Engineering Structures And Technologies Impact Factor Jobs in Hanover, MD

ARM Group LLC is seeking a Civil or Environmental Project Manager with land development experience to join our fast-growing Energy and Power practice. In this role, you will manage development projects for renewable energy installations, working at the intersection of sustainable energy and environmental compliance. The successful candidate will collaborate with our multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, geologists, CAD designers, and administrative staff to deliver comprehensive solutions that meet our clients’ energy goals.

As a Project Manager, you will oversee stormwater management design, erosion and sediment control planning, and related land development engineering for solar, wind, and other energy & power projects. You will apply your technical expertise to complete engineering calculations, prepare detailed reports, and develop design drawings using CAD Software. This role requires strong communication skills, as you will regularly interface with regulatory agencies, clients, and internal project teams to ensure project success.

Location: This position can be filled in our Columbia, MD office.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Manage and coordinate the development, design and permitting of multiple projects simultaneously for various projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region (ARM territory) with a primary focus in Maryland.

· Prepare and review engineering designs and permit applications in order to acquire approvals.

· Maintain complex schedules, develop project timelines, coordinate with subcontractors, and manage people and materials, acting as the direct point of contact for all stakeholders, in order to complete jobs on schedule and within budget guidelines.

· Monitor project work progress, adhering to the scope of work, and communicating with key stakeholders.

· Assess and mitigate project risks; Pro-actively recognize problems and develop effective solutions.

· Perform quality assurance and quality control evaluations and/or check technical calculations and prepare project specifications.

· Prepare detailed models and technical documents to present project design/feasibility findings to stakeholders.

· Evaluate the economic, engineering, or pragmatic feasibility of projects based on site and/or building constraints (i.e., constructability assessment).

Requirements

· Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, or other mid-Atlantic state(s).

· Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering (Civil or Environmental) from an accredited four-year college or university.

· 5+ years of experience designing and permitting projects involving land development or land use permitting.

· Experience with stormwater management plans, erosion & sediment control planning and permitting (NPDES).

· Knowledge of State environmental regulations and experience navigating local permitting authorities for zoning, subdivision, and stormwater ordinances.

· Strong organizational and time management skills with proven ability to manage multiple, complex projects.

· Creative and detail-oriented team player with a strong work ethic, self-motivated mindset, and eagerness to grow.

· Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with key stakeholders, including officials and environmental regulators, to exchange information, clearly explain the project goals, obtain permit approvals, coordinate compliance efforts.

· Articulate, confident and able to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the general public.

· Experience managing vendor and client payment terms to achieve positive cash flow by reviewing project billings, accounts receivable, monitoring work in progress preparing client invoices and assisting with payment collection.

· Reasonably proficient in AutoCAD, Hydrocad (or alternate stormwater modeling software), MS Office Suite, and MS Project or equivalent project scheduling software.

Your Wellness, Our Priority: A Look at Our Benefits

We invest in our team's well-being and future through a comprehensive benefits package with a range of offerings designed to support you holistically. Our health and wellness offerings include two Health Insurance options (Traditional PPO and QHDHP with an HSA), vision and dental coverage, life insurance, disability protection, accident and critical illness coverage. To enhance your future financial security, we provide a 401(k) with company match, HSA/FSA accounts, and 529 college savings plans. Work-life balance is prioritized through our generous PTO starting at 15 days per year and 10 paid holidays per year, giving you ample time to rest, recharge, and attend to life outside the office. An Employee Assistance Program is provided to you and your household with resources to assist you in managing a variety of situations. We invest in your professional growth through our Tuition Reimbursement program and continuing education opportunities. After 6 months of employment, all team members become eligible for quarterly bonuses, providing additional avenues for financial growth. This robust package is designed to foster a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally, underscoring our dedication to your overall well-being and future success.

Compensation Description:

Project Manager: $92,200-123,000/year, based on experience

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    • Develop design document narratives
      
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    • Review design document narratives
      
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• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5-7 years field experience
  
• Associate degree in the electrical field and 10 years field experience
  
• High school diploma and 15 years field experience
  
• 5 years' experience with designing and servicing controls systems for switchgear, substations, metering and SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
  
• Experience in reading electrical and control schematics
  
• Experience in electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) startup, configuration, and calibration
  
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting control and protection systems
  
• Experience using basic electrical and hand tools
  
• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software
  
• Experience testing, reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.
  
• Experience with 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
  
• Must be a US CITIZEN
  

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

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  • Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Niagara N4, Schneider Power Monitoring, Rockwell, Siemens, JCI, Eaton Foreseer, etc.
    
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  • Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
    
  • Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
    
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• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to computer screens for an extended period of time; Sitting for extended periods of time; Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction; Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard; Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing; Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; Identify and understand the speech of another person.
  

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• Initiates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs
  
• Develops design documents narratives
  
• Performs requirements analysis
  
• Develops Sequence of Operations / System Functional Documentation
  
• Create Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications)
  
• Develops Specifications
  
• Performs QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
  
• Plans and Design Procedures and Equipment for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
  
• Comment Resolution
  

Mechanical-focused controls engineer (BAS/BMS)

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• Experience on EPMS monitoring
  
• Certifications in Platforms (at least one), familiarity with any others preferred: Ignition, Aveva, Automated Logic, Siemens, Schneider EBO, Niagara N4, Iconics Gen64
  
• Experience with Federal Government controls projects (ICS/EMCS/UMCS) preferred
  
• Familiarity with Cisco network switch programming and design preferred
  

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• Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
  
• Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems
  
• Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
  
• Author testing / commissioning procedures
  
• Preparation of test reports
  
• Originates test procedures
  
• Commissioning of deployed systems
  
• Development of test equipment and simulation devices
  
• Perform Factory and Field Testing
  

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• Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators
  
• Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems
  

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• Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required
  
• Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects
  
• Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems
  
• Evaluation and pricing of change orders
  

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• Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers
  
• Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff
  

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• Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans
  
• Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration
  
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems
  
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• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software
  
• 3-7 years' experience
  
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or higher
  
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• High school diploma (add 5 years)
  
• Must be a US Citizen
  

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• Experience in computer networks
  
• Experience in CAD/CAE Software (Visio, AutoCAD)
  
• Experience in schedule management software
  
• Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
  

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• Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Niagara N4, Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, etc.
  
• Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: Iconics, Ignition, etc.
  

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• Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Niagara N4, Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, etc.
  
• Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: Iconics, Ignition, etc.
  
• Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
  
• Engineer in Training (EIT) in relevant in field
  

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

AGE Solutions is looking for a Senior Cyber Cloud Assessment Engineer to join our team in support of an upcoming cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with our DoD customer. As a Team Lead, you will be responsible for performing analysis, conducting independent validations of assessments, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) for authorized CSPs and CSOs.

Individuals in this role must be available to work full-time on-site at Ft. Meade, MD.

Responsibilities Include:

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• Conduct cybersecurity assessments and validations of Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs) in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Provisional Authorization (PA) process.
  
• Evaluate Cloud Service Provider (CSP) documentation packages following government guidance and procedures, including key artifacts such as the Cloud Architecture Diagram, System Security Plan (SSP), SSP Addendum, Readiness Assessment Report (RAR), System Architecture, Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and associated Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
  
• Review, analyze, and process additional documents including Change Requests, Extension Requests, Deviation Requests, Whitelist Requests, Corrective Action Plans, templates, process guide approvals, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) artifacts for existing Provisional Authorizations.
  
• Prepare and deliver up to 30 Cloud Security Assessment Packages annually, each including validated cybersecurity controls, certifier recommendations, and a statement of residual risk.
  
• Participate in technical kickoff meetings and review preliminary documentation to assess a CSP's readiness posture.
  
• Analyze and provide detailed feedback on CSP submissions such as the RAR, SAP, SSP, and architectural diagrams.
  
• Assess and document the operational impact of authorizations, changes, and vulnerabilities on the CSP environment.
  
• Develop Cloud Security Assessment Packages in accordance with established guidelines, including the SAR, POA&M, and any Deviation Requests.
  
• Draft Authorization Recommendation Memoranda outlining CSO compliance with DoD cybersecurity controls, residual risks, and technical findings.
  
• Prepare formal DoD Provisional Authorization memoranda, detailing authorization length, CSO boundary, services provided, operating conditions, DoD usage considerations, and follow-on activities.
  
• Validate CSO controls within eMASS or other government-provided Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools; ensure accurate tracking in the Mission Status Report (MSR).
  
• Review and verify the Customer Responsibility Matrix (CRM), ensuring proper control inheritance is reflected in eMASS/GRC systems.
  
• Upload authorization conditions as system-level POA&Ms in eMASS and monitor their resolution.
  
• Organize and associate all received documentation with applicable security controls within eMASS.
  
• Maintain and update the DoD Cloud Process Guide, including all checklists, templates, forms, and guidance documents.
  
• Assist in developing internal requirements and how-to guides for assessors conducting CSP validations.
  
• Document and refine assessment procedures and validation best practices to align with DoDI 8510.01 and the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG).
  
• Contribute to the ongoing development and annual updates of the DoD Cloud Assessment Process Guides as requested by the Government.
  

Requirements:

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• Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred)
  
• Eight (8) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position
  
• Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  
• DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level III certification
  
• Familiarity with security controls for Azure, AWS, and assorted cloud platforms
  
• Solid understanding of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), DoDI 8510.01, and DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG)
  
• Familiarity with security controls for Azure, AWS, and assorted cloud platforms
  
• Hands-on experience with eMASS or other government-provided GRC tools
  
• Familiarity with cloud security documentation, including SSPs, SARs, RARs, and POA&Ms
  
• Ability to analyze complex cloud architectures and provide accurate risk assessments
  
• Strong technical writing and communication skills to produce security assessment reports and formal recommendations
  
• Applicants must reside within a commutable distance of Ft. Meade, MD in order to work onsite full time.
  

Compensation: $110,000+

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

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• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
  
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
  
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
  
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
  
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
  
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
  
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
  
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
  
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
  

At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.

AGE Solutions is looking for a Cyber Cloud Assessment Engineer to join our team in support of a cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with our DoD customer. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for performing analysis, conducting independent validations of assessments, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) for authorized CSPs and CSOs.

Individuals in this role must be available to work full-time on-site at Ft. Meade, MD.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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• Conduct cybersecurity assessments and validations of Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs) in support of the DoD Provisional Authorization (PA) process
  
• Prepare 30 Cloud Security Assessment Packages per year, including validated cybersecurity controls, certifier's recommendations, and residual risk statements
  
• Review Cloud Service Provider (CSP) documentation packages, including architectural diagrams, System Security Plans (SSP) with Addendums, Readiness Assessment Reports (RAR), Security Assessment Plans (SAP), and Security Assessment Reports (SAR)
  
• Evaluate supporting materials such as POA&Ms, Change Requests, Extension and Deviation Requests, Whitelist Requests, Corrective Action Plans, and applicable templates, checklists, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) artifacts
  
• Attend technical kickoff meetings to evaluate and document the CSP's security posture and readiness for assessment
  
• Analyze and provide feedback on assessment documentation, including the RAR, SAP, SSP, and system architecture diagrams
  
• Identify and document the operational impact of security authorizations, changes, or identified vulnerabilities within the CSP's environment
  
• Develop complete Cloud Security Assessment Packages in accordance with DoD standards, ensuring inclusion of SARs, POA&Ms, and Deviation Requests
  
• Create authorization recommendation memorandums summarizing compliance with DoD cybersecurity controls, technical evaluation results, and residual risk considerations
  
• Draft DoD PA memorandums outlining CSO boundary definitions, service offerings, authorization duration, terms and conditions, DoD usage considerations, and follow-on actions
  
• Validate implementation of CSO controls within eMASS or a government-provided GRC platform, and log assessment completion in the Mission Security Review (MSR)
  
• Review the Customer Responsibility Matrix (CRM) and ensure correct inheritance mapping within eMASS or the designated GRC tool
  
• Enter all authorization conditions into eMASS as system-level POA&Ms and monitor for timely resolution
  
• Upload and associate all CSP documentation with applicable security controls in eMASS or the appropriate system of record
  
• Track and manage all CSO-related data using the Team Lead Resource (TLR) Assessment Database
  
• Maintain and update the DoD Cloud Process Guide and associated templates, forms, checklists, and documentation
  
• Contribute to the development of internal instructions, how-to guides, and reference material to support consistent assessor workflows
  
• Ensure assessment activities are conducted in compliance with DoDI 8510.01 and the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG)
  
• Document assessment methodologies and validation best practices to continuously improve assessment accuracy, consistency, and process efficiency
  
• Support the ongoing development and annual updates of the DoD Cloud Assessment Process Guides in alignment with evolving policy and government directives
  

Requirements:

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• Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred)
  
• Five (5) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position
  
• Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  
• DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level II certification
  
• Working knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DoDI 8510.01
  
• Familiarity with the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG) and associated cloud security policies
  
• Familiarity with security controls for Azure, AWS, and assorted cloud platforms
  
• Experience conducting security assessments and developing security documentation (e.g., SSP, SAR, POA&M, SAP)
  
• Proficiency with eMASS or equivalent Government Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools
  
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply NIST SP 800-53 security controls in cloud environments
  
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly
  
• Applicants must reside within a commutable distance of Ft. Meade, MD in order to work onsite full-time.
  

Work Environment:

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• Must be able to sit for long periods
  

Compensation: $85,000+

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

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• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
  
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
  
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
  
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
  
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
  
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
  
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
  
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
  
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
  

At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)

SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE!

You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe. But maybe you're looking for a change of scenery?

USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions, where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities. Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.

Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.

Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible. Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below).

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW

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.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from:

Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $63,148 - $120,145 per year
Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.
Overtime Pay: Up to 25%

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 from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.

All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.

*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.

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 customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens 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:

GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.
• Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
• Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.

If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.

GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as:

• Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
• Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
• Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.

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.

There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.

Other Requirements:

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

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (including 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 in 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, and 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.

NOTE: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.