Hotline: 678-408-1354

IMMIGRATION OFFICER (FRAUD DETECTION AND NATIONAL SECURITY)

Duties

    • Summary
      The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through 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
      here
      for more information.

      Every day, our
      Immigration Officers (FDNS)
      provide guidance, 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 (FRAUD DETECTION AND NATIONAL SECURITY) starts at a salary of $66,317 GS-11, Step 1 grade level, with promotion potential to$86,208 GS-11, Step 10 grade level.

      Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the
      District 1 Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate in Boston, MA
      within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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

      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 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.

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

      Responsibilities
      The Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) was established within USCIS to strengthen national security and the integrity of the country’s legal immigration system by closely aligning the adjudication of immigration benefits and services with the identification of potential threats to national security and/or public safety, the detection and deterrence of fraud, and the use of law enforcement and intelligence information to ensure optimal security for U.S. communities. FDNS systematically identifies updates, and records indicators of fraudulent activities; manages fraud cases; identifies vulnerabilities and other weaknesses that compromise the integrity of the legal immigration system; and coordinates and provides logistical support in law enforcement and national security matters. FDNS is the primary conduit for information sharing and collaboration with law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

      THIS IS NOT A LAW ENFORCEMENT (COVERED) POSITION.

      MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION:
      This position requires operation of a motor vehicle. You must possess a current valid driver’s license.

      As a IMMIGRATION OFFICER (FRAUD DETECTION AND NATIONAL SECURITY), you will:

      • Assist senior level Immigration Officers who conduct large-scale and complex administrative investigations to detect and deter immigration-related fraud and serves in a lead role to junior level Immigration Officers under the Administrative Site and Visit Verification Program (ASVVP).
      • Conduct complex site inspections in support of the ASVVP which includes pre-adjudicated and post-adjudicated Religious Workers petitions, post-adjudicated H-1B and L1-A visa petitions, and supporting the EB-5 investor visa fraud program.
      • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal

        and external entities, to include local, regional, and headquarters personnel, as well as a variety of external private and public sector entities including law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
      • Assist in the preparation of analysis designed to enhance local and regional policies

        and procedures relative to the detection and pursuit of immigration benefit fraud and the identification of persons who potentially pose a threat to national security and public safety.

      Travel Required
      50% or less – You may be expected to travel for this position.

      Supervisory status
      No

      Promotion Potential
      11

      Who May Apply
      This job is open to…
      U.S. Citizens
      Questions? This job is open to 1 group.

    • Job family (Series)
      1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series

    • Requirements
      Requirements
      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.

      Probationary Period:
      You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.

      Training:
      New recruits will attend a 6-week BASIC training program (if not previously attended). 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. FSITC: Selectees will be required to attend a two-week FDNS Site Visit training Course (FSITC) at a location to be determined. FOBTC: Selectees will be required to attend FOBTC (FDNS Officer Basic Training Course). A pre-requisite to this course is attendance at USCIS BASIC (if not previously attended)

      The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement ( 11/07/2017).

      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.

      Qualifications
      GS-11: You qualify at the GS-11 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-09 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:

      • Making final determinations on non-sensitive, routine immigration benefit requests that involve determining applicant admissibility and credibility; Analyzing evidence and applying statutory requirements, regulations and judicial and administrative precedents; Preparing written reports detailing the detection of immigration fraud and pertinent patterns.
        OR
      • You may substitute successful completion of a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent degree) or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in any field, or L.L.M. if related for experience at the GS-11 grade level. Such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise three years of graduate study. If that information is not available, use 54 semester or 81 quarter hours.

      Please read the following IMPORTANT information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application.

      It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to
      this
      job opportunity. Please be clear and specific when describing your work history as we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will also be rated and ranked among others, 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)
      • Salary

      Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this 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.

      Education
      COMBINING QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
      If you do not qualify based on experience or education alone, you may be able to qualify based on a combination of your experience and education. For more information on combining education and experience, visit the following website:
      General Schedule Qualification Standards
      .

      Additional information
      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 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

      Veterans
      ,
      Peace Corps
      /
      VISTA volunteers
      ,
      Schedule A
      : You 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. We encourage you to apply to USCIS vacancies using these special hiring authorities.

      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
      .

      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.

      How You Will Be Evaluated
      You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

      We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we will place you in one of three categories based on your responses to the on-line questionnaire regarding experience, education and training.

      • Best Qualified:
        Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level of all evaluation criteria.
      • Well-Qualified:
        Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level of the evaluation criteria.
      • Qualified:
        Applicants possessing the basic qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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

      • Oral Communication
      • Organizational Awareness
      • Reasoning
      • Teamwork
      • Writing

      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 fall into best qualified category, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.
      To preview the job questionnaire, click here
      https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10072685
      .

      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

      Veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. Veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific, professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. This position is not considered scientific/professional. For information on veterans’ preference, 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.

      Background checks and security clearance
      Security clearance
      Secret

    • Required Documents
      Required Documents

      • Your resume
        .
      • Your responses to the job questionnaire
        https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10072685
        (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 to support the educational substitution and/or basic educational requirement or a list of coursework with hours completed. (unofficial is acceptable). For verification purposes, the transcript submitted must include your name and 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 the letter from the Veterans Administration, or other formal documentation, that clearly identifies overall rating of disability, AND your DD-214. 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 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.

      If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
      Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
      schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
      .

      Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    • Benefits
      Benefits
      A 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.

      • Benefits for federal employees
      • Healthcare insurance
      • Pay and leave

      Review our benefits

      Eligibility 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.

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    3978 Windgrove Crossing
    Suite 200A
    Suwanee, Georgia
    30024, USA
    contact@eltasjobs.com

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