the full performance level you will perform a variety of duties, such as: * Researching detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity/citizenship and manage detained and non-detained dockets. * Providing administrative support to managers, supervisors, or staff members by assisting in the day-to-day management of the office's activities. * Summarizing and tabulating detainee information from various reports and utilizing a variety of databases and automated systems. * Generating and verifying detainee reports, encounters, charging documents, studies, data quality and create and revise spreadsheets charts, graphs, and presentations. * Exercising quality control over bond paperwork. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. * You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. * Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ********************* * One-year probationary period may be required. * A pre-employment drug test will be required. * If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. * DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. * All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. * Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability. * License required: No * Pre-employment physical required: No * Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by each cut-off date. * Complete the initial online assessments and USA Hire Assessment, if required. Qualifications You must demonstrate you meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and the Typing Requirement as noted below. Minimum Qualifications for GS-05 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Performing recordkeeping and reporting. * Compiling, maintaining, and updating automated records. * Responding to requests for procedural information. OR Education substitution: You must have successfully completed four years of education above high school in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. OR Combination of Education and Experience: You must have an appropriate combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements for the GS-05 grade level. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application Minimum Qualifications for GS-06 Specialized Experience: You must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-05 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Processing individuals arrested or detained by law enforcement officials (e.g., booking and property inventory procedures). * Performing file searches and assembling documentation. * Responding to routine requests and issues regarding legal or law enforcement policies, practices and procedures. Typing Requirement In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, you must show possession of the ability to type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample, with three or fewer errors. You may self-certify your proficiency in the Occupational Questionnaire. All qualification requirements must be met by the cutoff dates listed under additional information. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. NOTE: 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. Education If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: ************************************************************************** Additional information THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period based on the schedule below. * 1st Cut-off on 11/01/2025 * 2nd Cut-off on 12/01/2025 * Final Cut-off on 12/31/2025 Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564, and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions (testing designated positions) are subject to random drug testing. Moreover, other drug testing of employees (e.g., reasonable suspicion drug test) may be conducted in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants tentatively selected for employment at ICE are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/**********9652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information) Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): * Flexibility * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Reading Comprehension * Reasoning * Self-Management Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: ******************************************************** Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. The "Rule of Three", Category Rating and Veterans Preference will not apply to this vacancy. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet. Veterans: Although the Direct Hire Authority permits hiring without regard to Veterans Preference, applicants who are eligible for Veterans Preference are still encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). View information on veterans' preference. Career Transition Assistance Program: This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: ************************************************************ 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. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing relevant experience, education and training. Work experience must include: job title, duties, employer's name, employer's telephone number, employer's address, starting and ending dates (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and indicate whether or not we may contact your current supervisor. Limit your resume to two pages. Only resumes 2 pages in length will be accepted to determine eligibility and qualifications. For more information, view the following link. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements 2. Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you): * Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed. * Are you a veteran entitled to preference? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or notice form. Those applying for 10-Point preference must fill out the SF-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. * Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP)? If so, submit all of the following: * A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; * A copy of your most recent SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', noting your positions, grade level, and duty location; * A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and * Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential, if applicable. * Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: * Position title; * Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); * Agency; and * Beginning and ending dates of appointment. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Summary Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/27/2025 to 12/31/2025 Salary $34,454 to - $49,927 per year The salary range shown is for base salary only, actual salary will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee. Pay scale & grade GS 5 - 6 Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Anchorage, AK Birmingham, AL Gadsden, AL Mobile, AL Show morefewer locations (185) Montgomery, AL Fayetteville, AR Fort Smith, AR Little Rock, AR Texarkana, AR Eloy, AZ Florence, AZ Phoenix, AZ Tucson, AZ Yuma, AZ Adelanto, CA Bakersfield, CA Calexico, CA Camarillo, CA El Centro, CA Fresno, CA Los Angeles, CA Morgan Hill, CA Redding, CA Sacramento, CA San Bernardino, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Santa Ana, CA Santa Maria, CA Stockton, CA Alamosa, CO Aurora, CO Centennial, CO Craig, CO Durango, CO Florence, CO Frederick, CO Grand Junction, CO Hartford, CT Dover, DE Fort Myers, FL Jacksonville, FL Miami, FL Miramar, FL Orlando, FL Plantation, FL Pompano Beach, FL Stuart, FL Tallahassee, FL Tampa, FL Atlanta, GA Folkston, GA Lumpkin, GA Savannah, GA Tamuning, GU Honolulu, HI Cedar Rapids, IA Des Moines, IA Sioux City, IA Boise, ID Idaho Falls, ID Twin Falls, ID Broadview, IL Chicago, IL Rock Island, IL Indianapolis, IN Wichita, KS Bowling Green, KY Louisville, KY Alexandria, LA Baton Rouge, LA Jena, LA Lafayette, LA New Orleans, LA Oakdale, LA Winnfield, LA Burlington, MA Baltimore, MD Salisbury, MD Scarborough, ME Detroit, MI Fort Snelling, MN Grand Rapids, MN Kansas City, MO Saint Louis, MO Strafford, MO Gulfport, MS Pearl, MS Billings, MT Cary, NC Charlotte, NC Greensboro, NC Hendersonville, NC Wilmington, NC Grand Forks, ND Grand Island, NE North Platte, NE Omaha, NE Manchester, NH Elizabeth, NJ Mount Laurel, NJ Newark, NJ Albuquerque, NM Chaparral, NM Las Cruces, NM Roswell, NM Las Vegas, NV Reno, NV Batavia, NY Buffalo, NY Central Islip, NY Champlain, NY Malta, NY New York, NY Brooklyn Heights, OH Cincinnati, OH Westerville, OH Oklahoma City, OK Tulsa, OK Eugene, OR Medford, OR Portland, OR Lords Valley, PA Philadelphia, PA Philipsburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Williamsport, PA York, PA Aguadilla, PR Guaynabo, PR Warwick, RI Charleston, SC Columbia, SC Greer, SC Sioux Falls, SD Chattanooga, TN Knoxville, TN Nashville, TN Alvarado, TX Amarillo, TX Anson, TX Athens, TX Austin, TX Big Spring, TX Conroe, TX Corpus Christi, TX Dallas, TX Del Rio, TX Edinburg, TX El Paso, TX Harlingen, TX Houston, TX Huntsville, TX Karnes City, TX Laredo, TX Livingston, TX Los Fresnos, TX Lubbock, TX Memphis, TX Midland, TX Pearsall, TX Pecos, TX Pflugerville, TX Raymondville, TX San Angelo, TX San Antonio, TX Taylor, TX Waco, TX Ogden, UT Orem, UT Saint George, UT West Valley City, UT Bowling Green, VA Chantilly, VA Harrisonburg, VA Norfolk, VA Richmond, VA Salem, VA Charlotte Amalie, VI Saint Thomas, VI Saint Albans, VT Ferndale, WA Richland, WA Seattle, WA Tacoma, WA Yakima, WA Milwaukee, WI Charleston, WV Cheyenne, WY Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 8 Job family (Series) * 1802 Compliance Inspection And Support Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number OPM-ERO-12821413-DHA-JS Control number 848932400 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority for the occupation and is open to all U.S. citizens. Duties Help As an Enforcement and Removal Assistant (OA), at the full performance level you will perform a variety of duties, such as: * Researching detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity/citizenship and manage detained and non-detained dockets. * Providing administrative support to managers, supervisors, or staff members by assisting in the day-to-day management of the office's activities. * Summarizing and tabulating detainee information from various reports and utilizing a variety of databases and automated systems. * Generating and verifying detainee reports, encounters, charging documents, studies, data quality and create and revise spreadsheets charts, graphs, and presentations. * Exercising quality control over bond paperwork. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. * You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. * Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ********************* * One-year probationary period may be required. * A pre-employment drug test will be required. * If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. * DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. * All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. * Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability. * License required: No * Pre-employment physical required: No * Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by each cut-off date. * Complete the initial online assessments and USA Hire Assessment, if required. Qualifications You must demonstrate you meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and the Typing Requirement as noted below. Minimum Qualifications for GS-05 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Performing recordkeeping and reporting. * Compiling, maintaining, and updating automated records. * Responding to requests for procedural information. OR Education substitution: You must have successfully completed four years of education above high school in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. OR Combination of Education and Experience: You must have an appropriate combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements for the GS-05 grade level. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application Minimum Qualifications for GS-06 Specialized Experience: You must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-05 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Processing individuals arrested or detained by law enforcement officials (e.g., booking and property inventory procedures). * Performing file searches and assembling documentation. * Responding to routine requests and issues regarding legal or law enforcement policies, practices and procedures. Typing Requirement In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, you must show possession of the ability to type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample, with three or fewer errors. You may self-certify your proficiency in the Occupational Questionnaire. All qualification requirements must be met by the cutoff dates listed under additional information. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. NOTE: 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. Education If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: ************************************************************************** Additional information THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period based on the schedule below. * 1st Cut-off on 11/01/2025 * 2nd Cut-off on 12/01/2025 * Final Cut-off on 12/31/2025 Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564, and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions (testing designated positions) are subject to random drug testing. Moreover, other drug testing of employees (e.g., reasonable suspicion drug test) may be conducted in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants tentatively selected for employment at ICE are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/**********9652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information) Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): * Flexibility * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Reading Comprehension * Reasoning * Self-Management Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: ******************************************************** Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. The "Rule of Three", Category Rating and Veterans Preference will not apply to this vacancy. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet. Veterans: Although the Direct Hire Authority permits hiring without regard to Veterans Preference, applicants who are eligible for Veterans Preference are still encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). View information on veterans' preference. Career Transition Assistance Program: This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: ************************************************************ 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. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing relevant experience, education and training. Work experience must include: job title, duties, employer's name, employer's telephone number, employer's address, starting and ending dates (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and indicate whether or not we may contact your current supervisor. Limit your resume to two pages. Only resumes 2 pages in length will be accepted to determine eligibility and qualifications. For more information, view the following link. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements 2. Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you): * Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed. * Are you a veteran entitled to preference? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or notice form. Those applying for 10-Point preference must fill out the SF-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. * Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP)? If so, submit all of the following: * A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; * A copy of your most recent SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', noting your positions, grade level, and duty location; * A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and * Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential, if applicable. * Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: * Position title; * Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); * Agency; and * Beginning and ending dates of appointment. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Summary Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/27/2025 to 12/31/2025 Salary $34,454 to - $49,927 per year The salary range shown is for base salary only, actual salary will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee. Pay scale & grade GS 5 - 6 Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Anchorage, AK Birmingham, AL Gadsden, AL Mobile, AL Show morefewer locations (185) Montgomery, AL Fayetteville, AR Fort Smith, AR Little Rock, AR Texarkana, AR Eloy, AZ Florence, AZ Phoenix, AZ Tucson, AZ Yuma, AZ Adelanto, CA Bakersfield, CA Calexico, CA Camarillo, CA El Centro, CA Fresno, CA Los Angeles, CA Morgan Hill, CA Redding, CA Sacramento, CA San Bernardino, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Santa Ana, CA Santa Maria, CA Stockton, CA Alamosa, CO Aurora, CO Centennial, CO Craig, CO Durango, CO Florence, CO Frederick, CO Grand Junction, CO Hartford, CT Dover, DE Fort Myers, FL Jacksonville, FL Miami, FL Miramar, FL Orlando, FL Plantation, FL Pompano Beach, FL Stuart, FL Tallahassee, FL Tampa, FL Atlanta, GA Folkston, GA Lumpkin, GA Savannah, GA Tamuning, GU Honolulu, HI Cedar Rapids, IA Des Moines, IA Sioux City, IA Boise, ID Idaho Falls, ID Twin Falls, ID Broadview, IL Chicago, IL Rock Island, IL Indianapolis, IN Wichita, KS Bowling Green, KY Louisville, KY Alexandria, LA Baton Rouge, LA Jena, LA Lafayette, LA New Orleans, LA Oakdale, LA Winnfield, LA Burlington, MA Baltimore, MD Salisbury, MD Scarborough, ME Detroit, MI Fort Snelling, MN Grand Rapids, MN Kansas City, MO Saint Louis, MO Strafford, MO Gulfport, MS Pearl, MS Billings, MT Cary, NC Charlotte, NC Greensboro, NC Hendersonville, NC Wilmington, NC Grand Forks, ND Grand Island, NE North Platte, NE Omaha, NE Manchester, NH Elizabeth, NJ Mount Laurel, NJ Newark, NJ Albuquerque, NM Chaparral, NM Las Cruces, NM Roswell, NM Las Vegas, NV Reno, NV Batavia, NY Buffalo, NY Central Islip, NY Champlain, NY Malta, NY New York, NY Brooklyn Heights, OH Cincinnati, OH Westerville, OH Oklahoma City, OK Tulsa, OK Eugene, OR Medford, OR Portland, OR Lords Valley, PA Philadelphia, PA Philipsburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Williamsport, PA York, PA Aguadilla, PR Guaynabo, PR Warwick, RI Charleston, SC Columbia, SC Greer, SC Sioux Falls, SD Chattanooga, TN Knoxville, TN Nashville, TN Alvarado, TX Amarillo, TX Anson, TX Athens, TX Austin, TX Big Spring, TX Conroe, TX Corpus Christi, TX Dallas, TX Del Rio, TX Edinburg, TX El Paso, TX Harlingen, TX Houston, TX Huntsville, TX Karnes City, TX Laredo, TX Livingston, TX Los Fresnos, TX Lubbock, TX Memphis, TX Midland, TX Pearsall, TX Pecos, TX Pflugerville, TX Raymondville, TX San Angelo, TX San Antonio, TX Taylor, TX Waco, TX Ogden, UT Orem, UT Saint George, UT West Valley City, UT Bowling Green, VA Chantilly, VA Harrisonburg, VA Norfolk, VA Richmond, VA Salem, VA Charlotte Amalie, VI Saint Thomas, VI Saint Albans, VT Ferndale, WA Richland, WA Seattle, WA Tacoma, WA Yakima, WA Milwaukee, WI Charleston, WV Cheyenne, WY Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 8 Job family (Series) * 1802 Compliance Inspection And Support Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number OPM-ERO-12821413-DHA-JS Control number 848932400 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority for the occupation and is open to all U.S. citizens. Duties Help As an Enforcement and Removal Assistant (OA), at the full performance level you will perform a variety of duties, such as: * Researching detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity/citizenship and manage detained and non-detained dockets. * Providing administrative support to managers, supervisors, or staff members by assisting in the day-to-day management of the office's activities. * Summarizing and tabulating detainee information from various reports and utilizing a variety of databases and automated systems. * Generating and verifying detainee reports, encounters, charging documents, studies, data quality and create and revise spreadsheets charts, graphs, and presentations. * Exercising quality control over bond paperwork. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. * You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. * Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ********************* * One-year probationary period may be required. * A pre-employment drug test will be required. * If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. * DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. * All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. * Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability. * License required: No * Pre-employment physical required: No * Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by each cut-off date. * Complete the initial online assessments and USA Hire Assessment, if required. Qualifications You must demonstrate you meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and the Typing Requirement as noted below. Minimum Qualifications for GS-05 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Performing recordkeeping and reporting. * Compiling, maintaining, and updating automated records. * Responding to requests for procedural information. OR Education substitution: You must have successfully completed four years of education above high school in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. OR Combination of Education and Experience: You must have an appropriate combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements for the GS-05 grade level. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application Minimum Qualifications for GS-06 Specialized Experience: You must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-05 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Processing individuals arrested or detained by law enforcement officials (e.g., booking and property inventory procedures). * Performing file searches and assembling documentation. * Responding to routine requests and issues regarding legal or law enforcement policies, practices and procedures. Typing Requirement In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, you must show possession of the ability to type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample, with three or fewer errors. You may self-certify your proficiency in the Occupational Questionnaire. All qualification requirements must be met by the cutoff dates listed under additional information. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. NOTE: 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. Education If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: ************************************************************************** Additional information THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period based on the schedule below. * 1st Cut-off on 11/01/2025 * 2nd Cut-off on 12/01/2025 * Final Cut-off on 12/31/2025 Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564, and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions (testing designated positions) are subject to random drug testing. Moreover, other drug testing of employees (e.g., reasonable suspicion drug test) may be conducted in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants tentatively selected for employment at ICE are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/**********9652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information) Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): * Flexibility * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Reading Comprehension * Reasoning * Self-Management Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: ******************************************************** Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. The "Rule of Three", Category Rating and Veterans Preference will not apply to this vacancy. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet. Veterans: Although the Direct Hire Authority permits hiring without regard to Veterans Preference, applicants who are eligible for Veterans Preference are still encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). View information on veterans' preference. Career Transition Assistance Program: This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: ************************************************************ 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. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing relevant experience, education and training. Work experience must include: job title, duties, employer's name, employer's telephone number, employer's address, starting and ending dates (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and indicate whether or not we may contact your current supervisor. Limit your resume to two pages. Only resumes 2 pages in length will be accepted to determine eligibility and qualifications. For more information, view the following link. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements 2. Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you): * Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed. * Are you a veteran entitled to preference? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or notice form. Those applying for 10-Point preference must fill out the SF-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. * Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP)? If so, submit all of the following: * A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; * A copy of your most recent SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', noting your positions, grade level, and duty location; * A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and * Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential, if applicable. * Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: * Position title; * Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); * Agency; and * Beginning and ending dates of appointment. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Summary Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/27/2025 to 12/31/2025 Salary $34,454 to - $49,927 per year The salary range shown is for base salary only, actual salary will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee. Pay scale & grade GS 5 - 6 Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Anchorage, AK Birmingham, AL Gadsden, AL Mobile, AL Show morefewer locations (185) Montgomery, AL Fayetteville, AR Fort Smith, AR Little Rock, AR Texarkana, AR Eloy, AZ Florence, AZ Phoenix, AZ Tucson, AZ Yuma, AZ Adelanto, CA Bakersfield, CA Calexico, CA Camarillo, CA El Centro, CA Fresno, CA Los Angeles, CA Morgan Hill, CA Redding, CA Sacramento, CA San Bernardino, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Santa Ana, CA Santa Maria, CA Stockton, CA Alamosa, CO Aurora, CO Centennial, CO Craig, CO Durango, CO Florence, CO Frederick, CO Grand Junction, CO Hartford, CT Dover, DE Fort Myers, FL Jacksonville, FL Miami, FL Miramar, FL Orlando, FL Plantation, FL Pompano Beach, FL Stuart, FL Tallahassee, FL Tampa, FL Atlanta, GA Folkston, GA Lumpkin, GA Savannah, GA Tamuning, GU Honolulu, HI Cedar Rapids, IA Des Moines, IA Sioux City, IA Boise, ID Idaho Falls, ID Twin Falls, ID Broadview, IL Chicago, IL Rock Island, IL Indianapolis, IN Wichita, KS Bowling Green, KY Louisville, KY Alexandria, LA Baton Rouge, LA Jena, LA Lafayette, LA New Orleans, LA Oakdale, LA Winnfield, LA Burlington, MA Baltimore, MD Salisbury, MD Scarborough, ME Detroit, MI Fort Snelling, MN Grand Rapids, MN Kansas City, MO Saint Louis, MO Strafford, MO Gulfport, MS Pearl, MS Billings, MT Cary, NC Charlotte, NC Greensboro, NC Hendersonville, NC Wilmington, NC Grand Forks, ND Grand Island, NE North Platte, NE Omaha, NE Manchester, NH Elizabeth, NJ Mount Laurel, NJ Newark, NJ Albuquerque, NM Chaparral, NM Las Cruces, NM Roswell, NM Las Vegas, NV Reno, NV Batavia, NY Buffalo, NY Central Islip, NY Champlain, NY Malta, NY New York, NY Brooklyn Heights, OH Cincinnati, OH Westerville, OH Oklahoma City, OK Tulsa, OK Eugene, OR Medford, OR Portland, OR Lords Valley, PA Philadelphia, PA Philipsburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Williamsport, PA York, PA Aguadilla, PR Guaynabo, PR Warwick, RI Charleston, SC Columbia, SC Greer, SC Sioux Falls, SD Chattanooga, TN Knoxville, TN Nashville, TN Alvarado, TX Amarillo, TX Anson, TX Athens, TX Austin, TX Big Spring, TX Conroe, TX Corpus Christi, TX Dallas, TX Del Rio, TX Edinburg, TX El Paso, TX Harlingen, TX Houston, TX Huntsville, TX Karnes City, TX Laredo, TX Livingston, TX Los Fresnos, TX Lubbock, TX Memphis, TX Midland, TX Pearsall, TX Pecos, TX Pflugerville, TX Raymondville, TX San Angelo, TX San Antonio, TX Taylor, TX Waco, TX Ogden, UT Orem, UT Saint George, UT West Valley City, UT Bowling Green, VA Chantilly, VA Harrisonburg, VA Norfolk, VA Richmond, VA Salem, VA Charlotte Amalie, VI Saint Thomas, VI Saint Albans, VT Ferndale, WA Richland, WA Seattle, WA Tacoma, WA Yakima, WA Milwaukee, WI Charleston, WV Cheyenne, WY Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 8 Job family (Series) * 1802 Compliance Inspection And Support Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number OPM-ERO-12821413-DHA-JS Control number 848932400 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority for the occupation and is open to all U.S. citizens. Duties Help As an Enforcement and Removal Assistant (OA), at the full performance level you will perform a variety of duties, such as: * Researching detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity/citizenship and manage detained and non-detained dockets. * Providing administrative support to managers, supervisors, or staff members by assisting in the day-to-day management of the office's activities. * Summarizing and tabulating detainee information from various reports and utilizing a variety of databases and automated systems. * Generating and verifying detainee reports, encounters, charging documents, studies, data quality and create and revise spreadsheets charts, graphs, and presentations. * Exercising quality control over bond paperwork. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. * You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. * Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ********************* * One-year probationary period may be required. * A pre-employment drug test will be required. * If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. * DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. * All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. * Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability. * License required: No * Pre-employment physical required: No * Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by each cut-off date. * Complete the initial online assessments and USA Hire Assessment, if required. Qualifications You must demonstrate you meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and the Typing Requirement as noted below. Minimum Qualifications for GS-05 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Performing recordkeeping and reporting. * Compiling, maintaining, and updating automated records. * Responding to requests for procedural information. OR Education substitution: You must have successfully completed four years of education above high school in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. OR Combination of Education and Experience: You must have an appropriate combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements for the GS-05 grade level. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application Minimum Qualifications for GS-06 Specialized Experience: You must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-05 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Processing individuals arrested or detained by law enforcement officials (e.g., booking and property inventory procedures). * Performing file searches and assembling documentation. * Responding to routine requests and issues regarding legal or law enforcement policies, practices and procedures. Typing Requirement In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, you must show possession of the ability to type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample, with three or fewer errors. You may self-certify your proficiency in the Occupational Questionnaire. All qualification requirements must be met by the cutoff dates listed under additional information. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. NOTE: 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. Education If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: ************************************************************************** Additional information THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period based on the schedule below. * 1st Cut-off on 11/01/2025 * 2nd Cut-off on 12/01/2025 * Final Cut-off on 12/31/2025 Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564, and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions (testing designated positions) are subject to random drug testing. Moreover, other drug testing of employees (e.g., reasonable suspicion drug test) may be conducted in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants tentatively selected for employment at ICE are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/**********9652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information) Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): * Flexibility * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Reading Comprehension * Reasoning * Self-Management Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: ******************************************************** Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. The "Rule of Three", Category Rating and Veterans Preference will not apply to this vacancy. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet. Veterans: Although the Direct Hire Authority permits hiring without regard to Veterans Preference, applicants who are eligible for Veterans Preference are still encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). View information on veterans' preference. Career Transition Assistance Program: This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: ************************************************************ 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. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing relevant experience, education and training. Work experience must include: job title, duties, employer's name, employer's telephone number, employer's address, starting and ending dates (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and indicate whether or not we may contact your current supervisor. Limit your resume to two pages. Only resumes 2 pages in length will be accepted to determine eligibility and qualifications. For more information, view the following link. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements 2. Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you): * Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed. * Are you a veteran entitled to preference? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or notice form. Those applying for 10-Point preference must fill out the SF-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. * Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP)? If so, submit all of the following: * A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; * A copy of your most recent SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', noting your positions, grade level, and duty location; * A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and * Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential, if applicable. * Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: * Position title; * Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); * Agency; and * Beginning and ending dates of appointment. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Summary Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/27/2025 to 12/31/2025 Salary $34,454 to - $49,927 per year The salary range shown is for base salary only, actual salary will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee. Pay scale & grade GS 5 - 6 Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Anchorage, AK Birmingham, AL Gadsden, AL Mobile, AL Show morefewer locations (185) Montgomery, AL Fayetteville, AR Fort Smith, AR Little Rock, AR Texarkana, AR Eloy, AZ Florence, AZ Phoenix, AZ Tucson, AZ Yuma, AZ Adelanto, CA Bakersfield, CA Calexico, CA Camarillo, CA El Centro, CA Fresno, CA Los Angeles, CA Morgan Hill, CA Redding, CA Sacramento, CA San Bernardino, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Santa Ana, CA Santa Maria, CA Stockton, CA Alamosa, CO Aurora, CO Centennial, CO Craig, CO Durango, CO Florence, CO Frederick, CO Grand Junction, CO Hartford, CT Dover, DE Fort Myers, FL Jacksonville, FL Miami, FL Miramar, FL Orlando, FL Plantation, FL Pompano Beach, FL Stuart, FL Tallahassee, FL Tampa, FL Atlanta, GA Folkston, GA Lumpkin, GA Savannah, GA Tamuning, GU Honolulu, HI Cedar Rapids, IA Des Moines, IA Sioux City, IA Boise, ID Idaho Falls, ID Twin Falls, ID Broadview, IL Chicago, IL Rock Island, IL Indianapolis, IN Wichita, KS Bowling Green, KY Louisville, KY Alexandria, LA Baton Rouge, LA Jena, LA Lafayette, LA New Orleans, LA Oakdale, LA Winnfield, LA Burlington, MA Baltimore, MD Salisbury, MD Scarborough, ME Detroit, MI Fort Snelling, MN Grand Rapids, MN Kansas City, MO Saint Louis, MO Strafford, MO Gulfport, MS Pearl, MS Billings, MT Cary, NC Charlotte, NC Greensboro, NC Hendersonville, NC Wilmington, NC Grand Forks, ND Grand Island, NE North Platte, NE Omaha, NE Manchester, NH Elizabeth, NJ Mount Laurel, NJ Newark, NJ Albuquerque, NM Chaparral, NM Las Cruces, NM Roswell, NM Las Vegas, NV Reno, NV Batavia, NY Buffalo, NY Central Islip, NY Champlain, NY Malta, NY New York, NY Brooklyn Heights, OH Cincinnati, OH Westerville, OH Oklahoma City, OK Tulsa, OK Eugene, OR Medford, OR Portland, OR Lords Valley, PA Philadelphia, PA Philipsburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Williamsport, PA York, PA Aguadilla, PR Guaynabo, PR Warwick, RI Charleston, SC Columbia, SC Greer, SC Sioux Falls, SD Chattanooga, TN Knoxville, TN Nashville, TN Alvarado, TX Amarillo, TX Anson, TX Athens, TX Austin, TX Big Spring, TX Conroe, TX Corpus Christi, TX Dallas, TX Del Rio, TX Edinburg, TX El Paso, TX Harlingen, TX Houston, TX Huntsville, TX Karnes City, TX Laredo, TX Livingston, TX Los Fresnos, TX Lubbock, TX Memphis, TX Midland, TX Pearsall, TX Pecos, TX Pflugerville, TX Raymondville, TX San Angelo, TX San Antonio, TX Taylor, TX Waco, TX Ogden, UT Orem, UT Saint George, UT West Valley City, UT Bowling Green, VA Chantilly, VA Harrisonburg, VA Norfolk, VA Richmond, VA Salem, VA Charlotte Amalie, VI Saint Thomas, VI Saint Albans, VT Ferndale, WA Richland, WA Seattle, WA Tacoma, WA Yakima, WA Milwaukee, WI Charleston, WV Cheyenne, WY Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 8 Job family (Series) * 1802 Compliance Inspection And Support Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number OPM-ERO-12821413-DHA-JS Control number 848932400 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority for the occupation and is open to all U.S. citizens. Duties Help As an Enforcement and Removal Assistant (OA), at the full performance level you will perform a variety of duties, such as: * Researching detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity/citizenship and manage detained and non-detained dockets. * Providing administrative support to managers, supervisors, or staff members by assisting in the day-to-day management of the office's activities. * Summarizing and tabulating detainee information from various reports and utilizing a variety of databases and automated systems. * Generating and verifying detainee reports, encounters, charging documents, studies, data quality and create and revise spreadsheets charts, graphs, and presentations. * Exercising quality control over bond paperwork. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. * You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. * Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ********************* * One-year probationary period may be required. * A pre-employment drug test will be required. * If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. * DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. * All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. * Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability. * License required: No * Pre-employment physical required: No * Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by each cut-off date. * Complete the initial online assessments and USA Hire Assessment, if required. Qualifications You must demonstrate you meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and the Typing Requirement as noted below. Minimum Qualifications for GS-05 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Performing recordkeeping and reporting. * Compiling, maintaining, and updating automated records. * Responding to requests for procedural information. OR Education substitution: You must have successfully completed four years of education above high school in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. OR Combination of Education and Experience: You must have an appropriate combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements for the GS-05 grade level. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application Minimum Qualifications for GS-06 Specialized Experience: You must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-05 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Processing individuals arrested or detained by law enforcement officials (e.g., booking and property inventory procedures). * Performing file searches and assembling documentation. * Responding to routine requests and issues regarding legal or law enforcement policies, practices and procedures. Typing Requirement In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, you must show possession of the ability to type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample, with three or fewer errors. You may self-certify your proficiency in the Occupational Questionnaire. All qualification requirements must be met by the cutoff dates listed under additional information. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. NOTE: 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. Education If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: ************************************************************************** Additional information THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period based on the schedule below. * 1st Cut-off on 11/01/2025 * 2nd Cut-off on 12/01/2025 * Final Cut-off on 12/31/2025 Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564, and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions (testing designated positions) are subject to random drug testing. Moreover, other drug testing of employees (e.g., reasonable suspicion drug test) may be conducted in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants tentatively selected for employment at ICE are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/**********9652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information) Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): * Flexibility * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Reading Comprehension * Reasoning * Self-Management Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: ******************************************************** Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. The "Rule of Three", Category Rating and Veterans Preference will not apply to this vacancy. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet. Veterans: Although the Direct Hire Authority permits hiring without regard to Veterans Preference, applicants who are eligible for Veterans Preference are still encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). View information on veterans' preference. Career Transition Assistance Program: This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: ************************************************************ 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. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing relevant experience, education and training. Work experience must include: job title, duties, employer's name, employer's telephone number, employer's address, starting and ending dates (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and indicate whether or not we may contact your current supervisor. Limit your resume to two pages. Only resumes 2 pages in length will be accepted to determine eligibility and qualifications. For more information, view the following link. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements 2. Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you): * Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed. * Are you a veteran entitled to preference? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or notice form. Those applying for 10-Point preference must fill out the SF-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. * Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP)? If so, submit all of the following: * A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; * A copy of your most recent SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', noting your positions, grade level, and duty location; * A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and * Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential, if applicable. * Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: * Position title; * Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); * Agency; and * Beginning and ending dates of appointment. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Summary Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. Note: The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions, and funding. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/27/2025 to 12/31/2025 Salary $34,454 to - $49,927 per year The salary range shown is for base salary only, actual salary will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee. Pay scale & grade GS 5 - 6 Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Anchorage, AK Birmingham, AL Gadsden, AL Mobile, AL Show morefewer locations (185) Montgomery, AL Fayetteville, AR Fort Smith, AR Little Rock, AR Texarkana, AR Eloy, AZ Florence, AZ Phoenix, AZ Tucson, AZ Yuma, AZ Adelanto, CA Bakersfield, CA Calexico, CA Camarillo, CA El Centro, CA Fresno, CA Los Angeles, CA Morgan Hill, CA Redding, CA Sacramento, CA San Bernardino, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Santa Ana, CA Santa Maria, CA Stockton, CA Alamosa, CO Aurora, CO Centennial, CO Craig, CO Durango, CO Florence, CO Frederick, CO Grand Junction, CO Hartford, CT Dover, DE Fort Myers, FL Jacksonville, FL Miami, FL Miramar, FL Orlando, FL Plantation, FL Pompano Beach, FL Stuart, FL Tallahassee, FL Tampa, FL Atlanta, GA Folkston, GA Lumpkin, GA Savannah, GA Tamuning, GU Honolulu, HI Cedar Rapids, IA Des Moines, IA Sioux City, IA Boise, ID Idaho Falls, ID Twin Falls, ID Broadview, IL Chicago, IL Rock Island, IL Indianapolis, IN Wichita, KS Bowling Green, KY Louisville, KY Alexandria, LA Baton Rouge, LA Jena, LA Lafayette, LA New Orleans, LA Oakdale, LA Winnfield, LA Burlington, MA Baltimore, MD Salisbury, MD Scarborough, ME Detroit, MI Fort Snelling, MN Grand Rapids, MN Kansas City, MO Saint Louis, MO Strafford, MO Gulfport, MS Pearl, MS Billings, MT Cary, NC Charlotte, NC Greensboro, NC Hendersonville, NC Wilmington, NC Grand Forks, ND Grand Island, NE North Platte, NE Omaha, NE Manchester, NH Elizabeth, NJ Mount Laurel, NJ Newark, NJ Albuquerque, NM Chaparral, NM Las Cruces, NM Roswell, NM Las Vegas, NV Reno, NV Batavia, NY Buffalo, NY Central Islip, NY Champlain, NY Malta, NY New York, NY Brooklyn Heights, OH Cincinnati, OH Westerville, OH Oklahoma City, OK Tulsa, OK Eugene, OR Medford, OR Portland, OR Lords Valley, PA Philadelphia, PA Philipsburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Williamsport, PA York, PA Aguadilla, PR Guaynabo, PR Warwick, RI Charleston, SC Columbia, SC Greer, SC Sioux Falls, SD Chattanooga, TN Knoxville, TN Nashville, TN Alvarado, TX Amarillo, TX Anson, TX Athens, TX Austin, TX Big Spring, TX Conroe, TX Corpus Christi, TX Dallas, TX Del Rio, TX Edinburg, TX El Paso, TX Harlingen, TX Houston, TX Huntsville, TX Karnes City, TX Laredo, TX Livingston, TX Los Fresnos, TX Lubbock, TX Memphis, TX Midland, TX Pearsall, TX Pecos, TX Pflugerville, TX Raymondville, TX San Angelo, TX San Antonio, TX Taylor, TX Waco, TX Ogden, UT Orem, UT Saint George, UT West Valley City, UT Bowling Green, VA Chantilly, VA Harrisonburg, VA Norfolk, VA Richmond, VA Salem, VA Charlotte Amalie, VI Saint Thomas, VI Saint Albans, VT Ferndale, WA Richland, WA Seattle, WA Tacoma, WA Yakima, WA Milwaukee, WI Charleston, WV Cheyenne, WY Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 8 Job family (Series) * 1802 Compliance Inspection And Support Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number OPM-ERO-12821413-DHA-JS Control number 848932400 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority for the occupation and is open to all U.S. citizens. Duties Help As an Enforcement and Removal Assistant (OA), at the full performance level you will perform a variety of duties, such as: * Researching detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity/citizenship and manage detained and non-detained dockets. * Providing administrative support to managers, supervisors, or staff members by assisting in the day-to-day management of the office's activities. * Summarizing and tabulating detainee information from various reports and utilizing a variety of databases and automated systems. * Generating and verifying detainee reports, encounters, charging documents, studies, data quality and create and revise spreadsheets charts, graphs, and presentations. * Exercising quality control over bond paperwork. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. * You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. * Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ********************* * One-year probationary period may be required. * A pre-employment drug test will be required. * If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. * DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. * All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. * Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability. * License required: No * Pre-employment physical required: No * Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by each cut-off date. * Complete the initial online assessments and USA Hire Assessment, if required. Qualifications You must demonstrate you meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and the Typing Requirement as noted below. Minimum Qualifications for GS-05 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Performing recordkeeping and reporting. * Compiling, maintaining, and updating automated records. * Responding to requests for procedural information. OR Education substitution: You must have successfully completed four years of education above high school in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. OR Combination of Education and Experience: You must have an appropriate combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements for the GS-05 grade level. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application Minimum Qualifications for GS-06 Specialized Experience: You must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-05 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Processing individuals arrested or detained by law enforcement officials (e.g., booking and property inventory procedures). * Performing file searches and assembling documentation. * Responding to routine requests and issues regarding legal or law enforcement policies, practices and procedures. Typing Requirement In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, you must show possession of the ability to type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample, with three or fewer errors. You may self-certify your proficiency in the Occupational Questionnaire. All qualification requirements must be met by the cutoff dates listed under additional information. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. NOTE: 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. Education If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: ************************************************************************** Additional information THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period based on the schedule below. * 1st Cut-off on 11/01/2025 * 2nd Cut-off on 12/01/2025 * Final Cut-off on 12/31/2025 Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564, and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions (testing designated positions) are subject to random drug testing. Moreover, other drug testing of employees (e.g., reasonable suspicion drug test) may be conducted in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants tentatively selected for employment at ICE are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/**********9652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information) Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): * Flexibility * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Reading Comprehension * Reasoning * Self-Management Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: ******************************************************** Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. The "Rule of Three", Category Rating and Veterans Preference will not apply to this vacancy. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet. Veterans: Although the Direct Hire Authority permits hiring without regard to Veterans Preference, applicants who are eligible for Veterans Preference are still encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). View information on veterans' preference. Career Transition Assistance Program: This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: ************************************************************ 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. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing relevant experience, education and training. Work experience must include: job title, duties, employer's name, employer's telephone number, employer's address, starting and ending dates (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and indicate whether or not we may contact your current supervisor. Limit your resume to two pages. Only resumes 2 pages in length will be accepted to determine eligibility and qualifications. For more information, view the following link. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements 2. Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you): * Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed. * Are you a veteran entitled to preference? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or notice form. Those applying for 10-Point preference must fill out the SF-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. * Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP)? If so, submit all of the following: * A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; * A copy of your most recent SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', noting your positions, grade level, and duty location; * A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and * Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential, if applicable. * Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: * Position title; * Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); * Agency; and * Beginning and ending dates of appointment. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Performs complex administrative support work. Work involves providing administrative support including disseminating information; assisting with maintaining filing systems; and preparing and editing reports and documents. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Participates in the planning and execution of private facilities contracts and contract monitoring programs; coordinates work with agency departments; assists in the development of administrative and technical assistance policies and procedures; and reviews and seeks solutions to problems. B. Prepares and disseminates information concerning agency programs and operations; prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and other documents; and responds to inquiries regarding rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. C. Compiles and enters data, makes calculations, and prepares administrative and statistical reports; researches, composes, designs, and edits agency forms, manuals, and reports; and maintains filing, record keeping, and records management systems to include automated information systems. D. Assists in the preparation of presentations for administrative and executive meetings; schedules and coordinates appointments, interviews, and conferences; and provides liaison with other agencies and organizations. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. Education, Experience, and Training * Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED. * One year full-time, wage-earning customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, or technical program support experience. Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each six months of experience. * One year full-time, wage earning experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs. B. Knowledge and Skills * Knowledge of office practices and procedures. * Knowledge of business terminology, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. * Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. * Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. * Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. * Skill in problem-solving techniques. * Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. * Skill in the electronic transmission of communications. * Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. * Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports. * Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system. * Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs. * Skill to type 45 words per minute (with no more than 10 errors) preferred. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment. B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane. C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, paper shredder, paper cutter, telephone, dolly, and automobile