Company Order Number: 548
# of openings: 10
Description
The Border Management Task Force (BMTF) Advisor Program provides advice, training and leadership to Border Crossing Point (BCP) authorities on the topics of management, customs operations, customs enforcement / compliance procedures, customs revenue generation and immigration inspection activities. This training activity involves the Afghan Customs Department (ACD), the Afghan Customs Police (ACP) and the Afghan Border Police (ABP).
Advisors are considered as “Key Personnel, Government Civilian” in connection with “Non-Combatant Evacuation Orders” at the civil service grade indicated on their Letter of Authorization (generally GS-13 equivalent). Advisors will be tasked to various locations in Afghanistan based on the needs of the position.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Conduct liaison with US, Afghan Coalition and other relevant stakeholders to improve cooperation and coordination with other local/regional customs and border management agencies.
· Submit various reports to capture daily activities, contact data, resolutions to problems encountered, and ideas to develop new initiatives to enhance the program’s execution
· Identify and monitor key measurable indicators of Mentor Program progress and effectiveness as it relates to ACD/ACP/ABP operations within the Border Crossing Point.
· Develop inspection and reporting strategies for dealing with cross-border trade and customs violations, to include smuggling of narcotics, explosives and other illicit materials.
· Identify training needs for inspection and detection techniques, based on best practice, for the on-site border ACD personnel.
· Liaise with military and government officials within the scope and performance of their duties
· Other duties as assigned by DHS/CBP and Private Sector Management and senior FedSys management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Candidate must possess strong oral and written skills in English.
· Candidate must possess the ability to work in a high-stress, rapid paced environment requiring the provision of high-quality reports, and other products and services on short notice.
· Candidate must possess extensive experience regarding customs and border management issues, to include effective policies and procedures, current technologies, best practices, and effective implementation techniques.
· Candidate must possess an in-depth understanding of the challenges associated with working with host nation counterparts and guiding them through concepts and procedures that are new, and which may be counter to previously accepted behavior.
Interface
The incumbent will interact with Afghan officials of the Afghan Border Police and Afghan Customs Police, as well as US and Coalition civilian and military personnel in the conduct of their daily duties and responsibilities. Advisors may be called upon to brief senior US, Afghan or Coalition officials regarding border management issues. The Border Advisor reports directly to the in-country Program Manager in the conduct of his or her duties and responsibilities. The Border Advisor does not serve in a supervisory position.
Security Requirements
You must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening as a condition of employment. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements. Currently, Advisors are required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Clearance level requirement may be subject to change at the government’s discretion.
Physical Demands
Border Advisors generally work long days in primitive conditions, and experience climates that include periods of extreme heat or cold while serving at BCPs. Advisors frequently are required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Border Advisors may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Further, they routinely are required to wear heavy personal protective equipment (PPE) and carry firearms in the conduct of their duties. When travelling, Advisors are expected to be able to hand-carry their personal items and equipment, to include military duffel bags.
Work Environment
The work environment at Border Crossing Points (BCP) in Afghanistan is primitive, and typically outside. Advisors serve alongside their Afghan counterparts at BCPs, were commerce is inspected and documents are reviewed. BCPs have support and storage buildings, and some instruction may take place indoors; however, the majority of the work is in the elements. Life support for Advisors is provided at nearby Military Forward Operating Bases (FOB) or Civilian compounds that provide secure living conditions. Movement to and from BCPs is via Military or civilian armored vehicles.
Educational / Work Experience
· Must have a minimum of 13 years’ experience (or combination of education and experience) in Integrated Border Management within one or more of the following disciplines is required:
o Customs, Immigration, Border Interdiction, Counter Narcotics, Revenue, Capacity Development, Military, and/or Threat Finance.
· Must be a graduate of The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
· Previous experience as a Legacy Customs, CBP Officer or Border Patrol Agent is required.
· Experience as an instructor is preferred but not required.
· Experience as a customs or border management mentor, advisor or liaison outside of the United States is highly preferred but not required.
Professional/Certification Requirements
N/A
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.
# of openings: 10
Description
The Border Management Task Force (BMTF) Advisor Program provides advice, training and leadership to Border Crossing Point (BCP) authorities on the topics of management, customs operations, customs enforcement / compliance procedures, customs revenue generation and immigration inspection activities. This training activity involves the Afghan Customs Department (ACD), the Afghan Customs Police (ACP) and the Afghan Border Police (ABP).
Advisors are considered as “Key Personnel, Government Civilian” in connection with “Non-Combatant Evacuation Orders” at the civil service grade indicated on their Letter of Authorization (generally GS-13 equivalent). Advisors will be tasked to various locations in Afghanistan based on the needs of the position.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Conduct liaison with US, Afghan Coalition and other relevant stakeholders to improve cooperation and coordination with other local/regional customs and border management agencies.
· Submit various reports to capture daily activities, contact data, resolutions to problems encountered, and ideas to develop new initiatives to enhance the program’s execution
· Identify and monitor key measurable indicators of Mentor Program progress and effectiveness as it relates to ACD/ACP/ABP operations within the Border Crossing Point.
· Develop inspection and reporting strategies for dealing with cross-border trade and customs violations, to include smuggling of narcotics, explosives and other illicit materials.
· Identify training needs for inspection and detection techniques, based on best practice, for the on-site border ACD personnel.
· Liaise with military and government officials within the scope and performance of their duties
· Other duties as assigned by DHS/CBP and Private Sector Management and senior FedSys management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Candidate must possess strong oral and written skills in English.
· Candidate must possess the ability to work in a high-stress, rapid paced environment requiring the provision of high-quality reports, and other products and services on short notice.
· Candidate must possess extensive experience regarding customs and border management issues, to include effective policies and procedures, current technologies, best practices, and effective implementation techniques.
· Candidate must possess an in-depth understanding of the challenges associated with working with host nation counterparts and guiding them through concepts and procedures that are new, and which may be counter to previously accepted behavior.
Interface
The incumbent will interact with Afghan officials of the Afghan Border Police and Afghan Customs Police, as well as US and Coalition civilian and military personnel in the conduct of their daily duties and responsibilities. Advisors may be called upon to brief senior US, Afghan or Coalition officials regarding border management issues. The Border Advisor reports directly to the in-country Program Manager in the conduct of his or her duties and responsibilities. The Border Advisor does not serve in a supervisory position.
Security Requirements
You must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening as a condition of employment. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements. Currently, Advisors are required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Clearance level requirement may be subject to change at the government’s discretion.
Physical Demands
Border Advisors generally work long days in primitive conditions, and experience climates that include periods of extreme heat or cold while serving at BCPs. Advisors frequently are required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Border Advisors may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Further, they routinely are required to wear heavy personal protective equipment (PPE) and carry firearms in the conduct of their duties. When travelling, Advisors are expected to be able to hand-carry their personal items and equipment, to include military duffel bags.
Work Environment
The work environment at Border Crossing Points (BCP) in Afghanistan is primitive, and typically outside. Advisors serve alongside their Afghan counterparts at BCPs, were commerce is inspected and documents are reviewed. BCPs have support and storage buildings, and some instruction may take place indoors; however, the majority of the work is in the elements. Life support for Advisors is provided at nearby Military Forward Operating Bases (FOB) or Civilian compounds that provide secure living conditions. Movement to and from BCPs is via Military or civilian armored vehicles.
Educational / Work Experience
· Must have a minimum of 13 years’ experience (or combination of education and experience) in Integrated Border Management within one or more of the following disciplines is required:
o Customs, Immigration, Border Interdiction, Counter Narcotics, Revenue, Capacity Development, Military, and/or Threat Finance.
· Must be a graduate of The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
· Previous experience as a Legacy Customs, CBP Officer or Border Patrol Agent is required.
· Experience as an instructor is preferred but not required.
· Experience as a customs or border management mentor, advisor or liaison outside of the United States is highly preferred but not required.
Professional/Certification Requirements
N/A
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.
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FedSys, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other criteria the consideration of which is made impermissible by applicable law.
FedSys, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other criteria the consideration of which is made impermissible by applicable law.