LOCKSMITH WG 7/8 (US CITIZENS) NEW YORK FIELD OFFICE

Olathe, Kansas
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Open to ALL U.S. CitizensOpening Date: September 22, 2021Closing Date: October 13, :59 pm (EST)Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HR Specialist Loree M Phillips at SummaryPosition: Locksmith, WG-7/8Division:New York Field OfficeLocation:New York, NYWorking Hours:8:15 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (shift hours may vary)Salary:WG-7 $53,573.29- $65,478.78WG-8 $56,495.09- $65,928.33Full Performance level: WG-9Number of Positions Available:1Duration: Full Time/PermanentAdditional 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.Key Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver’s license Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance Some travel may be requiredMission Statement:The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.Major Duties: Adjusts, troubleshoots, repairs, and installs a wide variety of commercially manufactured locking devices and security units such as safes, vaults, cabinets, and chests Repairs locking devices and resets locks to meet changing security requirements Plans techniques to be used and applies judgment in the selection of tools and accepted trade practices to troubleshoot and neutralize lockouts Assists in testing and evaluating electrical and mechanical security devices to determine their reliability, durability, and overall effectiveness Records data on all phases of evaluationQualifications and EvaluationsPlease 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 Initiative LocksmithingGeneralExperience (GE):Qualifications for the Locksmith Worker, WG-7: Applicant must possess the knowledge and skill needed to perform the following: Performed routine maintenance and repair of standard locking devices. Possess skill in using common tools such as files, picks, tweezers, wrenches, and some power tools. Applied a knowledge of the internal structure and operating characteristics to repair and maintain a variety of standard mechanical locking devices.Qualifications for the Locksmith, WG-8: Applicant must possess the knowledge and skill needed to perform the following: Installed, services, manipulated, and repaired a wide variety of complicated locking systems. Manipulated manual and locks as well as picking key locks. Performed full repair cycles of locating, disassembling, repairing, cleaning, reassembling, and reinstalling a wide variety of locking devices. Performed tests to determine the extent and location of malfunctions, repair, replace or fabricate defective parts.EducationEducation may not be substituted for GEHow to ApplyFor 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 DocumentsTo 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 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 laterYou 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 NextOnce 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 InformationThe 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 foralljob 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 of Understanding: 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 of Understanding): Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties) The month/year work began Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.) Specific duties performedAttach the Memorandum of Understanding 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’ PreferenceIf 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.NepotismNepotism 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 RequestThe 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 , telephone at , or FAX at .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 OpportunityThe 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.BenefitsThe FBI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part….. click apply for full job details