Textile Technologist

Customs and Border Protection; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection in Washington, DC seeks a Textile Technology specialist within the DHS CBP Office of Facilities and Asset Management. This federal role focuses on evaluating textile items and ensuring quality standards across divisions.

The position requires a textile technology degree and relevant experience to develop specifications, testing plans, and comprehensive evaluation reports for management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing textile, apparel, or uniform test reports.
• Ability to interpret technical findings and communicate results to management or stakeholders.
• Experience developing technical requirements or specifications for textile, apparel, or uniform items.
• Experience developing textile, apparel, or uniform testing plans, inspection procedures, or quality review methods.

Responsibilities

• Analyze textile, apparel, or uniform test reports, interpret findings, and communicate results to management.
• Assist with developing technical requirements or specifications for textile, apparel, or uniform items.
• Assist with developing testing plans, inspection procedures, or quality review methods.
• Prepare reports, briefs, or presentations on testing and evaluation of textile items.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Textile technology degree

Job description

Organizational Location

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Facilities and Asset Management, Asset and Administrative Management Division, 1 vacancy located in Washington, DC.

Basic Requirements

Degree in textile technology. OR Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in textile technology that included at least 20 semester hours in textile technology and closely related subjects, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

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:

• Analyzing textile, apparel, or uniform test reports; interpreting technical findings; drawing conclusions; and communicating results to management or stakeholders.
• Assisting with the development of technical requirements or specifications for textile, apparel, or uniform items.
• Assisting with the development of textile, apparel, or uniform testing plans, inspection procedures, or quality review methods.
• Preparing reports, briefings, or presentations on the testing and evaluation of textile, apparel, or uniform items.

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.

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 by 09/09/2026. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. 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