Inspections Specialist
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 145052 - 188573
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security within U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Accountability Juvenile Coordination Division (JCD) located in Houston TX .
Joining Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Office of Accountability will allow you to utilize your expertise in leading planning and conducting varied inspection projects or other analytical assessments. This position starts at a salary of $145052.00 (GS-14 Step 1) to $188573.00 (GS-14 Step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Departments ability to perform homeland security functions by organizing and directing all phases of complex inspections requiring thorough research and analysis.
In this Inspections Specialist position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals involved in evaluating operations compliance of established CBP procedures and policies and assessing operational/organizational compliance; developing implementing monitoring and periodically refining inspection protocols encompassing complex and constantly changing CBP policies; planning organizing reviewing evaluating and assessing highly complex operational inspections; and presenting inspection project findings orally and in written reports.
Typical Work assignments include:
- Providing the CBP Juvenile Coordinator with timely independent and reliable information and fact-based analysis from assigned inspections and assessments concerning CBPs compliance with the Flores Settlement Agreement (FSA) and related internal policy.
- Fully participating and leading a team of JCD Inspections Specialists in all phases of the planning and organization of assigned on-site or virtual FSA compliance inspection projects.
- Developing possible solutions to issues identified to assist management over inspected facilities to address identified programmatic issues improve operational effectiveness or efficiency strengthen existing internal controls and/or overcome impediments to the achievement of CBP objectives and goals.
- Guiding team members in writing individual sections of reports entailing internal coordination with team members and external coordination with agency partners including the operators and the Office of Chief Counsel to obtain statistical and operational data and ensure accurate complete and timely Court reports.
- Identifying the CBP offices or other locations that will be visited as part of the review and prepares a work schedule detailing the assignments to complete the fieldwork aspect of the project.
Conditions of employment
- 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 (additional details below)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
Qualifications
Specialized 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:
- Implementing laws and regulations court precedents and current program instructions concerning juveniles.
- Planning organizing and preparing all phases of complex analytical assessments of CBP administrative operational and/or financial internal control process reviews and other analytical assessments.
- Leading discussions during entrance and exit conferences held with CBP management to include the review of inspection results and addressing possible solutions to the issues identified.
- Developing implementing and monitoring inspection protocols intended to assess operational compliance with the Flores Settlement Agreement and CBP policies and procedures pertaining to the detention and care of juveniles.
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 02/06/2026.
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 agencys 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
Education
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
Additional information
Telework: No - exemptions related to telework may be available in very limited cases.
Security Clearance - This position requires a Secret: Security Clearance.
Drug Test: This is a drug tested position.
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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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