Supervisory CBP Agriculture Specialist
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $116,123.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
sick leave
federal holidays
Job Description
The Department of Homeland Security, a pivotal federal agency responsible for safeguarding the United States, operates through its U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) division to enforce border security and facilitate lawful trade and travel. Within this agency, the Office of Field Operations plays a critical role, and the Baltimore Field Office, specifically at the Port of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA, represents a strategic location for maintaining the integrity of agriculture and related imports at one of the nation's essential ports of entry. The Department of Homeland Security is committed to protecting the country from threats while ensuring the smooth... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a qualifying field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- One year of specialized experience at next lower grade level
- Meets time in grade requirements for GS-13
- Residency in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years or qualifying exemption
- Successful completion of thorough background investigation
- Submission of transcripts if not previously employed in GS-0401 series at CBP
- Availability to serve a one-year probationary period if new to federal government
- Disclosure of past political appointments if applicable
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, animal science, plant science, pest management, or related discipline
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level performing duties such as technical consulting, regulatory advising, data compiling, legal application in agricultural inspection, and mentoring
- Experience in interpreting federal and state agricultural laws and regulations
- Ability to prepare detailed reports and maintain operational logs
- Skills in coaching and mentoring in a regulatory or inspection setting
Job Duties
- Serve as a technical consultant and provide guidance to CBPAS, CBP Officers, researchers, brokers, industry, travelers, Federal/state/local agencies on interpretative techniques and regulatory requirements pertaining to processing agriculture-related cargo
- Advise CBP management and industry on complex determinations including referral on entry requirements of agriculture-related cargo
- Compile data, maintain logs, and prepare daily/monthly work accomplishment reports on inspection operations
- Apply laws and regulations from Federal, state, and local agencies regarding admissibility of agriculture commodities and prevention of introduction of harmful pests, diseases, and agro-terrorism
- Serve as coach and mentor for lower level CBP Agriculture Specialists regularly
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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