Operations Officer
Organizational Location:
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, New York Field Office, Newark, NJ. and Boston Field Office, Boston, MA. Salary:
Salary listed reflects the rest of U.S. scale and, if applicable, will be adjusted to meet the locality pay or cost of living expenses of the duty location upon selection. This position will be filled on a temporary basis not-to-exceed one year, under an intermittent work schedule which means employment is without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. The selectee is only paid for actual hours worked and is limited to 1,040 hours (six months) and may be terminated at any time. This position will allow you to use your expertise in law enforcement programs and operations designed to support anti-terrorism and border security. This position starts at a salary of $91,231.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $118,603.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $137,045 (GS-13 Step 10). In this Operations Officer position, you will become a key member of Homeland Security by supporting employees who are detecting and preventing terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S. Typical work assignments include:
Responding to and resolving technical and operational questions regarding intelligence analysis, inspection, and law enforcement activities relating to the arrival and departure of international passengers, conveyances, and cargo Providing guidance and training, communicating intelligence and enforcement information, disseminating new policies and procedures impacting operations and identifying areas for improvement. Providing critical training for CBP Officer trainees and the development of Supervisory CBP Officers. Implementing formal mentoring and coaching programs to enhance employee interpersonal and career development and improve employee retention.
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Interpreting a wide variety of laws, rules and regulations and procedures concerning the inspection and processing of persons, cargo and conveyances entering into the United States Responding to and resolving technical and operational questions Providing guidance and training, communicating intelligence and enforcement information, disseminates new policies and procedures. Performing duties involving inspections, intelligence analysis, examination, and law enforcement activities relating to the arrival and departures of international passengers, conveyances, cargo, merchandise and trade. Combining Experience and Education:
There is not an educational substitution for this position. 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 10/30/2020. 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.
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, New York Field Office, Newark, NJ. and Boston Field Office, Boston, MA. Salary:
Salary listed reflects the rest of U.S. scale and, if applicable, will be adjusted to meet the locality pay or cost of living expenses of the duty location upon selection. This position will be filled on a temporary basis not-to-exceed one year, under an intermittent work schedule which means employment is without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. The selectee is only paid for actual hours worked and is limited to 1,040 hours (six months) and may be terminated at any time. This position will allow you to use your expertise in law enforcement programs and operations designed to support anti-terrorism and border security. This position starts at a salary of $91,231.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $118,603.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $137,045 (GS-13 Step 10). In this Operations Officer position, you will become a key member of Homeland Security by supporting employees who are detecting and preventing terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S. Typical work assignments include:
Responding to and resolving technical and operational questions regarding intelligence analysis, inspection, and law enforcement activities relating to the arrival and departure of international passengers, conveyances, and cargo Providing guidance and training, communicating intelligence and enforcement information, disseminating new policies and procedures impacting operations and identifying areas for improvement. Providing critical training for CBP Officer trainees and the development of Supervisory CBP Officers. Implementing formal mentoring and coaching programs to enhance employee interpersonal and career development and improve employee retention.
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Interpreting a wide variety of laws, rules and regulations and procedures concerning the inspection and processing of persons, cargo and conveyances entering into the United States Responding to and resolving technical and operational questions Providing guidance and training, communicating intelligence and enforcement information, disseminates new policies and procedures. Performing duties involving inspections, intelligence analysis, examination, and law enforcement activities relating to the arrival and departures of international passengers, conveyances, cargo, merchandise and trade. Combining Experience and Education:
There is not an educational substitution for this position. 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 10/30/2020. 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.
- Department:
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series - Salary Range:
$91,231 to $118,603 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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