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Purchasing Assistant | Residential & Multi-Family Developer
Location: Orange County, CA
Compensation: $70,000 – $100,000 DOE + Performance Bonus
The Opportunity
We are a rapidly growing residential builder focused on luxury custom homes, multi-family, and build-to-rent communities throughout California. This is a high-visibility, non-clerical growth position designed for an ambitious professional who wants real exposure to the business side of construction.
We are building a high-performance team that wants responsibility early and advancement quickly.
The Role
You will work directly with leadership and project teams to support procurement, protect budgets, and ensure materials and trade partners stay aligned with fast-moving project schedules.
- Procurement & Bidding: Assist in preparing and distributing bid packages to subcontractors and suppliers.
- Bid Leveling: Level and compare bids to ensure complete scope coverage and identify gaps before contracts are finalized.
- Contract Administration: Support the drafting and issuance of purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
- Cost Management: Maintain accurate pricing data, track change orders, and assist in value engineering efforts.
- Compliance: Track insurance certificates, licenses, and onboarding requirements for new trade partners.
- Field Coordination: Coordinate with Project Managers and Superintendents to align material orders with build schedules and track long-lead items.
Requirements
- Experience: 1–2 years in purchasing, estimating, project coordination, or construction operations.
- Industry Exposure: Background in residential, luxury custom, or multi-family building is preferred.
- Technical Edge: Strong Excel skills are required; familiarity with Procore, BuildPro, or similar platforms is a plus.
- Attributes: Analytical, highly organized, and looking for long-term career growth rather than just a job.
Why Join This Team?
This role offers a clear and direct path to becoming a Purchasing Agent or Purchasing Manager. You will gain experience across high-end luxury finishes and large-scale multi-family projects within a company that prioritizes performance and rapid scaling.
Macro-Z-Technology (MZT) is a leading construction company known for building exceptional projects through an unwavering commitment to its people. With a strong reputation in the Federal and Municipal construction markets, MZT has built everything from roadways and dams to multi-story building construction and complete facility renovations. With an in-house design department, we specialize in design-build projects.
As a Senior Project Manager at MZT, you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing the successful completion of our largest construction projects. You will be responsible for managing the entire project lifecycle, which includes ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards. You’ll interface regularly with the Client, Client stakeholders, and other construction professionals to resolve project challenges. Your strong leadership, organizational skills, and construction expertise will be vital in driving the successful completion of projects that are safe, on-time, within budget, and leave the Client satisfied.
We are looking for Senior Project Managers with experience working on Federal and Civil construction projects (roads/bridges, wastewater/sewer systems, railways, tunnels, dams, airports, etc.). While we appreciate candidates from other construction backgrounds only those with Civil construction experience will be considered.
Company Culture
- MZT covers 100% of the premium for medical, vision, and dental insurance for you and your family because we want you to be well. You won’t find this benefit anywhere else.
- MZT supports professional development. Whatever your growth goals are, we’re here to provide support. We offer an incentive for you to get your PMP or CCM certification within your first six months of joining our team.
- MZT trusts your skills and expertise. We encourage our Construction Project Managers to exercise their judgment, explore innovative approaches, and seize opportunities for growth, while guided by our core values to delivering projects that align with our commitment to excellence.
- Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of our team, you will be an integral part of a collaborative and supportive environment. We value the power of collective knowledge and believe that together we can achieve remarkable results.
- You’ll work directly with the company owner – your voice will be heard.
- Room for growth? You bet! Over 20% of MZT’s key leaders started in the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Project planning and execution, budgeting and cost control, team leadership and collaboration, and quality assurance and safety compliance on assigned projects.
- Develop project, schedule and monitor project milestones and effectively schedule appropriate employees and contractors (with strong support from the Superintendent) for best quality work in timely fashion.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
- Contribute to pre-construction phase including scheduling, constructability review, estimating, bidding, and interfacing with our in-house design department.
- Prepare necessary documentation, such as RFIs, submittals, subcontracts, change orders, etc.
- Serve as primary point of contact for the Superintendent, consultants, contractors, and others as appropriate to each project.
- Effectively motivate and manage in-field managers and subs for timely project completion.
- Lead the buyout process for your assigned project(s). Negotiate with subcontractors.
- Communicate project milestones to stakeholders at regularly scheduled meetings and as needed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Attend all design and construction meetings, such as Post-Award Kickoff (PAK).
- Support the Superintendent in resolving in-field challenges with construction or personnel issues.
- Coordinate building structure as well as related aspects (e.g., mechanical, plumbing, electrical) with subcontractors and related personnel.
- Prepare and present a Monthly Project Review report.
- Certify and sign statement on each invoice that all work to be paid under the invoice has been completed in accordance with contract requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, building construction, or related field is preferred.
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in construction management overseeing multiple, concurrent projects as a Project Engineer, PM, or equivalent role.
- MUST HAVE proven background in Federal and/or Military construction projects
- Knowledge of the FARS is preferred.
- Knowledge of Federal procedures is preferred.
- EM 385 USACE Certification preferred.
- PMP or CCM certification is preferred
- Experience in both civil/ horizontal and building/ vertical construction
- Demonstrated experience in mid-level construction management on commercial, public works, or government construction projects.
- Communication skills will be subject to assessment in both verbal and written form—business correspondence as well as ad-hoc in-field communication will both be strong demands in this position
Technical Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.
- Proficient in Primavera P6 (prefer to see certification as well)
- Other construction management platform experience desired (e.g., Procore, RMS, Oracle, eCMS, etc.)
What We Offer
- Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per year DOE
- Sign On Bonus - $10,000
- Health, dental, and vision insurance premiums 100% paid for you and your dependents
- Life Insurance (100% premium paid by the company for the employee only)
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% of salary
- Paid time off
- Opportunity for bonuses based on performance
Schedule
- Full time
- Hours vary, weekend work may be required
- In office or on-site where the project is located
- Must be willing to travel
EEO
We’re dedicated to creating a respectful workplace that values diversity and offers equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. We celebrate our diverse team and ensure that every applicant is considered based solely on qualifications, without discrimination. We abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5. This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employee and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
VEVRAA/This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employee and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years in a purchasing role, buying out all phases of vertical construction.
Responsibilities
- Value engineering construction plans, review details/assemblies
- Create preliminary/final budgets
- Develop/review scopes of work
- Solicit bids from vendors/subcontractors
- Award contracts
- Monitor budgets
Qualifications
- Strong negotiation skills
- 3 - 5 years' of purchasing experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Read plans
- Understanding of construction process and plan details
- Work as part of a team
Do you have sales experience? Are you passionate about building relationships with potential and current residents? Keep reading, this job might be a perfect fit!
LOCATION: This position is required to be onsite full time at Eleven10 Apartment Homes, 1110 West Town and Country Road, Orange CA 92868. Weekend availability required
Who We Are: Picerne Residential is the property management division of The Picerne Group, which operates multi-family apartment communities across Southern California. Picerne Residential focuses on creating premium living experiences by providing exceptional customer service for all residents.
About the Position: The ideal candidate will be trained in day-to-day resident relations interaction with the goal of creating a sense of community and a highly sought-after resident lifestyle that supports retention and lease renewals. This role provides exposure to sales strategies, including prospecting, qualifying, and closing potential residents and then on executing a lease.
Candidates must meet all Picerne Residential hiring criteria and demonstrate a background compatible with The Picerne Group’s culture, goals, and values.
Key Position Responsibilities:
- Create and build a strong Picerne Resident experience brand that supports the sales team and builds exceptional resident relationships to encourage resident retention.
- Handle day-to-day resident relations tasks to provide a luxury lifestyle brand.
- Support the Sales team on the sales funnel as needed.
- Weekend availability required.
What You Bring:
- Current student or recent graduate of an academically reputable four-year college. Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrates developing emotional intelligence (EQ) and strong interpersonal awareness
- Empathetic and able to build genuine rapport with residents and prospects
- Solutions-oriented with a keen ability to problem-solve effectively
- Charismatic, confident, and comfortable engaging with a wide range of personalities
- Brings positive energy and a professional, customer-focused attitude to the workplace
What We Offer: Happy, healthy employees enhance our ability to assist our residents. That's why Picerne Residential strives to offer a competitive and robust benefits package to our team members!
- 401k retirement benefits with employer match
- Medical insurance
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Basic life coverage
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 9 paid company holidays
Compensation:
- Competitive pay structure + commission offering total annual compensation of approximately $65,000-$68,000.
The Picerne Group is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website:
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Assistant Project Manager reports to the Project Manager and is responsible for providing assistance to the Project Manager in the various aspects of electrical construction management. Work involves the aid in creating and implementing the project management plan, processing of purchase orders, change orders, vendor invoices/billings, and client/vendor credits. The Project Engineer will also be responsible of the tracking of RFI’s, material, and the organization of data that is to be analyzed by management.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Communicate with people involved in a project (clients, vendors, subcontractors …) and design team.
2. Assist Project Manager with reviewing plans/drawings, preparing estimates according to budgets, and attend/holds meetings.
3. Assist Project Manager with budget management and contract management.
4. Delegates tasks, helps identify needed resources, and manage daily operations during the absence of the Project Manager.
5. Ability to accurately and efficiently input data into a computer in addition to detect and correct entry errors before posting.
- Process and track material purchases, fixtures, switchgear, and work orders submitted from operations.
- Create and utilize Action and Tracking logs.
- Print & send project labor report with current hours worked and code classifications to foreman.
- Process all vendor billings, invoices, and credits pertaining to the project.
- Aid with change orders and take offs.
- Order, coordinate, and track the delivery and pick up of all material and rental equipment pertaining to the project.
- Track the location of materials and equipment stored within the AJK&A warehouse pertaining to the project.
- Coordinate and ensure accurate material delivery from the AJK&A warehouse using Transmittal forms.
- Create, track, log, and coordinate the correspondence of all RFI’s with the client.
- Collect cut sheets for general material, fixtures, switchgear, and other materials in order to assemble/create a submittal or closeout package for Project Manager and Foreman review and approval.
- Coordinate material buyouts and phasing with Project Manager.
- Create, maintain, and ensure accurate and efficient filing of internal documents pertaining to the project.
- Ensure current project drawings/plans are printed; slip sheet and/or upload to the Job Folder and PlanGrid.
- Utilize PlanGrid functions
- Build and maintain good relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and clients.
- Ensure health and safety regulations are implemented.
- Ensure tool reports are up to date and sent to the foreman.
- Participate in Turnover Meetings
- Other duties as assigned
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Represent the company in a professional manner to clients, vendors, and other external institutions.
- Maintain and enhance the company’s reputation.
- Maintain confidentiality of company fiscal and personnel related information.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Fundamental knowledge of electrical drawings, specifications, financial record keeping, computer programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, & Accubid), calculations, forms, filing, clerical methods, and policies/procedures used in an office environment.
- Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal courteously and efficiently with clients and staff.
- Ability to work and meet deadlines while simultaneously managing several projects.
- Ability to adhere to well defined procedures set by management.
- Ability to participate in project meetings.
- Ability to maintain integrity, accountability, credibility, and high ethical standards.
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and able to work to deadlines.
- Ability to work well on your own initiative.
- The completion of an Associate of Arts degree and/or two years of experience in the construction industry.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule and may involve overtime at the discretion and approval of a direct supervisor.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are normal for an office or non-manual based environment.
Please include your portfolio/link to your portfolio in your application.
Summary
Our client is seeking an execution‑driven creative professional who will play a key role within their growing team. They are a true do‑er, hands‑on in developing digital assets and bringing concepts to life with the clear intent of growing and strengthening the brand.
This position will inspire fresh ideas, encourage collaboration, lead projects, and make independent decisions aligned with the brand vision. The ideal candidate embraces creative solutions in a tech‑inspired world, bringing positive energy to the team, the company, and the culture on a global scale.
Essential Functions
- Develop consistent design and brand creative across digital, social, content, experiential, print and in-store executions
- Ability to lead compelling 360 campaigns and concepts
- Ability to interpret creative briefs and develop thoughtful solutions
- Responsible for website updates and continuous content refresh
- Manage and execute campaigns across channels/media to meet all deadlines
- Self-manage to keep projects on schedule without supervision
- Take direction from department leads across all projects
- Ability to switch from ideation, development and execution seamlessly
- Able to give direction to photographers, designers, directors, editors and vendors as it relates to brand creative output
- Implement strategy to support product launches, key initiatives, and campaigns that align with brand marketing goals
- Identify ongoing opportunities to elevate the level of creativity and collaboration
- Remain informed of industry landscape and trends (current and emerging)
- Ensure issues requiring attention are routed to the appropriate stakeholder(s) for resolution and execution
Qualifications
- Proficiency with in Adobe Creative Suite
- Impeccable eye for design composition, typography, photography and video treatment – with high level of detail
- Able to work under pressure within deadlines
- Strong knowledge of digital and social (ideation to execution)
- Strong process orientation with high attention to detail
- Proactive, strong team player and collaborator
- Excellent time-management and proactive problem solving
- Passionate about the creative process and being a part of bringing ideas to life
- MS Office, web-based project management software
- Understanding of 3D process a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Competencies
- Develop strong relationship with all levels of employees within the company
- Strict Adherence to Confidentiality
- Strong Organizational & Time Management Skills
- Communication and Collaboration
- Customer Service Oriented
- Adaptation to Change
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Stress Management/Composure
Required Education and Experience
- Liberal arts or ad school degree preferred (4 years)
- Minimum Associates degree (2 years) in art, design, advertising
- 5-7 years’ experience in related field (client or agency side)
- Portfolio and CV required
The Registered Nurse provides expert professional nursing care; assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care rendered to patients with urgent, emergent or potential health problems; utilizes knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices, ethics and concepts; participates in the organization and management of the practitioner’s practice; maintains positive relationships with patients, family members and other visitors, and fellow employees.
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Required Skills
- Strong verbal and written skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety.
- Current CPR certification.
- Adaptability.
- Principles of patient/family teaching.
- With consideration of age, utilize the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational, and environmental needs of the patient/family when administering care.
- Accuracy in maintaining medical records.
- Strong computer skills.
- Honest, dependable, conscientious.
- Management skills that emphasize mentoring, training and team building.
Required Experience
- Formal training will be indicated by a graduation certificate from an accredited RN school of nursing
- Current RN state licensure
- Current CPR certificate
- Experience in clinic-based nursing
Address
15733 Whittier Blvd
Salary
68.25-68.25
Shift
Evening
Shift Differential
4.08
Zip Code
90603
The Registered Nurse provides expert professional nursing care; assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care rendered to patients with urgent, emergent or potential health problems; utilizes knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices, ethics and concepts; participates in the organization and management of the practitioner’s practice; maintains positive relationships with patients, family members and other visitors, and fellow employees.
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Required Skills
- Strong verbal and written skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety.
- Current CPR certification.
- Adaptability.
- Principles of patient/family teaching.
- With consideration of age, utilize the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational, and environmental needs of the patient/family when administering care.
- Accuracy in maintaining medical records.
- Strong computer skills.
- Honest, dependable, conscientious.
- Management skills that emphasize mentoring, training and team building.
Required Experience
- Formal training will be indicated by a graduation certificate from an accredited RN school of nursing
- Current RN state licensure
- Current CPR certificate
- Experience in clinic-based nursing
Address
15733 Whittier Blvd
Salary
68.25-68.25
Shift
Evening
Shift Differential
4.08
Zip Code
90603
This position is responsible for vehicle delivery and returning vehicles to Penske locations and Penske customers.
Primarily, this position moves our box trucks up to 26’ and for CDL Class A will include tractors and trailer movement.
Position may also provide assistance to the service department to deliver parts and equipment.
This is a casual/on-call part-time truck driving job that is perfect for licensed Class C drivers seeking supplemental income and looking to work anywhere from 0 to 25 hours a week based on business needs.
Click below to see what makes Penske great! Penske Moves You Forward ( ) Major Responsibilities: • Follow appropriate safety procedures while driving trucks to destination of Penske location or customer locations • Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, report to location manager if any issues are found • Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required • Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles • Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Schedule: Flexible, must be prepared to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
Qualifications: • 2 years of driving experience required • 2 years of a clean DMV motor vehicle record required • Valid Class B CDL required.
Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S.
and licensed in their state of residence • CDL Class A license preferred • Ability to read and follow written instructions is required.
• Ability to work independently, customer service skills, organizational skills, and a positive attitude are required • In order to be compliant with federal law (49 C.F.R.
391.11(b)(2)), this role requires English language proficiency • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job • As this position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, it is regulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualification file to be maintained as required by the role.
The driver qualification file includes: an annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records request from prior employers in the last 3 years.
Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required.
Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.
Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-The associate must be able to see and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
-While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit.
The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.
-The associate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $$19.52/Class C About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward.
With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success.
Visit Go Penske to learn more.
Job Category: Driver Job Family: Drivers Address: 15050 Northam Street Primary Location: US-CA-La Mirada Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
Req ID: 2601150
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.
As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.