Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters, Office of the Chief, located in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

This position will manage a major programmatic area; and/or critical program segment for which both the scope and effect of the work have agency-wide or government-wide impact. Apply for this exciting opportunity to direct programs that involve and support the mission of the agency's congressional interest; or have pervasive impact on the general public. This position starts at a salary of $155,700.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to $183,500.00 (GS-15, Step 10) with promotion potential to $183,500.00 (GS-15 Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position.Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. In this Chief of Staff position, you will advise the Chief and Deputy Chief on a variety of policy issues of interest to DHS and CBP officials, as well as Federal, state, local, and tribal agencies. Typical work assignments include: Directing subordinate division chiefs in the establishment of goals and objectives, work planning and organization, work assignments, and personnel management responsibilities Participating fully with the Deputy Chief and other CBP officials in the review and appraisal of major policy issues amid questions with major implications for CBP's stance on variety of issues, including those with potential impact on one or more aspects of the national economy Conducting and evaluating a wide range of confidential studies and reports for the Deputy Chief designed to assist in the interpretation of vast arrays of information or advising the Deputy Chief on the implementation of legislation bearing on the economic well-being of the nation Representing the Deputy Chief in meetings and conferences involving high-level officials from other Federal agencies, business and industry executives, Members of Congress, and high-level representatives of various private sector groups Directing staff in conducting analysis and evaluation of specific operational or policy proposals and participating in initiating, designing, and completing such proposals

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience: You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Directing the development of nationwide policy and program initiatives Analyzing major aspects of programs to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations Creating policy formulation for long-range planning in connection with prospective changes in functions and programs Providing guidance and assistance on projects and program segments of professional, technical managerial or administrative work Managing major components of programs, such as workforce management, finance, logistics/technical support, regulatory, tactical infrastructure, training, or manpower, and/or other related areas NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. 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 10/06/2023. 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 additional information, review the following links: Background investigation and the e-QIP process. 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 waiver 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.

Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Contacts

• Address United States Border Patrol Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20229 US
• Name: CBP Hiring Center
• Phone: 952-857-2932
• Email: [email protected]