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Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, in Vienna, Virginia.
These are non-bargaining unit positions.
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As a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Adjudicator, at full performance level, you will perform the following duties:
- Employee supports the Adjudication Process by adjudicating cases, conducting security checks, interviewing references provided in supporting documentation by the petitioners, ensuring program quality assurance, conducting training, serving as liaison, and communicating decision;
- Performs outreach duties in schools and conferences;
- Provides oversight, liaison, and evaluation activities for non-immigration services elements and, as necessary, formulates new or revised Agency-wide procedures relating to immigration services operations;
- Performs analytical and evaluative work associated with Agency program activities;
- Performs work involving the analysis of the Agency-wide impact, feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of existing and/or proposed standards, regulations, programs, and policies;
- Develops adjudication impact models, and/or analyzes new or amended legislation; and
- Validates official documents recorded in state or local government offices.
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Conditions of employment- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- You must successfully pass a drug screen.
- Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
- Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
- Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
QualificationsPlease limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:- Ensures that all records and property are maintained and/or destroyed in accordance with security requirements;
- Writes well-organized, logical, often complex legal decisions and opinions; and
- Grants (or tantamount to denies) applications based on evidence generated by requests for evidence or researches and refers cases to appropriate channels where fraud is suspected. OR
Education: You may substitute successful completion of a Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree such as LL.M) or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree for the experience required at the GS-11 level.
ORCombination of Education and Experience: A combination of successfully completed education and experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.
You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:- Ensures that all records and property are maintained and/or destroyed in accordance with security requirements;
- Writes well-organized, logical, often complex legal decisions and opinions;
- Grants (or tantamount to denies) applications based on evidence generated by requests for evidence or researches and refers cases to appropriate channels where fraud is suspected; and
- Appropriately communicates final adjudicative decisions to applicant or petitioner; writes legal decisions and opinions.
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:- Functions as subject matter expert (SME) in more complex adjudication case types;
- Appropriately communicates final adjudicative decision to petitioners and or legal representatives;
- Grant or deny petitions for schools requesting non-immigration benefits of significant complexity based on electronic or paper petitions; and
- Independently conduct legal research and prepare briefs, position papers, legal decisions and opinions, notices of intent, and motions/responses to the court.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.
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 critical 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 experience.
Current or Former Political Appointees: 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.
Additional informationPromotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required.Expand Hide additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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 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.
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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.
