SUPERVISORY IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICER

SUPERVISORY IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICER

20 Sep 2024
Nebraska, Lincoln 00000 Lincoln USA

SUPERVISORY IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICER

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SUPERVISORY IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICERDepartment of Homeland SecurityCitizenship and Immigration ServicesService Center Operations Directorate, Nebraska Service CenterOverview

##### Open & closing dates

09/10/2019 to 09/19/2019

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

GS 13

##### Salary

$88,704 to $115,313 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocationmany vacancies in the following location:-Lincoln, NERelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy- DutiesSummaryThis position of SUPERVISORY IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICER starts at

a salary of $88,704.00 GS-13 grade level, step 01, with pay

potential to $115,313.00 GS-13 grade level, step 10.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilities

Provide technical and administrative direction to a staff of

Immigration Services Officers and support positions whose work

includes customer service and the adjudication of applications

and petitions.

Monitor and evaluate work of support positions as well as mentor

and facilitate employee development to ensure quality production

and to improve the efficiency of operations.

Develop new ways to resolve problems in meeting established

goals and objectives for program effectiveness and compliance

with pertinent and regulatory guidelines.

Make adjudicative decisions and draw appropriate conclusions of

law for cases involving unprecedented issues using expert

knowledge of the Immigrations and Nationality Act and

Administrative Appeals Office and Board of Immigration Appeals

Decisions.

Safeguard national security and public safety by ensuring the

integrity of the immigration systems and provide administrative

and logistical support for enforcement of activities related to

the prevention of illegal entry of aliens into the USA.

Travel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusYesPromotion Potential13

#### Job family (Series)

1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance

Series- RequirementsConditions of EmploymentSupervisory/Managerial Probationary Period: You may be required

to serve a twelve-month probationary period upon appointment to this

position. You may also be required to complete an appropriate

supervisory training course within one year of assignment to this

position.The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM

(Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement

09/19/2019.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 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on

the closing date of this announcement 09/19/2019.Residency Requirement: There is a residency requirement for all

applicants not currently employed by U.S. Citizenship and

Immigration Services. This residency requirement states that

candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately

prior to applying for this position; (1) resided in the United

States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an

employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity, OR (3) been a

dependent of a U.S. Federal or Military employee serving overseas.Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission

for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar

positions.Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will

be consistent with all applicable authorities, including

Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office

of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel

Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans

and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to

change.The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment

offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are

currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political

Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee

employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information

to the Human Resources Office.Conditions of Employment:

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 a drug screening.

You must submit resume and supporting documentation.

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the

Selective Service.

Political appointees may require OPM approval before

on-boarding.

QualificationsRelocation expenses are authorized if you are a USCIS employee

assigned to the Refugee, Asylum and International Operations program

and have been approved for rotation from an overseas assignment.

Relocation expenses for USCIS employees assigned to an OCONUS

location will be considered on a case-by-case basis.GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1)

year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to the GS-12

level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills

needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must

have experience performing the following duties:

- Providing immigration benefits decisions that have substantial

impact on a wide range of agencies on the federal, state and

local levels.

- Establishing new procedures to increase the efficiency of

immigration benefits operations and making the appropriate

recommendations to higher levels of management.

- Assigning work and setting priorities based on the priorities of

the agency and the difficulty of the assignments.

- Developing instructions that are designed to improve the

efficiency of operations and promote improved techniques.Please read the following important information to ensure we have

everything we need to consider your application:

It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses

and appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume

serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must

highlight your most relevant and significant experience and

education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity

announcement. USCIS will only review the first 5 pages of

your resume to determine your eligibility/qualifications for a

position. As such, please be sure to include content to support your

eligibility/qualifications for this position within the first 5

pages. Be clear and specific when describing your work history

since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your

experience. Your application will be rated and ranked based on your

responses to the online questions.Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following

information:

- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

- Duties (be specific in describing your duties)

- Employer's name and address

- Supervisor name and phone number

- Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18

2007 to April 05 2008)

- Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a

federal position.

- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

- SalaryDetermining length of General or Specialized Experience is

dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above

information may result in a finding of ineligible.Federal Experience

If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for

qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of

employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your

work history. This information will be further validated if selected

for this position.National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience)

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer

work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps,

AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;

philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build criteria competencies, knowledge, and

skills and can provide valuable training and experience that

translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for

all qualifying experience, including volunteer service. Please

provide the dates and amount of time/hours worked earning this

experience.EducationEDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution

at this grade level.The Nebraska Service Center and its 1100 employees take pride in the

importance of the work they do, the incredible work/life balance

they enjoy, and the truly supportive and friendly work environment

they create. Located in the capital city, Lincoln offers prevalent

parklands, a widespread bike trail network, quality of life and

education, and a low cost of living. For more information about one

of the fastest growing metro areas in the Midwest, check out Lincoln

Convention and Visitors Bureau.May be required to work at any of the three office locations in

Lincoln, NE.

This position may be subject to shift work, shift differential may

apply.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.Additional informationDHS 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 the DHS

Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will

be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5,

2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of

30 percent or more.Background Investigation

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every

employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards,

this position requires completion and adjudication of a background

investigation. This may include 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. The background investigation process is

initiated after a selection is made. For more information visit the

OPM Mythbuster Page.If a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance is needed, all selected

candidates must meet the requirements for these clearances prior to

placement AND maintain that level of clearance while encumbering the

position.Special Hiring Authorities

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with

disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe

physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR §

213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable

service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5

CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons

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 for

non-competitive appointment and to understand the required

documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing

Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.USCIS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all

newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your

rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.Additional Information

It is our responsibility to eliminate any risks to national

security, public health, and public safety that could be posed by

individuals who use illegal drugs. This position may be subject to

random testing as a condition of employment. A positive drug test or

refusal to be tested will result in disciplinary action, up to and

including removal from Federal service.Note:If you previously retired from the Federal service and are

receiving an annuity, your salary may be offset by the amount of

your annuity.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.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 resume has been successfully submitted as part of your

on-line application package.The assessments for this job will measure:

Leadership

Oral Communication

Planning and Evaluating

Technical Competence

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 contacted for an interview.

To preview the job questionnaire, click

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10582336.Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)

Eligible

If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not

CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about CTAP or ICTAP 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 placed in the Well-Qualified category for this

position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the

supporting documents listed under the required documents section of

this announcement.Veterans

Certain veterans are eligible to apply as a status candidate under

the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) or the Veteran's

Recruitment Appointment (VRA). For more information, please click

here.Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for

selection consideration may be required to complete a writing sample

and/or other writing exercise as part of the interview/selection

process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing sample

and/or other writing exercise as part of its selection process, a

designated contractor or Agency representative will contact you

to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further

instructions.Note:

- For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please

click here.

- This position is not in the bargaining unit.

- This position is not considered "essential" for purposes of

reporting to work when the facility might otherwise be closed.

- USCIS may fill one or more positions using this vacancy.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug test requiredYes- Required Documents

You must submit a resume that clearly demonstrates you have

experience that meets the requirements of this position as

outlined in the "Qualifications" section. USCIS' human resources

office will only review the first 5 pages of your resume to

determine your eligibility/qualifications.In order to ensure

that you include all necessary information within the first 5

pages of your resume, you are highly encouraged to save and

submit your resume as a PDF instead of submitting it through

Resume Builder or a word-processing program such as Word or

Google Docs.

Your responses to the job questionnaire

Onlyhttps://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10582336

(submitted through the on-line application process in USA Jobs.

Responses DO NOT need to be attached as an additional document

to your application)

Are you qualifying based on education? You must submit a

copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable). to

support the educational substitution, basic educational

requirement, or a list of coursework with hours completed. For

verification purposes, the transcript submitted must include

your name and educational institution. Those with foreign

education, click this link.

Veterans: if you are applying for 5-Point Preference you

must submit your DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge

from Active Duty) showing your Character of Service. If you are

applying for 10-point Preference you must fill out the SF-15

(click here for the form) and provide the required documentation

listed on the back of the form. If applying as a disabled

veteran, submit a copy of your DD-214 along with the letter from

the Veterans Administration, or other formal documentation, that

clearly identifies overall rating of disability. If applying

based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work

(VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the armed forces

that you will be discharged or released from active duty within

120 days from the closing date of the announcement. This must

indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you

will be separated under honorable conditions. Click here for

more veterans' information. You may request a copy of your

DD-214 through the E-Benefits Page.

Are you a current or former Federal employee? Submit a copy of

your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official

"Notification of Personnel Action" document that shows the following

information:

- your appointment in the competitive service

- tenure

- grade and step

- full performance levelIf your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a

final determination for qualification and eligibility, you will be

found ineligible for the position. SF-50B print screens from NFC are

not official documents and are not acceptable. This includes USCIS

employees as well. All current DHS employees can print their own

SF-50's by accessing the DHS eOPF website. If you have forgotten

your user name or password, eOPF offers a self-service feature to

assist you.If you are a current CIS employee and need access information to

eOPF, contact USCIS.EOPF@uscis.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.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a

comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your

family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to

make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal

benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold

and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific

benefits offered.- How to ApplyYour application must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on

09/19/2019. 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.If you are a Federal employee and have received a current

performance rating, it is strongly encouraged that a copy

accompanies your application submission. Doing so allows the

selecting official access to all information surrounding your

potential to fulfill the duties and responsibilities commensurate of

the position being considered for. Failure to provide may impede the

selecting official's understanding of the qualifications and

experience that you possess.We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply

online, you must contact the Human Resource office listed below at

least one business day prior to the closing date for instructions.

Applications will not be accepted by mail.Agency contact informationHROC Staffing Help DeskPhone952-697-8380Fax952-697-8371EmailHROCStaffingHelpDesk@uscis.dhs.govAddressUS Citizenship and Immigration Services

70 Kimball Ave

South Burlington, VT 05403

USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce you submit your application, we will assess your experience and

training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those

applications to the selecting official for further consideration and

a possible interview. We will notify you by email at various stages

in the process (learn more). 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.Telework: Telework eligibility is based on the needs of the

office and is subject to change.Additional information pertaining to your interest and availability

for this position may be needed after the closing date of the job

opportunity announcement; therefore, a timely response to these

requests must be adhered to in order to remain in consideration.If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position,

you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration

for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all

information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False

statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal

of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or

imprisonment.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.

Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on

the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and

gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual

orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,

membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental

status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job

applicants

Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants

with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable

accommodation for any part of the application process should follow

the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part

of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the

hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable

accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work

environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an

individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties

or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide

reasonable accommodations when:

An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an

equal opportunity to apply for a job.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform

the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive

equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and

office-sponsored events.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the

application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are

considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations

or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance

Financial suitability

Social security number request

Privacy Act

Signature and false statements

Selective Service

New employee probationary period

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to

apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/544489800. Only resumes

submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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  • ID
    JC2718019
  • State
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  • Full-time
  • Salary
    N/A
  • Hiring Company
    Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • Date
    2019-09-20
  • Deadline
    2019-11-18
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