Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters, Mission Support Directorate, Procurement and Property Management Division, located in El Paso, Texas.

Duties

This position will allow you to support the field and USBP mission by performing manual labor associated with the operations of the warehouse storage and distribution facility. Apply for this exciting opportunity to ensure maximization of capabilities and efficiencies in support of mission objectives by leveraging a CBP enterprise-wide approach. This position starts at an hourly rate of $18.17 (WG-05, Step 1) to $21.20 (WG-05, Step 5). In this Materials Handler position, you will serve as a warehouse storage and distribution facility for USBP mission contingency stocks. Typical work assignments include: Receiving, identifying, validating, unloading, and storing heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials to and from trucks, dollies, etc. to include the ability to operate forklift, lift 40 lbs, operate truck with trailer, utilize simple Office computer programs, and to work outdoor Preparing issue and turn-in documents and orders supplies Receiving and processing incoming shipments of supplies Offloading supplies and checks items received against receiving documents Conducting inventories by counting types and quantities of items, participates in location surveys to assure accuracy of locator file and stock data, and maintains tally listings during the count

Requirements

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.To minimally qualify for the WG-5 grade level you must meet the Screen Out Element Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision To meet the screen out element, you should have experience performing the following duties: Receiving, storing, and assembling a variety of bulk supplies, materials, and equipment for issue and shipment Pulling items for issue and shipment following established priorities and location system Preparing and issuing turn-in documents; and ordering supplies Completing and processing appropriate forms according to instructions Opening, counting, and visually inspect for any overages, shortages, and damaged items; and reporting to supervisor Participating in wall-to-wall location surveys to assure accuracy of locator files and stock data Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. In addition to the experience described above, you will also be evaluated on the basis of your overall level of competency (knowledge, skills, and abilities) in the following areas: Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints) Knowledge of Material Dexterity and Safety 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 by 10/03/2024. 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 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]