Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, New Orleans Field Office, located in New Orleans LA. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above." back into this sections
Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations (OFO) will allow you to use your expertise to perform comprehensive reviews, evaluations, surveys and other assessments pertaining to the operational functions relating to Seized Property management. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen Homeland Security by providing expert technical direction on complex issues pertaining to seized property activities.
This position starts at a salary of $61,722.00 (GS-09, Step 1) to $97,087.00 (GS-11, Step 10) with promotion potential to $116,362.00 (GS-12 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 Seized Property Specialist position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals overseeing the acceptance of seizedproperty for storage in the OFO permanent seizure vault and consigns property to the national seized property contractors in compliance with establishedtimeframes set by national policy and procedures.
Typical work assignments include: Receiving direction from the supervisor and/or senior Seized Property Specialist (SPS) in fulfilling Seized Property Program responsibilities. Assisting with monitoring the turnover of seized property for storage in the certified OFO permanent seizure vault or to the national seized property contractors to ensure compliance with established timeframes set by national policy and procedures.
Assisting with examination of documentation provided to show that the importer/violator representatives are properly vetted to enter the Centralized Storage Facility (CSF) and have workers compensation insurance.
Complying with the requirements established by CBP policy in the Seized Asset Management and Enforcement Procedures Handbook (SAMEPH) for the custody, preservation, and disposition of seized or forfeited property through to solution, within the FPF Officer's (FPFO) authority. Providing guidance to CBP and other DHS entities concerning seized property processing.
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Training: This position has a training requirement. Selectee(s) are required to attend and successfully complete 6.5 weeks of paid training in Glynco, GA. You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment.
Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures.Positions with known promotion potential do not guarantee promotion, nor is the promise of promotion implied. Motor Vehicle Operation: You must possess the ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle.
A valid, non-restricted driver's license is required. Must be able to drive/operate light wheeled and 4-wheel drive vehicles. May be required to operate a forklift, pallet jacks and utilize other methods for handling materials/warehousing equipment. Firearms Requirement: You will be required to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency.
This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996.
An applicant whose background includes any of the following will be ineligible for consideration: 1) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year; 2) has any outstanding warrants or is a fugitive from justice; 3) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; 4) adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution; 5) illegally or unlawfully in the United States; 6) renounced U. S.
citizenship; 7) subject to a court-ordered restraining (protection) order from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner (spouse, former spouse, parent of applicant's child, individual who cohabitates or has cohabitated with the applicant), or child; or 8) convicted under Federal, State, or Tribal Court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence against an intimate partner or child.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.
If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here. If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here. You may be asked to provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and/or incentive awards.
Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). Additionally, if you are a former federal employee, and have been separated from Federal service for over 52 weeks, it is recommended that you submit your most recent rating of record (performance appraisal) when applying.
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 $61722 – $97087/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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