SUPERVISORY CUSTOMS LIQUIDATOR (DRAWBACK)

Full Job Description

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Centers of Excellence and Expertise.

The selections will be made and oversight of this position will be maintained by the Field Office, but the physical location of these positions will remain in the locations attached to the announcement.

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 and making decisions on complex drawback claims and supporting documentation, e.g., certificates of delivery, certificates of manufacture, and proof of exportation to ensure compliance with all drawback laws and regulations Tracing documentation on exported merchandise back to the duty or taxes paid on imported materials or substituted domestic merchandise to determine the proper amount of drawback to be paid.

Conducting a public outreach program which involves presenting seminars targeted at potential, first-time or established drawback claimants.

Solving complex technical problems in the various types of drawback provisions and rendering advice and assistance on all types of problems and matters Approving various privilege applications, general rulings and waivers on claims with variety and complexity.

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 03/31/2026.

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., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances.

For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP.

Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S.

Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S.

government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S.

government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment.

Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Major Duties:

In this position, you will strengthen the Department's ability to perform homeland security functions by becoming a valuable member of a team of commercial, inspection, entry, liquidation, and Customs Officer employees.

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).

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Typical duty assignments include: Reviews and decides complex drawback claims and supporting documentation (e.g., certificates of delivery, certificates of manufacture, and proof of exportation), to ensure compliance with all drawback laws and regulations, and with trade agreements such as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Drawback entries cover a wide variety of articles.

Analyzing and evaluating manufacturers' contract statements and all corollary documentation in the review of claims for drawback eligibility and payment.

Verifies timely submission of drawback claims, completeness, and accountability of drawback merchandise from import through manufacture to export.

Tracing documentation on exported merchandise back to the duty or taxes paid on imported materials or substituted domestic merchandise, to determine the proper amount of drawback to be paid.

For manufacturing claims, reviews claimant's inventory or other records and contract statement to ensure that authorized manufacturing techniques are completely and properly reflected.

Supervising a medium to large sized staff; performs a full range of supervisory functions; directs on-the-job training for employees; stimulates, motivates, and instills a sense of participation among employees to achieve goals; approves leave.

Interviews candidates for vacancies and recommends appointment; and recommends rewards for performance accomplishments, as well as promotions, within grade increases, etc.