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PilotCBP Air Interdiction Agent

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), offers skilled Pilots interested in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission to protect America.

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career with excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits and job stability, now is the time to make your move: become an Air Interdiction Agent. AMO is actively recruiting for these full-time security-based opportunities with a streamlined application process. Notably, seasoned pilots and those with military training are in demandAPPLY TODAY!

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Duty Locations

Locations are offered based on operational requirements, mission requirements, and critical agency hiring needs as determined by AMO. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the region you select to include but not limited to the following:

Southeast Region:Homestead, FL and CAMB:Aguadilla, PR

Southwest Region: Tucson and Yuma, AZ; San Diego, CA; El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TX

NASOC UAS locations:Sierra Vista, AZ; San Angelo, TX

Duties and Responsibilities

As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) you will perform aviation-based law enforcement operations for the detection, prevention, interdiction, and apprehension of terrorists, terrorist weapons, and other contraband and persons from illegally entering or attacking the United States. Typical duties include:

• Conducting air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities related to the interdiction of smuggled contraband via land vehicles, aircraft, or vessels.
• Monitoring behavior patterns and activities of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels believed to be engaged in illegal activities.
• Collecting, refining, and analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence.
• Supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts.

Salary and Benefits

Begin your career as an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) and make up to $85,270 to - $110,846 per year based on your qualifications for the GS-11 grade level and possible extra compensation based on your duty location (see below).

Recruitment Incentive:New hires may be eligible to receive a one-time Recruitment Incentive payout of $10,000 after completing Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) (1 year service agreement will need to be completed) (Recruitment Incentive is only available to new Federal employees as described in 5 CFR 575.102. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.)

Your starting salary will include Special Salary Rate (SSR); Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP); Recruitment Incentive; and Retention Incentive.

This career ladder position has a grade level progression of GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13. You may be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level automatically (without re-applying) once you complete 52 weeks at each grade level (with supervisor approval).

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive LEAP (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $106,588
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $127,754
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $151,918

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 10% Retention Incentive (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 10% Retention Incentive UAS Sites: Sierra Vista, AZ; Grand Forks, ND; San Angelo, TX).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $115,115
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $137,974
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $164,071

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 25% Recruitment Incentive (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 25% Recruitment Incentive CAMB location only; Aguadilla, PR).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $127,906
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $153,305
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $182,302

Retention Incentive: Retention Incentive is contingent on eligibility. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.

• RI: Retention Incentive (25% for UAS Sites, Sierra Vista, AZ, Grand Forks, ND, San Angelo, TX)

• RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Key West, FL)

RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB) and subordinate locations)

Air Interdiction Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional and ROTH 401(k) offering.

Qualifications

Experience:You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized professional aviation experience performing duties such as:

• Flying as a Pilot-in-Command or sole manipulator in an airplane and helicopter in all environments of flight, including night, poor weather, unfavorable terrain, low altitudes, or speed.
• Evaluating information rapidly and making judicious decisions promptly during in-flight operations.
• Developing strategies and coordinating aircraft and ground assets.
• Using information systems and databases to conduct information surveys, queries, update files and disseminate information.
• Experience may include Operation of an aircraft as Captain, Pilot in Command, Aircraft Commander, First Officer, Certified Flight Instructor, Second in Command, or Co-pilot.

Hiring Minimums:

Certification & Ratings: A current FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with one of the following ratings:

• Dual Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument rating AND Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.
• Airplane Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument.
• Helicopter Rated: Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.
• Equivalent military rating of the above at the time of application (eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot).

Flight Hours: Pilot Enter on Duty minimums are 1500 flight hours; (up to 500 hours can be waived, reducing the pilot enter on duty minimums to 1000 hours.

250 Pilot-in-Command hours; 75 Instrument hours; 75 Night hours (Flight Hour Waiver available, see Required Documents); and 100 Flight hours in the last 12 months This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 5, 2025.

FAA Class 2 medical required for assessment dated within the last 12 calendar months; FAA Class 1, FAA Class 2 or Military medical flight clearance dated within the last 12 months qualifies to start the pre-employment process for the AIA position.

Apply at 750 hours total time: Applicants applying at 750 flight hours are required to obtain at least 1,000 flight hours (depending on the number of hours approved for a waiver) at their own expense before being able to attend the 3-part flight assessment. Applicants must still meet 250 Pilot-in-Command, 75 instrument, and 75-night hours (100 flight hours in the last 12 months. This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 4, 2026)

UAS Flight Hours:Applicants may include UAS Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) flight hours and Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) or predator-based flight hours. These hours may be credited towards satisfying the ""Total flight time"" 1,500 flight hour requirement only. UAS hours do not count towards the 250 flight hours as a Pilot in Command, 75 flight hours Instrument, and 75 flight hours Night. Flight hour logbooks will be required at the time of your Flight Assessment for verification.

Other Requirements

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Requirement: Provisions of Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a primary Law Enforcement Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In accordance with DHS Management Directive 251-03, the ""day before an individual's 37th birthday"" is the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a primary law enforcement officer within DHS. The age requirement is also necessary to ensure that you are able to complete the 20 years of applicable service for retirement.

NOTE: The Commissioner of CBP has approved a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age to 40 for original placement into an Air Interdiction Agent position.

Age Waiver: Creditable law enforcement officer service -Covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans' Preference Eligibility: To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its decisionIsabellav.Dept of State,the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans' preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.

Training:This position has a training requirement. You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment. Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures.

Travel Required: You may be expected to travel for this position based on operational needs.

How to Apply

There Are Three Ways to Apply to Become an Air Interdiction Agent:

• Fill out theAir Interdiction Agent applicant checklistand email it to a recruiter at along with a copy of your resume; OR

• Apply onUSAJOBS;OR

• Apply onAirline Apps.

Stay Updated Opt into CBPs talent repository (highly recommended) by selecting the Contact a Recruiter button. For Position of Interest select Air and Marine Operations, Air Interdiction Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions. Youll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with AMO and CBP.

• Government & Military

Project Coordinator North of Vancouver, WA $60,000 to $80,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We are partnering with a well-established general contractor headquartered just north of Vancouver, WA on a newly created Project Coordinator role.

This company has been operating for decades, delivers projects nationwide, and maintains a strong backlog across federal, municipal, and private sector clients. If you are early in your construction career or have 2 to 3 years of experience and want exposure to complex federal and industrial projects, this is a strong launchpad.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Privately held, stable contractor with a market leading reputation
• Nationwide project portfolio including federal and regulated environments
• Design-build and design-bid-build delivery
• Industrial services, facility upgrades, and specialized construction
• Strong safety culture and investment in employee development
• Real advancement path
• This is not a paper-pushing admin role. You will be embedded in active projects.

What You Will Be Doing

This role supports Project Managers and Superintendents through project startup and closeout, primarily on federal and regulated projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Track new contracts and awards through startup
• Develop and manage submittal logs
• Coordinate bonds and Certificates of Insurance
• Prepare administrative project documents including:
• Site Specific Safety & Health Plans, Construction Quality Control Plans, Environmental Protection Plans, Project Management Plans
• Manage closeout documentation including warranties and as-builts
• Prepare and transmit subcontracts
• Coordinate internally with PMs, Superintendents, and field teams
• Help improve company procedures and documentation systems

Ideal Background We are open to:

• Construction Management or Engineering graduates
• Candidates with relevant internships
• 2 to 3 years of Project Coordinator or Project Administrator experience with a similar Construction Company

Preferred experience:

• Exposure to federal projects, ideally DoD
• Experience with construction submittals
• Subcontract administration
• Ability to read drawings and specifications

Compensation & Benefits

$60,000 to $80,000 depending on experience • 401k • Medical, Dental, Vision • PTO • Long-term growth potential

If you are looking to build your construction career with a stable contractor doing meaningful, complex work, this is worth a conversation. I look forward to connecting soon.

Surya

Role Overview:

To own the strategic partnership between SVI and its client, acting as the catalyst for the client’s digital transformation. The AM leverages SVI’s "Service as Software" (SaS) and "Software Development" capabilities to decouple client’s revenue growth from operational cost, ensuring execution excellence through Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Translate operational pain points (payroll latency, risk data gaps) into detailed functional specifications for SVI’s Engineering and Operations teams.
• Draft and negotiate outcome-based Statements of Work (SOWs) that define clear deliverables, accuracy SLAs, and HITL protocols.
• Serve as Product Owner for integrations and custom builds, managing user stories and backlogs.
• Oversee the daily performance of SVI agents/teams, serving as the primary escalation point for SLA breaches.
• Lead HITL feedback and continuous improvement.
• Maintain the "Account Health Dashboard," providing client leadership with transparent visibility into throughput, accuracy, and value realized.
• Ensure all SVI services comply with PEO regulations, SOC2 standards, and data privacy requirements.
• Execute land-and-expand strategy across branches.
• Align SVI’s service roadmap with client’s corporate initiatives (e.g., Portal, geographic expansion).
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to demonstrate ROI and secure renewals/upsells.
• Manage relationships with business, technical, and operational stakeholders.

Skills:

• Deep understanding of co-employment, payroll tax logic, workers' comp class codes, and HR compliance.
• Familiarity with FLSA, OSHA, and state-specific labor laws (especially CA, OR, WA)
• Understanding of AI agent limitations and HITL models
• Ability to manage Agile projects, define APIs, and write user stories.
• Ability to analyze data and define validation rules.
• Ability to diagnose root causes and build an ROI business case
• Proficiency in drafting detailed SOWs and SLAs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field required.
• Experience in business analysis, project management or account management
• Experience managing multi-site deployments and high-priority escalations.
• Willingness to work onsite
• Willingness to travel to different client branches/sites

Trueline’s client, a growing homebuilder focused on modern residential design, is seeking a Residential Design Project Manager to lead floor plan innovation and product enhancements. This role leads a small design team and works cross-functionally to bring buyer-driven, market-aligned home designs to life. It's a great opportunity to shape offerings and influence design excellence in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Must-Haves as the Residential Design Project Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in residential architecture, home design, product development, or estimating.
• Strong understanding of residential construction, floor plan design principles, and homebuilding market trends.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit with the ability to produce compliant architectural drawings.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using project management software and productivity tools such as Google Workspace.

What You'll Do as the Residential Design Project Manager:

• Lead and coach a team of two drafters and one estimator to execute product development initiatives.
• Collaborate with interior design, engineering, purchasing, marketing, and sales to develop fresh floor plans and standard options aligned with buyer expectations.
• Manage the entire product development lifecycle from concept to launch, including coordination with external architects, designers, and engineers.
• Maintain and refine the floor plan portfolio by retiring non-performers and optimizing existing designs based on performance and constructability.
• Collaborate on cost analysis and pricing strategy to ensure alignment with budgets and margins.
• Conduct market research and analyze customer feedback and warranty data to guide product improvements.
• Drive product roadmap planning, lead team meetings, and ensure documentation is current in project management tools.

Nice-to-Haves as the Residential Design Project Manager:

• Background in value engineering and constructability refinement.
• Familiarity with building codes and their integration into the design process.
• Experience with advanced design tools or architectural visualization software.

Our Client Offers:

• A collaborative team culture that values design, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Direct influence on design direction and product evolution.
• Competitive compensation ($80k-$100k) and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a market-focused design and development environment.

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

At Columbia we come to work every day driven by the belief that innovation can transform industries, empower communities, and create a more efficient, sustainable world.

With operations spanning five continents and a commitment to excellence in service and support, our purpose extends beyond engineering advanced equipment. We are pioneering innovation and paving a better tomorrow with factory automation solutions worldwide.

Summary: Responsible for leadership & management of the Concrete Molds business unit comprising of Engineering and Sales departments. The General Manager will oversee the business unit’s strategic & tactical goals of creating value added products by developing new designs and modifications that meet existing and future customer needs; managing resources to achieve high levels of customer service; and meeting financial objectives and revenue growth plan of the business unit as part of the greater Vancouver Operations team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs the Concrete Mold Engineering department to effectively utilize engineering resources to complete projects on time and implement new products and cost reduction ideas in to designs.
• Directs the Concrete Mold Sales team to define project requirements and directs staff to complete them within time, cost, and quality specifications
• Builds trust & rapport with other functional departments to ensure that solutions are comprehensive and efficient
• Compiles department performance data and works with team to continuously improve.
• Maintains target margin on sales by conducing market research to set prices for major or strategic projects
• Develops sales strategy by identifying short-term and long-range sales forecasts
• Manages sales channel productivity by driving customer solutions and implementing programs to expand the sales pipeline
• Creates and conducts customized technical sales presentations and proposals for customers
• Improves safety, quality, and productivity for all aspects of Concrete Mold functions, including Engineering & Sales
• Maximizes productivity and consistency by using standards to improve existing solutions when possible
• Fosters quality improvements by conducting design reviews and inspecting pre-released designs, and maintains a sharp focus on error-proofing and problem solving techniques to ensure the highest levels of quality and customer satisfaction
• Ensures a continuous line of communication between Concrete Mold Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs
• Contributes to Concrete Mold research and development, driving innovation and alignment to budget for 3-5 year growth targets.
• Collaborates with sales and marketing teams to utilize current information on industry trends, and competitors products in the development of new equipment designs and modifications.
• Directs Marketing to support product line
• Prepares department budgets and sales forecast and actively monitors bookings, backlog, and invoicing to ensure all business unit KPI are achieved.
• Development and continued training of Concrete Mold Engineers and Sales Representatives
• Travel 25-50%

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Possesses strong management and problem-solving skills
• Solid strategic thinker who can facilitate efforts across multiple teams/departments
• Strong written and oral communication
• Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Possesses a high level of creativity, strong technical aptitude, and strong attention to detail
• Results oriented with a strong sense of ownership

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Business preferred
• 5+ years management experience
• 5 years Industry and product experience
• Strong MS Office skills, Sugar, Lawson

Columbia Machine offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify. To apply for this exciting career opportunity today, please apply online at Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, WA 98661: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person