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Job Description

The Business Development Associate is responsible for strengthening customer relationships, supporting field operations, and driving growth within assigned markets. This role serves as the primary liaison between our customers and internal teams, ensuring that construction, purchasing, and warranty partners receive exceptional service, timely communication, and consistent follow-through.

The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, highly organized, comfortable working in the field, and eager to learn the operational aspects of our business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Management and Customer Relations

• Develop an understanding of the market and the major players within our customer base.
• Use tools such as Zonda and business journals to increase market knowledge and awareness.
• Attend IES training sessions and ride along with KEP personnel to gain knowledge of all three trades and KEP operations.
• Attend industry trade events for networking and market awareness.
• Maintain strong long-term relationships with construction, purchasing, and warranty teams to ensure our work meets scheduling and quality guidelines.

- Allocate time approximately as follows:

- 45% with construction teams

- 45% with purchasing teams

- 10% with warranty teams

• Attend construction and purchasing meetings to ensure we are delivering the quality expected from KEP.
• Build and maintain a schedule to periodically meet with customers across assigned cities through both scheduled visits and drop-ins.
• Utilize approved sales assets to provide occasional meals, donuts, or other small appreciation items for customers.
• Organize quarterly luncheons with construction and purchasing teams to gather feedback and strengthen relationships.
• Maintain a schedule of four days in the field and one day in the office for internal and external collaboration.

Customer Experience & Retention

• Ensure end-to-end customer satisfaction.
• Track and report insights gathered from customer discussions to the KEP team.
• Follow up on the resolution of any issues to ensure proper closure.
• Track customer satisfaction metrics and assist in implementing improvement plans when necessary.

Collaboration with Internal Teams

• Attend weekly meetings to review findings from the previous week and outline the upcoming schedule.
• Share feedback and insights from customer meetings with the KEP team.
• Escalate urgent matters to the appropriate internal team members.
• Provide weekly feedback on pricing discussions uncovered during customer meetings or calls.
• Collaborate with internal teams and market managers to ensure operations are moving in the right direction.

Reporting & Documentation

• Use CRM systems to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Document customer interactions and required follow-up actions.
• Add and update project information as it becomes available.
• Maintain accurate monthly expense reporting and documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with field personnel, customers, and internal teams.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently in a field-based role.
• Ability to problem-solve, ask thoughtful questions, and follow through on customer needs.
• Prior experience in construction, business development, customer service, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel within assigned markets.

Location: On-site

Employment Type: Contract (3-6 months)

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior

Industry: IT Services & Consulting

Job Functions: Analyst, Technical Support

JOB SUMMARY

Provide advanced technical support for enterprise iOS/iPadOS devices and services across a 7x24x365 operation. Scope includes device lifecycle activities, day‑to‑day work in Workspace One (enterprise MDM experience required; VMware Workspace ONE preferred), and carrier account management (procurement, plan optimization, billing reconciliation, SIM/eSIM lifecycle, and compliance). This role implements and supports standards defined by engineering/InfoSec and does not create new configuration profiles or perform high‑level MDM engineering.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Mobile Device Lifecycle & UEM Administration (Support Focus)

• Provision, enroll, and configure corporate and COBO/COPE devices using Apple Business Manager Automated Device Enrollment.
• Apply and monitor MDM profiles, apps, and compliance policies as defined by engineering; troubleshoot assignment/scope issues and escalate when needed.
• Perform Tier 2/3 incident, request, and problem management for iOS/iPadOS; provide escalation support to the Service Desk.
• Support device security (passcodes/biometrics, OS updates, encryption status) and remediate non‑compliance in line with established policies.
• Execute device kitting, staging, shipping/receiving, and RMA processes with accurate CMDB/asset updates.

2) Carrier Account & Telecom Expense Management (TEM)

• Own day‑to‑day carrier account administration across supported wireless providers (e.g., line adds/changes/deactivations, number porting, device/SIM swaps, eSIM activations, IMEI/SIM tracking).
• Monitor and optimize rate plans, pooled data, features, and international roaming; recommend changes to minimize cost while meeting business needs.
• Perform monthly billing reconciliation (usage anomalies, overages, credits/disputes), cost allocation, and reporting; partner with Finance and Procurement.
• Coordinate device procurement (corporate buying programs, upgrades, trade‑in/buyback, warranty/insurance) and maintain accurate inventories.
• Ensure regulatory and emergency services readiness (e.g., E911 records where applicable), fraud prevention (SIM/eSIM security), and loss/theft controls.
• Maintain carrier portals, account hierarchies, and user permissions; document processes and KPIs (cycle time, cost per line, optimization savings).

3) Security, Compliance & Access (Implementation)

• Participate in security incident response for mobile threats (phishing, lost/stolen devices); execute remote lock/wipe and evidence preservation.
• Contribute to audit, risk, and compliance activities (SOX, PCI, privacy) by maintaining accurate records and consistent controls.

4) Service Delivery & End‑User Experience

• Deliver high‑quality deskside/remote support for executives and front‑line staff; prioritize critical operational roles.
• Maintain and continuously improve SLA/OLA performance (response, restore, request fulfillment); publish support playbooks and knowledge articles.
• Provide VIP/mission‑critical support during operations, travel, and events, including on‑call rotation in a 7x24x365 environment.

5) Asset, Inventory & CMDB

• Track mobile assets end‑to‑end (request → deployment → in‑service → repair → decommission/sanitation) and maintain accurate CMDB and stock levels.
• Reconcile device inventory with carrier billing and MDM records; remediate orphaned lines/devices.

6) Projects & Continuous Improvement (Execution)

• Support mobile‑related projects (iOS updates, app rollouts) by executing tasks under guidance, participating in UAT/pilots.
• Recommend process improvements and self‑service opportunities; update SOPs/KBs to reduce repeat tickets and improve reliability (no custom MDM engineering or scripting expected).
• Evaluate new devices and accessories; document results and provide feedback into standards.

7) Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and end‑user guides with inclusive, plain language.
• Publish and maintain knowledge base articles for the Service Desk and end users; deliver targeted training where needed.

8) Vendor, Carrier & Stakeholder Management

• Build strong partnerships with carriers, OEMs, and MDM vendors; manage escalations and service requests to resolution.
• Collaborate with Security, Networking, Procurement, Finance, HR, and Business Operations to align mobile services with business outcomes.
• Track and report KPIs (ticket volume, MTTR, compliance rate, device health, cost per line, optimization savings) and drive data‑informed decisions.

9) Mentorship & Team Development

• Mentor associate and mid‑level analysts on iOS/iPadOS support workflows, MDM usage, and carrier processes; contribute to cross‑training and skill growth.
• Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Note: This list is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned based on business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Associate’s degree in Information Technology or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.

Work Experience

• 4–6 years in enterprise end‑user support with at least **3 years focused on iOS/iPadOS enterprise **support.
• Required: Enterprise MDM experience, Preferred: Experience with VMware Workspace ONE supporting large‑scale iOS fleets.
• Carrier account administration and telecom expense management (activations, ports, plan optimization, billing reconciliation).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAOs)

• Deep knowledge of iOS/iPadOS end‑user and admin features (managed apps, per‑app VPN, app configs, managed open‑in, DLP, device compliance) with an emphasis on support and implementation.
• Working knowledge of MDM platforms to apply existing profiles/policies, assign apps, troubleshoot scoping/compliance, and escalate engineering issues appropriately.
• Familiarity with Apple Business Manager (Apps & Books, Managed Apple IDs, Automated Device Enrollment) and related support workflows.
• Practical understanding of carrier services: SIM/eSIM lifecycle, IMEI tracking, number assignment/porting, international roaming, and cost controls.
• Data analysis for telecom billing reconciliation (Excel/Sheets, pivot tables, lookups) and KPI reporting.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and stakeholder management; ability to explain technical topics in plain language.
• Basic scripting/reporting familiarity is a plus (e.g., exported reports, simple data cleanup); no custom MDM scripting required.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices (incident, problem, change, request, CMDB/asset).
• Ability to lift and carry mobile equipment/shipments (up to ~20 lbs).

Certifications (Preferred)

• Apple Device Support/Deployment certifications.
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD‑102) or equivalent.
• VMware/Omnissa VCP‑DWS (preferred).

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Supports a 7x24x365 operation with occasional after‑hours work and on‑call rotation.
• May require limited travel for deployments, vendor meetings, or training.

Description:

Lead end‑to‑end project delivery of Power Platform solutions, including Model‑Driven Apps, Canvas Apps, Power Automate flows, Power Pages, and Dataverse integrations. Translate business requirements into functional solution designs, ensuring alignment with Power Platform best practices, Microsoft’s Center of Excellence (CoE) guidance, and enterprise governance. Manage solution architecture discussions with technical teams to define data models, Dataverse tables, business rules, security roles, and app logic.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead end‑to‑end project delivery of Power Platform solutions, including Model‑Driven Apps, Canvas Apps, Power Automate flows, Power Pages, and Dataverse integrations.
• Oversee testing cycles, including app performance, accessibility, and device responsiveness for mobile and desktop scenarios.
• Lead projects involving Power Automate flows for process automation, RPA/desktop flows, and system integrations
• Primary liaison between Ascendum and client. Responsible for providing status reports, working with the internal team on specific projects, Project timelines, etc.
• Work with clients on reviewing requirements and assisting in the design of applications as it relates to their requirements.
• Performing Unit Testing of projects where application development is involved and coordinate issue remediation with the team.
• Project Monitoring and Reporting – Monitor and report on existing projects, providing tracking data to Directors for them to ensure timely execution and completion of all projects. Track and report projects for resource forecasting, project labor tracking, project budget versus actual reporting.
• Project Management Systems Data Entry: collect, organize and enter data into Project Management Systems as assigned including resource forecasts, time reporting, training requirement management.
• Provide Administrative support for maintaining client billing and invoicing
• Data analysis - Analyze project management systems to identify and document agreed to processes and recommend continuous process improvements for review with senior leadership to guide their decision making.
• Project Management Reports - In partnership with the project manager and project leaders, develop project reports to be delivered to senior leadership. Collaborate to develop KPIs; produce associated reports. Design, develop and produce overall PMO reports as required.
• Evaluate and make continuous improvement recommendations on processes. Collaborate on new PM technology and where applicable lead implementation.

Skills/Qualifications:

• 6+ years Project Management and/or Business Analysis/Project Support experience
• Exceptionally thorough, meticulous and with great attention to detail for project management system data entry and update
• Familiarity with Project Management and Professional Services Management Tools and methodologies, specifically BQE.
• Understanding of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem specifically SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive and Power Platform – Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and Copilot
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite/M365
• Excellent organizing and prioritization skills
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Application Testing: Develop and execute thorough test plans, test cases, and scripts to validate ITOM applications against requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, to identify testing requirements and ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, and manage defects using defect tracking tools, while providing detailed reports to the development team.
• Regression & Performance Testing: Conduct regression, integration, and performance testing to verify system reliability and efficiency.
• Automation Implementation: Contribute to the development of automated testing frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in team meetings and provide insights on testing processes and methodologies to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Experience: 3-5 years total work experience, with a focus in Quality Assurance testing, particularly in IT Operations Management.
• Technical Proficiencies:
  • Strong knowledge of ITOM processes and testing methodologies.
  • Proficiency in test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
  • Experience in scripting and automation testing tools.

• Familiarity with cloud-based systems and integrations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, paired with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience in Agile methodologies.

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.

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.

Hiring Full Time!

Are you a Respiratory Therapist (RT) with a passion for caring for seniors? Join our team! As the Respiratory Therapist (RT), you will assess, treat and care for guests with breathing disorders.  You will be responsible for all respiratory care procedures, maintain records, select and assemble and operate equipment. 9 patient vent unit with 4 vents/5 AVAPS.

Benefits:

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• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision.
  
• 401K with matching funds.
  
• DailyPay is a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities to access their pay when they need it.
  
• Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays.
  
• Flexible scheduling.
  
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness.
  
• Zero cost uniforms.
  

Responsibilities:

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•  Initiates, monitors and maintains life support systems.
  
•  Monitors outcomes of various respiratory care procedures.
  
•  Establishes and maintains respiratory equipment par-level and required maintenance records.
  
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunction.
  
• Conducts quality assurance audits.
  
• Conducts quality control monitoring. Provides routine clinical care, including ventilator checks, tracheostomy care, suctioning, resident evaluations, care plan development, respiratory medication delivery, supply changes, and equipment management.
  

Requirements:

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• Must be a certified Respiratory Therapist.
  
• Licensed in the state.
  
• Completion of a two-year accredited Respiratory Program.
  
• Current CPR certification.
  

Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

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