CBP TECHNICIAN

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Atlanta Field Office, located in Durham, NC.

Displaced Federal employees requesting special priority selection consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP); Individuals who are eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA); Certain Military Spouses, and current and former Land Management employees who meet the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act within the local commuting area. This position starts at a salary of $58,355.00 (GS-08, Step 1) to $75,858.00 (GS-08, Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. In this CBP Technician position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals performing technical duties requiring application of specialized knowledge of procedures, techniques, regulations, and information. Typical work assignments include: Providing a full range of technical and clerical activities in support of functions and programs of the office. Filling out entry documents for non-citizens and assisting with immigrant visa processing, supplying forms to applicants for admission, tracking applications and actions, and clerical preparations. Executing front desk duties for these programs, to include answering calls, checking-in applicants, verifying records, establishing an applicant's claimed identity, fingerprinting and photographing applicants, answering inquiries, tracking reports, cashier duties, and other general administrative duties. Working alongside the CBPAS during passenger and pedestrian secondary inspections by reviewing and analyzing images from non- intrusive inspection (e.g., X-ray) equipment on such items as packages, passenger baggage, and cargo. Providing essential support to CBPOs and CBPASs by inspecting, gathering, and recording information concerning persons, cargo, conveyances, merchandise, mail, and other miscellaneous items in Ports of Entry, in accordance with established guidelines including laws, regulations, and policies.