Who May Apply
Job Opening: 55970
Open to ALL U.S. Citizens
Opening Date: July 29, 2024
Closing Date: August 12, 2024 11:59 pm (EST)
Questions regarding this opening should be directed to tlscott@fbi.gov
Job Summary
Position: Sign Language Interpreter/Reading Specialist, GS-12/13
Division: Office of EEO Affairs
Unit: Services Unit
Location: Washington, D.C.
Working Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm (Flexible)
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Salary: GS-12 $99,200.00 - $128,956.00
GS-13 $117,962.00 - $153,354.00
Full Performance level: GS-13
Number of Positions Available: 2
Duration: Full Time/Permanent
Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
In accordance with Federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) provides the guidance and tools necessary to support FBI mission accomplishment in an environment free from unlawful discrimination, retaliation, and disruptive workplace discord. The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Through the American Sign Language Interpretation/Reading Services program (ASLIP), the FBI provides reasonable and effective accommodations in the form of interpreting services for the Deaf/hard of hearing individuals and reading services for the blind/low vision individuals who interface with the FBI.
Key Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
- Selectee will be required to pass a linguistic evaluation as part of the interview process. This evaluation is separate from structured interview session.
The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.
Major Duties:
GS-12:
- Serve as one of the coordinators and principal resources for the OEEOA ASLIP program, advocating accommodations supported by the Rehabilitation Act (1973) and required by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), and FBI policy.
- Participate in frequent deployments and travel requirements, including working days and nights, based on the needs of the client.
- Provide reading services for employees who are blind/low vision in the FBI.
- Provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services to Deaf/hard of hearing employees, visitors, applicants, persons interacting with Federal and local law enforcement entities, high-level management, dignitaries at the Division and FBI Headquarter level, as well as various field offices and resident agencies throughout the FBI.
- Assess and potentially advises supervisors and executive management on the needs of Deaf/hard of hearing employees, to determine service requirements.
- Prepare or assists with analytical and statistical data reports, assessing trends, and evaluating effectiveness.
- Testify in court on behalf of the FBI on any supported cases.
- Provide oversight and independent execution of major projects affecting the Deaf or blind customers, including but not limited to - projects in technology, contract development, creation of new SLI positions.
- Prepare written communications and make oral presentations, including training, to diverse groups (field offices, divisions, law enforcement agencies), representing the ASLIP program.
- Conduct studies of management practices and FBI processes affecting Deaf or blind clients, to identify areas of improvement and make recommendations for changes.
- Engage in partnerships and establishes relationships with the interpreting programs of Department of Justice (DOJ) components and Other Government Agencies (OGAs).
- Serve as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative for interpreting services and support.
Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.
Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied.
All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:
- Communication
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Interpersonal Ability
- Organizing and Planning
- Customer Service
- Interpretation
GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
- Experience with sources for the contracting of sign language interpreter services.
- Experience with telecommunication devices for the deaf.
- Experience with various employment practices, disability issues, and conditions that constitute barriers to equal employment opportunities.
- Experience communicating effectively with persons at all levels of the Bureau, community leaders, and management personnel in other organizations.
- Experience developing training curriculum and utilizing various teaching methods and audiovisual equipment during the instruction of sign language courses.
- Experience preparing written narrative reports in order to explain procedures, regulations, and concepts.
- Experience adjusting and communicating without disrupting the flow of communication.
Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants. PLEASE HAVE DESIRED SKILLS REFLECTED IN RESUME.
Desired Skills are: Possess the certification from Registry for Interpreters of the Deaf (RID) or other national certification body (e.g., National Interpreter Certification, Board for Evaluation of interpreters Certification Programs (BEI).
How to Apply
For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
Required Documents
To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:
- Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
- A complete assessment questionnaire
- Other supporting documents ( if applicable ):
- College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
- Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
- Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information
- Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
- Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later
- Certifications (i.e. Registry for Interpreters of the Deaf (RID) or other national certification body (e.g., National Interpreter Certification).
You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
What to Expect Next
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
Additional Information
- The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
- Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. You application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
- Management may select any grade for which this position has been announced.
- Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.
- If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
- Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):
b. The month/year work began
c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
d. Specific duties performed
Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."
Veterans' Preference
If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
Nepotism
Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion.
During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov , telephone at 202-324-2158, or FAX at 202-324-3976. Your request will receive an individualized assessment.
This e-mail address is only for reasonable accommodation requests. Please do not submit your application and/or any questions unrelated to reasonable accommodations. Should any applications be received, they will not be forwarded for consideration during the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise prohibited by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.
Benefits
The FBI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp
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