FACILITATE. ENFORCE. PROTECT.
Every day, the men and women who support the trade mission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilitate the flow of legitimate trade, enforce U.S. trade laws and regulations to create a level playing field for American businesses, and protect the economy and the public from unsafe and unfair import practices. Collaborating with industry and government partners, we create a fair, competitive, and safe trade environment, and we enforce U.S. trade laws to protect national economic security. If you're looking to make your mark on the world, join our team.
HELP PROTECT OUR FUTURE
OT consists of people with diverse and specialized skills, often representing unique application of expertise in law, auditing, risk analysis, and communications. If you're ready to be a part of the most robust customs system in the world, there's a place for you on our team.
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Attorney Advisor
Provide legal advice relating to the functions of the Regulations and Rulings Directorate within CBP’s Office of Trade
See Job DetailsAttorney AdvisorOverview
Attorney-Advisors use knowledge of customs law and related matters to provide technical legal advice relating to the wide-ranging functions of the Regulations and Rulings Directorate within CBP's Office of Trade.
Typical Assignments- Developing binding administrative rulings and other decisions on the classification of imports
- Promulgating CBP regulations related to customs revenue functions and border security functions
- Adjudicating and giving legal guidance for violations of the customs laws, regulations and policies
- Providing guidance to CBP field personnel and members of the importing community on intellectual property rights
- Administering exclusion orders issued by the United States International Trade Commission
- Drafting appeal decisions in CBP Freedom of Information Act cases
Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Be registered with Selective Service (Male born after 12/31/1959)
- Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years (Residency Requirement Exceptions)
- Pass a background investigation and/or polygraph
- Pass a pre-employment drug test
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Salary corresponds to grade or General Schedule (GS) level quoted on USAJOBS
Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training
Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave
Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country -
Auditor
Plan, conduct and report on a variety of complex audit assignments for business operations, including import operations
See Job DetailsAuditorOverview
Auditors plan, conduct, and report on a variety of complex audit assignments involving accounting systems for business operations, including import operations.
Typical Assignments- Securing cooperation to conduct and complete assignments
- Performing analysis of financial, importing and other records
- Auditing for compliance with CBP laws and regulations
- Preparing portions of audit reports including findings, citing applicable regulations, identifying problematic situations and making recommendations
Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Be registered with Selective Service (Male born after 12/31/1959)
- Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years (Residency Requirement Exceptions)
- Pass a background investigation and/or polygraph
- Pass a pre-employment drug test
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Salary corresponds to grade or General Schedule (GS) level quoted on USAJOBS
Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training
Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave
Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country -
Economist
Assist with complex economic analyses to support regulatory impact analysis that withstands intense scrutiny from high level officials
See Job DetailsEconomistOverview
Economists assists with complex economic analyses in order to support regulatory impact analysis that withstands intense scrutiny from high level officials within CBP, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Congress and the general public.
Typical Assignments- Conducting research on topics relevant to CBP regulatory matters
- Gathering, analyzing and presenting data findings and recommendations
- Develop and draft economic analysis reports
- Participating in intra-agency and interagency working groups concerned with homeland security and international trade policies
- Reviewing regulations from other DHS components to ensure continuity with CBP positions
Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Be registered with Selective Service (Male born after 12/31/1959)
- Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years (Residency Requirement Exceptions)
- Pass a background investigation and/or polygraph
- Pass a pre-employment drug test
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Salary corresponds to grade or General Schedule (GS) level quoted on USAJOBS
Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training
Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave
Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country -
International Trade Analyst
Conduct research on trade compliance and enforcement, evaluate effectiveness of and implement, coordinate and oversee a variety of programs
See Job DetailsInternational Trade AnalystOverview
International Trade Analysts conduct research on trade compliance and enforcement, evaluate the effectiveness of and implement, coordinate and oversee a variety of programs, conduct studies and prepare briefings/presentations.
Typical Assignments- Providing advice to management and government agencies regarding international trade law enforcement policy
- Serving as the primary liaison between CBP and entities representing an assigned strategic sector or trade issue
- Developing performance measures to assess effectiveness in trade compliance and trade law enforcement activity
- Researching and analyzing trade law enforcement activity for compliance risk
- Assisting management in planning, executing and evaluating trade program and policy areas
Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Be registered with Selective Service (Male born after 12/31/1959)
- Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years (Residency Requirement Exceptions)
- Pass a background investigation and/or polygraph
- Pass a pre-employment drug test
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Salary corresponds to grade or General Schedule (GS) level quoted on USAJOBS
Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training
Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave
Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country -
Import Specialist
Track and inspect goods going in and out of the country at a land border crossing, seaport or airport
See Job DetailsImport SpecialistOverview
Import Specialists interact with international shippers and freight forwarders, domestic and foreign manufacturers, ship captains, corporate lawyers, small business owners and law enforcement personnel.
Typical Assignments- Mastering a particular commodity of import/export goods such as textiles or pharmaceuticals
- Tracking and inspecting goods going in and out of the U.S. at a land border crossing, seaport or airport
- Inspecting cargo manifests and documents and making physical inspections in cargo holds and terminal facilities
- Issuing penalties and fines and seizing prohibited or suspect cargo
- Participating in negotiations and legal prosecution
Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Be registered with Selective Service (Male born after 12/31/1959)
- Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years (Residency Requirement Exceptions)
- Pass a background investigation and/or polygraph
- Pass a pre-employment drug test
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Salary corresponds to grade or General Schedule (GS) level quoted on USAJOBS
Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training
Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave
Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country -
Management and Program Analyst
Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of programs, operations and management functions and support the development and evaluation of policies in programs
See Job DetailsManagement and Program AnalystOverview
Management and Program Analysts evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of programs, operations, and management functions, perform assessments of Trade programs and support the development and evaluation of policies in programs.
Typical Assignments- Assisting policy makers in developing, evaluating, analyzing and interpreting policies to resolve significant problems
- Performing a range of developmental assignments and program activities including statistical research, performance measurement, information systems, organizational structure, planning and control systems, and new methods and procedures
- Planning, developing and coordinating management activities through briefings, presentations and conferences
Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Be registered with Selective Service (Male born after 12/31/1959)
- Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years (Residency Requirement Exceptions)
- Pass a background investigation and/or polygraph
- Pass a pre-employment drug test
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Salary corresponds to grade or General Schedule (GS) level quoted on USAJOBS
Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training
Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave
Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country
