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Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience doing preventative maintenance & corrective maintenance to mechanical, electrical, and plumping/equipment/systems in assigned facilities.

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

Position Responsibilities:

You will join a highly respected real estate company and will be a part of their facilities team. Main function of this role is to travel to multiple commercial facilities to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment on all systems. This individual must assure that equipment is being maintained in any energy efficient, safe manner, and down time is reduced to a minimum by anticipation of necessary repairs and keeping records of past operating experiences. You will be expected to perform inspections and repairs to assigned property interior and exterior areas, including wars and flooring, installed fixture, roofing systems, lighting etc.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

The Organization

Cuyahoga Land Bank is a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing neighborhoods, reducing property blight, and promoting economic growth in Cuyahoga County. It acquires and repurposes distressed properties to restore vitality, enhance property values, and support community development goals.

Operating under the guidelines established by Ohio's SB 353, the Land Bank works toward improving the quality of life for residents through neighborhood transformation and workforce development. Its mission aligns with fostering opportunities to create stronger and more vibrant communities.

The Opportunity

The Legal & Environmental Development Associate expands the Land Bank's internal legal capacity while embedding legal judgment in complex real estate, redevelopment, and environmental remediation projects. Reporting to the in-house Corporate Counsel, this role provides hands-on exposure to real estate transactions, public funding compliance, and brownfield remediation strategy without the billable hour model of private practice. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and develop practical legal and project experience in redevelopment and environmental work.

The ideal candidate is a law school graduate or early-career attorney motivated by public interest work, energized by complex problem-solving, and eager to apply legal analysis within redevelopment and environmental projects that directly impact neighborhoods.

The Position - Essential Responsibilities and Functions

• Provide first-line legal support for real estate, redevelopment, and environmental projects under the direction of Corporate Counsel.
• Draft and review routine contracts and legal documents, including professional services agreements, NDAs, amendments, and grant-related documents.
• Support real estate transactions through title review coordination, diligence tracking, issue spotting, and risk analysis.
• Assist with Board resolutions, internal approvals, and governance documentation tied to property disposition and funding.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research related to land bank operations, procurement, environmental remediation, and public funding compliance.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on discrete matters, including scoping, document preparation, and information flow.
• Manage Environmental and Remediation Workstreams
• Identify and pursue federal, state, and philanthropic funding sources for environmental assessment and remediation projects.
• Support the structuring of remediation initiatives by defining scope, sequencing, budget assumptions, and risk parameters.
• Lead procurement processes for environmental consultants and remediation service providers, including RFP development and compliance review.
• Serve as internal project lead for assigned remediation engagements, managing consultants and monitoring regulatory and funding compliance.
• Integrate environmental considerations into broader redevelopment and disposition strategies to reduce risk and accelerate reuse.

This role is embedded in real transactions and redevelopment decisions. It is focused on risk, structure, and compliance, not construction supervision or administrative coordination.

Impact of the Role

The Environmental Legal Associate plays a key role in advancing redevelopment and environmental remediation projects that directly impact neighborhoods across Cuyahoga County. By helping structure redevelopment transactions, manage environmental risk, and coordinate remediation efforts, this role contributes to returning distressed properties to productive community use.

Qualifications

Required:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school (Admission to the Ohio Bar or intent to sit for the Ohio Bar within 12 months of hire)
• Exposure to environmental law or environmental due diligence work, such as Phase I or Phase II environmental site assessments, compliance matters, or contaminated property issues
• Experience with professional services agreements, consultant contracts, NDA's, amendments, and grant documentation
• Excellent legal analysis, risk identification, and regulatory research
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, identify legal risk, and appropriately escalate issues

Preferred:

• Environmental Remediation / Brownfield Experience (brownfield redevelopment, contaminated site remediation, environmental cleanup programs)
• Real Estate / Redevelopment Exposure
• Grant / Public Funding Compliance
• Experience in government, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations
• Experience managing cross-functional projects involving regulatory or funding complexity
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply technical subject matter beyond traditional legal practice
• Interest in or exposure to land use or infrastructure development
• Employment Law exposure would be ideal

Why Join the Land Bank

• A collaborative, warm, mission-focused organizational culture
• Meaningful work that directly improves neighborhoods and residents' lives
• Competitive compensation and outstanding benefits package
• The opportunity to influence the future of community development across Cuyahoga County

Compensation

$80,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience

The Cuyahoga Land Bank and People Architects are Equal Opportunity Employers. People Architects is conducting the search for this position on behalf of Cuyahoga Land Bank and will review all applications and resumes submitted. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. People Architects and our clients are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Applicants for employment with any of People Architect's clients will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process.

Cuyahoga Land Bank

Acquisitions Coordinator

The Organization

Cuyahoga Land Bank is a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing neighborhoods, reducing property blight, and promoting economic growth in Cuyahoga County. It acquires and repurposes distressed properties to restore vitality, enhance property values, and support community development goals.

Operating under the guidelines established by Ohio’s SB 353, the Land Bank works toward improving the quality of life for residents through neighborhood transformation and workforce development. Its mission aligns with fostering opportunities to create stronger and more vibrant communities.

The Opportunity

The Acquisitions Coordinator supports the Land Bank’s acquisitions team by managing property programs, coordinating real estate transactions, and maintaining tracking systems that help move properties back into productive use. This role is highly operational and offers the opportunity to take ownership of key workflows while working cross-functionally with internal teams, municipalities, and community stakeholders.

A primary focus of this role is ownership of the Side Yard Program, managing the process from initial inquiry through recorded deed. Reporting to the acquisitions team, this position provides hands-on experience in property transactions, land banking operations, and neighborhood redevelopment efforts.

The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented professional who is motivated by mission-driven work, enjoys working across teams, and is eager to take ownership of processes that directly impact neighborhoods and communities.

The Position - Essential Responsibilities and Functions

• Own and manage the Side Yard Program from inquiry through recorded deed, including outreach to adjacent property owners, securing municipal approvals, preparing agreements, coordinating transfers, and tracking outcomes.
• Coordinate property transfers and recordings, working across Legal, Field Service, Finance, and municipal partners to ensure complete documentation and timely closings.
• Support property acquisition and disposition workflows, including affidavit coordination, parcel research, and transaction tracking from initiation through completion.
• Monitor and manage intake channels, including requests related to the tax foreclosure process, ensuring all requests are logged, routed, and followed through to resolution.
• Maintain and report on vacant land inventory and acquisition tracking tools, including PPS and related reporting systems, to support planning and decision-making.
• Support cross-department operations, including preparation of internal invoices and contributing to improvements in tracking systems and workflows.
• Engage with residents, property owners, municipalities, and community stakeholders to facilitate program participation and ensure clear, professional communication throughout the process.
• Utilize systems and tools such as Excel, PPS, NST, and Trello to manage workflows, track data, and maintain accurate property records.

This role is highly operational and process-driven, requiring strong organization, ownership, and attention to detail. It is not a purely administrative role, but one that requires managing multiple workflows, coordinating stakeholders, and driving process.

Impact of the Role

The Acquisitions Coordinator plays a key role in advancing neighborhood stabilization and redevelopment efforts across Cuyahoga County. By managing property programs, coordinating transactions, and supporting the return of vacant and distressed properties to productive use, this role directly contributes to improving communities and strengthening local housing ecosystems.

Qualifications

Required:

• Approximately 3–5 years of experience in real estate, property operations, local government, nonprofit operations, project coordination, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workflows and meet deadlines
• Experience supporting processes, programs, or transactions from start to finish with a high degree of ownership
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with tracking systems, databases, or workflow tools
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with residents, municipalities, and internal stakeholders
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Preferred:

• Experience with property transactions, land banking, housing programs, or redevelopment initiatives
• Familiarity with municipal or government processes related to property or housing
• Experience working with property data systems such as PPS, NST, or similar platforms
• GIS or mapping experience
• Experience working in a mission-driven, nonprofit, or community-focused organization
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes or systems over time
• Interest in neighborhood revitalization, housing, and community development

Why Join the Land Bank

• A collaborative, warm, mission-focused organizational culture
• Meaningful work that directly improves neighborhoods and residents’ lives
• Competitive compensation and outstanding benefits package
• The opportunity to influence the future of community development across Cuyahoga County

Compensation

$65,000 – $75,000 annually, depending on experience

The Cuyahoga Land Bank and People Architects are Equal Opportunity Employers. People Architects is conducting the search for this position on behalf of Cuyahoga Land Bank and will review all applications and resumes submitted. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. People Architects and our clients are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Applicants for employment with any of People Architect’s clients will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process.

ABOUT KEIS GEORGE LLP

Keis George LLP is a Midwest regional law firm with more than forty years of success in representing insurance carriers and third-party administrators nationwide. With offices in Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana, we’ve built a reputation for integrity, results, and outstanding service.

We’re more than a law firm - we’re a team. We foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and trust. Our employees are driven, team-minded professionals who thrive on meaningful work and a shared commitment to excellence. We support mutual respect, and professional growth at every level. Learn more about us at: SUMMARY

Do you thrive on digging into complex problems, uncovering the truth, and turning chaos into clarity? Our firm is searching for a motivated Associate Attorney to join our team.

You will dive into fire losses, major residential and commercial property damage claims, lithium battery fires, product failures, construction defects, and other big-dollar cases. Think forensic experts, site inspections, cause-and-origin investigations, and high-impact litigation that helps clients recover millions.

What You’ll Do:

• Take ownership of a diverse caseload involving fires, structural failures, water losses, and large-scale property damage
• Handle cases involving lithium battery fires and other defective products that cause significant losses to residential and commercial properties
• Work closely with investigators, engineers, and industry experts to piece together what happened and who’s responsible
• Draft pleadings, conduct depositions, negotiate settlements, and manage cases from start to finish
• Analyze contracts, insurance policies, and technical reports
• Represent clients in court and at hearings with confidence and professionalism

Why This Role Is Exciting:

• Every case is a puzzle—no two are alike
• Real-world investigation meets courtroom strategy
• High-value claims mean impactful results
• You’ll develop niche expertise that is in high demand and highly marketable
• Opportunities for rapid responsibility and professional growth

What We’re Looking For:

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in Ohio
• 3–6 years of civil litigation experience, including discovery, depositions, arbitration, and both bench and jury trials
• We’re looking for someone who has taken a case all the way through trial—start to finish—who isn’t afraid of the courtroom and thrives under pressure
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to dig deep into the facts
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

If you’re ready for a practice area that combines law, science, investigation, and high-stakes advocacy, we’d love to meet you. Come join a team where your work truly makes a difference—and where no two days are ever the same.

WHY JOIN US

• No billable hours
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Eligibility for performance bonuses
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Supportive, team-based environment
• Job Type: Full-time, In office

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health savings account
• Life Insurance

Signature HealthCARE of Terre Haute, a 176-bed facility. It is our mission as a family-based organization to revolutionize the long-term care industry through a culture of patient centered healthcare services, personalized spirituality, and real quality of life initiatives. The vision, to radically change the landscape of healthcare, forever. Through education and empowerment, we earn the trust of every patient, family member, and the community we serve.

Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company offering integrated services across multiple states. Our continuum of care includes skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted and memory care, and home-based services supported by innovative technologies like telehealth and -enabled solutions.

We are committed to advancing person-directed care and quality outcomes. Many of our facilities continue to receive high performance ratings and accreditations. As an award-winning organization recognized over the years by national outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, we take pride in fostering compassionate care environments and being an employer of choice in the healthcare industry.

Are you a caring LPN looking to make strong connections and an impact on patients?  
If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self JOIN US! You can find opportunities to grow your career through meaningful work, leading with a servant heart, professional development, and a great team to support you! 

• Deliver exceptional nursing services to our patients and residents maintaining the highest degree of quality and compassionate care.  
• Supervision of day-to-day activities performed by assigned nursing assistants  
• Operate in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Standards, guidelines and regulations and as required by Director of Nursing. 
• Confirm that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by the facility. 

• Possess an Active LPN license in the state of residence 
• Current/active CPR Certification 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with a high level of quality and productivity. 
• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality. 

• Medical, Dental and Vision – Voluntary Life/Disability
• 401(K) and Roth 401(K)
• Shift Differentials and Weekend Enhanced Hourly Rates
• Tuition Forgiveness/Education Reimbursement
• Uniform Allowance (Seventy-Five Dollars) for first-time newly hired stakeholders and continuous allotment
• Pay Advance and Next Day Pay!
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Reward & Recognition Program (HEART)
• VitalLinks
• Signature Inspire Foundation – providing a safety net for our stakeholders

At Signature HealthCARE, our team members are permitted – no, encouraged – to employ their talents and abilities to solve problems.
Our culture is built on three distinct pillars: Learning, Spirituality and Intra-preneurship.
Each pillar has its own staff and initiatives, ensuring that our unique culture permeates the entire organization.
Come see what the revolution is all about!

Signature HealthCARE is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories

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)

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)