Mission Support Specialist; Generalist

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Location:

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Swanton Sector, Richford Station, located in Richford, VT. Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

This position allows you to plan and carry out a wide variety of administrative, management and program planning activities, policy research and other duties related to the missions and functions. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to protect the homeland. This position starts at a salary of $62,982.00 (GS-09, Step
1) to $81,882.00 (GS-09, Step 10). GS Salary:
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As a Mission Support Specialist (Generalist), you will assist with providing direct advice and guidance to USBP employees at all levels. Duties and responsibilities include:
Researching suppliers and working with requesters to procure goods and services, then preparing required documents and submits for approval. Coordinating with supervisor and staff to ensure receipt of documents and that actions are completed in a timely manner. Gathering necessary information and preparing briefing materials for the supervisor or other senior management officials. Preparing reports with data from internal data sources as well as Agency automated systems for regular and one-time informational needs by senior managers.

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. 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)..

Experience:

You qualify for the GS-9 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Conducting inventories, assisting with records management, and preparing and/or processing of various property reports. Developing and maintaining various electronic files, creating staffing reports, PowerPoint presentations, and spreadsheets. Participating in special studies and analytical projects related to current and proposed organization and program initiatives. Assisting higher graded specialists and supervisors with managing base pay, premium pay, overtime, and leave entitlements and administration.

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