Program Manager
Summary As our nation navigates the COVID-19 pandemic, CBP is committed to delivering our mission to safeguard America's borders and enable legitimate trade and travel.
Staffing mission critical positions remains a high priority.
Be reassured that CBP is still hiring, despite potential hiring process step delays due to restrictions to in-person activities.
Responsibilities Organizational Location:
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within US Customs and Border Protection, US Border Patrol Headquarters, Strategic, Planning and Analysis Directorate, Enforcement Systems, located in Washington, District of Columbia.
This position will allow you to use your expertise in managing and overseeing a critical program segment which has program office-wide or CBP-wide impact.
Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department by determining goals, providing guidance, resolving issues and coordinating projects.
This position starts at a salary of $122,530.
00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $159,286.
00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $159,286.
00 (GS-14 Step 10).
In this Program Manager position, you will be responsible for leading USBP administrative systems initiatives.
Typical work assignments include:
Providing expert analysis and advice on complex program issues surrounding enforcement and administrative systems in support of border security operations and decision making Providing subject matter expertise on requirements management processes and Border Patrol budgeting as well as the ability to manage the functionality and development of IT systems and related programs Directing the preparation and presentation of written and oral briefings on enforcement and administrative systems capabilities to executive leadership while providing conclusions, alternatives, and recommendations on national policies, projects, and studies for CBP Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a US Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary US residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) 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.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (eg, telework, remote work, etc.
), subject to such exceptions as required by law.
If you are selected and receive a final job offer, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with CBP.
If your appointment/onboarding is after November 22, 2021; CBP will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of CBP a legally required exception from this requirement.
Qualifications
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:
Managing, controlling, coordinating, and integrating major projects Developing, revising and implementing decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy Managing and evaluating the effectiveness of department programs while planning for long and short range strategy programs Reviewing program progress, measuring performance and taking necessary corrective steps to modify actions, products, or services to ensure compliance with policies or to provide improved results 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 (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, 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 10/12/2021.
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:
US 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 (eg, 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 more information visit this link.
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 US 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 US government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a US affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the US 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.
Education Additional Information This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
Telework may be available on a regular recurring or situational basis.
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.
Follow US Customs and Border Protection on Twitter @CustomsBorder The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.
3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.
707.
Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission.
If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs.
To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Staffing mission critical positions remains a high priority.
Be reassured that CBP is still hiring, despite potential hiring process step delays due to restrictions to in-person activities.
Responsibilities Organizational Location:
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within US Customs and Border Protection, US Border Patrol Headquarters, Strategic, Planning and Analysis Directorate, Enforcement Systems, located in Washington, District of Columbia.
This position will allow you to use your expertise in managing and overseeing a critical program segment which has program office-wide or CBP-wide impact.
Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department by determining goals, providing guidance, resolving issues and coordinating projects.
This position starts at a salary of $122,530.
00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $159,286.
00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $159,286.
00 (GS-14 Step 10).
In this Program Manager position, you will be responsible for leading USBP administrative systems initiatives.
Typical work assignments include:
Providing expert analysis and advice on complex program issues surrounding enforcement and administrative systems in support of border security operations and decision making Providing subject matter expertise on requirements management processes and Border Patrol budgeting as well as the ability to manage the functionality and development of IT systems and related programs Directing the preparation and presentation of written and oral briefings on enforcement and administrative systems capabilities to executive leadership while providing conclusions, alternatives, and recommendations on national policies, projects, and studies for CBP Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a US Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary US residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) 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.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (eg, telework, remote work, etc.
), subject to such exceptions as required by law.
If you are selected and receive a final job offer, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with CBP.
If your appointment/onboarding is after November 22, 2021; CBP will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of CBP a legally required exception from this requirement.
Qualifications
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:
Managing, controlling, coordinating, and integrating major projects Developing, revising and implementing decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy Managing and evaluating the effectiveness of department programs while planning for long and short range strategy programs Reviewing program progress, measuring performance and taking necessary corrective steps to modify actions, products, or services to ensure compliance with policies or to provide improved results 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 (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, 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 10/12/2021.
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:
US 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 (eg, 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 more information visit this link.
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 US 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 US government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a US affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the US 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.
Education Additional Information This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
Telework may be available on a regular recurring or situational basis.
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.
Follow US Customs and Border Protection on Twitter @CustomsBorder The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.
3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.
707.
Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission.
If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs.
To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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