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This document provides an agenda and information for a panel discussion with federal employers. The panel will include representatives from the FBI, Department of State, TSA, FEMA, and GSA. The agenda includes introductions, brief agency presentations, a Q&A session, and discussions on hiring processes, job types, advice for candidates, and resume tips. Participants are instructed to preface any questions in the chat with the agency initials or name they want to respond. Examples of properly formatted questions are provided.
- Panel 1 - - slides 6-28-17
- 1. We will be getting started at 12pm ET. Nice to have you with us! Sonja Moffett Career Advisor MODERATOR Laurie Lewis Business Development Partner CHATBOX MGR
- 2. Chatbox Interactions • Federal Career-related questions only • Please preface your questions in the chat with the agency initials in “CAPS –” or the name of the speaker in “CAPS -” that you want to have answer your question throughout the event. This will enable the appropriate agency to address your question directly. If you want to address all agencies with the same question, please preface your question with the word “ALL –” (NOTE: please do not put your entire question in CAPS to keep it clean and easy to read – thank you very much for helping us out with this everyone) Examples of how to phrase your questions: • DOS – Thank you for broadening my job search, may I send my resume to you? • FBI – I recently applied for a job, how will I know if I am being considered? • TSA– would you be able to send that to me today? • GSA – I did not know you had those positions available, how can I apply? • ALL – Does your agency post on USAJOB.gov? • Take advantage of the chat box for on-the-spot responses from these hiring authorities. Q&A at the end and career assistance beyond today’s presentation: cocecareer email in chatbox
- 3. State of the Job Search – A Panel Discussion with Federal Employers
- 4. AGENDA – PANEL 1 • PANEL INTRODUCTIONS • BRIEF AGENCY PRESENTATIONS • FBI/DEPT OF STATE/FEB Q & A • The Hiring Process • Job Types • Advice for candidates • TSA • Mission and Background • Operations • Career Opportunities • FEMA • Service • 3 Main Roles • Career Development Opportunities • Employment Opportunities • Resume Tips and Interviewing • QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- 5. Adam Grom Transportation Security Administration
- 6. Cherice Abelard Federal Bureau of Investigations
- 7. Jon Danilowicz Department of State DirNewEngland@state.gov
- 8. Katrice Stubbs Federal Bureau of Investigations
- 9. Noel Velez Federal Bureau of Investigations
- 10. Kim Ainsworth Boston Federal Executive Board General Services Administration
- 12. General Services Administration •Overview of the FEB •What types of occupations are available to new grads, experienced professionals, and military veterans. •What makes a candidate stand out for you as an employer? •What is the state of the job search at your agency?
- 14. The Hiring Process •Describe the hiring process from application to hire. •Tell us more about polygraphs and other required testing. •What makes a candidate stand out for you as an employer?
- 15. Types of Jobs •Overview of the types of jobs available to new grads, experienced professionals, and military veterans.
- 17. The Hiring Process •Overview of the Department of State •What types of occupations are available to new grads, experienced professionals, and military veterans. (Overseas) Consultate Program •What makes a candidate stand out for you as an employer? •What is the state of the job search at your agency?
- 18. STUDENT Q&A WITH THE FBI/GSA/DOS FBI/GSA/DOS
- 19. Advice for Non-Experienced Prospective Candidates • How does one break in without experience? • How does your agency define experience? • Do you consider non-paid experience such as internships, volunteer work, etc.? • Do you offer internships? • What is the FBI Collegiate Hiring Initiative? • Does the Dept of State offer internships? • Does the GSA offer internships?
- 20. Advice for Experienced Prospective Candidates •What advice do you have for career changers looking to get into your field with various experience and work histories? •What is the best way for them to transition themselves from where they are to where they see themselves going? •Does age play a factor in your hiring decision?
- 21. •Is there a possibility for an international student with a master’s degree earned in the US to join these organizations? If yes, what is the process? • If no, what recommendations do you have for this individual? (i.e. are United Nations & Foreign embassies a more viable option for international students? •Is there a future for a holder of MS Accounting in forensic in these organizations? Advice for Experienced Prospective Candidates
- 22. Advice Prospective Candidates •Will two DUI’s disqualify one from joining your federal agency? •Will non violent misdemeanors disqualify one from joining your federal agency •Is there an age or weight requirement to join any federal agency?
- 23. STUDENT Q&A WITH THE FBI/GSA/DOS CONTINUE IN CHATBOX
- 24. Transportation Security Administration “Careers at TSA”
- 25. TSA Mission and Background • Mission Statement: – Protect the Nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. • Agency Background: – Created in the aftermath of 9/11 to oversee security for all transportation systems. – Federalization of security operations was completed by the end of 2002. – TSA became part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in March 2003, making up a quarter of the DHS workforce. – TSA’s scope includes commercial and general aviation; mass transit systems; freight and passenger rail; highways, pipelines and ports. – Transportation Security Officers interact with nearly two million travelers every day approximately across the United States with a single goal in mind – ensuring the security of the traveling public. 25
- 26. TSA Operations • TSA by the Numbers: – Responsible for securing nearly 440 federalized airports throughout the US and its territories. – Employs over 60,000 people. • Over 48,000 Transportation Security Officers. • More than 20 percent of the total workforce are veterans or still proudly serving. – More than 360 maritime ports, over 3,700 marine terminals, 3,200 facilities and 11,000 U.S. vessels approximately 12,000 miles of coastline. – Nearly 4 million miles of roadways; more than 140,000 miles of railroad track; 25,000 miles of commercial navigable waterways; approximately 2.7 million miles of pipeline. • Collaboration: – Conducts and oversees engagement/outreach with transportation industry partners (e.g., local airport authorities, airline industry, other government organizations, etc.). • Works with FEMA to provide grant funding for surface modes based on risk, threat, and consequence. • TSA and CBP collaborate to protect the aviation system. • TSA supports Secret Service by screening attendees at specials events. 26
- 27. TSA Career Opportunities Duties and Responsibilities: Implements security-screening procedures that are central to TSA objectives and that will serve to protect the traveling public by preventing any deadly or dangerous objects from being transported onto an aircraft. Application Requirements: • Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National • Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent; OR at least one year of full-time work experience in security work, aviation screener work, or x-ray technician work • Must be 18 years of age to apply • Proficiency in English Transportation Security Officer (TSO) 27 For more information on the TSO position, hiring process, and benefits, please visit the TSO Realistic Job Preview website at the following address: https://hraccess.tsa.dhs.gov/hraccess/index.html
- 28. TSA careers span many different occupations and job descriptions, with responsibilities that include: • Overseeing security programs and operations • Inspecting airport facilities • Establishing and managing administrative support systems and processes • Leading daily TSA security activities MAP Career Title Examples: • Attorney, Financial Specialist, Speech Writer, Administrative Professional, Program Analyst, Technology Specialist, Transportation Security Specialist - Explosives, HR Specialist For more information on MAP careers, please visit www.tsa.gov to view profiles of select positions (samples included below): • https://www.tsa.gov/videos/tsa-job-transportation-security-inspector-0 • https://www.tsa.gov/videos/tsa-job-visible-intermodal-prevention-and-response-team-0# • https://www.tsa.gov/videos/tsa-job-tsa-academy-instructor-0 • https://www.tsa.gov/videos/tsa-job-transportation-security-specialist-explosives-0 Management, Administrative, & Professional (MAP) Careers TSA Career Opportunities 28
- 29. • Federal Air Marshals are armed Federal law enforcement officers who are deployed on passenger flights worldwide to protect airline passengers and crew against the risk of criminal and terrorist violence. (Individuals must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application; must not exceed 37 years of age at time of appointment.) • FAMS intelligence positions involve the collection, analysis, evaluation and dissemination of foreign and domestic intelligence and threat warning information. • FAMS information technology efforts focus on the development, deployment, and maintenance of leading edge technology affecting other Federal law enforcement agencies and the aviation domain at large. • Civilian instructors in the FAMS provide specialized law enforcement training to Federal Air Marshals through presentations and hands-on demonstrations. • FAMS professional and technical positions relate to a variety of areas, such as intelligence research, mission operations, medical records, and human resources. Other positions include attorneys, management analysts, and medical professionals. Office of Law Enforcement & Federal Air Marshal Service TSA Career Opportunities 29
- 30. STUDENT Q&A WITH THE FBI/GSA/DOS/TSA CONTINUE IN CHATBOX
- 31. Federal Emergency Management Agency Jessica Taylor
- 32. Service Preparing for, Protecting against, Responding to, Recovering from and Mitigating all domestic disasters, natural or man-made, including acts of terror. FEMA coordinates the Federal governments’ role in:
- 33. FEMA Organizational Components • OA – Office of the Administrator • PNP – Protection and National Preparedness • MS – Mission Support • USFA – U.S. Fire Administration • R (I-X) – FEMA Regions • FIMA – Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration • ORR – Office of Response and Recovery The Agency is divided into seven organizational components
- 34. Answering the Call Response coordinates federal operational and logistical disaster response capabilities needed to: • Save and sustain lives, • Minimize suffering, and • Protect property Response When a Presidential disaster is declared our Response and Recovery offices apply emergency functions to support communities in need. Recovery supports individuals and communities in their efforts to recover through the implementation of: • Individual Assistance, • Long-Term Community Recovery, and • Public Assistance. Recovery
- 35. Three Main Roles • Headquarters o Employees set policies and administer programs o Develop national procedures and guidance o Coordinate implementation with Region and field elements • Region o Implement, advocate and provide feedback on national programs and policies o Improve capabilities of State and Tribal partners o Maintain awareness of incidents and potential incidents • Field “Boots on the Ground” o The primary face and voice of FEMA with disaster survivors and partners in the whole community o Regional and Headquarters staff can be deployed to support a disaster FEMA employees serve in three main roles
- 36. Student Volunteer Program Volunteer, for up to 120 days, in a position related to academic or career goals FEMA Corps Full-time, team- based residential service program that prepares young adults for careers in emergency management and related fields Presidential Management Fellow Lead the effort to prepare the nation for a catastrophic event, engaging the whole community to address capability shortfalls Internship Provides current students in high school, college, trade school and other qualifying educational institutions with paid opportunities to work and explore Federal careers while completing their education 1 2 3 4 5 6 Recent Graduates Program One-year career development program for individuals who recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions Boren Fellows Program Provides U.S. graduate students the opportunity to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in an area of study, language study, or increased language proficiency Developmental Opportunities
- 37. Employment Opportunities Career Conditional (PFT) Hired through a competitive process that includes an application and interview. They may gain competitive status after one year of continuous service and full career tenure after three years of continuous service. Permanent Cadre On-Call Response/Recovery Employee (CORE) Hired under the Robert T. Stafford Act, they are excluded from the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing jobs in the competitive service. Appointments are for a specific, limited period between two and four years. Temporary (up to 4 years) Reservist Hired under the Robert T. Stafford Act, they are excluded from the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing jobs in the competitive service. Intermittent, on-call workforce appointed for a two-year period. Intermittent Employment Type Description Work Status
- 38. Grade Levels by Education Grade Education Requirement Salary (DC-Metro) GS-3 $28,886 – 37,557 GS-4 $32,428 – 42,151 GS-5 $36,281 – 47,171 GS-7 $44,941 – 58,428 GS-9 $54,972 – 71,467 GS-11 $66,510 – 86,460 1 year of full-time study after high school Associate’s degree or 2 years of full-time study after high school Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of full-time study after high school Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year of full-time graduate study Master’s degree or 2 years of full-time graduate study; Law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate or advanced law degree (LL.M.)
- 39. FEMA Positions FEMA maintains a diverse, robust workforce of employees who support the agency’s mission in a variety of positions. FEMA’s occupational series include, but are not limited to: Series Occupation Series Occupation 0089 Emergency Management 1109 Grants Management 0343 Program Analyst 0560 Budget Analyst 2210 Information Technology Specialist 1035 Public Affairs Specialist 0800 Engineer 0905 Attorney 0346 Logistics Management 0201 Human Resources Specialist
- 40. Understanding Vacancy Announcements Basic Information Name of a person to contact for more information Who May Apply Public announcements - Open to all US Citizens Promotion Potential Lists the highest grade level available for the job Job Duties Provides specific information regarding what the employer is looking for Basic Qualifications The minimal levels of education and experience required for the job How to Apply The materials that are needed and when they are needed
- 41. Finding FEMA Vacancies Visit www.Careers.Fema.gov for employment information and job postings. For questions or inquiries email FEMA-Careers@fema.dhs.gov For a list of nearly every FEMA opening available to the public visit www.usajobs.gov
- 42. Resume Tips 1. Qualify in 10 Seconds 2. Be Specific About Your Education, Training or Experience 3. Demonstrate Your Accomplishments 4. One page is not necessary 5. Career objectives take part of the 10 seconds 6. Proofread it 7. Ensure it covers specialized experience statement
- 43. Interviews • Early is on time • Dress for the job you want • Research • Ask questions that count • Bring a writing sample • Practice
- 44. Outreach and Engagement FEMA shares career opportunities, and job seeking best practices via LinkedIn and Facebook. FEMA Careers – Facebook post FEMA Careers – LinkedIn post
- 46. Our esteemed panel and students for joining us this evening.
Editor's Notes
- #2: [Set “record webinar”] Hello and welcome everyone - My name is Sonja Moffett and I’m a career advisor with the Southern New Hampshire University Career Team and I will be moderating today’s panel discussion. I am joined by my colleague Laurie Lewis who will be managing the chatbox. Before we get started, I have a couple of housekeeping items. Sound check – can you hear are there any distortions? This is a virtual panel discussion and interactive discussion there for we want to encourage you to ask questions in the chat box throughout the webinar where our distinguished panelists will be on hand to respond. It is our goal ensure all questions are answered, but we realize that an hour and a half will limit us. So, I thank those of you who sent your questions in advance, we will be answering them throughout the discussion. However, you all may think of additional questions or follow up questions. So, please feel free to type them in the chat box with the following things in mind…
- #3: Please be advised that these are hiring authorities with the Federal government and your professional brand is on display so please be sure that your questions and comments are strictly career-related.
- #4: We are very happy that you all could join us today for this information session on Pursuing a federal career in 2017 - A Panel Discussion with Federal Employers
- #5: This slide highlights the agenda for today’s panel discussion and below in the supplemental files window – you will see a file called FEDERAL PANEL 1 – PPT NOTES PG.PDF (I believe it is the last file). Feel free to download that document now and take notes at your discretion – this is not required – just provided in courtesy. In addition to that file, our panelists have provided additional files for your information as well as supplemental links to online resources they will be mentioning today to support you as you move forward with your job search with their respective agencies. The intent of this panel is to give you the opportunity to ask questions directly to these federal agencies, gain insight on their recruitment processes, and establish a solid strategy on how to jumpstart the process of becoming a Federal employee. I want to let you know that this event is being recorded and will be available on the SNHU Career website. Your name will appear in the chat box as part of that recording. But your name won’t be associated with the poll responses that you share to questions that I place on the screen at the end of the presentation. With no further ado, I would like to introduce our panelists
- #6: Adam Grom Program Analyst, Recruitment & Field Hiring Operations Adam currently serves as a Hiring Coordinator in the TSA Office of Human Capital (OHC) where he supports approximately 200 federalized airports with meeting their hiring needs. Mr. Grom leverages his analytical abilities to evaluate individual airport candidate pipelines to ensure they are sufficient to address forecasted hiring needs. Mr. Grom started with TSA in February 2010 bringing a human capital management consulting background from his experience as a Consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and his time providing advisory support to numerous DHS components. Mr. Grom earned his B.A. in Psychology from Penn State University, M.A. in Psychology from American University and an M.A. in Organizational Management from George Washington University.
- #7: Special Agent Cherice Abelard entered the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2012. SA Abelard is assigned to Squad C-1, which is responsible for investigating Complex Financial Crimes, including but not limited to, Securities & Commodities Fraud, Insurance Fraud and Corporate Fraud. SA Abelard received a Juris Doctorate Degree from Northwestern University School of Law in 2003 and a Bachelor of Arts Degree, with highest honors, in Political Science from the University of Florida in 2000. Prior to the FBI, SA Abelard worked as a licensed attorney for 9 years. SA Abelard was a Litigation and Sports & Entertainment Law Associate at a Greenberg Traurig LLP. and served as a Legal Director of Burger King Corporation.
- #8: Jon F. Danilowicz, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, began his most recent assignment as Diplomat in Residence for New England based at The Fletcher School in October 2015. Prior to beginning this assignment, Jon served as Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar, Pakistan from 2014-2015, with responsibility for advancing U.S. interests in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. Jon earlier served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 2012 – 2014. Earlier in his career, Jon served multiple additional tours in Pakistan and Bangladesh and in Washington in the Bureau of South Asian Affairs. Jon was detailed to the faculty of the U.S. Naval War College where he taught in the Strategy and Policy Department from 2006- 2007. He earlier graduated with highest distinction from the Naval Command and Staff College with a Masters in National Security Studies in 2003. Jon is a graduate of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service (magna cum laude). Jon’s other foreign postings include service at the U.S. Embassies in Panama, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. He also served in the State Department Operations Center. His foreign languages include Bengali, Portuguese, and Spanish. He joined the Foreign Service in 1989 (before the fall of the Berlin Wall). Jon is married to Nancy Pacek Danilowicz and is the proud father of four adult children. He was born in Worcester, MA and is a life-long Red Sox fan.
- #9: Katrice Stubbs: Supervisory Special Agent (SSA) Katrice Stubbs is an Associate Division Counsel (ADC) in the Miami Field Office of the FBI. As an ADC, SSA Stubbs advises agents on a number of legal matters and insures compliance with the laws of our nation. Prior to becoming an ADC, SSA Stubbs was a Counterintelligence Agent on the China squad and investigated espionage and counterproliferation matters. SSA Stubbs spent the first five years of her FBI career in the Washington Field Office (WFO). At WFO, she investigated drug and gang violations and the Blackwater case which garnered her an Attorney General’s Award among others. Before joining the FBI, SSA Stubbs was an attorney at some of the most prestigious Florida law firms and with the Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office. She also taught English to seventh and eighth grade students in Tallahassee, Florida and Kaoshing, Taiwan.
- #10: Noel Velez is assigned to the Recruitment and Diversity section of the Recruitment and Staffing Division of the Office of Human Capital (OHC) of TSA. Mr. Velez started with TSA in 2006 after 20 years of public service with the Government of Puerto Rico and the US Department of Commerce. Plans and execute all the logistics and details of all recruitment trade shows, exhibits and trainings that the OHC participates and organizes. Does outreach directly with the major Hispanic, Law Enforcement, Sikh, Arab, Muslim and Military organizations in an effort to increase the diversity in our workforce. Mr. Velez earned his B.S. from Boston University
- #11: Kimberly E. Ainsworth was appointed as the Executive Director of the Greater Boston Federal Executive Board in 1998. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from the University of Massachusetts in 1991 and a Master of Science degree in Human Resources Development from Northeastern University in 1996. She began her Federal career as a Presidential Management Intern with the Environmental Protection Agency in 1996 and is now an employee of the US Department of Homeland Security’s Chief Human Capital Officer’s Office. During the two year appointment, she did extensive work with Vice President Al Gore's National Partnership for Reinventing Government. After completing the program that coupled a series of developmental assignments with intensive coursework, Ainsworth assumed her current position where she is responsible for the implementation, planning and program management for two FEB's two lines of business.
- #12: With all of that said, I would like to get started with the General Services Administration represented by Kim Ainsworth.
- #14: The following questions are derived from students who sent in their questions in advance.
- #15: Cherice Abelard - FBI Katrice Stubbs - FBI Noel Velez - FBI Alexis Carpinteri - FBI
- #16: Cherice Abelard - FBI Katrice Stubbs - FBI Noel Velez - FBI Alexis Carpinteri - FBI
- #17: The following questions are derived from students who sent in their questions in advance.
- #18: Jon Danilowicz, Dept of State
- #20: Jon Danilowicz, Dept of State Kim Ainsworth, GSA Jessica Taylor – FEMA Adam Grom - TSA Cherice Abelard - FBI Katrice Stubbs - FBI Noel Velez - FBI Alexis Carpinteri - FBI
- #21: Jon Danilowicz, Dept of State Kim Ainsworth, GSA Jessica Taylor – FEMA Adam Grom - TSA Cherice Abelard - FBI Katrice Stubbs - FBI Noel Velez - FBI Alexis Carpinteri - FBI
- #22: Jon Danilowicz, Dept of State Kim Ainsworth, GSA Jessica Taylor – FEMA Adam Grom - TSA Cherice Abelard - FBI Katrice Stubbs - FBI Noel Velez - FBI Alexis Carpinteri - FBI
- #23: Jon Danilowicz, Dept of State Kim Ainsworth, GSA Jessica Taylor – FEMA Adam Grom - TSA Cherice Abelard - FBI Katrice Stubbs - FBI Noel Velez - FBI Alexis Carpinteri - FBI
- #24: Please continue to ask questions in the chatbox where each agency will be on hand to respond to additional questions unique to your career goals. Next, we will have brief presentations by the TSA and FEMA.
- #25: As mentioned, Adam Grom is a Program Analyst, Recruitment & Field Hiring Operations He serves as a Hiring Coordinator in the TSA Office of Human Capital (OHC) and will be presenting on TSA’s mission, background, operations and career opportunities. You may feel free to type questions for Adam in the chatbox as you think of them – be sure to indicate his Agency TSA – and then your question.
- #45: Receive messages daily regarding general interest in positions, qualification questions and recommendations.