GS-1895

Customs and Border Protection Technician

Performs technical customs work including document processing, data entry, and administrative support.

📊Administrative📈GS-4/5/6/7/8/9📁1800

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1895

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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📋Typical Duties

•Process customs documents
•Enter trade data
•Verify entry information
•Maintain records
•Support CBP officers
•Respond to inquiries

🎯Key Competencies

Processing

Skill in processing travelers and cargo documentation.

Data Entry

Ability to enter data into customs systems accurately.

Document Review

Skill in reviewing customs documentation.

Customer Service

Ability to assist travelers and trade community.

Systems Knowledge

Proficiency in customs information systems.

Attention to Detail

Skill in identifying discrepancies.

Communication

Ability to communicate with travelers and officers.

Regulations

Basic knowledge of customs procedures.

🔑Resume Keywords

Customs and Border Protection TechnicianEnter trade dataMaintain recordsProcess customs documentsRespond to inquiriesSupport CBP officersVerify entry information

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