USAJOBS · 10 hours ago
Inspections Specialist
Houston, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$145K/yr - $189K/yr
1+ years expThe position of Inspections Specialist is with the Department of Homeland Security, specifically within U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Accountability. The role involves leading and conducting inspections to evaluate compliance with established procedures and policies, as well as developing and monitoring inspection protocols.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Providing the CBP Juvenile Coordinator with timely, independent, and reliable information, and fact-based analysis from assigned inspections and assessments concerning CBP's compliance with the Flores Settlement Agreement (FSA) and related internal policy
Fully participating and leading a team of JCD Inspections Specialists in all phases of the planning and organization of assigned on-site or virtual FSA compliance inspection projects
Developing possible solutions to issues identified to assist management over inspected facilities to address identified programmatic issues, improve operational effectiveness or efficiency, strengthen existing internal controls, and/or overcome impediments to the achievement of CBP objectives and goals
Guiding team members in writing individual sections of reports, entailing internal coordination with team members and external coordination with agency partners, including the operators and the Office of Chief Counsel, to obtain statistical and operational data and ensure accurate, complete, and timely Court reports
Identifying the CBP offices or other locations that will be visited as part of the review and prepares a work schedule detailing the assignments to complete the fieldwork aspect of the project
Qualification
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
All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English
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 02/06/2026
Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Implementing laws and regulations, court precedents, and current program instructions concerning juveniles; Planning, organizing, and preparing all phases of complex analytical assessments of CBP administrative, operational, and/or financial internal control process reviews and other analytical assessments; Leading discussions during entrance and exit conferences held with CBP management to include the review of inspection results and addressing possible solutions to the issues identified; Developing, implementing, and monitoring inspection protocols intended to assess operational compliance with the Flores Settlement Agreement and CBP policies and procedures pertaining to the detention and care of juveniles
Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible
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 02/06/2026
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees
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 values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity
During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances
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
If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military; A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government; Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university; Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government
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
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
Retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Personal leave days
Paid federal holidays
Flexible work schedules
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation subsidies
Uniform allowance
Health and wellness programs
Fitness centers
Employee training and developmental opportunities
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