Mission Support Specialist

Customs and Border Protection; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection in San Diego, CA seeks a federal Administrative Specialist to support field operations. The role is full-time, onsite, with a salary range of $70,507.00 to $110,905.00 per year. Eligible openings: 2.

The position involves applying administrative programs, laws, and policies to address issues, planning data interpretation, and meeting customer requirements. The work includes participating in studies to develop broader expertise within the assigned area, with locality

Qualifications

• This position starts at a salary of $70,507.00 (GS-09, Step 1) to $110,905.00 (GS-11, Step 10) with promotion potential to $110905 (GS-11 Step 10).
• Applying a wide range of administrative programs concepts, laws, policies, practices and analytical methods to address technical issues or problems.
• Planning, gathering, and interpreting information and data to resolve complex problems and issues.
• Determining the most effective and efficient approach to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participating in complex studies and projects designed to develop broader expertise in assigned specialty area(s).

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
• Department: Department of Homeland Security

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Office of Field Operations San Diego Field Office, located in San Ysidro, CA. Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Key Responsibilities

This position starts at a salary of $70,507.00 (GS-09, Step 1) to $110,905.00 (GS-11, Step 10) with promotion potential to $110905 (GS-11 Step 10). Applying a wide range of administrative programs concepts, laws, policies, practices and analytical methods to address technical issues or problems. Planning, gathering, and interpreting information and data to resolve complex problems and issues. Determining the most effective and efficient approach to meet customer requirements.

Participating in complex studies and projects designed to develop broader expertise in assigned specialty area(s). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts.

Requirements & Education

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

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $70507 – $110905/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.