Mission Support Specialist

DoW SkillBridge Internship OpportunityMission Support Specialist (GS-5/7/9)U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Office of Field Operations (OFO)IMPORTANT NOTEThis opportunity is OUTSIDE of USAJOBS.gov and ONLY open to DoW SkillBridge candidates who are AT LEAST 11 months AWAY from military separation to be considered and who can intern with CBP during their final 180, 120, or 90 days on active-duty.WHY 11 MONTHS?CBP can host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR processes that also include a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.LOCATIONSan Francisco, CAMAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe trainee performs assignments requiring the application of fundamental principles, concepts, techniques, and guidelines in an administrative specialty area. Duties include but are not limited to: Assists with planning to gather and interpret information and data for problems, issues, and unusual circumstances. Assists with identifying ways to improve or enhance current services and to ensure that such services meet management’s business objectives. Assesses situations that are complicated by conflicting and/or incomplete data, requiring general problem solving to isolate issues. Participates in analyzing the effects of changes in law and regulations as they pertain tomanagement services. Assists with reconciling conflicting incomplete information. Helps to identify and extract additional pertinent information required. Defines issues or problems in terms that are compatible with appropriate laws, policies, or regulations.HOW TO APPLYEmail Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: DoW SkillBridge – Area Port of San Francisco – San Francisco Field Office – Mission Support Specialist – San Francisco, CA