Writer-Editor

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Summary
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Tucson Sector, LE Operational Programs, located in Tucson, AZ. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Salary: $91,205.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $118,569.00 (GS-12, Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If your geographic area is not listed, select the "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.

Responsibilities
Typical duties and responsibilities include:

Researching subjects, writing, and editing materials for publication covering topics such as organizations, missions, operations, history, goals, objectives, accomplishments, perspectives, and the current and future needs of USBP.

Reviewing documents on behalf of the Chief Border Patrol Agent to ensure both grammatically correct information is provided and that the argument is clear and concise.

Providing communications support via writing and editing expertise to the command group and staff organizations for special projects and assignments on a wide variety of issues with audiences throughout CBP, USBP, or other governmental leaders.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen.

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.

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 required to adhere to all government ethics standards and the criminal conflict of interest statutes.

Applicants must provide documentation supporting eligibility for veterans, military spouses, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities, if applicable.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as preparing written responses to congressional inquiries on complex issues related to the mission, policies, programs, and Border Patrol initiatives.

Writing executive‑level speeches tailored to military, civilian, or public audiences, both internal and external to the agency.

Examining the content of documents and organizing the material structurally in terms of the order of sentences, paragraphs, sections, and findings, to improve presentation.

Gathering, developing, and checking the accuracy of information from a wide range of sources.

Experience may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations.

Must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable, and meet all applicable time in grade requirements.

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

Additional Information

Veterans, military spouses, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and people with disabilities possess unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission.

Applicants who are members of these groups may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine eligibility and documentation required, consult the relevant links and contact the CBP Hiring Center.

As a member of the following groups: Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans with a compensable service‑connected disability of 30 percent or more (defined by 5 CFR §213.3102(u), §315.707), you may have non‑competitive appointment.

Required documents include SF‑50s to demonstrate eligibility and the most recent performance rating signed by a supervisor.

CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country, and Integrity.

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