Customs Entry Officer
This position will allow you to use your expertise in administration to provide advisory and technical services to higher DHS officials within the scope of admissibility, entry and export of merchandise and revenue collection. This position starts at a salary of $85,810.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $111,558.00 (GS-12, Step 10) with promotion potential to $111,558 (GS-12 Step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to perform homeland security functions by overseeing the delivery of services to customers by front-line employees in an effort to develop and plan process improvements. In this position, you will become a key member of a team of homeland security professionals responsible for a wide range of entry and control requirements. Typical work assignments include:
Performing as the team leader to subordinates and the technical expert/advisor to supervisors, clients, team members and the public on all matters relating to entry processing Rendering advice and assistance on all types of entry issues; approving the use of various types of entries; special applications and permits pertaining to entries of merchandise of exceptional variety and unusual complexity; and resolving differences in opinion between lower-grade entry officers and the import community Authorizing the use of various types of entries involving special requirements, such as appraisement entries, twelve-month bond entries, and articles for use by the federal government and diplomatic officers of foreign governments Considering, evaluating and recommending decisions submitted by subordinates' team members on protest and other requests for reconsideration under the Tariff Act Responsible for the overall management of Automated Commercial System (ACS) operations in the absence of a supervisor.
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Working knowledge of a wide range of CBP laws, regulations, policies, procedures and court decisions related to the admissibility, control entry and export of merchandise, import/export requirements of other agencies Understanding of tariff classification principles Operating the Automated Commercial System (ACS), including work and document flow Working experience with ACS modules such as AMS, cargo selectivity, entry summary selectivity, bond, drawback, liquidation, protest and quota 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 12/06/2019. 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. 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. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles:
If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are not CTAP eligible. Information about CTAP eligibility can be found here. You must submit the supporting documents listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. In addition, to be considered well qualified under CTAP, you must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum requirements of the position. This will be measured by a score of 85 or higher.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Performing as the team leader to subordinates and the technical expert/advisor to supervisors, clients, team members and the public on all matters relating to entry processing Rendering advice and assistance on all types of entry issues; approving the use of various types of entries; special applications and permits pertaining to entries of merchandise of exceptional variety and unusual complexity; and resolving differences in opinion between lower-grade entry officers and the import community Authorizing the use of various types of entries involving special requirements, such as appraisement entries, twelve-month bond entries, and articles for use by the federal government and diplomatic officers of foreign governments Considering, evaluating and recommending decisions submitted by subordinates' team members on protest and other requests for reconsideration under the Tariff Act Responsible for the overall management of Automated Commercial System (ACS) operations in the absence of a supervisor.
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Working knowledge of a wide range of CBP laws, regulations, policies, procedures and court decisions related to the admissibility, control entry and export of merchandise, import/export requirements of other agencies Understanding of tariff classification principles Operating the Automated Commercial System (ACS), including work and document flow Working experience with ACS modules such as AMS, cargo selectivity, entry summary selectivity, bond, drawback, liquidation, protest and quota 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 12/06/2019. 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. 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. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles:
If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are not CTAP eligible. Information about CTAP eligibility can be found here. You must submit the supporting documents listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. In addition, to be considered well qualified under CTAP, you must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum requirements of the position. This will be measured by a score of 85 or higher.
- Department:
1894 Customs Entry And Liquidating - Salary Range:
$85,810 to $111,558 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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