Special Assistant

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Baltimore Field Office, Office of the DFO, Sterling, Virginia. Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

This position will allow you to utilize your expertise in various administrative skills to provide project-related, advisory and technical services to CBP management. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to perform homeland security functions by developing, analyzing and advising internal administrative policies, procedures, and management processes of the office. This position starts at a salary of $102,415.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $133,142.00 (GS-12, Step 10). In this position you will be responsible for the management and implementation of various administrative processes and programs that directly impact the Office of Field Operations Program Offices. Major duties may include: Advising management on administrative requirements, policies, and procedures associated with programs and operations. Guiding the development, maintenance, and operational access of various administrative databases and spreadsheets used for analyses and decision making by all levels of management. Providing assistance to staff to ensure that the tailored responses to complex inquiries from high level sources or significant interest groups are timely, complete, appropriate and in compliance with executive preferences and policies. Working with higher level management to develop long range management plans for the efficient and effective operation of the organization. Producing complex analyses and written reports, organizing special committees, workshops, or other gatherings, initiating program reviews, and/or developing or fostering cross-organizational activities. GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures. As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.