Support specialist jobs in Columbia, SC

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 as specified in this announcement.. 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. 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 as specified in this announcement.. 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. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/27/2025 to 12/31/2025 Salary $42,679 to - $67,865 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 - 9 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 Grand Rapids, MI Fort Snelling, 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 Yes-as determined by the agency policy. 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 Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk High Risk (HR) Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status No Announcement number OPM-ERO-12821404-DHA-EKS Control number 848931200 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 a Mission Support Specialist, at the full performance level you will perform the following duties: * Coordinate and perform a wide variety of administrative and management services essential to the operations of the office including, but not limited to: management information systems, telecommunications, budget, finance, procurement, human resources, training, logistics, property, space, records and files, printing and graphics, mail, travel, and office equipment; * Advise management on assigned administrative matters; * Conduct or participate in the evaluation of administrative programs, systems and methods and identify ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of these services at the local level; * Represent the office in dealings with vendors and organizations within the agency that have primary responsibility for these services; * Operate, manage, and oversee a fleet management program including: purchase, disposal, maintenance, budgeting, and reporting functions. 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 * Bargaining Unit Position:No * Financial Disclosure: If you are hired, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days after appointment. * 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 Minimum Qualifications for GS-07: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service that included performing developmental assignments under the close guidance of a higher level specialist that provided exposure to a wide variety of management and administrative methods, techniques, and practices such as: * Compiling and updating budget data on spreadsheets; * Assisting with the preparation of requests for personnel actions; * Coordinating office moves and telephone service requirements; * Monitoring usage of government/company owned motor vehicles; * Responding to routine questions concerning administrative procedures and requirements. OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Superior Academic Achievement: Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:(1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (*************************** OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. Minimum Qualifications for GS-09: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: * Providing assistance to senior specialists in the evaluation and analysis of operational and administrative programs; * Assisting in the execution of administrative programs by carrying out specified portions or segments of specific projects such as updating budget data on spreadsheets and preparing routine budget requests; * Preparing requests for personnel actions; * Identifying and recommending solutions to administrative problems on established methods and procedures. OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. 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 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 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): * Attention to Detail * Customer Service * Decision Making * Flexibility * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Learning * Reading Comprehension * Reasoning * Self-Management * Stress Tolerance * 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 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.