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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.

These are non-bargaining unit positions.

Duties

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As a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Field Representative, at the Full Performance Level GS-13, you will perform the following duties:

• Responsible for directing, implementing, coordinating and overseeing a major segment of Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), i.e., providing technical assistance and direct support to colleges and universities relative to SEVP certification/re-certification; AND
• Promotes and assists schools in obtaining and maintaining data integrity in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS); AND
• Assists colleges and universities through explanation, training and research of issues with respect to SEVP related policies, rules and regulations; AND
• Conducts site visits at schools, interviews school officials for the purpose of determining direct knowledge of SEVP and SEVIS, conducts records reviews, and provide general assistance to schools with SEVIS/SEVP interaction; AND
• Ability to work from a home "virtual" office using the latest technologies and reporting procedures.

Requirements

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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.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a state issued driver's license.
• Field Representatives are required to attend training conferences, participate in training seminars and receive specialized training in SEVP/SEVIS laws and regulations.

Qualifications

Please 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-12 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

• Possess extensive knowledge of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) mission and operations;
• Possess demonstrated experience in applying SEVP regulations, practices and policies;
• Possess demonstrated experience interpreting SEVP regulations and policies and providing direct guidance to an Office of International Programs at an academic institution and/or to nonimmigrant international students.

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:

• Possess extensive knowledge of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program(SEVP) mission and operations and demonstrated experience in applying its regulations, practices and policies;
• Possess demonstrated experience interpreting SEVP regulations and policies and providing direct guidance to an Office of International Programs at an academic institution and/or to nonimmigrant international students;
• Possess demonstrated hands-on experience, including accessing the SEVIS database on a regular basis, working with an Office of International Programs at an academic institution and/or with nonimmigrant international students.

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 information

Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries for this position. The actual salary range will be based on the applicable locality pay for the selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.

Promotion 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.

Suitability: 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.

Financial Disclosure: If you are hired, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days after appointment.

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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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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