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Position Title
Investigative Assistant OA
Agency
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Announcement Number
DAL-INV-10890718-DEU-MET Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, September 14, 2020 to Wednesday, September 23, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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 locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Can you type 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample, with fewer than 3 errors? (limit characters)
4. Do you possess knowledge of general office automation software, practices, and procedures? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
The following questions will only be used to determine whether or not you meet te minimum qualification requirements for this position. You may wish to consult the vacancy announcement for a description of those requirements. (limit characters)
1. GS-05: Which of the following statements best describes your experience and/or education? (limit characters)
2. GS-05: If you chose response A, C or D in the previous question, please provide the position title and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates this experience. If you chose any other response, indicate "Not Applicable". (limit characters)
3. GS-06: Which of the following statements best describes your experience? (limit characters)
4. GS-06: If you chose response A or B in the previous question, please provide the position title and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates this experience. If you chose any other response, indicate "Not Applicable". (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
5. Can you type over 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample with 3 or fewer errors? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Select the option that best describes your experience providing support and assisting higher-graded specialists by presenting limited factual information on routine investigations and legal matters particular to a narrow subject. (limit characters)
7. Select the option that best describes your experience compiling information to assist with investigation of criminal, civil or administrative matters. (limit characters)
8. Select the option that best describes your experience performing a full range of administrative support work for an office. (limit characters)
9. Select the option that best describes your experience requisitioning office supplies and equipment. (limit characters)
10. Select the option that best describes your experience establishing and updating office files in accordance with agency/organization guidelines. (limit characters)
11. Select the option that best describes your experience retrieving information for a supervisor's use in various reports, briefings, meetings and conferences. (limit characters)
12. Select the option that best describes your experience reading and keeping apprised of organizational and/or agency-wide directives and procedures in order to be aware of changes and new requirements affecting the work of the organization. (limit characters)
13. Select the option that best describes your experience performing typical office support work such as: preparing and processing correspondence, reports and forms; filing hard-copy and electronic documents; carrying out mail procedures, preparing travel vouchers and following security procedures. (limit characters)
14. Select the option that best describes your experience providing program support by gathering data, preparing reports, and making recommendations consistent with established practices, such as: suggesting shortcuts for finding investigative or inspection data in case records or automated files. (limit characters)
15. Select the option that best describes your experience compiling and summarizing information, identifying anomalies in the data, and making recommendations for resolving minor discrepancies. (limit characters)
16. Select the option that best describes your experience consolidating information into standard reporting formats. (limit characters)
17. Select the option that best describes your experience conducting complex searches and queries using a variety of law enforcement, compliance, and/or inspection databases or data files related to these activities. (limit characters)
18. Select the option that best describes your experience searching numerous databases and identifying wanted individuals, such as fugitives, suspects, and relatives of suspects subject to investigation. (limit characters)
19. Select the option that best describes your experience collecting data and other materials pertinent to investigations or inspections. (limit characters)
20. Select the option that best describes your experience checking defined criteria and appropriate clearances of data files. (limit characters)
21. Select the option that best describes your experience reviewing case entries prior to processing for appropriate documentation, serial number, and approval by higher graded agents or specialists. (limit characters)
22. Select the option that best describes your experience retrieving information for supervisor's use in various reports, briefings, meetings, and conferences. (limit characters)
23. Select the option that best describes your experience assembling background material for a supervisor or manager. (limit characters)