Assistant Center Director
Organizational Location:
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Machinery Center of Excellence and Expertise (MACH-CEE), Laredo Field Office, Laredo, TX . Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise in managing one of the divisional processes:
Enforcement, Partnership, or Validation and Compliance at a Center of Excellence and Expertise (Center). This position starts at a salary of $110,531.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $143,688.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $143,688.00 (GS-14 Step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen Homeland Security by ensuring that the Center facilitates the flow of legitimate trade across U.S. borders and protects the American economy from unfair trade practices and illicit commercial enterprises. In this Assistant Center Director position, you will be responsible for managing activities to accomplish the CBP trade mission, to include collection, summary review and validation process, and trade enforcement actions associated with the importation and exportation of merchandise involved in international trade. Typical work assignments include:
Providing oversight of daily activities as well as the import/export of cargo/merchandise and international mail compliance involved in international trade Directing the national trade policy and national trade program functions of CBP, fostering management by account, and providing uniformity and clarity for the development of CBP's national strategy to facilitate legitimate trade Coordinating with senior level law enforcement managers to manage and approve significant enforcement actions including criminal investigations and prosecutions Managing development of national policy and processing strategies unique to an assigned industry while ensuring national policy implementation is monitored and evaluated with uniformity Advising public and trade community on CBP policies and procedures with informative outreach programs partnering with government agencies, trade community, trade associations
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Supervising, managing or directing operational import/export programs and their appropriate support functions Directing local policy and program initiatives related to import and export of merchandise and cargo Handling all supervising procedures concerning the import and export of merchandise and cargo to the U.S. (including characteristics of items imported/exported to determine or verify classification, value, and property of transport) for processing and control of cargo related work activities are preferred. Negotiating with different parties to help resolve conflicts, grievances and appeals. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must:
Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 07/17/2020. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For more information visit this link. Residency:
There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency wavier by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period:
All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles:
If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are not CTAP eligible. Information about CTAP eligibility can be found here. You must submit the supporting documents listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. In addition, to be considered well qualified under CTAP, you must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum requirements of the position. This will be measured by a score of 85 or higher.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Machinery Center of Excellence and Expertise (MACH-CEE), Laredo Field Office, Laredo, TX . Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise in managing one of the divisional processes:
Enforcement, Partnership, or Validation and Compliance at a Center of Excellence and Expertise (Center). This position starts at a salary of $110,531.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $143,688.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $143,688.00 (GS-14 Step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen Homeland Security by ensuring that the Center facilitates the flow of legitimate trade across U.S. borders and protects the American economy from unfair trade practices and illicit commercial enterprises. In this Assistant Center Director position, you will be responsible for managing activities to accomplish the CBP trade mission, to include collection, summary review and validation process, and trade enforcement actions associated with the importation and exportation of merchandise involved in international trade. Typical work assignments include:
Providing oversight of daily activities as well as the import/export of cargo/merchandise and international mail compliance involved in international trade Directing the national trade policy and national trade program functions of CBP, fostering management by account, and providing uniformity and clarity for the development of CBP's national strategy to facilitate legitimate trade Coordinating with senior level law enforcement managers to manage and approve significant enforcement actions including criminal investigations and prosecutions Managing development of national policy and processing strategies unique to an assigned industry while ensuring national policy implementation is monitored and evaluated with uniformity Advising public and trade community on CBP policies and procedures with informative outreach programs partnering with government agencies, trade community, trade associations
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Supervising, managing or directing operational import/export programs and their appropriate support functions Directing local policy and program initiatives related to import and export of merchandise and cargo Handling all supervising procedures concerning the import and export of merchandise and cargo to the U.S. (including characteristics of items imported/exported to determine or verify classification, value, and property of transport) for processing and control of cargo related work activities are preferred. Negotiating with different parties to help resolve conflicts, grievances and appeals. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must:
Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 07/17/2020. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For more information visit this link. Residency:
There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency wavier by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period:
All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles:
If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are not CTAP eligible. Information about CTAP eligibility can be found here. You must submit the supporting documents listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. In addition, to be considered well qualified under CTAP, you must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum requirements of the position. This will be measured by a score of 85 or higher.
- Department:
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series - Salary Range:
$110,531 to $143,688 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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