Logistics and Warehouse Support SME/Tower Climber - SWFO - Tucson, AZ

Akima; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Border Patrol (USBP) within CBP/DHS seeks highly qualified specialists to support logistics, warehouse operations, and tower climbing for the Southwest Field Office. The role covers asset and property management, deployment and sustainment, and fleet coordination in Tucson, AZ.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree, 5+ years related experience, tower climbing certification (or able to certify), OSHA/ANSI standards knowledge, and pass a DHS background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 5+ years related experience.
• Minimum 3 years as a tower climber/worker performing maintenance and installation.
• OSHA Regulations and ANSI/TIA Standards certification or ability to certify.
• Comtrain Competent Climber/Rescuer or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Tower climbing inspections per TIA 222-G; validate work by vendors at height.
• Oversee warehouse logistics: receipt, storage, distribution, inventory and safety compliance.
• Support Local Property Officer duties in SAP and asset accountability.
• Provide asset management across lifecycle: acquisition, maintenance, disposition.
• Plan and monitor deployments, civil build-outs and sustainment operations.
• Escort duties, cargo security, forklift support, and vehicle transport.

Skills

Tower climbing

Logistics coordination

Safety compliance

Outdoor work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

The United States Border Patrol (USBP) is the mobile, uniformed law enforcement arm of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for securing U.S. borders between ports of entry. The Southwest Field Office requires highly qualified subject matter experts to provide essential support for logistics, asset management, property management, and warehouse operations. Their collective expertise and contributions are vital to the SWFO's responsibilities. The candidates are responsible for maintaining the necessary technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel in accordance with the delivery schedule and providing logistics and warehouse support services, including warehouse logistics operations, property management, asset management, deployment and sustainment, solutions engineering support, and tower climbing. The scope of these services will vary depending on the complexity of the project.

Responsibilities

• Tower Climbing Support:
  • Perform tower climbing inspections in accordance with the Tower Industry Association (TIA) 222‑G standards.
  • Be well‑versed in video surveillance tower installations to validate work performed by outside vendors at height.
• Logistics and Warehouse Operations:
  • Manage an extensive and multifaceted array of warehouse logistics operations, including receipt, storage, and distribution of materials and equipment.
  • Coordinate shipments, monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages and excesses, and adhere to all applicable safety regulations and industry standards.
  • Set up and tear down designated events, ensuring all logistical and operational requirements are met for seamless event execution.
  • Perform minor facility enhancements and improvements to maintain the Technology Support Warehouse environment.
  • Conduct inspections to ensure proper completion of facility work orders, verifying maintenance, repair, and enhancement tasks meet established standards.
  • Assist with inventorying incoming and outgoing program‑specific equipment, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation.
  • Support inventorying of equipment designated for disposition, maintaining detailed records.
  • Ensure completion of monthly Health and Safety Inspection Sheets, reviewing and documenting all safety checks and compliance measures.
  • Update the UTOC Health and Safety Teams page to maintain accurate and current records for all team members.
  • Fleet Management – Oversee daily fleet operations, including fuel and maintenance invoice processing in SAP, maintain fleet folders, ensure vehicle readiness through inspections, cleanliness and fueling, prepare vehicles for disposition, identify equipment and supply needs, coordinate repairs, and transport government vehicles for maintenance and deployment.
  • Transport government‑owned vehicles from various sectors/locations upon arrival of new Program assets and new fleet, and ensure timely transportation of deployment vehicles to designated outlying areas.
• Property Management Support:
  • Assume and execute full range of responsibilities of a Local Property Officer (LPO) within the SAP system.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and policies governing property management, maintain accurate records, and oversee proper handling and accountability of assets throughout their lifecycle.
  • Provide guidance and technical support to personnel, monitor property‑related activities, and implement procedures to uphold the integrity and efficiency of the property management process.
• Asset Management Support:
  • Provide comprehensive asset management support services, encompassing accountability across all phases of the asset lifecycle, including acquisition, maintenance, and disposition.
  • Oversee receipt of package deliveries and perform detailed inspections to confirm completeness of delivered items.
• Deployment and Sustainment Support:
  • Oversee and manage deployment and sustainment activities in accordance with established requirements, industry standards, and programmatic objectives.
  • Conduct comprehensive planning, execution, and monitoring of system deployments, civil build‑outs, and sustainment operations.
• Additional Duties:
  • Escort duties, cargo security, inventory and disposition, forklift support, and vehicle transportation.
  • Flexible work schedule: contractors must be available to work occasional weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• 5 or more years of related experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a tower climber/tower worker performing tower maintenance and equipment installation.
• At least five climbs of towers greater than 200 ft in height; ability to climb towers and structures up to 400 ft high.
• Certified (or able to be certified) in accordance with OSHA Regulations and ANSI/TIA Standards.
• Holds a Comtrain Competent Climber/Rescuer certification or equivalent.
• Must meet OSHA Regulations and ANSI/TIA Standards.
• Ability to climb ladders and steep staircases.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must pass a DHS Customs and Border Protection background investigation.

Job ID

2025-18381