CBP Technician

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP): Securing America's Borders Discover a challenging and rewarding career with the sole organization responsible for securing the nation's borders from terrorism, human/drug smuggling, illegal migration, agricultural pests, and enforcing legitimate travel and trade. CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to exemplify the core values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity. Learn more at https://www.cbp.gov/about

**Qualifications:**
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement. You qualify for the GS-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: experience, education or a combination of both. Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (e.g., GS-4), performing duties such as: Maintaining and preparing files, records, and correspondence Entering data into automated systems Collecting fees for applications and/or services, reconciling accounts, or billing OR Education Substitution: A conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited business school, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university; OR Combining Experience and Education: A combination of specialized experience AND successfully completed education. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable to combine with experience to meet the requirements. You qualify for the GS-6 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (e.g., GS-5), performing duties such as: Evaluating programs or individuals to ensure compliance with the established rules through audits, reviews, or inspections Conducting searches of records and automated systems to obtain information Reviewing documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with laws, policies, rules and regulations Collecting information and maintaining records such as daily findings, results, procedures, actions-taken, accomplishments, etc. Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-6 grade level. More information on the CBP Tech qualification standard is located here. National Service Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.