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About Our Company
Burr Computer Environment Inc. (BCEI) was founded in 1988 in Houston, Texas. Our company has grown to over 400 employees operating worldwide across 20 different countries. We provide fully integrated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for hyperscale, colocation, and utility-grade infrastructure projects worldwide. With a singular focus on digital and power infrastructure, we bring deep technical expertise in high-density computing environments, resilient power infrastructure, advanced cooling systems, and utility interconnections. Our multidisciplinary teams manage every phase of development, from site evaluation and master planning through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness. Our energy center capabilities include on-site generation plants, substations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), renewable integration, and complex medium and high-voltage distribution networks. Our design-build model ensures single-point accountability, accelerated schedules, cost transparency, and uncompromising quality in environments where downtime is not an option. At BCEI, we build the critical infrastructure that powers the digital economy.
About the Job
BCEI operates as the primary contractor and lead designer for all construction aspects of the project. We work closely with targeted General, MEP, and Low Voltage contractors to deliver large-scale projects to our clients. The Preconstruction Manager leads the front-end planning, cost development, and technical coordination of large-scale projects in North America. This role is responsible for conceptual budgeting through GMP development, value engineering, risk analysis, and client-facing cost strategy on hyperscale and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
The ideal candidate has deep experience estimating MEP-intensive facilities, high-voltage power systems, or mission-critical environments where schedule certainty, redundancy, and scalability are paramount. Applicants with experience in these areas will be prioritized but all applicants with relevant experience will be considered. You will collaborate directly with Engineers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and 3rd Party consultants to create defined project estimates, bid packages, and milestone schedules to ensure the successful delivery of our power generation facilities. This position will report directly to the Preconstruction Director and be based out of our Houston office with occasional travel throughout the United States.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop detailed conceptual, schematic, and GMP level estimates.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and performance criteria for large-scale MEP systems.
- Investigate and research new market areas to identify qualified subcontractor partners.
- Develop detailed proposal request packages to prospective bidders.
- Coordinate with Engineers and Construction Managers to develop project specific scopes of work.
- Conduct and lead recurring preconstruction meetings to ensure critical milestones are being obtained.
- Host constructability review meetings with internal and external team members throughout the design process.
- Manage, track, and resolve all constructability issues throughout the preconstruction phase.
- Collaborate with internal team members to successfully onboard new subcontractors.
- Oversee the value engineering and cost-saving initiatives without compromising project quality.
- Evaluate and analyze subcontractor/vendor proposals for “best value” recommendations to the project team.
- Build long-lasting relationships with subcontractors and design consultants.
- Oversee subcontractor scope review meetings with the project team.
- Assist and aid the project scheduler with critical information to create detailed project schedules.
- Lead full-cycle preconstruction efforts from concept through construction hand-off.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Relevant Experience.
- 5-10+ years of relevant experience within MEP or General Construction.
- Experience in Mission Critical infrastructure is preferred.
- Strong understanding of MEP systems or high-voltage distribution.
- Foundational understanding of construction materials, methods, and processes, with the ability to interpret project plans and specifications accurately.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with project teams, contractors, suppliers, and clients.
- The ability to manage time wisely and oversee multiple projects.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Available for occasional travel.
- Works productively in a high-pressure environment.
Job Title: Buyer
Location: Houston, TX (Greenway Plaza)
Schedule: Hybrid (M-Th On-site, Friday's Remote)
Industry: Energy, Oil & Gas, Drilling, Operations
Employment Type: Contract, 1 year. Contract to hire.
Buyer Role
We are seeking an experienced Buyer with EPC (midstream) procurement experience. The ideal candidate must have experience with Capital Projects, including issuing Requests for Quotes (RFQs), issuing Purchase Orders (POs), and negotiating Terms and Conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage procurement activities for capital projects, including RFQs and PO issuance.
- Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external engineering & procurement firms.
- Utilize Oracle for procurement processes.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience as a Buyer in Energy, Oil & Gas, Drilling, or Operations.
- Experience with Capital Projects procurement.
- Strong understanding of EPC procurement processes.
- Proficiency in Oracle and other procurement systems.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
At Frontier Energy, we’re more than just engineers and professionals—we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries dedicated to advancing clean energy solutions. Our mission is to pioneer the intelligent use of energy for a sustainable and resilient future.
We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where your ideas are heard, nurtured, and transformed into impactful solutions. With a flat hierarchy and open-door policy, every team member is empowered to experiment, take ownership, and make a real difference.
Beyond fostering an inspiring culture, we provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of energy while leaving a positive impact on the world.
Then Energy Efficiency Field Technician will be based in or near Houston, TX to support implementation of utility energy efficiency programs. This role conducts field assessments, verifies contractor work using specialized tools and procedures, and ensures timely, accurate upload of inspection data, photos, and documentation into program databases. The position requires regional travel, efficient route planning, with occasional overnight travel within Texas and neighboring states. Responsibilities may expand with training and demonstrated proficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Representing Frontier Energy and its utility clients positively and professionally to all program participants, including homeowners, tenants, property owners, contractors, and public service agencies.
- Interacting with homeowners, tenants, and others to arrange and conduct field visits.
- Conducting on-site assessments of single-family homes, multifamily apartment complexes, and other facilities to determine what energy efficiency measures are eligible for participation in various programs.
- Conducting post-installation verification inspections to ensure contractors are accurately representing work performed.
- Accurately recording data and documentation from site visits, and reporting this information in a timely manner to other team members.
- Interacting with program databases to identify needed assessments and inspections, conducting phone outreach to customers to schedule inspections, informing others of the scheduled inspections, and interacting with customers and clients politely and professionally; and,
- Facilitating and supervising the installation of “direct install” measures, such as screw-in LED bulbs and water efficiency measures
Preferred Skills
- Prior knowledge and/or experience in building energy and/or energy efficiency concepts and measures.
- Associates degree or higher in building science, construction management, or other related fields.
- Verbal fluency in Spanish and English. Written fluency in English.
- BPI / HERS Certified
Working Conditions
- Use a ladder safely
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Promotes and maintains a safe working environment
- Ability to work in an attic or crawl spaces of homes and other equipment spaces that can reach high temperatures
- Ability to drive from site to site and sometimes outside of Houston
- Ability to understand, anticipate and properly respond to potential safety hazards. Safety training will be provided.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pricing and Value Specialist in the Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Houston, New York or Washington, DC office at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals and business professionals.
The Pricing and Value Specialist works closely with the Director of Pricing and Value on pricing, matter management and client management initiatives in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the Firm and the Pricing & Value team.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Engages in analysis and strategic planning to facilitate the pricing, client service and client retention process. Makes recommendations, develops pricing structures and communication plans, monitors active clients and budgets and reports on results.
- Supports partners, business development managers and RFP team in the US and international teams with pricing matters by providing analysis, strategy, advice, AFAs and presentations for RFP responses.
- Works with and supports partners, the Director of Pricing and Value to implement and measure client and matter management programs.
- Assists with scoping, budgeting and monitoring of matters, after-action review and advice. Develops and provides client and matter monitoring and other reporting.
- Supports client growth through client account management, including finalizing client agreements, working with Pricing & Value to advise on pricing and service models, identifying challenges impacting billing/collections and coordinating client evaluation and feedback.
- Works with the Director of Pricing and Value to assist in reaching their outside counsel management goals and objectives.
- Participates in the management, maintenance and development of Iridium and any successive productivity, matter planning and profitability software. Conducts training of partners and staff on the use of Iridium and provides follow-up user support.
- Takes initiative to develop custom reporting solutions to address unique needs of partners, clients and other Firm staff.
- Utilizes client, industry and peer survey data to make recommendations and engage in the Firm’s annual rate setting project.
- Participates in special projects and initiatives, as defined by the Director of Pricing and Value. Identifies and suggests improvements to existing processes and implements approved changes.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing or other business-related field from an accredited college or university is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in a business-related field is required. Legal project management experience is preferred. Experience in a legal or professional services organization is preferred. Budget management experience is a plus.
- Strong analytical and computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and advanced knowledge of Excel are required. Knowledge of coding, Tableau and Power BI or similar experience is helpful. SQL is a plus, but not required.
- In-depth and broad understanding of/experience supporting applications and databases.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads.
- Ability to problem-solve and make recommendations and decisions.
This is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence 3 days per week. The salary ranges for this position vary depending on the geographic location and other factors such as experience, internal equity, market data, and job-related considerations. The range for this position is from $80,000 - $110,000, with offers contingent upon the various factors. The firm’s compensation strategy includes not just a base salary but also comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, discretionary merit bonuses, life and disability insurance, retirement plans and tailored learning opportunities.
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.
About Neudesic
Passion for technology drives us, but it’s innovation that defines us. From design to development and support to management, Neudesic offers decades of experience, proven frameworks and a disciplined approach to quickly deliver reliable, quality solutions that help our customers go to market faster.
What sets us apart from the rest, is an amazing collection of people who live and lead with our core values. We believe that everyone should be Passionate about what they do, Disciplined to the core, Innovative by nature, committed to a Team and conduct themselves with Integrity. If these attributes mean something to you - we'd like to hear from you.
Role Overview:
The Senior Management Consultant is a key member of Neudesic’s Business Transformation & Strategy (BxS) service line. The role reports to the Director of Business Transformation. This role supports the successful delivery of business-led digital transformation engagements, providing clients with strategic insights, capability analysis, and structured roadmaps that drive measurable business outcomes.
This consultant serves as a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders, helping to bridge business strategy with technology execution using business architecture and organizational change management principles. The role also supports pre-sales activities, backlog creation, and helps train and mentor junior consultants.
Key Responsibilities
1. Business Architecture & Strategic Advisory
- Conduct business capability assessments, identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and areas for digital innovation.
- Create and apply business architecture models to align strategic objectives with operational and technology plans.
- Support the development of product visions, solution roadmaps, and opportunity backlogs for clients across industries.
- Translate business goals and market trends into structured transformation plans, in collaboration with BxS leadership.
- Develop and maintain key strategic artifacts, including:
- Business capability maps
- Business process diagrams
- Functional analysis frameworks
- Solution ideation documents
2. Organizational Change Management (OCM)
- Support stakeholder engagement, readiness assessments, and change impact analysis as part of transformation engagements.
- Collaborate with clients to identify change champions, define training needs, and support communication strategies.
- Ensure business transformation recommendations are adoption-focused, combining structural and behavioral change planning.
- Track and help measure change adoption metrics and business value realization post-implementation.
3. Delivery Execution
- Contribute to the delivery of complex transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and client expectations.
- Work with technical teams, including App Innovation and Data & AI, to ensure business needs are properly translated into technology solutions.
- Facilitate workshops and ideation sessions to gather requirements, validate solutions, and shape the future-state vision.
- Support the scoping of transformation initiatives into manageable backlogs, working with delivery leads and product owners.
- Participate in agile ceremonies where needed to provide business context and track progress toward business objectives.
4. Pre-Sales & Sales Support
- Assist in the creation of proposals, client pitch decks, and strategic recommendations that clearly define business impact.
- Contribute to industry-specific POVs and transformation playbooks, working alongside national service line and sales teams.
- Participate in client discovery and strategy workshops, identifying pain points and potential transformation initiatives.
- Help articulate the business case and value proposition of BxS-led engagements to client stakeholders.
5. Thought Leadership & Internal Development
- Support the creation of internal BxS methodologies, toolkits, and reusable frameworks.
- Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the growth of the BxS practice.
- Stay informed of technology and industry trends, helping to ensure client recommendations are future facing.
- Participate in internal initiatives around business architecture enablement, product strategy, or OCM maturity.
Qualifications & Experience
- 7+ years of experience in management consulting, business strategy, business architecture, or digital transformation.
- Proven ability to translate business strategy into executable roadmaps and capability models.
- Strong understanding of organizational change concepts, including stakeholder engagement, communications, and training.
- Experience in conducting discovery workshops, business analysis, and backlog creation.
- Exposure to agile delivery environments and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills; comfortable interfacing with business and technology stakeholders.
- Familiarity with business architecture tools such as BPMN, capability mapping tools, or enterprise modeling platforms is a plus.
- Experience working across industries or in a specific vertical (e.g., healthcare, retail, energy) preferred.
Accommodations currently remain in effect for Neudesic employees to work remotely, provided that remote work is consistent with the work patterns and requirements of their team’s management and client obligations. Subject to business needs, employees may be required to perform work or attend meetings on-site at a client or Neudesic location.
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As the founding entity of RAINBOW PARTNERS, Quanteam is a consulting firm specialized in Banking, Finance, and Financial Services. Through our core human values – proximity, teamwork, diversity, excellence – our 850 expert consultants, hailing from 35 different nationalities, collaborate across 13 international offices: Paris, Lyon, New York, Montreal, London, Brussels, Luxembourg, Geneva, Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Madrid and Singapore.
Context:
We are seeking a Junior Trade Support Analyst to collaborate closely with trading, quantitative, and technical teams in a dynamic and high-pressure trading environment. This position will work alongside an experienced team member and requires you to be proactive, well-organized, and resilient.
Role:
- Provide Front Office trade and application support across commodities trading desks
- Monitor trade flows, position data, and P&L consistency across multiple platforms and downstream systems
- Perform daily production checks, investigate incidents, and escalate when necessary
- Coordinate with development, QA, and infrastructure teams to resolve technical and functional issues
- Assist traders with system usage, trade capture, pricing validation, and operational workflows
- Ensure the smooth execution of end-of-day processes and manage time-sensitive incidents
- Contribute to documentation, procedures, and knowledge sharing within the team
Profile:
- 2 to 3 years of experience in Front Office support, application support, or trading systems environments
- Strong technical skills in SQL, Linux/Unix, and scripting (Shell or similar)
- Experience with trading or risk management platforms
- Exposure to North American commodities markets is a plus
- Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment
- Strong communication skills and professional presence
Nice to have:
- Python
- Container or cloud environments (e.g., Kubernetes)
- Public cloud exposure
- Previous experience supporting Front Office users in trading or financial services
Senior SCADA Engineer
We are a Houston-based manufacturing and energy company seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and support of VTSCADA and real-time operational systems for distributed energy assets.
We are seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer to lead the design, implementation, integration, and administration of VTSCADA and real-time operational systems supporting distributed energy assets. This role combines technical leadership, system ownership, and team guidance to design scalable SCADA architecture that ensures reliability, reduces downtime, and supports fleet growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- SCADA Architecture & System Ownership: Lead SCADA system design, development, and maintenance; set standards for telemetry, alarms, and data integrity; provide technical oversight and serve as escalation authority; ensure compliance with cybersecurity and operational standards.
- Grid & Utility Integrations: Design ICCP integrations and telemetry models for utility and market participation; ensure secure, reliable data flow with external entities.
- Real-Time SCADA Operations: Oversee engineering, commissioning, and operational support for SCADA systems; maintain uptime and performance; review site SCADA designs and configurations; support system upgrades and enhancements; collaborate with IT and Operations for secure infrastructure.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive automation, tooling, and database improvements; strengthen change management and governance processes; enhance system reliability and operational performance.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering/Science field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years SCADA engineering experience (VTSCADA, Siemens, Emerson, or similar) in energy or utility environments
- 5+ years supporting real-time operational systems
- Hands-on ICCP/utility data exchange experience (ERCOT, RTOs, ISOs)
- Experience with Autosol ACM or similar utility-grade SCADA platforms
- Strong understanding of grid operations, telemetry architecture, and distributed energy/microgrid systems
- Proficiency with distributed systems, Windows servers, networking, cybersecurity, and relational databases (e.g., MS SQL)
- Experience leading technical projects, mentoring engineers, and establishing governance standards
- Demonstrated track record improving system reliability, reducing operational risk, and enhancing real-time system performance
Benefits:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid time off and family leave options
- 401(k) retirement plan with match
- Wellness initiatives and employee perks
At Brassica, our General Managers are known as Owner Operators.
Being an Owner Operator at Brassica is about Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Mentorship, Craftsmanship, and Relationships.
It’s about building your own business and earning half of the bottom line. Owner Operators typically earn between $125k and $325k per year. We will help you get prepared to run your own extraordinary restaurant. Your team. Your guests. Your community. Your Brassica.
…it’s about Entrepreneurship
From the big details to the little details, and everything in between, entrepreneurship means caring about it all… plus the ability to problem solve and the mindset to continuously learn and improve. Like successful entrepreneurs, Owner Operators are well rewarded as their business grows and thrives.
…it’s about Leadership
Setting the right tone for energy, urgency, patience, and excellence is the essential role of an Owner Operator. Our organization cultivates great leaders who learn how to invest in people’s lives, and bring out their best to help them grow personally and professionally. You’ll be given the training, tools, and resources to hire good people and build a great team.
…it’s about Mentorship
It’s your restaurant, but you’re not alone. Brassica’s Owner Operators are there for each other, and the Operations Support Team is here to help you as well. Your success is our success. You’ll have regular check-ins, individualized goal-setting, and the guidance to help you thrive. In turn, you will mentor your team and other leaders to help them be successful.
…it’s about Craftsmanship
We take extra care in getting it right, because it’s the right thing to do. Our delicious food is prepared from scratch using truly extraordinary ingredients. This philosophy extends to our architecture as well. You will have a restaurant that inspires with its beautiful materials, award-winning art work + design, and outstanding craftsmanship.
…it’s about Relationships
Building a great business isn’t enough; we want you to build a great life. With great hospitality and delicious food, your restaurant will naturally form a community for your guests and team. You’ll build lasting relationships, and create life-long connections.
If you want to be a part of a world class organization, make a positive impact, and do work you can be proud of, apply to the Brassica Owner Operator Training + Development Program.
What you can expect from us:
- Extensive Training: 20 weeks of comprehensive training to ensure you’re well-prepared.
- Professional Development: Access to various professional development opportunities, from continuing education courses to expeditions with NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School).
- Supportive Work Environment: Collaborative and dedicated coworkers, in a positive, professional setting.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a complete benefits package, including health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and paid parental leave.
- Generous Vacation: Receive four weeks of paid vacation annually.
- Sabbatical Leave: Benefit from an additional paid sabbatical every five years.
- Best-in-Class Compensation: Owner Operators with their own restaurant earn half the bottom line, which is typically between $125,000 and $325,000 (protected with a guaranteed minimum weekly income of $1,500). Owner Operators in Training earn between $70,000 - $90,000 per year (for 2-3 years) while learning and preparing to open a Brassica of their own.
What we expect from you:
- Growth Mindset: Strong motivation for personal and professional growth.
- Invest in Others: Continuously help those around you to learn, grow, and perform at their best.
- Team Player: A collaborative, “roll up your sleeves” approach, always ready to work alongside your culinary and service team.
- Exceptionally Positive Attitude: Enthusiasm, optimism, and lots of energy.
- Professionalism: Excellent communication skills, confidence, and follow through.
- Thrive in a Fast Paced Environment: Ability to maintain Brassica’s high standards under all circumstances.
- Exceptional Work Ethic: Demonstrate a proactive leadership style with a strong sense of urgency, eager to work long 9-12 hour days, with a willingness to go above and beyond when necessary to achieve your goals.
- Openness to Travel + Relocate: Be open to travel during training and willing to relocate for the opportunity to open your own location.
- Background: A Bachelor’s Degree with a strong GPA, and/or a track record of success in your current career.
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The word Owner in this job title is used to describe how Owner Operators are paid like owners. It does not mean or represent stock or equity ownership.
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level
NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!
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.
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW
The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career 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 of protecting America.
If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move. U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is hiring immediately for these full-time, entry-level, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.
Salary and Benefits
Annual Base Salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows:
GL-5/GL-7 $49,739 - $89,518 per year
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.
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 offered up to a $20,000 incentive. 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. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; 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.
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) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).
Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.
Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.
How to Apply:
Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.
You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.
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We’re currently working closely with several AmLaw 50 firms in Houston and Dallas that are looking to add mid-level Capital Markets associates to their teams.
These are active, strategic hires with competitive compensation and strong deal flow. We work directly with the hiring partners and can provide candid insight into platform strength, expectations, and long-term trajectory.
If you’d be open to a confidential conversation, we'd be glad to share more about the roles and also compare notes on the broader market. Even if you’re just looking for a pulse check
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