- Position Title
- Supervisory Drawback Specialist
- Agency
- Customs and Border Protection
- Announcement Number
- OFO-IMP-10149017-MLH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 5, 2018 to Tuesday, March 27, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current federal employee who has received notice that you will be displaced from the Department of Homeland Security? If yes, confirm:
- you occupy a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
- Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, AND
- Copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
2.
Are you a current U.S. Customs and Border Protection employee with competitive status?
To verify eligibility, CBP employees are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of their most recent SF-50.
To verify eligibility, CBP employees are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of their most recent SF-50.
3.
Do you hold or have you previously held a permanent position in the competitive service with a Full Performance Level (FPL) equivalent to or higher than the FPL of the position being announced?
Applicants who currently hold or have previously held a position with the same FPL have already competed for a position with the same FPL as the position being announced and may be referred for selection without competition under our agency merit promotion procedures. The position held must be a permanent position; details and temporary promotions do not count.
To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form that reflects:
Applicants who currently hold or have previously held a position with the same FPL have already competed for a position with the same FPL as the position being announced and may be referred for selection without competition under our agency merit promotion procedures. The position held must be a permanent position; details and temporary promotions do not count.
To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form that reflects:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
- status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1); AND
- Full Performance Level equivalent to or higher than the grade level being announced.
Preferences
1.
There is a time-in-grade (TIG) requirement for promotion into this position. Have you completed 52 weeks in a position at or above the GS-12 grade level?
2.
Are you a current political Schedule A or Schedule C Executive Branch employee or a former political Schedule A or Schedule C Executive Branch employee who held the position within the last five years applying to a competitive or non-political excepted service position under Title 5 of the United States Code or are you a current non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) Executive Branch employee or a former non-career SES Executive Branch employee who held the position within the last five years applying to a competitive or non-political excepted service position under Title 5 of the United States Code?
To verify, please submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) or other relevant documentation reflecting your status as a Political Appointee.
To verify, please submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) or other relevant documentation reflecting your status as a Political Appointee.
3.
If you are a CBP employee, please enter your CBP email address in this format without any extra spaces or characters: john.a.smith@cbp.dhs.gov. If you are not a CBP employee, enter N/A.
4.
If you are a CBP Employee, please enter your Hash ID without any additional spaces, punctuation, or letters. Example: CIC1K4L. If you are not a CBP employee, enter NA.
5.
I have read and understand the following statement: A resume describing my job-related qualifications is required and will be used for the purpose of reviewing my qualifications and determining what training, if any, would be required when placed. My resume must be in English and must include my job titles and a detailed description of my duties and the dates I performed them (MM/YY). My resume should also contain my full name, address, phone number, email address, and my work schedule and salary. If I do not provide a resume that includes the required information, I may lose further consideration under this announcement.
6.
All newly appointed, first-time CBP supervisors are required to complete the mandatory Supervisory Leadership Training (SLT). The Office of Training and Development will schedule eligible supervisors to attend SLT within the first 90 days of appointment. All newly appointed, first time permanent supervisors shall attain the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform their supervisory responsibilities by completing required leadership training in accordance with CBP Directive 51410-021C, Required Leadership Training for New CBP Supervisors (dated 11/17/2013), and CBP Directive 51410-024, Required Continuous Leader Development for CBP Supervisors (dated 11/17/2013).
NOTE: This training may be waived if previously completed.
Do you acknowledge that you have read and understand the above requirement (including current or former supervisors who have previously completed the mandatory SLT and will not be required to retake the course).
Assessment 1
The following questions will only be used to determine whether or not you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. You may wish to consult the vacancy announcement for a description of those requirements.
1.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience and/or education?
The following questions will be used to rate applicants who meet the minimum eligibility and qualification requirements.
2.
Indicate the extent to which you have knowledge of drawback policies and procedures.
3.
Select the choice that best describes your knowledge of and ability to apply Customs laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the control, entry, and export of merchandise.
4.
Indicate the extent to which you have reviewed and verified drawback claims to ensure compliance with drawback laws and regulations.
5.
Indicate the extent of your experience in reviewing drawback related protests, petitions, and requests for privileges.
6.
Indicate the extent of your experience analyzing information related to claims for refunding duties and taxes.
7.
Do you have experience examining the manufacturing process and manufacturing and inventory records to determine quantities of goods eligible for drawback?
8.
Do you have experience resolving discrepancies in the Automated Commercial System (ACS) records to prevent liquidation, suspension, or closure?
9.
Indicate the extent of your experience making recommendations related to internal and external program and policy issues (e.g., technological changes, organizational structure).
10.
Select the option that best describes your ability to manage projects (e.g., set goals, identify issues, and prioritize projects).
11.
Select the choice that best describes your ability to train others (i.e., formally and informally on-the-job).
12.
Indicate the extent to which you have developed and maintained relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
13.
Select the choice that best describes your ability to manage conflicts as needed.
14.
Select the option that best describes your experience in giving oral presentations.
15.
Indicate the extent of your experience in preparing written presentations.