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USAJOBS · 5 months ago

Mission Support Specialist (Generalist)

Oroville, Washington, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$61K/yr - $79K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Mission Support Specialist (Generalist) within the Department of Homeland Security, specifically U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The role involves providing direct advice and guidance to employees, developing administrative program work methods, and supporting various operational tasks.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assisting with conducting inventories, records management, and preparing/processing various property reports; processing lost, stolen, destroyed, or missing property; assisting higher grade specialists and supervisors with managing pay and leave entitlements and administration

Providing support in fleet operations to include scheduling maintenance, services, repairs; preparing local records management and producing various fleet reports; providing assistance with fleet card programs

Applying methods, principles and practices commonly used in staffing and placement; assisting with and providing guidance for employee benefits

Coordinating facility repairs and recording in facilities management systems; preparing informational packages for management; participating in special studies and analytical projects related to current and proposed program initiatives

Qualification

Budget managementRecords managementAnalytical supportFleet operationsEmployee orientationGeneral administrative proceduresCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

You 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

You may be required to pass a background investigation

CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures

Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process

Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 07/23/2025

Experience: You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as assisting senior specialists in analyzing programs to measure performance and efficiency, preparing and updating budget spreadsheets and personnel action requests, conducting new employee orientation, assisting in the inventorying of local property and equipment, reviewing and submitting travel vouchers for reimbursement, providing analytical support on problem definitions, policies and procedures

Education Substitution: Successful completion of two or more years of full-time graduate education or a Master's (or higher) degree from an accredited college or university or an LL.B. or J.D. may substitute for the experience required at this level

Combining Experience and Education: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations

You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process

You must meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 07/23/2025

Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment

Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years

Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment