Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
Department:
Department of Homeland Security
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
Organizational Location:
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Agriculture Safeguarding & Risk Management located in Sterling, VA.
Key Responsibilities:
Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise to detect and prevent harmful pests and diseases, illegal drugs and contraband, importation/exportations contrary to law and trade agreements from entering/exiting the U.S.
This position starts at a salary of $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10).
Typical duties include: Providing overall program guidance and leadership to CBP, Field Operations, Agriculture Programs staff and other components with responsibility for the development and drafting of policies, procedures and guidelines required· to accomplish overall or specialized needs of border security Developing and implementing new operational program activities or enhancements Participating in establishing and/or recommending goals and objectives for the OHS and CBP agriculture inspection and compliance programs; developing overall operational plans; instituting and monitoring performance measures and other performance evaluation-related metrics; and, reporting on program activities Providing technical and administrative supervision to the unit
Requirements & Education Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
What security clearance is required? This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-10-07.
Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
