Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate (TRLED), Washington, D.C..

Duties

The incumbent of this position works in the Office of Trade, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate (TRLED), providing all aspects of paralegal support in the wide variety of administrative matters handled by the office. This position starts at a salary of $99,200.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $153,354.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $153,354.00 (GS-13 Step 10). Typical work assignments include but are not limited to: Under the supervision of the Branch Chief the incumbent is responsible for performing legal and analytical work applying knowledge of legal principles and concepts of CBP and general law. Intaking and assessing of allegations for completeness against the regulatory and statutory requirements for Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigations. Establishing and maintaining of the electronic administrative record for EAPA investigations and creating memoranda to the file to document meetings and decisions. Providing legal analysis support, requiring detailed knowledge of case laws, government policies, federal regulations, legal texts, and state/federal statutes. Receiving, maintaining, and distributing a variety of documents pertaining to EAPA investigations. Assisting in the preparation and management of redactions, summarizations, or substitutions of business confidential information, and review of parties' submissions for sufficiency of requests for business confidential treatment.

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Performing thorough legal research. Assisting in case preparation; and to ensure that information is lawfully released or withheld. Analyzing and interpreting laws regulations policies and procedures. Making recommendations to supervisor to cancel cases in which it is his/her determination that no violation exists. Reviewing and evaluating investigative reports and case records. 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: Analyzing complex cases while applying agency rules and regulations to prepare a clear and concise legal statements. Receiving examining and evaluating complex supplemental petitions filed by individuals corporations or attorneys seeking relief from seizures penalties or liquidated damages. Developing and evaluates all evidence facts and circumstances relating to cases. Reviewing and evaluates investigative complex reports and case records; Analyzing and interpreting laws regulations Federal policies and procedures in order to provide authoritative advice to their supervisors. 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 02/27/2024. 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 Office of Trade Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20229 US
• Name: CBP Hiring Center
• Phone: 952-857-2932
• Email: [email protected]