CBP Agriculture Specialist (Threat Analyst)

Customs and Border Protection • El Paso, TX

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen Homeland Security by performing law enforcement activities that enforce the laws and regulations related to the import and export of agriculture, commodities and baggage entering and/or exiting the United States. This position starts at a salary of $106,437.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $138,370.00 (GS-13, Step 10). In this CBP Agriculture Specialist (Threat Analyst) position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals detecting and preventing terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S.

Requirements

• 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
• May be required to pass a background investigation
• Must have taken the required CBP Officer Promotional Assessment component and have a passing Total Score
• CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, animal science, plant science, pest management, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
• OR Combination of education and experience: Completed at least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in a qualifying field of study, as shown above, PLUS qualifying experience or additional education.
• To determine if you meet the combination, you must divide the months of qualifying experience by 48; next, divide the number of undergraduate semester hours by 120 (or 180 for undergraduate quarter hours) and the two percentages must total at least 100%.
• Possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Interpreting agricultural risk data from multiple sources to recognize trends, risk indicators, high-risk commodities, conveyances, travelers, or shipments supporting enforcement, inspection, targeting, or risk-management decisions
• Producing analytical materials such as targeting summaries, operational reports, briefing papers, bulletins, investigative summaries, or recommendations
• Evaluating agricultural, biological, quarantine, or import/export requirements to assess admissibility, compliance, inspection needs, enforcement options, or risk mitigation actions
• Accessing automated systems, databases, targeting tools, or analytical tools to research, compare, and interpret information supporting operational or enforcement decisions
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to share information, address complex issues, support enforcement activities, or resolve agricultural or biological risk concerns.
• If you have never held a position in the GS-0401 series with Customs and Border Protection, you are required to submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
• Must obtain and maintain a secret national security clearance.
• Maintain access to all data systems necessary for duty execution.
• Incumbent must possess a valid state driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• You may be required to rotate assignments and duty locations.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing agriculture and biological threat information to identify high-risk travelers, cargo, conveyances, commodities, and pathways.
• Reviewing manifests, permits, certificates, entries, invoices, and related records to assess admissibility, compliance concerns, and inspection needs.
• Developing reports, bulletins, charts, and other analytical products to support targeting, operational planning, and leadership decisions.
• Handling law enforcement and intelligence information in authorized systems while following security, classification, and need-to-know requirements.
• Coordinating with port, field office, targeting, intelligence, government, international, and industry partners on agriculture and biological threat matters.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level