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Position Title
Fingerprint Specialist
Agency
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Announcement Number
DAL-INV-10847467-DE-ETA Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, July 7, 2020 to Monday, July 13, 2020
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or higher than the grade level of the vacancy
  • the promotion potential (full performance level) of the position you are being separated from is equal to or higher than the promotion potential of the vacancy, and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or higher than the grade level of the vacancy
  • the promotion potential (full performance level) of the position you are being separated from is equal to or higher than the promotion potential of the vacancy, and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Conditons of Employment
1. To be qualified for this position you must possess a Professional Certification as a Latent Print Examiner through the International Association for Identification (IAI) or other approved organization.
Do you posseess a Professional Certification as a Latent Print Examiner through the International Association for Identification (IAI) or other approved organization?
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Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: The following questions will be used to determine whether or not you meet the individual occupational requirement, certification requirement and specialized experience requirement for this position. You may wish to consult the vacancy announcement for a description of those requirements. (limit characters)
1. GS-11 - INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR THE GS-0072 JOB SERIES: Select the response which best describes your experience meeting this requirement. (limit characters)
2. If you chose response "A" above please provide the position title and dates of employment referenced in your resume demonstrating your experience. If you chose any other response indicate "not applicable."
(limit 250 characters)
3. GS-11- SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Which of the following statements best describes your experience?
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4. If you chose response "A" above please provide the position title and dates of employment referenced in your resume demonstrating your experience. If you chose any other response indicate "not applicable." (limit 250 characters)
5. GS-12 - INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR THE GS-0072 JOB SERIES: Select the response which best describes your experience meeting this requirement. (limit characters)
6. If you chose response "A" above please provide the position title and dates of employment referenced in your resume demonstrating your experience. If you chose any other response indicate "not applicable." (limit 250 characters)
7. GS-12- SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Which of the following statements best describes your experience?
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8. If you chose response "A" above please provide the position title and dates of employment referenced in your resume demonstrating your experience. If you chose any other response indicate "not applicable." (limit 250 characters)
The following statements will be used to rate applicants who meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements for this position. Select the response that best reflects your experience performing each task.
 
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Utilizing a full range of scientific methodologies and forensic techniques. (limit characters)
10. Examine complicated forensic friction ridge analyses. (limit characters)
11. Presenting professional papers and lectures during training conferences. (limit characters)
12. Communicating and reporting examination results and conclusions. (limit characters)
13. Assisting in the training of field agents and other individuals. (limit characters)
14. Participating in the review of programs, policies, and procedures. (limit characters)
15. Gathering and disseminating technical information. (limit characters)
16. Ensuring that the analyzes are conducted in accordance with best practices, accepted analytical methods, scientific standards, and evidence handling requirements. (limit characters)
17. Conducting verifications for journeyman Fingerprint Specialists casework. (limit characters)
18. Providing mentoring, direction and support to Fingerprint Specialists grades GS-9 through GS-11. (limit characters)
19. Assisting in the training of field agents and other individuals. (limit characters)
20. Assisting in testing new forensic friction ridge processing equipment for possible procurement. (limit characters)
21. Serving as a technical advisor. (limit characters)
22. Resolving complicated forensic examination problems. (limit characters)
23. Presenting professional papers and lectures during training conferences. (limit characters)
24. Participating in the development of programs, policies, and procedures. (limit characters)