Seized Property Specialist

Summary Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, New Orleans Field Office, located in New Orleans LA. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above." back into this sections Duties Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations (OFO) will allow you to use your expertise to perform comprehensive reviews, evaluations, surveys and other assessments pertaining to the operational functions relating to Seized Property management. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen Homeland Security by providing expert technical direction on complex issues pertaining to seized property activities. This position starts at a salary of $61,722.00 (GS-09, Step 1) to $97,087.00 (GS-11, Step 10) with promotion potential to $116,362.00 (GS-12 Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. In this Seized Property Specialist position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals overseeing the acceptance of seizedproperty for storage in the OFO permanent seizure vault and consigns property to the national seized property contractors in compliance with establishedtimeframes set by national policy and procedures. Typical work assignments include: Receiving direction from the supervisor and/or senior Seized Property Specialist (SPS) in fulfilling Seized Property Program responsibilities. Assisting with monitoring the turnover of seized property for storage in the certified OFO permanent seizure vault or to the national seized property contractors to ensure compliance with established timeframes set by national policy and procedures. Assisting with examination of documentation provided to show that the importer/violator representatives are properly vetted to enter the Centralized Storage Facility (CSF) and have workers compensation insurance. Complying with the requirements established by CBP policy in the Seized Asset Management and Enforcement Procedures Handbook (SAMEPH) for the custody, preservation, and disposition of seized or forfeited property through to solution, within the FPF Officer's (FPFO) authority. Providing guidance to CBP and other DHS entities concerning seized property processing. Qualifications NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Experience GS-09: 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 supervisor and/or senior Seized Property Specialist (SPS) with the reviews and updates of CBP automated systems for data completeness and accuracy. Assisting with the reviews of seized property documentation for accuracy and completeness and as necessary, requesting additional information from the appropriate seizing officer. Assisting in the timely and accurate updating of the CBP automated property tracking system within the established timeframes and maintaining a current and complete seized property file. Assisting with plans, preparations and participates in seized property destruction operations. Assisting with monitoring the turnover of seized property to ensure compliance with established timeframes set by national policy and procedures. Experience GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Utilizing automated systems to identify and account for all seizures within the area of responsibility and updating tracking systems. Ensuring the timely and accurate update of the CBP automated property tracking system within the established timeframes and maintaining a current and complete seized property file. Making recommendations to the supervisor and/or senior SPS on storage requirements and storage locations for all types of seized property to include controlled substances, currency, and firearms. Assisting with determining special handling requirements for hazardous materials, biohazardous, and any other property requiring special transportation and/or unique handling. Assisting with the operation of the certified OFO permanent seizure vault under the supervision of supervisor and/or senior SPS Education Substitution GS-09: A Master's degree, two full years of graduate education, a J.D. or an LL.B. degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience required at this level. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise two years of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 36 semester or 54 quarter hours. Education Substitution:GS-11: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in any field, or L.L.M for the experience required at the GS-11 grade level. Such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise three years of graduate study. If that information is not available, use 54 semester or 81 quarter hours. You are required to submit proof of your claim. Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade level and may be computed by first determining your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining your education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11. More information on this qualification standard is located here. 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. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and 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 10/05/2026. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. 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 in order to promote the agency's core