Supervisory Import Specialist

Agency: Customs and Border Protection

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location: Multiple Locations

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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: Serving as an Import Specialist applying advanced expertise to resolve complex import assignments, ensuring strict adherence to established guidelines and judicial precedent. Sharing critical insights and best practices with peers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the team. Interpreting and applying complex Federal laws, regulations, and documentation requirements governing the entry and examination of prohibited and restricted imports. Preparing detailed analyses and providing critical guidance to ensure strict compliance, preventing illicit goods from entering U.S. commerce and upholding national security and economic integrity. Analyzing operational trends to identify potential compliance risks and contributing to the development of strategic approaches to mitigate them. 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 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