Mission Support Specialist

Candidates for this and every DoD SkillBridge internship opportunity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are able to intern for 180, 120, and 90 days and MUST be at least 11 MONTHS away from (outside of) separation. Why 11 months? We are able to host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR actions to include getting them in front of hiring managers, having interviews conducted, selection decisions being made, “Qualifications Reviews” successfully completed on their resumes clearly demonstrating that they have the required experience, etc. for the positions for which they are being considered, along with a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.MAJOR DUTIESMission Support Assistant – Generalist (GS-7)NON-REMOTE/IN-PERSON ONLYU.S. Customs and Border

ABOUT THE JOB

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This position will allow you to perform a variety of general clerical duties and provide administrative support to managers and staff. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to protect the homeland by analyzing and refining existing work methods and developing new methods and procedures. Typical work assignments include: Assisting in one or more administrative support areas which include budget, logistics and procurement, human resources, and records and files management. Using various software packages such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.Developing, maintaining, and preparing reports and office records Coordinating and monitoring the organization's property management and space utilization programs.Providing assistance to higher graded Mission Support Specialist with various workforce management procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a variety of general clerical duties
• Provide administrative support to managers and staff
• Assist in administrative support areas including budget, logistics and procurement, human resources, and records and files management
• Use various software packages such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Develop, maintain, and prepare reports and office records
• Coordinate and monitor the organization's property management and space utilization programs
• Provide assistance to higher graded Mission Support Specialist with various workforce management procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 11 months away from separation
• Must complete a full CBP Background Investigation (BI) prior to internship start dates

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Candidates for this and every DoD SkillBridge internship opportunity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are able to intern for 180, 120, and 90 days and MUST be at least 11 MONTHS away from (outside of) separation. Why 11 months? We are able to host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR actions to include getting them in front of hiring managers, having interviews conducted, selection decisions being made, “Qualifications Reviews” successfully completed on their resumes clearly demonstrating that they have the required experience, etc. for the positions for which they are being considered, along with a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

PROGRAM COST

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OTHER

Candidates for this and every DoD SkillBridge internship opportunity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are able to intern for 180, 120, and 90 days and MUST be at least 11 MONTHS away from (outside of) separation. Why 11 months? We are able to host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR actions to include getting them in front of hiring managers, having interviews conducted, selection decisions being made, “Qualifications Reviews” successfully completed on their resumes clearly demonstrating that they have the required experience, etc. for the positions for which they are being considered, along with a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.