Gabrielle Delacruz
Plattsburgh,NY
Summary
To further support the mission of safeguarding U.S. agriculture and the American public by applying my expertise in agricultural inspection, regulatory enforcement, and risk assessment. Willing to undergo further training to acquire skills for future positions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Trade Enforcement Coordinator CBP Agricultural Specialist (GS-0401-07)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Champlain, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Review and analyze documentation: Evaluate passenger and commercial documents (cargo manifests, import declarations) to assess admissibility and risk of agricultural threats.
- Collecting Intelligence and Targeting: Researching companies, individuals, and importing trends to target shipments more likely to contain potential agricultural threats.
- Enforce Regulations: Apply federal and interagency agricultural laws, including USDA, CBP, FWS, CDC, and FDA regulations, when determining import requirements. Conduct inspections to assess compliance and take enforcement action when necessary.
- Consultation & Outreach: Serve as a resource for CBP Officers, import specialists, industry stakeholders, other agencies, and travelers on agricultural regulations, and admissibility criteria.
- Plan and Report: Maintain logs, compile data, and prepare daily or monthly reports on inspection outcomes and agricultural compliance metrics.
CBP Agricultural Specialist (GS-0401-07)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Champlain, NY
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Conduct Risk Assessments and Inspections: Use behavioral interviewing, document review, and visual and physical inspections to identify prohibited items.
- Perform detailed inspections of arriving international passengers, cargo, and baggage to identify, intercept, and seize prohibited agricultural products, live organisms, and plant or animal materials.
- Utilize X-ray technology, handheld detection tools, and microscopes to detect potential invasive pests or disease vectors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY05-2022
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Proficient in the following CBP applications:
ATS import cargo, Truck manifest secondary, Seacats, TECS, Unified secondary, UPAX, ARM, APTL workspace, Analytical framework for intelligence (AFI), Intelligence Reporting System (IRS-NG), PGA date processing, Import targeting, Document image system, Entry summary
Employment Status
Current CBP Employee – GS-7 Trade enforcement coordinator Agricultural Specialist, U.S. Customs and Border Protection – Champlain, NY, Active Public Trust Clearance
Certifications And Specialized Training
- SSNII Smiths 100100 Pro Mobile X-ray Van Operator
- SSNII Rapiscan 600 Series Operator, 2024
- Intellectual Property and Restricted Merchandise Enforcement Training, 2025
- Title 19 Delegation of Authority for CBP Agriculture Specialists Training, 2025
- FY25 Q2 Import Targeting Creating UDR, 2025
- CBP Agricultural Specialist Basic Training (FLETC), 2024
- NYSAGM, Division of Plant Industry - Emergency Response Plant Health, Saratoga Springs 2026
Timeline
Trade Enforcement Coordinator CBP Agricultural Specialist (GS-0401-07)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
01.2025 - Current
CBP Agricultural Specialist (GS-0401-07)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
06.2024 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Farmingdale State College