2023 Collegiate Hiring Initiative (CHI) - Government Information with Security Clearance - Now Hiring

Who May Apply Job Opening: 47821 Posting Title: 2023 Collegiate Hiring Initiative (CHI) - Government Information Specialist, GS 7/9 Please read the entire announcement carefully for detailed information on qualifications and application procedures. The FBI's Collegiate Hiring Initiative (CHI) recruits for recent undergraduate and graduate students for full-time, permanent positions, who are ready to take the next step toward discovering an insider's perspective on FBI operations and a career truly unlike any other. Collegiate Hires make tremendous contributions to the FBI's mission, from ensuring the smooth running of operational squads by performing key business and administrative functions, to working as a core part of investigative teams by analyzing and visualizing data, among many other opportunities. Whatever your role, you will play a key part in protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution of the United States - and you will have the chance to explore where your FBI career can take you. Opening Date: March 6, 2023 Closing Date: March 10, 2023, at 11:59 pm (EST) and/or once 500 application have been reached. Are you interested in beginning a career with the FBI and supporting investigative and intelligence operations at America's premier national security and law enforcement agency? As a Government Information Specialist, you will provide support in a developmental capacity as a specialist on FBI Freedom of Information/Privacy Act (FOIPA) requests and cases involving common problems or issues. Complexity begins to increase with experience. Knowledge of governing legal and regulatory guidelines, and of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to perform assignments properly and accurately is preferred but not mandatory. As a Government Information Specialist, your duties could include: * Analyzing issues, developing alternatives, and making recommendations * Serving as a resource and point of contact on matters involving FOIPA, national security, classification, and the FBI * Providing key input and updates to the FOIPA processing database based upon findings and conclusions * Creating oral and written communication to coordinate, advise, and convey recommendations Questions regarding this opening should be directed to with the subject line "2023 CHI Government Information Specialist - Questions". Job Summary Position: Government Information Specialist, GS 7/9 Locations: Pocatello, ID; Winchester, VA; Savannah, GA Working Hours: Will vary depending on Division needs Travel: Will vary depending on Division needs Salary Salary shown is the BASE SALARY for the grade level. Appropriate locality pay will be applied according to the location of the official duty station. GS-7: $40,082.00 - $52,106.00; GS-9: $49,028.00 - $63,734.00; Full Performance Level : GS-12 Duration: Full-Time / Permanent Key Requirements 1. You must have graduated or will be graduating between May 2021 and June 2023 (Veterans: May 2017 and June 2023) 2. You must have a graduating GPA of no less than 2.95 on a 4.0 scale
3. Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance
4. You must not be a current, permanent FBI employee If you do not meet all of the key requirements, you are NOT eligible for the FBI's Collegiate Hiring Initiative (CHI). Education All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Transcripts are required for the FBI's Collegiate Hiring Initiative. GS-07 : Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or one (1) full year of graduate level education. GS-09: Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. Automatic Disqualifiers Applicants must meet all Eligibility requirements located on our Employment Eligibility page. Applicants will be automatically disqualified if they meet any of the following criteria: 1. You are not a U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized)
2. You have been convicted of a felony
3. You have used illegal drugs in violation of the FBI Employment Drug Policy
4. You have defaulted on a student loan insured by the U.S. Government
5. You have failed an FBI-administered urinalysis drug test
6. You have failed to register with the Selective Service System (males only - exceptions apply. Please click here to view exceptions.) If you have any of the automatic disqualifiers, you are NOT eligible for the Collegiate Hiring Initiative and/or employment with the FBI. Required Documents Applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date, which includes:
1. Your resume (required)
2. A complete assessment questionnaire (required)
3. Most recent official college transcripts (required)
4. Other supporting documents (if applicable):
a. If claiming Veterans' Preference, you MUST ATTACH a DD-214. Disabled veterans must also submit an SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later, in addition to the DD-214.
b. If claiming previous federal service, you MUST ATTACH a SF-50. Cover letters are optional, and should be addressed to a general "Hiring Manager" if submitted. Submitted documents should be in a .pdf format. Please do not submit any of the following file formats: HTML, TIF, JPEG, DOC, DOCX, Password Protected, or Web Link. Please ensure ".pdf" is in lowercase letters.
If you are missing any of the required documents, your application will not be considered. How to Apply For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance. Locations As part of the application, candidates are asked to select their desired locations. Assignments are based on the needs of the FBI, and not all locations may have openings for certain positions. Candidates are encouraged to select the desired locations. Additional Information The FBI is part of the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Selectees must undergo and successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation as a condition of employment. Prior to the initiation of a background investigation, you will be required to pass a polygraph examination and a drug test. The background investigation will include a check of your credit history and criminal record, as well as interviews with prior employers, references, co-workers, personal associates, family members, and friends. You may be disqualified from selection or removed from employment based on information obtained during this background investigation. If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their two-year probationary period has concluded. Probationary employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI. Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this Job Opening may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted. Veterans' Preference If you are entitled to Veterans' Preference, you should indicate the type of Veterans' Preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Based upon required documents submitted at the time of application submission, your Veterans' Preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. Nepotism Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion. During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process. Reasonable Accommodation Request The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at ., telephone at 202-324-2158, or FAX at 202-324-3976. Your request will receive an individualized assessment. This e-mail address is only for reasonable accommodation requests. Please do not submit your application and/or any questions unrelated to reasonable accommodations. Should any applications be received, they will not be forwarded for consideration during the hiring process. Equal Employment Opportunity The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer a