National Targeting and Security Specialist Government - Sterling, VA at Geebo

National Targeting and Security Specialist

Organizational Location:
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, National Targeting Center - Cargo Division in Sterling, VA. Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise in targeting and developing security plans and operations. Apply for this exciting opportunity to thwart identified threats to the security of the nation's borders. This position starts at a salary of $86,335.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $133,465.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $133,465.00 (GS-13, Step 10). In this position you will become a key member of a team of homeland security professionals using expertise in targeting and developing security plans and operations to protect the security of the nation's borders. Typical work assignments include:
Performing targeting and analysis that will be national and international in scope as it relates to CBP's Mission of preventing terrorists, terrorist weapons and contraband from entering the United States; Enhancing layered law enforcement activities relative to counter-terrorism by identifying high risk shipments and travelers; Conducting research on companies and persons and providing timely research results to the field units; Assessing threats and creating cargo and passenger lookouts, rules, and criteria; Sharing information with the intelligence community and collaborating with other departments or agencies regarding shipments of interest. GS-12
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:
Evaluation, discussion, and validation of reports and plans; Conducting intensive interactions with field personnel in stressful situations and delivering guidance to field personnel; Collect, review, process and evaluate information using creative methodology to resolve complex issues; Developing data and methods for solving analytical problems; Deliver briefings to managers that may include prepared studies and staff reports; GS-13
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Evaluating, discussing, and validating reports and plans; Conducting intensive interactions with field personnel in stressful situations and delivering guidance to field personnel; Collecting, reviewing, processing and evaluating information using creative methodology to resolve complex issues; Developing data and methods for solving analytical problems; Delivering briefings to managers that may include prepared studies and staff reports. 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 09/04/2020. 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. 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:
    $86,335 to $133,465 per year

Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.

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