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Job Field: Legal Jobs
Location: Multiple Locations

Salary: $38,790.00 - $50,431.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Phone: (415)281-7077

JOB SUMMARY:

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Are you interested in a job where your primary purpose will be to perform contract specialist work related to the acquisition of goods and services to support programs and operations of Federal Protective Service (FPS) and its subordinate organizational elements?  Then consider joining the Federal Protective Service (FPS), National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Come work with the best to prevent and deter terrorist attacks, protect against and respond to potential threats, ensure safe and secure borders, welcome immigrants and visitors, and promote the free-flow of commerce.  This mission of the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is carried out every day by the dedicated men and women who answer the noble calling of public service with courage and enthusiasm.  With a diverse and critical mission, we lead the unified national effort to secure America.  In today's interconnected world, our country's security challenges are constantly evolving.  To meet these challenges, DHS fosters a culture that values and promotes diversity, teamwork, flexibility, and innovation.

In Headquarters, we coordinate, plan, and guide the Department's work across all DHS components.  You could enjoy a career that includes research, administration and management, legal work, budget and finance, cyber security, infrastructure protection and intelligence analysis.  Our services touch every U.S. citizen, and our goal is to secure our country across land and sea.  Come join the team who is "Proud to Protect".  

Who May Be Considered:  Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens.

This announcement is issued under the direct-hire authority to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need.  Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Displaced and Surplus Employees are priority over other candidates being considered under the authority.

More than one vacancy may be filled through this announcement should the need arise.

Full Performance Level is: GS-11

The closing dates of this announcement have been extended in order to fulfill department requirements.

The new closing date for this announcement is January 31, 2014.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Occasional Travel
• Overnight travel between 1-5 nights per month is required.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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• U. S. Citizenship is required.
• Successful completion of a background check is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Suitable security clearance.
• Relocation Expenses WILL NOT be paid.
• Overnight travel of 1-5 nights per month may be required.
• Appointment is subject to the availability of funds.
• Selectee(s) must submit a Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450