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Position Title: CBP Technician
Agency: Customs and Border Protection
Announcement Number: CBPT 24-2 Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, May 20, 2024 to Monday, June 3, 2024

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. 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 located 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.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility, such as:

Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, AND
Copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency? If yes, confirm:

You occupy (or have been separated from) a position located 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
Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility, such as:

Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, AND
Copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

A. Yes

B. No

1. The following duty locations are most likely to have CBP Tech vacancies at the time of your final offer. Offers are made based on operational needs and requirements and are determined by the CBP Office of Field Operations. Although the locations listed below will most likely be available, the duty location offered in your final offer letter may include any geographic location within the United States that meets agency mission critical needs.

Select your preferred duty location from the list below.

2. Qualifications based on work experience will be determined by what is listed on your resume. Work experience refers to both paid and unpaid experience, such as volunteer work.

Your resume must:
- Be written in English
- Include full legal name
- Address
- Phone number
- Complete work history (which includes job titles)
- Detailed description of your duties (including tasks performed)
- The dates you performed those duties (MM/DD/YY - MM/DD/YY)
- Hours worked per week for any position you worked that was not full time (less than 35 hours per week)
- Current or former Federal employees please include your salary, pay scale and pay grade

Do you agree to provide a resume that contains the necessary requirements listed above?

A. Yes

B. No, I understand that not providing the required details in my resume may result in removal from consideration.

3. Are you willing to undergo a background investigation for this position?

A. Yes, I am willing to undergo a background investigation

B. No, I am not willing to undergo a background investigation

4. Have you used (including injecting, snorting, inhaling, swallowing, etc.), experimented with, received, purchased, transferred, or distributed other Schedule I-V controlled substance? Examples of controlled substances include cocaine or crack cocaine (e.g, rock, freebase, etc.), hallucinogenics (e.g, LSD, PCP, mushrooms, peyote, mescaline, etc.), ketamine (e.g., special K, jet, etc.), narcotics (e.g., opium, heroin, etc.), stimulants (e.g., speed, crystal meth, ecstasy, etc.), or inhalants (e.g., toluene, amyl nitrate, whippets, etc.). Drug usage information will be taken into consideration during the background investigation.

A. Never

B. 0-3 years ago

C. 3-7 years ago

D. 7 or More years ago

5. CBP is committed to a drug-free workplace. This position requires drug testing as part of the pre-employment process and also requires random drug testing after you enter on duty.

Note: Several states now allow recreational and medicinal use of marijuana. However, CBP does not permit the use of marijuana as it is still an illegal drug per federal law.

By submitting this application, I acknowledge and understand that I have to successfully pass a drug test during the pre-employment process and that the Agency will remove me from consideration if I do not successfully pass the drug test. Additionally should I enter on duty as an employee I will be required to participate in random drug testing in accordance with the Agency's drug-free workplace policy.

A. Yes

B. No

6. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, CBP requires every employee to be reliable, trustworthy, and fit for duty. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information contained in my online application for Federal Employment is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that a false or fraudulent answer to any question or item on any part of my online application may be grounds for not hiring me, or for firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment or both (18 U.S.C. 1001).

By clicking "Yes" below, I certify that the information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge.

A. Yes

B. No

7. How did you first hear about this position?

1. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has a residency requirement that applies to 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 (3) of the last five (5) years, before completing an application for CBP employment. Primary residence is defined as the place where an individual physically resides and the place from which he or she commutes to an official duty station. An individual may have more than one residence (including but not limited to a second home, a vacation home, or an investment property), but can establish only one primary residence. If hired for this position, you will be required to maintain your primary residence in the United States.

If you do not meet the residency requirement as stated above and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two (2) of the last five (5) years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency wavier by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
1. Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military
2. A dependent of a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. Government
3. Working as a contractor employee, a volunteer, consultant or an intern for the U.S. Government
4. Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university

If selected for a position, you must provide documentation to support a request for an exception to the residency requirement.

Do you meet the U.S. Customs and Border Protection residency requirement?

A. Yes, I have lived in the United States (or one of its territories or protectorates) for at least three (3) of the last five (5) years prior to submitting this application

B. Yes, for at least three (3) of the last five (5) years prior to submitting this application, I have maintained United States residency by one or more of the following conditions: 1) worked for the U.S. Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or military capacity or 2) was a dependent of a U.S. Federal or military employee serving overseas

C. No, I do not meet the residency requirement and am therefore requesting an exception to the policy and I can provide documentation of my eligibility for a residency waiver from a stateside-based company, school, and/or individual(s) who will account for any periods of my residency outside of the United States during at least three (3) of the last five (5) years prior to submitting this application

D. No, I do not meet the residency requirement and am NOT requesting a waiver for an exception to the residency requirement and I understand that I will not be considered for this job announcement

2. All CBP applicants are required to successfully complete a background investigation. You may be given an opportunity to start your career with CBP earlier, if you elect to enter on duty (EOD) with a provisional clear. A provisional clear is based on the successful completion of certain pre-employment investigation checks. The decision to enter on duty with a provisional clear, if made available, is your decision to make. Should you choose not to enter on duty in a provisional clear status, your application and eligibility for this position will not be negatively affected; however, your EOD date may be delayed. For more information, please click here. If you EOD with a provisional clear and your full background investigation is not successfully completed, you will be removed from the position with CBP.

If offered a position, do you elect to enter on duty (EOD) under a provisional clear status?

A. Yes, I DO elect to enter on duty (EOD) under a provisional clear status if offered a position. I further understand that I must successfully complete the full background investigation and will be removed from this position if I am found unsuitable for continued employment.

B. No, I DO NOT elect to enter on duty (EOD) under a provisional clear status if offered a position

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.

3. Which of the following best describes your experience and/or education to qualify for the GS-05 grade level?

A. I have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, that includes maintaining and preparing files, records, and correspondence; entering information into automated systems; performing query functions to obtain information; and collecting fees for applications and services.

B. I have successfully completed at least 4 years of education above high school. I understand that I am required to submit transcript(s) as proof of my educational claim.

C. I have a combination of successfully completed education and experience that is at least 100% as described in the Combining Experience and Education statement in the announcement posting. I understand that I am required to submit proof of my educational claim.

D. I do not possess the specialized experience and/or education as described above.

4. Which of the following best describes your experience to qualify for the GS-06 grade level?

A. I have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, that includes conducting inspections of baggage, packages, cargo, parcels, and/or persons; reviewing documents for completeness and ensuring compliance with laws, policies, rules and regulations; reconciling accounts and resolves and corrects errors; and responding to complaints and inquiries from internal and external customers.

B. I do not possess the specialized experience as described above.

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