Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, San Diego Sector, Mission Readiness Operations Division in Chula Vista, CA.
Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Identifying and resolving unique issues where no policy exists and taking action to address new needs and/or issues; Conducting local records management and preparing various fleet related property reports while managing local agency's fleet card program; Developing logistical and sustainable processes that ensure program performance meets operational requirements and expectations; Preparing special briefings and high-level reports to management to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations for future budget, procurement and training requirements. 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 or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 05/02/2025. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
This position allows you to use your knowledge and experience to be a leader in sector efforts to support and execute sector management of mission support and program-planning activities related to the missions and functions of the Mission Readiness Operations Division. This position starts at a salary of $142,254.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $184,929.00 (GS-14, Step 10). As a Program Manager (Logistics), you will serve as the second-line supervisor and perform significant, independent review and analysis of management, logistics, information technology, asset management, acquisitions, facilities maintenance, administrative support, procurement, and all other areas of mission readiness. Typical work assignments will include: Assisting with developing and recommending solutions to a broad range of operational and technical issues to evaluate and improve services and processes. Ensure effective use of available resources by operating within approved budgets to support mission readiness and operational effectiveness Managing the agency's Asset Management program and delegating supervisory authority to subordinate first line supervisors in various program areas. Serving as a mentor to subordinate personnel and providing guidance on assigned tasks as well as developing and implementing timelines to reach established goals.