Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of International Affairs, located in: Brasilia, Brazil Cairo, Egypt Panama City, Panama Seoul, South Korea The Hague, Netherlands Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
This position represents CBP with foreign government, international law enforcement agencies and representatives of other U.S. Federal agencies assigned overseas. In addition, this position is responsible for the overall planning, organization, administration, and coordination of CBP activities and functions throughout the assigned area of responsibility.
This position starts at a salary of $126,384.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to $164,301.00 (GS-15, Step 10) Does not include Cost of Living Allowance and Post (Hardship) Differential rate, see this link for current rates. Typical duties include: Exercising overall responsibility for the planning, directing, managing, and organization of CBP operations and functions in assigned overseas area of responsibility.
Establishing and maintaining working relationships with U.S, Embassy and foreign government officials to develop proposals, project plans, initiatives and programs that support U.S. Government and CBP international goals and priorities. Providing technical assistance and training to the host country in border security and customs operations, developing cooperative agreements, and participating in international organizations.
Serving as liaison between CBP and the designated authorities of foreign governments in the assigned AOR on matters arising under the administration of reciprocal treaties; representing CBP in negotiations with foreign representatives in the settlement of specific controversies of law enforcement operations impacting the agency.
Evaluating and analyzing information and intelligence received from a variety of sources to provide expert advice and comprehensive recommendations to U.S. Federal agencies and appropriate foreign government officials. 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. CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity.
Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about To learn more about CBP's Office of International Affairs, please visit https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/international-initiatives or visit us on X/Twitter: @CBPIntlAffairs Relocation expenses will be paid in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation limits and agency policy.
Temporary/Rotational Assignment: To meet agency needs, this position will be filled on a temporary basis not-to-exceed 3 years, with possible extension(s) for an additional 2 years in 1-year increments, for a maximum of five years. Based on applicable laws and regulations, you may be returned, at any time, to the position from which temporarily promoted, or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay.
If you are currently a permanent GS,-15, you will be laterally reassigned into this position and may be returned upon completion of the assignment or at any time it is determined that there is no longer an Agency need for this assignment, to the position held prior to this NTE assignment or to a similar permanent position. Return to your original location will be prioritized but is not guaranteed.
Applicants who currently hold a permanent position at the advertised grade level will be referred for consideration through an alternative method. Retirement: This position is being filled on a not-to-exceed (NTE) temporary assignment; therefore, in the event the incumbent becomes eligible for retirement and chooses to retire, the incumbent will be returned to the home office of record at least two full pay periods prior to retirement.
The incumbent will not be eligible to retire while serving on a NTE assignment in Office of International Affairs. Transportation of Household Effects and Related Expenses: A. Maximum weight of household goods and personal effects, which may be transported or stored at the Governments expense, shall not exceed 18,000 pounds net weight for all employees. B. The transportation of household goods must be accomplished using a Government Bill of Lading.
This includes transfers either to or from a foreign post of duty. C. Allowance for Transportation and Accessories Service - The actual cost of transportation of household goods and personal effects, including the packing and crating of materials, lift vans, or other temporary containers with the weights prescribed in the previous paragraph, will be allowed at the Governments expense. D.
Temporary Storage of Household Goods - Temporary storage incident to the transportation of household goods is allowable for a period of up to 90 days.
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. This position is being announced under multiple job series. Please visit USAJOBS - Job Announcement to apply to the GS-1895. Please visit USAJOBS - Job Announcement to apply to the GS-1896.
cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722
This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $126384 – $164301/yr.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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