Staff Assistant (GS-7 & GS-9) - SkillBridge Internship Opportunity

Company: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Staff Assistant (GS-7 & GS-9) - SkillBridge Internship Opportunity
IMPORTANT NOTE: This opportunity is OUTSIDE of USAJOBS and ONLY open to SkillBridge eligible candidates who are AT LEAST 13 months from military separation and qualified for the below opportunity. Applicants must also be eligible for either the VRA, 30% or More Disabled, and/or Schedule A hiring authority in order to be considered for non-competitive hire OUTSIDE of USAJOBS as a result of their participation in this SkillBridge opportunity.
***SkillBridge participants MUST also be qualified for the opportunity and grade for which they will be considered.
LOCATIONS: McAllen, TX; Seattle, WA; Washington, DC; Boston (MA)
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: $41,966-66,731 (GS-7 Step 1 to GS-9 Step 10) but does not include location pay.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In this Staff Assistant internship, you will join a team of legal professionals within U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Chief Counsel (OCC). You will be provided the opportunity to engage in mission support duties spanning OCC's business functions and diverse matters within CBP's legal portfolio. This opportunity will provide you with familiarity, specialized knowledge, and experience beneficial to future employment within CBP's Office of Chief Counsel.
In this position, you will become a key member of the legal team for the Office of The Chief Counsel. Typical work assignments include:
- - - - - - - Providing administrative support to the Office of Chief Counsel.
- - - - - - - Creating, updating, and maintaining procedures to include work schedules, time and attendance, scheduling meetings, acquisition and safekeeping of supplies and equipment, records management, system inquiries, case support, case tracking, and a variety of special projects.
- - - - - - - Receiving, routing, and responding to, and coordinating official correspondence; tracking and following-up on project deadlines; arranging for briefing materials; and organizing meetings and conferences.
- - - - - - - Monitoring, advising, and acting on office administrative needs, such as replenishing or replacing office supplies and equipment, preparing and updating reports using various databases and automated systems, and responding to data calls and taskers.
- - - - - - - Identifying operational trends and problems (e.g., demand for supplies, inadequate storage, etc.), and researching, recommending and advising management on potential administrative shortfalls and recommends solutions.
HOW TO APPLY: Email Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: CBP - SkillBridge - Staff Assistant - OCC - IN-PERSON/TELEWORK - Location Desired from attached list - (Indicate Preference You are Claiming: 30% or More Disabled Veteran, VRA, and/or Schedule A).
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.

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