Jobs in Ashburn Virginia

Position: Data Center Operations Technician

Industry: Data Centers

Type: 6 months contract to hire

Location: Ashburn, VA (fully on-site)

Day to day:

• Provide technical support to end users by identifying, researching, and resolving technical issues.
• Respond to telephone calls, emails, and personnel requests for technical support.
• Document, track, and monitor problems to ensure timely resolution.
• Assist the ID team within new data center builds and support efforts in handing off racks.
• Run workflows to ensure links and connections are operational and collaborate closely with networking fields.

Must haves:

• Open to working night shifts (approximately 9:30 pm - 7:30 am).
• 1-3 years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Experience with driver repairs, dry-work, and break-fix tasks.
• Familiarity with computer hardware.
• At least 1 year of experience in a data center environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Plusses:

• CompTIA A+ Certification.
• CompTIA Server+ Certification.
• CompTIA Network+ Certification.
• Basic understanding of networking troubleshooting, including DHCP/Static IP, single mode/multimode fibers, and checking server connections.

Salary and Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $23 - $25 per hour. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable).

Encore Talent Solutions is currently seeking an Operations Administrator for a full time position located onsite in Ashburn, VA.

Our end client is looking for an organized and efficient Operations Administrator to coordinate and oversee their organization’s operations.

The ideal candidates are proficient in administrative tasks, have excellent problem-solving skills, and a strong understanding of business operations.

Ultimately, the role of the Operations Administrator is to ensure that their operations are efficient, effective and meet the needs of their clients and department.

Handle administrative tasks such as preparing reports, organizing and maintaining files, managing and filling out prepared forms, managing internal and external correspondence, and coordinating team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing workload to meet strict deadlines.
• Liaise with other departments and stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations and effective collaboration.
• Managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures.
• Employ critical thinking to quickly identify and address operational issues and implement effective solutions.
• Effectively communicate through the drafting of reports, corresponding with team members and higher management, and while interacting with customers and vendors.
• Analyze and interpret data to make informed decisions that can improve operational efficiency.
• Demonstrate attention to detail to ensure that all work is completed accurately and to the highest standard.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as an Operations Administrator or similar role
• Excellent organizational skills
• Intermediate to Expert level knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other productivity software
• Knowledge of business operations and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask
• ·Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management is a plus.

Encore Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.

Interested in helping build the next phase of hyperscale data center expansion?

BlueSky Resource Solutions is partnering with a leading infrastructure services provider who is seeking a Regional Director of Data Center Infrastructure to oversee delivery operations within a major hyperscale market.

This role will lead ISP deployments within data center environments while building operational processes, developing field teams, and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on operational leader with experience managing complex infrastructure projects, supporting business growth, and maintaining strong safety, quality, and financial performance standards.

Your project direction:

• Provide leadership for structured cabling and inside plant (ISP) infrastructure projects within large-scale data center environments.
• Oversee project lifecycle activities including planning, staffing, scheduling, quality control, and final project turnover.
• Build and lead field teams including supervisors, technicians, and project support staff.
• Develop and implement operational standards, documentation practices, testing procedures, and installation guidelines aligned with industry standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with enterprise and hyperscale data center customers, ensuring service-level commitments and project milestones are met.
• Collaborate with construction partners, electrical contractors, and facility operations teams to coordinate infrastructure deployment.
• Monitor project financials including labor forecasting, materials planning, change management, and cost control.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through standardized processes, prefabrication, and digital reporting tools.

The best fit:

• 8+ years of experience in data center infrastructure, structured cabling, or network deployment environments.
• Experience managing field teams and overseeing multiple projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, scheduling, and operational performance metrics.
• Strong client-facing communication and leadership capabilities.
• Industry certifications are considered a plus.
• Ability to meet site access requirements including background screening and safety compliance.

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• 18+ years old (21+ to deliver alcohol)
  
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Shopping with Instacart is great for anyone looking for flexible, seasonal, home-based, entry-level, weekend, weekday, after-school, or temporary opportunities. As an Instacart Full-Service Shopper, you can have more flexibility than with a part-time job.

Instacart is committed to diversity and providing equal opportunities for independent contractors. Instacart considers qualified individuals without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, veteran, disability status, or other categories protected by applicable law.

Instacart also values providing prospective contractors with a fair chance to pursue opportunities. For all individuals seeking to provide services in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, Instacart considers individuals in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable Fair Chance ordinances.

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*Subject to availability of batches in your area.

Chantilly, VA - Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Has the overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of all technical and/or operational activities and staff members in the laboratory. Responsible for operating the lab with the highest quality, safety, and integrity in an efficient and economical manner.

Pay Range: $110,000+ per year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• HealthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 \"MyDay\" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

• Plan, assign, and direct work in the laboratory. Serve as liaison with other areas as needed.
• Mentor and support direct reports in their responsibilities and functions. Identify and implement training programs as necessary to ensure they receive training in supervisory skill development.
• Define, coordinate, and monitor quality assurance programs and supervise activities of the department Quality Coordinator/Representative. Ensure quality control and compliance procedures are followed and QC reports are up to date. Oversee plans and preparations for inspections.
• Oversee staffing of all personnel in the laboratory. Effectively maintain quality staffing by interviewing, hiring, training, and providing staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling.
• Identify future needs in terms of staff, equipment, and facilities. Submit appropriate documentation for procurement of such.
• Review test performance, drive process improvements, and project management. Prepare and submit required reports to meet established deadlines.
• Manage test database. Ensure departmental standard operating procedures and database accurately reflect the current process.
• Coordinate R&D activities as they relate to operations and actively participate on subspecialty committees, corporate committees, and business unit committees as needed.
• Develop annual budget and manage department costs and resources to adhere to budget.
• Resolve problems through interaction with clients.
• Define, coordinate, and monitor EHS programs and supervise activities of the Department Safety Coordinator. Ensure EHS regulatory standards and safety procedures are followed. Oversee plans and preparations for inspections.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls, and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree in a biological, chemical or physical science from an accredited institution

Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). United States-educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.

Certifications:

ASCP Certification

Required Work Experience:

Minimum of eight (8) years laboratory experience with at least four (4) years direct supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory.

Preferred Experience in:

• Protein Electrophoresis
• Automated Chemistry Analysis
• Enzyme Immunoassay
• Immunofixation

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Skills:

• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with employees, co-workers, and clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acquisition Experience: Provide Acquisition Program Management support designed to assist various product teams in developing and drafting acquisition documentation including, but not limited to: Acquisition Strategies and Plans, Acquisition Program Baselines, Test and Evaluation Master Plans, System Engineering Plans, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans.
• Policy Experience: Apply in-depth knowledge of IC and agency level policy along with a wide range of analytical measurement skills to assist product teams with developing, maintaining, and coordinating Milestone Decision Authority acquisition packages for Milestone approval. Serve as a subject matter expert in Acquisition, aiding in educating the workforce and tracking evolving Acquisition policy.
• Documentation Experience: Develop, draft, provide, and update documentation for acquisition programs to include all documentation required for program Milestone events (MDD, MS A, MS B, MS C, Full Rate Production, Type Classification/Material Release, etc.).
• Critical Thinking: Apply in-depth knowledge of publications, acquisition policy and critical thinking skills to assist product teams with developing, maintaining, and coordinating decision packages (e.g., Corporate Review Boards, Milestone B, Type Classification, Materiel Release) for approval.
• Software Experience: Utilize collaboration software (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint, Global Electronic Approval Routing System) in order to maintain, route, track, and update documentation.
• Support Experience: Support program personnel with programmatic related actions including: preparation of Program Reviews, Decision Briefs, Quad Charts, and Program Procurement and RDT&E Forms.
• Requirements Experience: Provide support to Combat Development community, as required, and assist with the development/update of requirements documents for programs to include: Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), Capability Development Document (CDD), Directed Requirements, Operational Needs Statements (ONS).

Work Environment:

• Location: On-Site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

• Required: Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with a polygraph
• Education: Bachelor's degree in business or accounting
• Experience: 7 years of related experience
• Acquisition Experience: Management level military or acquisition experience preferred, specifically DAWIA Level II or III in Program Management.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

At Elite Government Strategy, we are looking for an experienced Government IT Recruiter to join our agency team - ideally someone who has experience working within Information Technology (IT) recruiting. It's a challenging, fast-moving candidate-driven market, so the ideal candidate should be highly motivated and tenacious enough to keep up with the pace. We are looking for someone who is willing to learn and keep up-to-date with the latest technological developments that influence our clients' hiring needs. If you are looking to take your career to the next level and maximize your growth potential, then this is the right opportunity for you.

Objectives of this Role:

• Source senior level, highly specialist candidates for leading Government Integrators
• Screen and interview candidates to ensure we put forward the best quality candidates to clients
• Consult with clients on overall hiring strategies and tailor your approach accordingly
• Keep up-to-date with latest industry trends to ensure candidates can be evaluated against industry standard assessments
• Build and develop your client portfolio, providing expert consultation to ensure repeat business
• Generate new leads and clients using your network of contacts
• Network online and offline with potential candidates to promote our employer brand and ensure we attract the best professionals

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Liaise with clients to understand role requirements in order to source the most suitable candidates
• Write and post technical job descriptions on specialist IT job boards, social media and any other relevant channels
• Source, screen and compile a shortlist of qualified candidates for various technical roles
• Interview candidates combining various methods (e.g. structured interviews, technical assessments and behavioral questions)
• Maintain and grow a candidate CRM to ensure a solid pipeline of qualified candidates - ensuring candidate data is kept updated
• Participate in tech conferences and meetups to network with IT professionals
• Keep up-to-date with new technological trends in order to form strategic conversations with clients on future hiring needs

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven work experience in recruitment - ideally as a Government Technical Recruiter
• Hands-on experience with various interview formats (e.g. Teams, Zoom, Google Hangouts)
• Technical expertise with an ability to understand and explain job requirements for IT roles
• Experience using LinkedIn Talent Solutions to source quality candidates
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong tenacity and ability to build a solid network

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in HR, communications, marketing, business or similar
• 2 years IT or Tech recruitment experience in a full-desk recruiting position

Job Description

We are an independently owned and operated company with Bojangles'.

Now Hiring Restaurant Managers!

We are currently seeking highly motivated individuals to manage the operations of a quick service restaurant. Our ideal management candidate would have at least 1 year of management experience and exceptional knowledge of food and customer service. This position requires management of food and labor cost, employee training skills, and the ability to implement company policies. Our managers provide leadership and coaching to the employees, generating an atmosphere where people strive to exceed the expectations of the customer. Leading by example, motivating crew members, taking initiative, and holding others and themselves accountable are a must for this position.

Some of the great benefits of working with Bojangles' are:

• Competitive Salary Based on Experience
• Performance Based Promotions
• 5 Day Work Week
• Paid Vacation Available after 6 Months

If you have one year of management experience, and you're looking for a company that offers its employees opportunities to continue to learn and get additional training and opportunities to advance APPLY NOW!

You are applying for work with a Franchisee of Bojangles', not Bojangles Inc. or any of its affiliates. Any information you submit will be provided solely to the Franchisee. If hired, the Franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among Franchisees.

Responsibilities/Requirements:

• Maintain quality, service, and cleanliness standards
• Maintain operations by following policies and standard operating procedures
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge
• Willing to teach and train staff
• Responsible for driving sales, building guest count, and being profitable.
• Must be able to legally work within the United States
• Must have a flexible schedule and reliable transportation
• Must pass criminal background check and drug-screen
• Must maintain a valid phone number
• Must complete Bojangles required training classes (Travel required)

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 18 years or older
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Management skills: supervising employees
• Able to stand for duration of shift
• Able to comfortably lift 50 lbs
• Available to work: weekdays
• Available to work: weekends
• Available to work: early morning
• Available to work: late at night

Preferred qualifications:

• Food Service license/certification: ServSafe Manager Certification
• Restaurant front of house skills: point of sale (POS) operation

A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!

If you’re looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now. But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent. 

USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time,entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. 

Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below).

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632 - $92,219 per year. Border Patrol 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 ROTH 401(k) offering.

*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be eligible for up to $20,000 in incentives. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ.

*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duty Locations

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.

U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences. RELOCATION MAY BE REQUIRED. 

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level. 

Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:

• Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa

• Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island

• Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

• El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta

• El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico

• Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina

• Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass

• Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren

• Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata

• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen

• San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente

• Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville

• Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford

• Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox

• Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton

Duties and Responsibilities

As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. 

Typical assignments include: 

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR 

Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR 

Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: 

• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
• Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
• Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR 

A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.

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 Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military)

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• MUST BE A US CITIZEN
  

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• Experience in OT and IT networking technologies and topologies
  
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing OT and IT networks and protocols
  
• Experience in CAD/CAE Software (Visio, AutoCAD)
  
• Experience in schedule management software (Project, Primavera P6)
  
• Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access etc.)
  

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• Required Certifications
  
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  • Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Niagara N4, Schneider Power Monitoring, Rockwell, Siemens, JCI, Eaton Foreseer, etc.
    
  • Certification in one or more SCADA platforms, such as: Iconics, Ignition, Aveva, etc.
    
  
  
  
• Preferred Licenses / Certifications
  
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  • Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
    
  • Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
    
  • Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
    
  
  
  

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• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to computer screens for an extended period of time; Sitting for extended periods of time; Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction; Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard; Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing; Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; Identify and understand the speech of another person.