CBP Agriculture Specialist (Agriculture Operations Manager)

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, San Juan Field Office, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) Field Offices that maintain oversight of operations at land border ports of entry, airports, seaports, international mail facilities, express consignment carrier facilities, inland port sites, and pre-clearance stations. The position is responsible for mission-critical program management within the assigned geographic area of the Field Office. The primary mission of OFO is to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror, plant pests and foreign animal diseases, and illegal drugs and contraband from entering/exiting the United States; to enforce the laws that protect America's homeland through the detection, interdiction, and apprehension of those who attempt to illegally enter or smuggle any person or contraband at the ports of entry; and, to facilitate the orderly and efficient flow of legitimate trade and lawful travelers. This position starts at a salary of $106,437.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $138,370.00 (GS-13, Step 10) . Salary above excludes COLA. Please see the following link for specific COLA Rates COLA Rates Major duties for this this position include: Implementing strategic plans for attaining goals and objectives, monitors performance measures and other performance-related metrics, and reports on port of entry and Field Office program activities to ensure progress towards goals and objectives. Contributing to the assessment of threats to national security and to economic and agricultural interests. Reviewing guidance and intelligence on identifying shipments, conveyances, and passengers that may present agricultural threats for operational applicability. Identifying goals and objectives that need additional emphasis, makes recommendations for program improvement, and manages all resources as corporate assets. Maintaining cooperative relations and acts as a Field Office representative on collaborative projects with Government agriculture partner agencies. Temporary/Rotational Assignment: In accordance with CBP Directive No. 1335-018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rotation Program and to meet agency needs, this position will be filled on a temporary basis not-to-exceed (NTE) 3 year(s), with possible extension(s) for an additional 2 year(s), for a maximum of 5 years. You may be returned, at any time, to the permanent assignment within the Office of Field Operations. The Office of Field Operations may utilize flexibility to be placed within any sub-office/directorate and to place you in the same or similar position with equivalent grade and pay. The return is not subject to the procedures found in 5 C.F.R. §§ 351, 432, 752, and 771. If you are currently at the grade level of the position announced, this action will result in a reassignment, and you may be returned at any time to a same or similar position held prior to this temporary assignment. If you currently hold a grade level higher than the grade being announced, this action will result in a change to lower grade. You may be returned, at any time, to the permanent assignment within the Office of Field Operations. The Office of Field Operations may utilize flexibility to be placed within any sub-office/directorate and to place you in the same or similar position with equivalent grade and pay. Your return will be based on the agency rotational policy. All Selectees will be required to sign an Employee Rotational Agreement as a condition of employment. At management's discretion, you may be permanently placed to this position without further competition. CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity. Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about