Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Baltimore Field Office, Port of Baltimore, located in Baltimore, MD
Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise to interpret a wide variety of laws, rules, regulations, and procedures concerning import-export of agricultural commodities, commercial cargo or personal possessions to United States. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen Homeland Security by providing advice on import and export of agriculture and commercial commodities entering the U.S. This position starts at a salary of $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10) In this second-line Supervisory CBP Agriculture Specialist position, you will become a key member of a team of Homeland Security professionals detecting and preventing terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S. Typical work assignments include: Interpreting the laws and regulations of a wide range of Federal, state, and local agencies relating to admissibility of people, protection of trade, agriculture, revenue, and the introduction of harmful pests and diseases into the United States; Planning activities involving the processing of passengers, baggage, cargo, and/or carriers; Making decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors or team leaders; Interviewing candidates for positions in the unit, recommending appointment, promotion, or reassignments; Providing guidance and training, communicating intelligence and enforcement information, and identifying developmental and training needs.
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Leadership Training: All newly appointed second level Supervisors are required to complete mandatory training. The training will be scheduled by the Office of Training and Development within the first 90 days of appointment. The duration of the training will include 4 weeks of in residence training in Harpers Ferry, WV. Note: This training may be waived if previously completed. Selectees may be required to successfully complete the Essential Supervisory Skills (ESS) course. Failure to successfully complete the ESS course within the supervisory probationary period will result in the employee being removed from the position. Training: This position has a training requirement. Selectee(s) are required to attend and successfully complete 59 days of paid training by the US Department of Agriculture and CBP Field Operations Academy (FOA). Prior to arriving at the FOA, you must complete 10 days of pre-academy training. Following the completion of the FOA, you must complete 13 weeks of post-academy training at the selectee(s) assigned duty location. 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.
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