Mission Support Assistant

Position: MISSION SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Summary

Organizational

Location:

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Tucson Sector, Mission Readiness Operations
- Fleet, located in the following locations:

* Brian

A. Terry Station, Naco, AZ.

* Tucson, AZ.

Summary

Organizational

Location:

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Tucson Sector, Mission Readiness Operations
- Fleet, located in the following locations:

* Brian

A. Terry Station, Naco, AZ.

* Tucson, AZ.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

02/23/2026 to 02/27/2026

Salary $46,270 to - $66,843 per year Pay scale & grade GS 6 - 7

Locations

Naco, AZ

1 vacancy

Tucson, AZ

1 vacancy

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

7

Job family (Series)

* 0303 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant

Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes

Announcement number USBP-IMP--ASA Control number

This job is open to

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Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

Current U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees who are currently working in a permanent competitive service position;
Career Transition Assistance Plan CBP employees.

Duties

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This position starts at a salary of $46,270.00 (GS-06, Step
1) to $66,843.00 (GS-07, Step 10).

The Mission Support Assistant performs office support tasks. Duties and responsibilities include:

* Performing office support tasks, including greeting visitors, processing mail, answering phones and directing calls to appropriate staff.

* Assisting in developing new methods for automating administrative reports.

* Providing broad assistance to other mission support personnel to include procurement of routine equipment and services, preparing purchase orders, assisting in identifying potential suppliers, and coordinating as needed.

* Providing advice and guidance to USBP sector employees and managers on various policy and procedural aspects of personnel/payroll processing, budget, travel, worker's compensation, logistics, and administrative programs.

GS Salary:
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Requirements

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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 is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Border Patrol Council - NBPC. For local chapter contact information see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Qualifications

Experience GS-06:
You qualify for the GS-06 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

* Answering routine questions and directing callers to appropriate staff.

* Sorting and routing correspondence and other materials to appropriate offices and/or individuals.

* Monitoring inventory of office supplies and ordering when necessary.

Experience GS-07:
You qualify for the GS-07 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at…