IMMIGRATION OFFICER (FDNS) at Charleston

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:  Securing Americas Promise

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services mission is to ensure the delivery of the right immigration benefits to the right person at the right time, and no benefit to the wrong person. This position supports this mission by detecting and combating immigration benefit fraud, and identifying applicants and petitioners who pose a risk to national security and public safety. Visit us at www.uscis.gov.

 

THIS IS NOT A LAW ENFORCEMENT (COVERED) POSITION.

 

Every day, our Immigration Officers (FDNS) provide guidance to field Immigration Officers in Fraud Detection Units, conduct research for the purpose of enhancing current policies and procedures, and identify, articulate, and pursue suspected immigration benefit fraud.

 

This position of IMMIGRATION OFFICER (FDNS) starts at a salary of $81,823.00 (GS-13 step 1), to $106,369.00 (GS-13 step 10).  Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the FRAUD DETECT AND NATIONAL SECURITY DIRECTORATE, FRAUD DETECTION AND NATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION, DISTRICT 8, CHARLESTON SC,  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 not in the bargaining unit.
This position is 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

The Office of Fraud Detection and National Security was established within USCIS to strengthen national security and the integrity of the legal immigration system by: detecting, pursuing, and deterring immigration fraud; ensuring background checks are conducted on all persons seeking benefits before granting benefits; identifying systematic vulnerabilities and other weaknesses that compromise the integrity of the legal immigration system; and performing as USCIS primary conduit to and from law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

As an Immigration Officer (FDNS), you will be responsible for enhancing the USCIS Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) program and identifying and addressing issues relative to U.S. national security and public safety. You will:

• Identify, articulate, and pursue suspected immigration benefit fraud. Conduct inquiries to verify or disprove said suspicions. Prepare analyses and reports that describe findings and state recommendations.
• Conduct fraud-based field inquiries and prepare summary reports pertaining to fraud cases, identifying systemic and other specific vulnerabilities that threaten the integrity of this countrys legal immigration system.
• Analyze all facts and other evidence to recommend corrective actions, ranging from changes in local, regional, and/or national policy and procedures and pursue legislative remedies.
• Analyze and report on the effectiveness of the local anti-fraud operation to include reviewing all local policies and procedures, identifying deficiencies, and recommending or taking corrective actions. Keep local and regional management well informed.

 

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:

Preparing analytical reports on immigration-related issues.

Conducting portions of studies on the impact or implementation of new immigration enforcement/anti-fraud programs or policies.

Preparing analytical data, reports, and responses to inquiries regarding existing immigration enforcement/anti-fraud programs or policies.

Developing procedures for implementing immigration enforcement/anti-fraud programs or policies.

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 15, 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 15, 2013).

 

Frequent local and long distance overnight travel is requred.

 

Applicant must possess a valid drivers license.

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:

 

• POLICY AND PROGRAM REVIEW 
• ANALYTICAL SKILLS
• IMMIGRATION KNOWLEDGE
• 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: South Carolina, City: Charleston, Company: Citizenship and Immigration Services.