Job details
Salary $84,886 - $110,356 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Summary
This position is located in the office of import surveillanceThe office is responsible for identifying and screening foreign made products being imported into the u.sTo insure they meet mandatory safety standards and regulations, educate industry regarding mandatory standards and certain safety-related voluntary standards, and follow up with importers and distributors to determine whether a product recall is warranted.
Responsibilities
This position is on the front-line at u.sPorts with other federal agencies playing a crucial role in protecting america`s families from unsafe consumer productsThe office is primarily comprised of compliance investigators that are required to work remotely full-time from home, but spend substantial time at port locations across the country.
Duties include:
On-site import surveillance
Conducting follow-up investigation of importing firms to determine the extent and magnitude of a firm`s importation of hazardous products
Handling compliance enforcement duties
Working to enhance cpsc`s relationship with local port officials, brokers, and industry by providing expert advice and training regarding cpsc regulations and enforcement issues
Manage individual case investigation and personally conduct nationwide investigations involving suspect importers, based on information developed at the local ports.
Travel required
50% or less - frequent local travel and occasional commercial air travel is required.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
13
Job family (series)
1801 general inspection, investigation, enforcement, and compliance series
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
U.sCitizenship required.
Background investigation required.
Fully vaccinated against covid-19 (see other information for details)
This position requires that the incumbent work remotely full-time from their residenceRemote work is a condition of employment.
Selectee will be required to reside in or relocate to the commuting area (within 20 miles) of 3102 wValley hwy, auburn, wa 98001.
Daily travel to ports is requiredDuty location must have high-speed internet access capability.
The selectee must possess a valid state motor vehicle operator`s licenseUse of a privately owned motor vehicle may be requiredModerate physical exertion is required such as lifting and carrying (15-50 lbs) as well as intermittent strenuous activity such as climbing ladders, crawling, kneeling and bending.
Frequent local travel including occasional overnight travel and driving long distances is required, inside and outside the geographic area of responsibility.
Must be a u.sCitizen.
This is a public trust positionEmployment in this position requires a background investigationIf you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed or undisclosed background issues, the tentative employment offer may be withdrawn.
If you are a male born after december 31, 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the selective service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the selective service lawPlease see http://www.sss.gov for more information.
Selectees will be required to complete a `declaration of federal employment`, (of-306), prior to appointment and the appropriate background investigation forms to determine suitability for federal employmentFalse statements or responses on these forms can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from federal service.
The selectee will be required to complete a personal identity verification (piv) process that requires two forms of identification from the i-9 formWe will compare information provided on the i-9 form to records available from the u.sDepartment of homeland securityThe system confirms employee’s identity and eligibility to work in the united statesLearn more about e-verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Upon appointment, you will be required to complete a confidential financial disclosure report, oge-450You will provide this information annually.
Depending on your status, this position may require serving a 1-year probationary period.
Qualifications
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal serviceSpecialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: knowledge of trade community practices and import requirements and the particular skills and abilities to successfully conduct complex investigations, including but not limited to collecting, organizing and analyzing data, writing reports and conducting oral presentations.
Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions heldYour resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this positionTherefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experienceWe will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles aloneIf your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
There is no substitution for specialized experience for this positionTo qualify, candidates must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to a gs-11 grade level.
Additional information
As required by executive order 14043, federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against covid-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by lawIf selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against covid-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by november 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with cpsc, if after november 22To request a legally required exception from this requirement please contact the human resources specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.
Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.
All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application, by checking reference and through other means, such as the interview processAny exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work.
Additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.
Cpsc provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basisIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the human resources specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.
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 for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
After the vacancy closes, we will review your application package to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the positionIf you meet the minimum qualifications, your responses to the questionnaire, resume and supporting documentation will then be reviewedYour resume must support your responses to the self-assessment questions or your score may be loweredThe best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited to an interview.
Ictap candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 90.
Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, salary, duties performed for each position, and if the position is/was in the federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level/pay band.
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Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Not required
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate risk (mr)
Trust determination process
Credentialing, suitability/fitness
Required documents
Required documents
Your package must be complete and submitted in the manner specified in this sectionPackages that are submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the agency point of contact will not be considered.
A complete application includes: 1Resume; 2Vacancy question responses; and 3Submission of any required documentsPlease note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
If you are a current or former federal employee you must a copy of your most recent sf form 50, notification of personnel action, that shows: (1) permanent or career-conditional tenure (codes 1 or 2, in block 24), and (2) position occupied in the competitive service (code 1, in block 34)To be considered as a non-competitive eligible candidate, the sf-50 must show the highest grade level or promotion potential level applicant has attained competitively and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applyingIndicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, submit a copy of an additional sf-50 showing this grade.
For proof of veterans preference you must submit a dd-214 (member copy 4)and, if applicable, standard form 15, va letterYou can find additional information about veterans` preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
If you are eligible for special hiring authority, please indicate this when you apply, and submit the supporting documentation for proof of eligibility for the special hiring authority, such as disability, peace corps service, interchange agreement, etc.
Other documents identified in this announcement.
All supplemental documents must be submitted electronically before the closing date of this vacancy announcementYou have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1Download from your usajobs account; or
2Upload your file(s); or
3Fax using the online fax cover sheet.
Failure to submit required documents, based upon how you apply, may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application packageIt is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submittedOfficial documents are not required at the time of application, copies are sufficientIf selected, official documentation must be submitted prior to appointment.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment 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.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
Cpsc offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: paid vacation, sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year, life and health insurance, long term care insurance, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending account program, and retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (thrift savings plan).
Cpsc also offers a broad array of work-life flexibilities and services to employees such as, flexible work schedules, transit subsidies, fitness center, and employee assistance and wellness programs.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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This job is open to
Federal employees - competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Clarification from the agency
Merit promotion (mp) vacancy announcement - current federal employees with competitive status; former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; ctap/ictap eligibles; veterans with vow, veoa, or 30% disability; military spousesThose eligible under an opm interchange agreement.
