IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICER (ASCM)

Description

Job Title:IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICER (ASCM)

Department:Department Of Homeland Security

Agency:Citizenship and Immigration Services

Job Announcement Number:CIS-573283-FSA

SALARY RANGE:	$68,809.00 to $89,450.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Tuesday, December 27, 2011 to Thursday, January 05, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-1801-12
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time – Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS:	Few vacancy(s) – FT. SMITH, ARView Map
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) employees with competitive status.

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 America’s 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.

Every day, our Immigration Services Officers grant or deny complex and highly sensitive applications and petitions for immigration benefits, and provide assistance to other federal agencies in identifying individuals who pose a threat to national security/public safety.

This position of IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICER (ASCM) starts at a salary of $68,809.00(GS- 12step 1), with promotion potential to $89,450.00(GS- 12step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Field Operation Directorate, Office of Field Operations, District 11, FT Smith AR, Field Office in DHS US Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Who May Apply

Status Candidates which include:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) employees with competitive status.
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:

As an Immigration Services Officer, you will:

Grant or deny complex and highly sensitive applications and petitions for immigration benefits.
Independently research, interpret, and analyze extensive sources including pertinent sections of the law and regulations, operating instructions, references and guidance.
Provide assistance to other federal agencies in identifying individuals who pose a threat to national security/public safety.
Establish and maintain liaison with attorneys, media, and other government/private organizations.
Research and write complex legal decisions, reports and correspondence; and conduct complex interviews of applicants and petitioners to elicit statements and assess credibility of benefits being sought.

In addition, you may serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist or Applications Support Center Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

You qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government, with the skills needed to perform successfully the duties of the position, such as:

Making final determinations on complex immigration cases involving eligibility for citizenship and immigration benefits.
Writing final determinations with legal analysis to support decision.

Eductional Substitution: There is no Educational Substitution for this Grade.

Training: If you have not already done so, you will be required to attend a residential USCIS Officer training course. This technical training must be successfully completed according to the standards of the agency. Failure to do so will be grounds for mandatory removal from the position. Such failure will result in either reassignment to a different position, demotion, or separation by appropriate procedures.

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement (Thursday, January 05, 2012).

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 (Thursday, January 05, 2012).

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.

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

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 OPM’s Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

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.

BENEFITS:

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to www.dhs.gov/careers and select “benefits.”

OTHER INFORMATION:

Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for a SECRET clearance as a condition of placement into this position. This may include (e.g. a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.)

Special Hiring Authorities: Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and people with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility and to understand the documentation that would be required with your application, click on the links above and contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

HOW TO APPLY:

Your application must be received by 11:59PM EST on Thursday, January 05, 2012. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.

We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you can not apply online, you must contact the Human Resource office listed below at least one day prior to the closing date for instructions. Applications will not be accepted by mail.

To Fax a Resume or Supporting Documents:

If you previously uploaded documents to this vacancy, please do not FAX the same documents. If you need to fax a part of your documentation:

Use the official FAX coversheet found here.
Make sure that you include the 8-character vacancy identification number: “MB573283”.
Provide your SSN, name, and address in the blocks provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
Print your SSN and Name neatly using the exact name as the one used when you filled out the assessment questionnaire.
The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Your resumé
Are you a current or former Federal employee? Submit a copy of your most recent official SF-50 (no text version) or other official “Notification of Personnel Action” document that shows your appointment in the competitive service, your tenure and full performance level. SF-50B print screens from NFC are not official documents and are not acceptable. All current DHS employees can print their own SF-50’s by accessing https://eopf.nbc.gov/dhs/logon.aspx. If you are a current CIS employee and need access information to eOPF, please contact eOPFHRBurlington@dhs.gov. For all other agencies please see your servicing Human Resources office.
Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? Submit:
- a copy of your agency notice,
- a copy of your most recent performance rating, and
- a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

HR OPERATIONS CENTER-TEAM FOUR
Phone: (802)660-1144
Email: HROCTEAM4@DHS.GOV

Agency Information:
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
70 Kimball Avenue
South Burlington, VT
05403
USA

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on “Application Status,” and then click “More Information.” We expect to make a final job offer within 90 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/304475200

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