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, Fines Penalties & Forfeitures. Location is negotiable to the following locations: Baltimore, Maryland Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
As a Supervisory Paralegal Specialist, you will serve as a Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures (FPF) Officer performing and directing administrative and operational work of the FPF. This position starts at a salary of $106,437.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $138,370.00 (GS-13, Step 10). Salary: Salary listed reflects the rest of U.S. scale and, if applicable, will be adjusted to meet the locality pay or cost of living expenses of the duty location upon selection.
In this Supervisory Paralegal Specialist position, you will become a key member of a team of Homeland Security professionals responsible for the initiation and/or adjudication of civil liabilities arising from seizures, penalties, and claims for liquidated damages. Typical work assignments include: Supervising the day-to-day operations of a FPF office service area and processing the adjudication of all liquidated damages, penalty, and seizure cases.
Developing and evaluating all evidence, facts, and circumstances relating to cases and makes determinations, decisions, and recommendations within the requirements of the laws and regulations. Receiving, examining, and evaluating petitions and supplemental petitions filed by individuals, attorneys, corporations, or other legal entities seeking relief from forfeiture of seizures, penalties, and liquidated damages.
Identifying ways to enhance work processes to improve productivity and quality of work performed. Providing technical and administrative guidance and assignments to subordinates. 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.
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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.
You are required to attend and successfully complete the following paid training: Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Basic Training for a duration of 3 weeks in Charleston, SC Custody and Management of Seizure Property Alternative Class for a duration of 2 weeks in Charleston, SC Designated Agency Representative: Treasury Executive Office for Asset Forfeiture Webinar Incumbent must attend Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) training or must have previously attended FOIA/PA training.
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.
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 $106437 – $138370/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-01.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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