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Programs / Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
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Staff Assistant

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Program summary

DoW SkillBridge Internship Staff Assistant U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Office of Chief Counsel (OCC)LOCATIONSBoston, Massachusetts Del Rio, TexasMcAllen, TexasSan Antonio, TexasEl Paso, TexasSeattle, WashingtonWashington, D.C.IMPORTANT NOTEThis opportunity is OUTSIDE of USAJOBS and ONLY open to DoW SkillBridge candidates who are AT LEAST 11 months AWAY from military separation to be considered and who can intern with CBP during their final 180, 120, or 90 days on active-duty.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIn this Staff Assistant position, you will join a team of legal professionals within OCC. A Staff Assistant intern will be provided the opportunity to engage in mission support spanning OCC’s business functions, and diverse matters within CBP’s legal portfolio. This opportunity will provide the service member with familiarity, specialized knowledge, and experience beneficial to employment within CBP’s Office of Chief Counsel. In this position, you will become a key member of the legal team for the Office of The Chief Counsel. Typical work assignments include:Providing administrative support to the Office of Chief Counsel;Creating, updating and maintaining procedures to include work schedules, time and attendance, scheduling meetings, acquisition and safekeeping of supplies and equipment, records management, system inquiries, case support, case tracking, and a variety of special projects;Receiving, routing, and responding to and coordinating official correspondence, tracking and following-up on project deadlines, arranging for briefing materials, and organizing meetings and conferences;Monitoring, advising and taking action on office administrative needs, such as, replenishing or replacing office supplies and equipment, preparing and updating reports using various databases and automated systems, and responding to data calls and taskers; and Identifying operational trends and problems (i.e. demand for supplies, inadequate storage, etc.), and researching, recommending and advising management on potential administrative shortfalls and recommends solutions.HOW TO APPLYEmail Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: CBP – DoW SkillBridge – Staff Assistant - OCC – LOCATION.

Roles & job description

DoW SkillBridge Internship Staff Assistant U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Office of Chief Counsel (OCC)LOCATIONSBoston, Massachusetts Del Rio, TexasMcAllen, TexasSan Antonio, TexasEl Paso, TexasSeattle, WashingtonWashington, D.C.IMPORTANT NOTEThis opportunity is OUTSIDE of USAJOBS and ONLY open to DoW SkillBridge candidates who are AT LEAST 11 months AWAY from military separation to be considered and who can intern with CBP during their final 180, 120, or 90 days on active-duty.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIn this Staff Assistant position, you will join a team of legal professionals within OCC. A Staff Assistant intern will be provided the opportunity to engage in mission support spanning OCC’s business functions, and diverse matters within CBP’s legal portfolio. This opportunity will provide the service member with familiarity, specialized knowledge, and experience beneficial to employment within CBP’s Office of Chief Counsel. In this position, you will become a key member of the legal team for the Office of The Chief Counsel. Typical work assignments include:Providing administrative support to the Office of Chief Counsel;Creating, updating and maintaining procedures to include work schedules, time and attendance, scheduling meetings, acquisition and safekeeping of supplies and equipment, records management, system inquiries, case support, case tracking, and a variety of special projects;Receiving, routing, and responding to and coordinating official correspondence, tracking and following-up on project deadlines, arranging for briefing materials, and organizing meetings and conferences;Monitoring, advising and taking action on office administrative needs, such as, replenishing or replacing office supplies and equipment, preparing and updating reports using various databases and automated systems, and responding to data calls and taskers; and Identifying operational trends and problems (i.e. demand for supplies, inadequate storage, etc.), and researching, recommending and advising management on potential administrative shortfalls and recommends solutions.HOW TO APPLYEmail Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: CBP – DoW SkillBridge – Staff Assistant - OCC – LOCATION.

Additional notes

DoW SkillBridge Internship Staff Assistant U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Office of Chief Counsel (OCC)LOCATIONSBoston, Massachusetts Del Rio, TexasMcAllen, TexasSan Antonio, TexasEl Paso, TexasSeattle, WashingtonWashington, D.C.IMPORTANT NOTEThis opportunity is OUTSIDE of USAJOBS and ONLY open to DoW SkillBridge candidates who are AT LEAST 11 months AWAY from military separation to be considered and who can intern with CBP during their final 180, 120, or 90 days on active-duty.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIn this Staff Assistant position, you will join a team of legal professionals within OCC. A Staff Assistant intern will be provided the opportunity to engage in mission support spanning OCC’s business functions, and diverse matters within CBP’s legal portfolio. This opportunity will provide the service member with familiarity, specialized knowledge, and experience beneficial to employment within CBP’s Office of Chief Counsel. In this position, you will become a key member of the legal team for the Office of The Chief Counsel. Typical work assignments include:Providing administrative support to the Office of Chief Counsel;Creating, updating and maintaining procedures to include work schedules, time and attendance, scheduling meetings, acquisition and safekeeping of supplies and equipment, records management, system inquiries, case support, case tracking, and a variety of special projects;Receiving, routing, and responding to and coordinating official correspondence, tracking and following-up on project deadlines, arranging for briefing materials, and organizing meetings and conferences;Monitoring, advising and taking action on office administrative needs, such as, replenishing or replacing office supplies and equipment, preparing and updating reports using various databases and automated systems, and responding to data calls and taskers; and Identifying operational trends and problems (i.e. demand for supplies, inadequate storage, etc.), and researching, recommending and advising management on potential administrative shortfalls and recommends solutions.HOW TO APPLYEmail Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: CBP – DoW SkillBridge – Staff Assistant - OCC – LOCATION.

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Interview prep for this program
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  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 121 - 150 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
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