Job Description
Supervisory Congressional Liaison Officer
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Customs and Border Protection
09/21/2021 to 09/27/2021
Service
Competitive
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Salary
$122,530 to $159,286 per year
Summary
As our nation navigates the COVID-19 pandemic, CBP is committed to delivering our mission to safeguard America's borders and enable legitimate trade and travel. Staffing mission critical positions remains a high priority. Be reassured that CBP is still hiring, despite potential hiring process step delays due to restrictions to in-person activities.
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Responsibilities
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Congressional Affairs, Washington, D.C.
This position starts at a salary of $122,530.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $159,286.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $159,286 (GS-14 Step 10).
The Office of Congressional Affairs is responsible for advising CBP managers on legislative affairs and congressional matters and for assisting Members of Congress and their staffs in understanding current and proposed CBP programs. This position will allow you to provide assistance to the Office of the Assistant Commissioner and staff members by planning, directing, and coordinating congressional liaison activities. You will develop and maintain a continuing awareness of the philosophies, mission, special interests and areas of concern for the Office of Congressional Affairs. You will also serve as a link between the agency and Congress and advise management of the extent and type of participation in activities with Members of Congress, type of information to be presented, and the most suitable method of presentation. Duties will include but are not limited to:
Providing assistance to the Assistant Commissioner and other management officials in planning, directing, and coordinating congressional liaison activities.
Maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of all CBP programs and activities and the related policies of the OCA Assistant Commissioner and Deputy Assistant Commissioner.
Performing the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities over a staff who are engaged in nonsupervisory work as it pertains to Congressional Liaison activities within CBP.
Ensuring that Congressmen and Congresswomen and their staffs are provided with clear and concise analysis and Interpretation of new and revised programs administered by CBP and DHS.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.