Supervisory CBP Officer (Assistant Port Director)

Agency: Customs and Border Protection

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location: Tecate, California

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Requirements: NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. 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: Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to agency leadership on critical operations and identifying new approaches in response to weaknesses and vulnerabilities of ongoing operations. Directing the development and deployment of local special operations aimed at addressing high-risk areas of concern in the cargo environment. Directing and implementing major trade programs and protecting the agriculture and food supply from the introduction of harmful elements by terrorists. Solving problems by applying advanced methods and innovative approaches. Planning and assigning work to subordinate based on long-term and short-term priorities. 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. Secondary CBPO Special Retirement Coverage: This is a secondary position subject to mandatory retirement under the special retirement provisions for Customs and Border Protection Officers (5 CFR 842.1003; 5 USC 8425(b), 5 USC 8335(b); and 5 USC 8412(d). Employees in secondary positions must meet the following conditions in order to be eligible for special retirement provisions: moved directly from a primary position to a secondary position withou