Supervisory CBP Officer (Program Manager)

This GS-14 position involves significant leadership and program management within Customs and Border Protection (CBP). **Key Responsibilities:** * Manage and direct one or more national programs. * Provide comprehensive program direction and support for major organizational units. * Plan, organize, coordinate, control, and evaluate subordinate activities. * Develop procedures, techniques, and provide policy guidance. * Serve as a primary liaison with high-ranking officials in other federal agencies and DHS management. **Qualifications:** * **Experience:** One year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent, performing duties similar to those listed above (e.g., program management, leadership, policy guidance, inter-agency liaison). * **Time-in-Grade:** Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade (or equivalent). * **Special Retirement Coverage (SRC):** This is a secondary position requiring prior permanent service in a primary Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) SRC position (e.g., Customs Inspector, Immigration Inspector, Canine Enforcement Officer, or CBPO). * Must have moved directly from a primary to a secondary position without a break in service. * Completed 3 years of service in a primary position. * Continuously employed in secondary positions since moving from a rigorous role, without a break exceeding 3 days. * **Resume Requirement:** Your resume must clearly detail how you meet the specialized experience and primary CBPO SRC requirements. **Pre-employment Process & Requirements:** * **Background Investigation:** Thorough investigation required for all applicants. * **Polygraph Examination:** Required for non-current CBP law enforcement employees; reciprocity for prior federal polygraphs and waivers for certain veterans may be available. * **Medical/Physical:** Successful completion of medical screening and physical standards is mandatory. * **Physical Fitness Test:** Required to successfully pass the Pre-employment Fitness Test. * **Residency:** Non-CBP applicants must have physically resided in the U.S. or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years. Exceptions may apply for U.S. government work/support. * **Probationary Period:** Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.