Mission Support Specialist

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, International Operations and Advisory Directorate (IOAD), International Field Office, Preclearance located in Calgary, Canada and Dublin, Ireland. Deploy Abroad with IOAD: What to Know Before You Apply Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : In this Mission Support Specialist position, you will become a key member of a team of homeland security professionals responsible for planning and carrying out a wide variety of mission support, administrative research, logistics, customer service and other program planning activities related to the missions and functions of CBP. This position starts at a salary of $76,463.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $99,404.00 (GS-12, Step 10). Salary above excludes COLA. Typical work assignments include: Providing senior level advice in an administrative specialty area. Participates in and makes contributions to management decisions in assigned program areas. Applying a wide range of administration program concepts, laws, policies, practices, and analytical/diagnostic methods and techniques to address substantive technical issues or problems characterized by complex, controversial, and/or sensitive matters that contain several interrelated issues. Providing comprehensive advisory and technical services on substantive organization functions and work practices. Developing new or modified administrative program work methods, approaches, or procedures for delivering effective services to customers. Developing and delivering briefings, project papers/staff reports, and correspondence to managers to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations. 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. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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: Developing new or modifying administrative program work methods, approaches, or procedures for delivering effective service to customers. Participating in studies and projects designed to develop broader expertise in the assigned specialty areas. Applying knowledge of basic concepts, principles, regulations, and policies related to one or more mission support functions sufficient to contribute to planning, organizing, and evaluating mission support services. Identifying problems, studying, analyzing and making recommendations concerning the efficiency and productivity of administrative operations in different components of an organization. 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

Salaire : $76,463 – $99,404/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/benefits

Customs & Border Protection (CBP): Securing America's Borders The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. Discover a challenging and rewarding career with CBP, the sole organization responsible for securing the nation's borders. At CBP, we: Secure and enforce trade and travel while enforcing hundreds of U.S. regulations, including immigration and drug laws Screen passengers, vehicles, and shipments entering our country Seize illegal narcotics, vehicles, agricultural products and prohibited goods. Prevent unauthorized entry into the country Res