Import Specialist

Summary Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Regulations & Rulings, National Commodity Specialist Division, located in New York, NY. Responsibilities CBP Office of Trade is the architect of the most robust customs system in the world and the second largest revenue source for the U.S. Government. We facilitate legitimate trade, enforce U.S. laws, and protect the American economy as well as consumer health and safety. Collaborating with industry and government partners, we create a fair, competitive, and safe trade environment, and we enforce U.S. trade law to protect national economic security. Our expertise in the trade community allows us to lead the development of streamlined and efficient processes that provide certainty for legitimate importers, while combatting transnational crime. In this position you will have the opportunity to serve as National Import Specialist Associate (NISA) to assist and support in providing authoritative information and advice to CBP employees, the trade community, and the general public. This position starts at a salary of $104,436.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $135,773.00 (GS-12, Step 10). Typical work assignments include: Preparing and writing technical documents to clearly and grammatically correctly explain in writing the application of laws, regulations, precedents, to specific merchandise or fact patterns, on sensitive, novel, or controversial information. Preparing comments and opinions on Requests for Internal Advice, Protests for Further Review, and other matters related to classification, origin and free trade agreement eligibility within an assigned line of merchandise. Reviewing and preparing binding rulings for importers and other interested parties relating to classification, country of origin, marking, and the applicability of free trade programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Unions - NTEU. For local chapter contact information see Chapter Websites - National Treasury Employees Union - NTEU. Qualifications Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Assisting in preparing comprehensive and succinct administrative rulings, decisions, and/or interpretations of laws that address matters involving classification, origin, marking and applicability of free trade programs. Examining records to evaluate information concerning proposed transactions regarding importation of merchandise. Preparing and writing technical documents to clearly and grammatically correctly explain in writing the application of laws, regulations, precedents, to specific merchandise or fact patterns, on sensitive, novel, or controversial information. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the

Created: 2025-10-04