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About Made Scientific

Made Scientific is a leading US-based cell therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in the development, manufacturing, and release of autologous and allogeneic cell therapy products for clinical-and-commercial supply. Operating from two U.S.-based manufacturing facilities, Made Scientific combines the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a specialist CDMO with the global expertise and resources of GC Corporation of South Korea, a global leader in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Position Summary

The Director of Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) will lead the technical oversight, process lifecycle management, and technology transfer activities for cell therapy manufacturing programs within a CDMO environment. This role is responsible for ensuring robust, scalable, and compliant manufacturing processes for autologous and allogeneic cell therapy products from clinical development through commercial manufacturing.

The Director will work cross-functionally with Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Client Program teams to support client programs, drive continuous process improvement, and ensure successful technology transfers into GMP manufacturing.

This role is based in Princeton, NJ and is fully onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical leadership for cell therapy manufacturing processes, including upstream cell expansion, gene modification, harvest, formulation, and cryopreservation.

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for manufacturing processes supporting client programs.

• Lead troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis for manufacturing deviations, investigations, and CAPAs.

• Drive implementation of process monitoring and control strategies.

• Lead technology transfer activities from clients or internal process development teams into GMP manufacturing.

• Develop and review technology transfer plans, process descriptions, risk assessments, and gap analyses.

• Ensure successful scale-up and scale-out of manufacturing processes across CDMO facilities, as applicable.

• Oversee continued process verification (CPV) and lifecycle management for manufacturing processes.

• Lead process characterization, comparability studies, and validation support activities.

• Provide real-time technical support to GMP manufacturing operations for clinical and commercial batches.

• Review batch records, deviations, and change controls related to process changes.

• Present technical updates during client meetings and governance reviews.

• Support proposal development, technical due diligence, and onboarding of new client programs.

• Ensure MSAT activities comply with cGMP, FDA, EMA, and ICH regulatory requirements.

• Contribute to regulatory filings, including INDs, BLAs, and comparability packages.

• Support regulatory inspections and client audits.

• Build and lead a high-performing MSAT team, including scientists and engineers.

• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and performance management.

• Develop MSAT strategy aligned with organizational growth and client pipeline.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Development.

Required Qualifications

• PhD or MS in Biochemical Engineering, Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.

• 10–15+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing or process development.

• 5+ years of leadership experience in MSAT, technical operations, or process development.

• Strong experience in cell therapy manufacturing (e.g., CAR-T, TCR-T, NK cells, stem cell therapies).

• Experience working within a CDMO environment strongly preferred.

• Deep knowledge of:

• Cell culture and expansion technologies

• Viral vector transduction or gene editing workflows

• Closed and automated cell therapy manufacturing platforms

• Cryopreservation and fill-finish processes

• Experience with technology transfer, process validation, and process characterization.

• Familiarity with statistical process monitoring and data analytics tools.

• Strong cross-functional leadership and project management skills.

• Experience working directly with biotech clients.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced CDMO environment supporting multiple client programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial cell therapy manufacturing.

• Experience with automated manufacturing platforms (e.g., CliniMACS Prodigy, Lonza Cocoon).

• Knowledge of viral vector manufacturing processes.

• Experience supporting BLA submissions or late-stage clinical programs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential job functions in compliance with ADA, FMLA, and other applicable regulations, including meeting productivity standards.

• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• Must be willing to become gown-qualified and work in BSL-2 lab, CNC, ISO7, and ISO8 environments.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, climb, and stand on elevated surfaces as needed.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

• Must be comfortable working with cell-based products, chemicals, or hazardous materials.

About Made Scientific

Made Scientific is a leading US-based cell therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in the development, manufacturing, and release of autologous and allogeneic cell therapy products for clinical-and-commercial supply. Made Scientific combines the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a specialist CDMO with the global expertise and resources of GC Corporation of South Korea, a global leader in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Associate will support Cell Therapy Operations at our GMP-compliant facility, playing a critical role in the production of cutting-edge cell therapies. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong aseptic technique and a proven ability to quickly master complex processes in a cleanroom environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep commitment to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and thrive in a collaborative, quality-driven setting. This role requires precision, adaptability, and a strong quality mindset to ensure the consistent delivery of high-standard therapeutic products.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic manufacturing operations within a classified cleanroom environment, ensuring compliance with all cGMP and safety standards.

• Execute complex procedures for cell therapy manufacturing and sterile product operations—including cell culture, formulation, and cryopreservation—while maintaining strict adherence to written procedures, batch records, and cGMP regulations.

• Operate and maintain specialized manufacturing equipment, ensuring proper calibration and functionality.

• Monitor and document all production processes with precision, ensuring traceability and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Identify and escalate deviations or non-conformances; participate in root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Process Development, and Engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform routine cleanroom maintenance, including environmental monitoring, cleaning, and sterilization activities.

• Maintain an organized, compliant workspace by following 5S principles and minimizing contamination risks.

• Participate in training sessions to stay current with manufacturing techniques, quality standards, and safety protocols.

• Support process development activities during technology transfer.

• Aseptically gown and work in ISO 8, 7, and 5 cleanroom environments and stand for extended periods.

• Assist in creating and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Master Batch Records (MBRs).

• Review MBRs daily to ensure documentation is accurate and complete.

• Participate in audits, inspections, qualifications, and validation activities.

• Handle chemicals such as corrosives, solvents, and biohazardous materials safely.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

• 1–3 years of experience in GMP manufacturing, preferably in cell therapy, biologics, or pharmaceutical CDMO operations.

• Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques and cleanroom protocols.

• Proficiency in basic mathematical concepts, including scientific notation.

• Proven ability to learn and master complex processes quickly.

• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality standards.

• Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aseptic cell culture processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets, using universal precautions for handling human-derived materials.

• Familiarity with cell therapy automation technologies, closed system culture vessels, cell washers, and cell separation technologies for autologous or allogeneic product manipulation.

• Experience handling, propagating, isolating, activating, and cryopreserving human primary cells, including T cells.

• Proficiency in basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, electronic batch record systems).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks in a cleanroom environment.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and work in full cleanroom gowning and PPE for extended durations.

• Ability to perform essential job functions safely and successfully in compliance with ADA, FMLA, and other applicable standards, including meeting productivity expectations.

• Willingness to bend, stoop, carry, reach, climb, or stand on elevated benches or step stools.

• Must be comfortable working with cell-based products, chemicals, and hazardous materials.

Work Schedule

• Must be available for shift work, including off-shift hours, weekends, and holidays, as needed to meet production demands. Flexibility to accommodate changing production schedules is required.

About Cygnus Professionals, Inc.

Cygnus is a Princeton, NJ-headquartered global Business IT consulting and software Services firm with offices in the USA and Asia. Cygnus offers and enables innovation and helps our clients accelerate time to market & grow their business. Over 15 years, we have taken great pride in continuing our deep relationships with our clients.

For further information about CYGNUS, please visit our website Title: Data Architect

Location: Princeton, New Jersey – Onsite

W2 Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to design, build, and maintain scalable data architecture solutions supporting enterprise analytics, data integration, and digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and application teams to design robust data models, data pipelines, and enterprise data platforms that support advanced analytics and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise data architecture frameworks and best practices.
• Develop logical and physical data models for enterprise data platforms.
• Architect data lakes, data warehouses, and data integration solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Collaborate with data engineers and application teams to build scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes.
• Ensure data governance, data quality, security, and compliance standards are implemented across the data ecosystem.
• Evaluate and recommend data technologies, tools, and frameworks aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Provide architectural guidance for cloud-based data platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Optimize performance for large-scale data processing and analytics workloads.
• Support business intelligence, reporting, and advanced analytics initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data management.
• Strong experience with data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical).
• Expertise with data warehouse and data lake architectures.
• Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools and data integration platforms.
• Experience with SQL and large-scale data platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, etc.).
• Experience working with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management.
• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka) is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences domain.
• Knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM) and data catalog tools.
• Familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
• Strong communication skills to interact with business and technical teams.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field.

Cygnus Belief

We believe in our commitment to diversity & inclusion.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cygnus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

All our employment decisions are taken without looking into age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other aspects of employment protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization.

Job Description for Project Management Associate - Fulltime and Onsite.

Project Management Associate is accountable for working projects by organizing meetings and coordinating follow-ups with internal and external project stakeholders across the globe. The projects would include R&D, site transfers, technology transfers, site transfers, and any source variation. Coordinate shipment of innovator samples. Perform business analysis and create term sheets as required. This individual will report into Sr. Director, Corporate Development.

Responsibilities:

Projects:

·      Drive 3rd party projects to completion

·      Support the India team for approvals and documentation required from Bion team

·      Organize meetings, publish meeting notes/action items, and follow-up on action items.

·      Understand and manage project schedules, and critical path activities

·      Follow up with vendors, and internal team on deliverables.

·      Update the project tracker on weekly basis.

·      Identify and inform the project issues to the project team and stakeholders, and work with the team to resolve issues

·      Conduct lessons learned sessions upon project completion.

RLD Shipments:

·      Identify RLD requirements, and create proforma invoices

·      Coordinate RLD sourcing and shipments

·      Track RLD shipments through delivery

Smartsheet:

·      Implement Smartsheet across all locations

·      Manage Smartsheet to generate weekly and monthly reports to track project progress

·      Identify areas to expand Smartsheet implementation

API Vendors:

·      Coordinate with Logistics/Vendors to ship and track project related shipments such as API, samples etc for key product launches

New Business Opportunities:

·      Create market share reports

·      Follow up on all licensing opportunities

·      Create and generate reports weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc.

·      Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and Powe point applications

. Ability to build business case

Compliance:

·      Stay compliant with Site training requirements in SOPs and cGMPs

Qualifications:

·      Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Supply Chain or Operations

·       2 to 3 years of prior generics pharmaceutical project management and analysis experience

·      Ability to work with cross-functional teams and multiple site teams

·      Ability to work with collaborative project management tools

·      Preferred experience in Microsoft Office applications including Visio, MS Project

Additional Qualifications:

·      Problem solver, Go-getter, and ability to collaborate

·      Ability to act in an ethical, honest and professional manner at all times

·      Ability to speak and write English in a clear and understandable manner

·      Must have the ability to carry out instructions furnished in both oral and written form

Job Location: BionPharma, Inc. Princeton, New Jersey.

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Chief Development Officer

New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (New Jersey LCV) is a bi‐partisan, non‐profit organization that protects our precious natural resources by raising awareness of key environmental challenges; increasing the efficacy of the environmental community; helping elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices, advocating for strong environmental policies, and ensuring accountability to safeguard the health of our communities, the beauty of our state, and the strength of our economy.

We are committed to and incorporate into all our work, the goal of helping establish a just, inclusive, and

equitable environmental future for New Jersey. We work with, learn from, and support overburdened and low-income communities to educate the public, co‐create social change, and advocate for environmentally just policies.

Currently we are looking for a Development and Strategic Content (Associate up to Manager) to work in our collaborative environment, supporting a robust and growing grassroots fundraising program. This role will focus on supporting the Chief Development Officer and Development team with our fundraising strategies, as well as with a split focus on grant writing and  digital fundraising that supports our family of organizations and political action committees. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, energetic organization that juggles a lot of demands while working cross-organizationally with a strong, supportive team. They must be able to work independently, as well as with a dynamic Executive Director and committed Board of Directors to maximize outcomes. This position offers the opportunity for a person passionate about the environment to work with a leading conservation organization that is making a significant, positive difference in our State.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Management

• Support and manage grant fundraising efforts for New Jersey LCV/New Jersey LCV Education Fund, including new grants and renewals of existing funding:
• o  Write compelling one-year and multi-year grant proposals, telling meaningful “stories”, including research data that supports the request, while aligning funder’s criteria with New Jersey LCV/EF needs and programmatic strengths.
• o  Expand the funder portfolio for grant requests by researching and identifying new institutional funders whose priorities align with New Jersey LCV/EF missions, programs and goals.
• o  Demonstrate a high degree of skill in communication and positive interaction as a liaison between foundations and New Jersey LCV staff. 

• Work with the Operations team to oversee and support grant management processes, ensuring all paperwork and payment tracking is managed in an effective and timely manner.
• Work proactively across teams to coordinate all programmatic and fiscal reporting requirements and deadlines as stipulated in grant documents.
• Oversee the comprehensive management of EveryAction, the organization’s grant tracking system, to ensure accurate and timely monitoring and reporting of funding by source.

Strategic Development & Digital Content

• Write, edit, and coordinate fundraising-specific content across channels with creation of impactful storytelling that brings creativity and a donor-centered lens to all written communication.
• Collaborate with the Development and Communications teams to grow a creative digital outreach program by planning, executing, and evaluating performance of new digital fundraising campaigns, ensuring content aligns with organizational goals, brand, and strategy.
• Oversee the coordination and publication of the organization’s Annual Report, including drafting and ensuring accurate content, managing timelines, and collaborating with teams and designers.
• Support the Chief Development Officer’s major giving and high-capacity donor efforts ($10,000–$25,000+), including donor research, prospecting, and creating supporting materials.
• Provide general support across the department, as needed and assigned; including department  and organization-wide fundraising strategic planning, content calendars, and campaign execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2-3 years previous nonprofit fundraising, grant writing or related experience, with a proven track record of working successfully with individuals, corporations and foundations; digital outreach experience a plus
• Commitment to our vision, mission and values, including increasing and integrating racial diversity, justice and equity into our work and organizational culture.
• Strong written, oral and digital communication skills, with a customer service focus.
• Skilled in persuasive and effective writing, with the ability to write a convincing case for support.
• Close attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and ranges of people, including volunteers and donors.
• A self-starter, comfortable in a team environment with colleagues in office and remote locations.
• Ability to travel for staff meetings, events, conferences and donor meetings.
• Experience with Microsoft office and donor management software preferred.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: This is a full-time position with a hybrid work structure based in Hamilton, NJ and remotely. Travel throughout the State is necessary so a valid driver’s license and continuous, real-time access to a car are required. The ability to maintain a flexible schedule common to fundraising is required.

SALARY: $40,000 - $55,000 depending upon experience and level of position for which candidate qualifies. Ranges are based on an external and organizational wage analysis, noting that new staff rarely start at the top of a range; and a very comprehensive benefits package.

To apply: Please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to with “Development and Strategic Content” in the subject line. No calls please.

New Jersey LCV is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, genetics, disability, age, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, pregnancy, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait status, or veteran status.

Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation’s top schools. We’re partnering with a school program in Mercer County, New Jersey to hire a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for the 2025–2026 school year.

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) will provide comprehensive speech and language services to students with autism in a specialized school setting. The SLP will assess communication needs, deliver evidence-based therapy, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support functional communication, social language, and academic success. This role is ideal for clinicians passionate about working with students with autism in a structured, supportive environment.

Position Details:

• Position: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Location: In-person, Mercer County, NJ
• Setting: Specialized autism school (non-adult program)
• Schedule: Full-time or part-time; specific days/hours are flexible
• School Calendar: Year-round program
• School Year: 2025–2026
• Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Conduct speech and language evaluations and screenings for students with autism.
• Provide direct therapy services in individual and small-group settings.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals related to speech, language, and communication.
• Support functional communication, social language, and AAC use as appropriate.
• Collaborate with teachers, behavior specialists, and related service providers to ensure consistent supports.
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, and compliance with IDEA and state requirements.

Qualifications:

• Valid New Jersey Speech-Language Pathologist license (required).
• Experience working with students with autism preferred.
• Knowledge of AAC systems, pragmatic language interventions, and evidence-based practices.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to student-centered, inclusive, and data-driven practice.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply?

If you’re passionate about supporting students with autism and making a meaningful impact in a specialized, year-round school environment, this is the opportunity for you! Join a collaborative team dedicated to helping students build communication skills that support independence and success.

Ready to join us? Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you!

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES! Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those with Merchant Mariner Credentials the exceptional opportunity of a career in law enforcement working with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission protecting America.

If you're looking for an exciting and rewarding job that also provides great pay, benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move: become a Marine Interdiction Agent .

AMO is actively seeking applicants to fill full-time security-based positions with the nation's largest law enforcement organization charged with maintaining the security of our national borders while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW! Salary and Benefits Begin your career as a Marine Interdiction Agent (MIA) and make up to $73,939–$96,116 per year based on your qualifications for the GS-11 grade level and possible extra compensation based on your duty location.

Recruitment Incentive: New hires that are eligible may receive a one-time Recruitment Incentive payout of $10,000 after completing Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) (1 year service agreement will need to be completed) (Recruitment Incentive is only available to new Federal employees as described in 5 CFR 575.102.

Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.) Example annual compensation for the first three years at our CAMB and subordinates new-hire locations (RUS LEAP 25% Retention Incentive).

GS-11 1st year annual pay
- $102,424 GS-12 2nd or 3rd year annual pay
- $132,931 GS-13 3rd year of annual pay
- $158,075 Example annual compensation for the first three years at our Key West, Key Largo, and Marathon, FL new-hire locations (Locality Salary Table LEAP 25% Retention Incentive) GS-11 1st year annual pay
- $108,431 GS-12 2nd or 3rd year annual pay
- $141,575 GS-13 3rd year of annual pay
- $168,352 Example annual compensation for the first three years at our Long Beach, CA new-hire locations (Locality Salary Table LEAP 25% Retention Incentive) GS-11 1st year annual pay
- $107,749 GS-12 2nd or 3rd year annual pay
- $154,974 GS-13 3rd year of annual pay
- $184,285 This career ladder position has a grade level progression of GS-11, GS-12 and GS-13.

You may be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level automatically (without re-applying) once you complete 52-weeks at each grade level (with supervisor approval) and any additional training, licensing, and certification requirements.

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 and ROTH 401(k) offering.

Recruitment Incentive (RI): Upon Entrance on Duty (EOD), you may be eligible to receive a Recruitment Incentive LEAP: Law Enforcement Availability Pay (25% Everyone) RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB) Locations, Key Largo, FL, Key West, FL, Marathon, FL and Long Beach, CA)
*Retention Incentive is contingent on eligibility.

Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources Duty Locations A duty location will be offered after successful completion of the pre-employment process.

The duty location listed in the final offer letter may include any geographic location within the Southwest Region, Southeast Region or Caribbean Air and Marine Branch.

Note: Your opportunity for final selection is increased based on your flexibility to Enter on Duty at priority duty location.

Current possible duty locations include: Southeast Region: Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Marathon, FL and CAMB: Fajardo, Mayaguez, Ponce, and San Juan PR; and Saint Thomas, VI Northern Region: Bellingham, WA Limited Duty Locations as of – 1 2/1/2025 Applying to this JOA does not guarantee any of the locations listed below will still be available once you've completed the pre-employment process.

Locations are offered based on the current needs of the service at that time.

Northern Region: Port Huron, MI Southeast Region: Houma, LA Southwest Region: San Diego, CA Duties and Responsibilities As a Marine Interdiction Agent, you will perform marine-based law enforcement operations for the detection, prevention, interdiction, and apprehension of terrorists, terrorist weapons, and other contraband and persons from illegally entering or attacking the United States.

Typical duties may include: Monitoring behavior patterns and activities of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels believed to be engaged in illegal activities.

Interpreting radar data to calculate appropriate intercept while tracking vessels and people to a successful interdiction.

Searching persons, vessels, baggage, and cargo for contraband or weapons incidental to detention or arrest.

Collecting, refining, and analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence.

Qualifications This GS-11 grade level position has a selective factor: As a minimum qualification requirement all candidates must have a qualifying Merchant Mariner Credential.

See the U.S.

Coast Guard Issued Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) section that is listed below for qualifying capacities.

You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Independently applying advanced skill in controlling/commanding law enforcement scenes to include conducting searches, making arrests, processing arrests and seizure of evidence and property.

Conducting investigative inquiries using various techniques, examining files and records, physical and documentary evidence to identify logical conclusions.

Utilizing cameras and other electronic high-tech surveillance equipment to gather evidence, collect, evaluate, and then preserve that physical and documentary evidence.

Highly skilled in writing comprehensive arrest, criminal and incident reports.

Assisting government or state attorneys in preparation for court cases or grand juries, testifies as a law enforcement officer in court proceedings, and administrative forums.

Considerable experience applying arrest authorities and constitutional law in various alleged criminal situations, or knowledge and experience of CBP laws, regulations, policies, legal precedent.

OR GS-11 Education Substitution for experience: A Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree, three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M.

OR Combining Experience and Education: A combination of successfully completed post-bachelors' education (above) and experience.

This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

AND U.S.

Coast Guard Issued Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC): You must submit a valid, legible copy of your Merchant Mariner Credential at time of application.

Your copies must include the expiration and capacity pages of your MMC.

Qualifying Capacities are Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV), Mate of 200 gross tons or greater (Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal or Oceans), Chief Mate, Second Mate, and Third Mate Unlimited Oceans or Master of 25 GRT or greater (Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal or Oceans) OR An Accepted MMLD Application: You must submit proof an accepted MMLD application, for a MMC with a qualifying capacity, and a credential status that is in a positive standing.

It cannot be pending additional information for MMLD application process.

You must have your Official MMC Credential in hand at the time of scheduling and at assessment appointment.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.

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 Requirement: 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).

AGE WAIVER: Creditable law enforcement officer service
- Covered by Title 5 U.S.C.

8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C.

8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C.

8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement.

This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C.

8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C.

8412(d).

Veterans' Preference Eligibility
- To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its decision Isabella v.

Dept of State, the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans' preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C.

3312.

You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.

Training : This position has a training requirement.

You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment.

Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures.

Travel Required: You may be expected to travel for this position based on operational needs.

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You'll then receive a link(s) to the MIA 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 opening announcement and follow all instructions in the application process.

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