SUPERVISORY CBP AGRICULTURE SPECIALIST

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Agriculture Programs & Trade Liaison, Agriculture Oversight & Engagement located in Washington D.C.

Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen Homeland Security by performing law enforcement activities that enforce the laws and regulations related to the import and export of agriculture, commodities and baggage entering and/or exiting the United States. This position starts at a salary of $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10). Typical duties include: Overseeing the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of a program or several program segments which is managed through separate lower-level organizational units. Serving as a technical consultant and providing expert guidance to CBP employees, researchers, brokers, industry, travelers, Federal/state/local agencies, and others. Directing the gathering and analysis of information from all available sources including USDA, conducting a wide range of record checks using a variety of databases, systems, and tactical intelligence to identify associated risks. Developing alternative inspection programs designed to facilitate low risk arrivals and supporting programs designed to secure supply chains and push the border outward. Inspection programs include Non-Intrusive Inspections, National Agriculture Release Program, and Customs Trade Partners Against Terrorism. Provideing input or may develop and plan a systematic series of tactical operations. Assuring implementation by lower-level organizations of the goals and objectives of the programs. Determining goals and objectives that need additional emphasis; developing measures that evaluate performance; making recommendations for program improvement and managing all resources as corporate assets. Ensuring that assigned programs and processes are covered by internal controls and that appropriate precautions are taken to prevent fraud, waste, and misuse of resources in accordance with the Federal Managers' Integrity Act (FMIA).

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English You may be required to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures. As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.

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