Center Director
Organizational Location:
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Electronics Center of Excellence and Expertise (ELEC-CEE), affiliated with the Los Angeles Field Office. The selection will be made and oversight of this position will be maintained by the Los Angeles Field Office, and the physical location of this position will be in Long Beach, CA. Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise in commercial targeting, trade, importation, and international partnering to direct and manage all activities at a Center of Excellence and Expertise (Center). This position starts at a salary of $144,812.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to $170,800.00 (GS-15, Step 10) with promotion potential to (GS-15, Step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen Homeland Security by ensuring that the Center facilitates the flow of legitimate trade across U.S. borders and protects the American economy from unfair trade practices and illicit commercial enterprises. In this Center Director position, you will be responsible for all aspects of Center management. You will ensure that the center develops and maintains its industry expertise and provides assistance related to financial matters, commodity issues, industry analysis, industry accounts, enforcement actions, paralegal activities, and account management. Typical work assignments include:
Directing and managing all activities at a Center of Excellence and Expertise and ensuring that the Center develops and maintains its industry expertise, directing the national trade policy and national trade program functions of CBP. Ensuring implementation of a comprehensive, nationwide risk segmentation strategy to improve the facilitation and increase the flow of trusted traffic for legitimate trade within an assigned industry. Providing oversight of the import/export of cargo/merchandise and international mail compliance involved in international trade. Directing the planning and execution of assignments, projects, studies or investigations intended to explore and resolve major operational and law enforcement problems, or developing, improving, or installing new procedures. Meeting with regional or national trade executives/representatives, industry stakeholders, other government agencies (OGA) and other internal/external stakeholders, building partnerships and developing partnership programs.
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and precedents, as well as Office of Field Operations policies and procedures concerning the import and export of merchandise and cargo to the U.S. (including characteristics of items imported/exported to determine or verify classification, value, and property of transport) for processing and control of cargo. Experience acting as a liaison with Congress, the trade community, and various outside review groups. Supervisory experience that required substantial coordination and integration of a number of major work assignments, projects, or program segments of professional, scientific, technical, or administrative work is preferred. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must:
Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 11/20/2020. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For more information visit this link. Residency:
There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency wavier by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period:
All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Electronics Center of Excellence and Expertise (ELEC-CEE), affiliated with the Los Angeles Field Office. The selection will be made and oversight of this position will be maintained by the Los Angeles Field Office, and the physical location of this position will be in Long Beach, CA. Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise in commercial targeting, trade, importation, and international partnering to direct and manage all activities at a Center of Excellence and Expertise (Center). This position starts at a salary of $144,812.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to $170,800.00 (GS-15, Step 10) with promotion potential to (GS-15, Step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen Homeland Security by ensuring that the Center facilitates the flow of legitimate trade across U.S. borders and protects the American economy from unfair trade practices and illicit commercial enterprises. In this Center Director position, you will be responsible for all aspects of Center management. You will ensure that the center develops and maintains its industry expertise and provides assistance related to financial matters, commodity issues, industry analysis, industry accounts, enforcement actions, paralegal activities, and account management. Typical work assignments include:
Directing and managing all activities at a Center of Excellence and Expertise and ensuring that the Center develops and maintains its industry expertise, directing the national trade policy and national trade program functions of CBP. Ensuring implementation of a comprehensive, nationwide risk segmentation strategy to improve the facilitation and increase the flow of trusted traffic for legitimate trade within an assigned industry. Providing oversight of the import/export of cargo/merchandise and international mail compliance involved in international trade. Directing the planning and execution of assignments, projects, studies or investigations intended to explore and resolve major operational and law enforcement problems, or developing, improving, or installing new procedures. Meeting with regional or national trade executives/representatives, industry stakeholders, other government agencies (OGA) and other internal/external stakeholders, building partnerships and developing partnership programs.
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and precedents, as well as Office of Field Operations policies and procedures concerning the import and export of merchandise and cargo to the U.S. (including characteristics of items imported/exported to determine or verify classification, value, and property of transport) for processing and control of cargo. Experience acting as a liaison with Congress, the trade community, and various outside review groups. Supervisory experience that required substantial coordination and integration of a number of major work assignments, projects, or program segments of professional, scientific, technical, or administrative work is preferred. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must:
Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 11/20/2020. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For more information visit this link. Residency:
There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency wavier by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period:
All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
- Department:
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series - Salary Range:
$144,812 to $170,800 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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