IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICER at Providence

JOB SUMMARY:

Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling. DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services secures Americas promise as a nation of immigrants by providing accurate and useful information to our customers, granting immigration and citizenship benefits, promoting an awareness and understanding of citizenship, and ensuring the integrity of our immigration system. Visit us at www.uscis.gov.

 

As an Immigration Services Officer you will support the Adjudications process by adjudicating cases. Provide oversight, liaison and evaluation activities for immigration services elements, and perform analytical and evaluative work associated with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) program activities.

 

This position of IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICER starts at a salary of $89,449.00 (GS-13 step 1), to $116,282.00 (GS-13 step 10).  Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Field Operations Directorate, Office of Field Operations, District 1, Providence RI Field Office, Providence, RI within DHS US Citizenship and Immigration Services.

 

For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here 

 

USCIS will not pay your relocation expenses.
This position is in the bargaining unit.
This position is not considered "essential" for purposes of reporting to work when the facility might otherwise be closed.

Relocation expenses are authorized if you are assigned to the RAIO program and have been approved for rotation from an overseas assignment. Relocation expenses for employees assigned to an OCONUS location will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Note: USCIS may fill one or more positions using this vacancy.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position
• Successfully pass a background investigation including financial disclosure
• You must pass drug screening
• Meet relevant experience and/or education requirements.
• Current Federal employees must meet Time-in-Grade requirements
• You must submit resume and supporting documentation

DUTIES:Back to top

As an Immigration Services Officer, you will:

• Support the Adjudications process by adjudicating complex cases, conducting security checks, interviewing applicants and petitioners, ensuring program quality assurance, conducting training, serving as liaison, and communicating decisions.
• Perform analytical and evaluative work associated with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) program activities, as well as perform work involving the analysis of the Bureau-wide impact, feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of existing and/or proposed standards, regulations, programs and policies.
• Serve as national authority in the analysis of legislation and the interpretation of policy for national programs, as well as assume authority on the adjudication of cases involving national security and egregious public safety concerns, and function as subject matter expert in more complex adjudications case types responding to inquiries from a variety of sources.
• Independently conduct legal research and prepare briefs, position papers, legal decisions and opinions, notices of intent, notices to appear in removal proceedings, and motions/responses to the court.
• Develop standard operating policies and procedures designed to detect and prevent benefit fraud, and monitor progress to determine if objectives are being met.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:

• Providing guidance, direction and support on policy matters for immigration services.
• Assisting in planning, managing and directing USCIS related immigration operations.
• Performing analytical and evaluative work associated with USCIS program activities.

Education: There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement (Monday, July 29, 2013).

Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service.  The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement (Monday, July 29, 2013).

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

You will be evaluated for this position based upon information reflected in your resume.  Your resume must support your responses to the job specific assessment questionnaire, level of education claimed, experience, and/or training.  To remain in consideration for this position, please ensure your resume covers this requirement and that your application has been successfully submitted as part of your on-line application. 

 

The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:

• Active Listening
• Legal Understanding
• Networking and Collaboration
• Reasoning
• Strategic Thinking
• Training Acumen
• Written Communication

 

Creation of this package includes completing the on-line assessment questionnaire, uploading your resume, and uploading any required supporting documents.

NOTE : Your resume and supporting documentation will be verified.  If you rated yourself higher than what is supported by your application material, you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Please follow all instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

 

If you are found best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.  To preview the job questionnaire, click here View Assessment Questions.

Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles:   If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible.   Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPMs Career Transition Resources website.   To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 95  for this position.   In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

Country: USA, State: Rhode Island, City: Providence, Company: Citizenship and Immigration Services.