Supervisory Import Specialist (CDI)

Summary

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Office of Training and Development, Trade and Cargo Academy, located in Charleston, South Carolina.

Duties

• This announcement has been amended on 10/29/2026 to extend the closing date to 11/05/2026. This announcement has been amended on 10/22/2026 to extend the closing date to 10/29/2026. This position starts at a salary of $106,437.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $138,370.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $138.370.00 (GS-13 Step 10). In this Supervisory Import Specialist (CDI) position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals. Typical work assignments include: Designing, developing, reviewing, researching, revising, evaluating, and conducting basic, advanced or continuing education training programs to meet CBP training objectives. Providing training on the provisions of laws, regulations, procedures, practices, and documentation that relate to CBP processes for customs law related to examination, admissibility, entry, classification, appraisement of imported merchandise; assessment of duty; enforcement of trade preference programs; processing and liquidation of entries; and related Trade functions. Supervising assigned trainees and coordinating all aspects of training delivery for assigned session/class. Establishing guidelines and performance expectations for staff members and providing advice and counsel related to work and administrative matters. Reviewing emerging and changing subject matter to ensure timely assimilation of new information into course curricula to modify the courses to align them with current enforcement and facilitation trends, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

Individual Occupational Requirements: Specialized Experience requires: Knowledge of the provisions of laws, regulations, procedures, practices, and documentation related to customs processes for entry and examination of imports; Knowledge of the provisions of Federal laws and regulations on prohibited and restricted items and requirements for admittance into the United States and into commerce; and Knowledge of the Tariff Schedules of the United States, and understanding of the basic principles, factors, and terms used in the determination of tariff classification and value. Qualifying specialized experience may have been gained in work such as: Tariff classification and appraisement. Merchandise examining, e.g., while employed as a customs inspector. Attorney or paralegal specialist assigned to tariff classification and value cases. You qualify for this position if you meet the Individual Occupational Requirements listed above and possess the specialized experience, as described below: Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Reviewing Federal laws and regulations, procedures, practices, and documentation requirements for admittance into the US and into commerce that are related to customs processes for entry and examination of imports that are prohibited and restricted. Planning, conducting, and controlling the review, analysis, and processing of formal entries and US Tariff schedules, classification and appraisement pertaining to assigned lines of merchandise and established priorities for different types of entries used in the determination of tariff classification and value. Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and documentation that govern the importation of merchandise related to customs processes for entry and examination of imports. Evaluating information on industry trends needed and developing strategic plans for the assigned Center and providing recommendations when necessary. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. 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 11/05/2026. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. 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., mari…

Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.