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Senior Advisor
Customs and Border Protection · Posted 14 days ago
On-site Charleston, SC $126K – $164K Apply by Sep 8, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Training and Development, Trade and Cargo Academy, located in Charleston, South Carolina. Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
What You'll Do
- →This position starts at a salary of $125,776.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $163,514.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $163,514.00 (GS-14 Step 10).
- →Major Duties Include: Serving as a principal expert advisor and provides authoritative guidance on the comprehensive development, strategic implementation, and continuous enhancement of training programs specifically tailored for basic canine training and a diverse array of other Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel.
- →Leading and directing high-impact initiatives specifically designed to significantly reduce the attrition rate through the systematic introduction and implementation of advanced training methodologies, the establishment of robust support systems, and the development of clear, compelling career development pathways that foster retention and professional growth.
- →Spearheading and directing comprehensive efforts aimed at substantially increasing the overall training capacity within the Office of Training and Development (OTD) and ensuring that CBP's frontline personnel receive timely and effective preparation.
- →Establishing, developing, and meticulously maintaining highly effective relationships with a diverse array of critical stakeholders, including senior officials within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), other Federal government agencies, various international, state, and local law enforcement agencies, and integral internal Customs and Border Protection (CBP) components.
- →Researching, analyzing, and meticulously preparing authoritative written materials that address complex training program issues and broader organizational policies, including comprehensive reports, detailed policy documents, and analytical briefs that inform senior leadership decisions and shape agency direction.
- →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.
- →CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity.
- →Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about
Requirements
- ✓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 (additional details below) 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.
- ✓As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards.
- ✓Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes.
- ✓Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties.
- ✓Please review further details via the following link.
- ✓DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
- ✓Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
- ✓Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
- ✓Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 24cea24c-b7ad-4b8d-aaa8-d293f5495462
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