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Summary Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Accountability, Juvenile Coordination Division (JCD), located in Houston, TX. Responsibilities Joining Customs & Border Protection (CBP) will allow you to utilize your expertise in planning and conducting varied inspection projects and other analytical assessments. This position starts at a salary of $122,749.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $159,575.00 (GS-13, Step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to perform homeland security functions by performing a wide range of significant and complex inspection/compliance projects and studies involving broad and in-depth analysis and evaluation. In this Inspection Specialist position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals involved in effectively evaluating operations compliance of established CBP procedures and policies, as well as assessing operational and organizational compliance; developing, implementing, monitoring, and refining various inspection protocols which encompass complex and constantly changing CBP policy; planning and conducting multi-agency, multi-state, and international studies, reviews, and inspections; developing operational criteria, plans, and bulletins; and inspecting and analyzing a variety of unusual situations. Typical Work assignments include: Conducting inspections and assessments to provide the CBP Juvenile Coordinator with timely, independent, and reliable information and fact-based analysis concerning CBP's compliance with the Flores Settlement Agreement (FSA) and related internal policy. Interviewing juveniles, parents, and legal guardians in a conversational manner using open-ended questions to gather information about their experiences while in CBP custody. Interviewing supervisors and contract medical personnel to determine on-site medical capabilities available for juveniles, including intake screening, medical assessments, medical encounters, and exit screening. Inspecting physical holding areas, food storage, kitchen facilities, and juveniles' access to food and amenities to ensure compliance with the Flores Settlement Agreement (FSA) and internal policy requirements. Analyzing and documenting inspection and interview processes and participating in preparing concise and timely inspection reports for management and court-mandated requirements. 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 position is not covered under the bargaining unit. Qualifications Specialized 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: Conducting facility inspections to assess compliance with safety and sanitation standards for juveniles in custody. Preparing inspection reports and briefings, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions to management. Interviewing juveniles, parents, and staff to gather information, corroborating records, and supporting compliance assessments. Working with agency staff and external stakeholders to coordinate inspections and resolving compliance issues related to juvenile custody. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the