Special Assistant (GS-0301-13) - SkillBridge Internship Opportunity

Special Assistant (GS-0301-13) - SkillBridge Internship Opportunity

IMPORTANT NOTE: This opportunity is only open to SkillBridge participants on active duty who are at least 13 months from separation.

LOCATION: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Headquarters, Immediate Office of the Executive Assistant Commissioner (EAC), Operations Support, Washington, D.C.

SALARY: DoD SkillBridge interns are paid by DoD while they intern as volunteers with CBP. The salary range below reflects the pay scale if hired at the end of the SkillBridge internship. There is no guarantee of employment, however, if CBP hiring managers are able to hire interns at internship conclusion, the salary range is: $117,962-149,422 (GS-13 Step 1-10).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Serving as a consultant on broad projects and programs with national impact. Providing advice and guidance on undefined issues and elements for programs essential to the agency's mission, such as major agency programs of national scope and impact.

·       Serving as a focal point and liaison, maintaining close contact with a variety of CBP offices, headquarters, and field representatives. Building relationships crucial to the success of OS EAC initiatives and managing a variety of special projects.

·       Researching and writing reports or other working documents that will provide guidance on complex programs and issues. Writing correspondence, memorandum, briefing announcements, or other documents relevant to program activities.

·       Providing guidance in the resolution of complex problems or issues impacting agency programs.

HOW TO APPLY: Email Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: CBP – SkillBridge – Immediate Office of the Executive Assistant Commissioner (EAC), Operations Support - Special Assistant- (GS-0301- 13), Washington, D.C.

Include the following documentation:

Your resume will enable us to determine the grade level for which you qualify; therefore, align it to the specifics as described in the Duties and Qualifications sections above. Provide details of your education, background, and experience so we can accurately assess your qualifications, and be sure to highlight any superior proficiencies that uniquely qualify you.

Your DD214 (SSN redacted) or Statement of Service with all campaign medals contained therein (SSN redacted), VA Disability Rating Letter and/or Schedule A Letter is also required.