U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Overview
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection provided pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range: $49,960.00/yr - $64,952.00/yr Position Summary
Summary: Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Centers for Excellence and Expertise. The selection will be made and oversight of this position will be maintained by the Field Office, but the physical location of this position will remain in the duty location chosen. Please see Duties section for list of departments. Duties
Applicant Cap: This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 1500 applications have been received, whichever happens first. It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible in order to receive consideration. Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your technical and administrative expertise to safeguard the U.S. commercial supply chains. This position starts at a salary of $49,960.00 (GS-07, Step 1) to $64,952.00 (GS-07, Step 10) with promotion potential to $115,213 (GS-12 Step 10). Responsibilities include: determining admissibility of merchandise and making other import-related decisions; screening entry document packages for full range of regulatory and legal requirements; verifying tariff classification and appraising imported articles and products. Departments include: Atlanta, Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Laredo, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco. Additional selections may be made beyond listed vacancies. You may be contacted by selecting officials from different Centers of Excellence and Expertise locations. You will be asked to identify your duty location preference in the online application process. Applicants will be limited to selecting one duty location. In some cases, the duty stations may not have a vacancy during the life of this announcement. Note:
Some content from the original posting has been streamlined to ensure readability and compliance with formatting guidelines. Requirements and Qualifications
Requirements 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. 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. Residency requirements and possible waivers are described in the posting. Probationary period: one year for new federal employees. Qualifications Experience: You qualify for the GS-07 grade level if you have 1 year of specialized experience at least at the next lower grade, performing duties such as explaining procedures to elicit cooperation, gathering and evaluating facts, and applying knowledge of import regulations. Education Substitution: One year of graduate education or Superior Academic Achievement may substitute for the experience. Combining Education and Experience: If applicable, combinations may meet total qualification requirements. Resume must explicitly indicate how you meet these requirements. Education details and CTAP/ICTAP eligibility information are included in the posting. Additional Information Online assessments are required; assess competencies relevant to the job. Background investigations and polygraph considerations are noted; polygraph may be required in the future. Residency requirements and training obligations are described; training is 7 weeks at the CBP Trade and Cargo Training Academy in Charleston, SC as a condition of employment. Document submission: resumes should be uploaded; only resumes up to two pages accepted. Other documents should be uploaded under the appropriate document types. Application and Assessment Details The vacancy questionnaire includes four short essay questions (200 words or less per question) to highlight dedication to public service. Respondents must certify that they used their own words. Preview the questionnaire at the provided URL. Agency and Contact Details
Customs & Border Protection (CBP): Part of the Department of Homeland Security. CBP mission includes securing borders, facilitating trade and travel, and enforcing immigration and other laws. See CBP website for more information. Job Type and Function
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Government Administration Note: The original content includes additional location-specific postings and related items. These have been omitted to focus on the Import Specialist role and its requirements. Locations and Related Openings
Seattle, WA; Bellevue, WA – example postings with salary ranges and posting recency are shown in the original content but not guaranteed to remain active. Disclaimer
This description retains the core responsibilities and qualifications of the Import Specialist role within CBP while removing non-essential or site-specific promotional content.
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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Compensation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection provided pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range: $49,960.00/yr - $64,952.00/yr Position Summary
Summary: Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Centers for Excellence and Expertise. The selection will be made and oversight of this position will be maintained by the Field Office, but the physical location of this position will remain in the duty location chosen. Please see Duties section for list of departments. Duties
Applicant Cap: This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 1500 applications have been received, whichever happens first. It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible in order to receive consideration. Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your technical and administrative expertise to safeguard the U.S. commercial supply chains. This position starts at a salary of $49,960.00 (GS-07, Step 1) to $64,952.00 (GS-07, Step 10) with promotion potential to $115,213 (GS-12 Step 10). Responsibilities include: determining admissibility of merchandise and making other import-related decisions; screening entry document packages for full range of regulatory and legal requirements; verifying tariff classification and appraising imported articles and products. Departments include: Atlanta, Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Laredo, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco. Additional selections may be made beyond listed vacancies. You may be contacted by selecting officials from different Centers of Excellence and Expertise locations. You will be asked to identify your duty location preference in the online application process. Applicants will be limited to selecting one duty location. In some cases, the duty stations may not have a vacancy during the life of this announcement. Note:
Some content from the original posting has been streamlined to ensure readability and compliance with formatting guidelines. Requirements and Qualifications
Requirements 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. 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. Residency requirements and possible waivers are described in the posting. Probationary period: one year for new federal employees. Qualifications Experience: You qualify for the GS-07 grade level if you have 1 year of specialized experience at least at the next lower grade, performing duties such as explaining procedures to elicit cooperation, gathering and evaluating facts, and applying knowledge of import regulations. Education Substitution: One year of graduate education or Superior Academic Achievement may substitute for the experience. Combining Education and Experience: If applicable, combinations may meet total qualification requirements. Resume must explicitly indicate how you meet these requirements. Education details and CTAP/ICTAP eligibility information are included in the posting. Additional Information Online assessments are required; assess competencies relevant to the job. Background investigations and polygraph considerations are noted; polygraph may be required in the future. Residency requirements and training obligations are described; training is 7 weeks at the CBP Trade and Cargo Training Academy in Charleston, SC as a condition of employment. Document submission: resumes should be uploaded; only resumes up to two pages accepted. Other documents should be uploaded under the appropriate document types. Application and Assessment Details The vacancy questionnaire includes four short essay questions (200 words or less per question) to highlight dedication to public service. Respondents must certify that they used their own words. Preview the questionnaire at the provided URL. Agency and Contact Details
Customs & Border Protection (CBP): Part of the Department of Homeland Security. CBP mission includes securing borders, facilitating trade and travel, and enforcing immigration and other laws. See CBP website for more information. Job Type and Function
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Government Administration Note: The original content includes additional location-specific postings and related items. These have been omitted to focus on the Import Specialist role and its requirements. Locations and Related Openings
Seattle, WA; Bellevue, WA – example postings with salary ranges and posting recency are shown in the original content but not guaranteed to remain active. Disclaimer
This description retains the core responsibilities and qualifications of the Import Specialist role within CBP while removing non-essential or site-specific promotional content.
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