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SalaryThis position is embedded in the Refugee, Asylum, and International Operations (RAIO) Fraud Detection National Security (FDNS)Division's Headquarters.
As an Immigration Officer (FDNS), you will provide guidance, conduct research for the purpose of enhancing current policies and procedures, and identify, articulate, and pursue suspected immigration benefit fraud.Qualifications: The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 03/24/2023.
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 03/24/2023.
GS-12: You qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. You must have experience performing the following duties:
- Determining admissibility and reviewing documentation of those seeking admission to the United States.
- Reviewing evidence by those applying for immigration benefits and conducting liaison with law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
- Identifying and researching potential fraud, public safety, and national security concerns.
- Assisting with planning and implementing policies and procedures related to the detection of immigration fraud.
GS-13: In addition to the experience at the lower grade, you qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. You must have experience performing the following duties:
- Preparing analytical reports on immigration related issues and benefit applications.
- 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 or recommending procedures for implementing immigration enforcement/anti-fraud programs or policies.
GS-14: In addition to the experience at the lower grade, you qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. You must have experience performing the following duties:
- Analyzing issues related to the establishment of anti-fraud and other national security-related program goals and objectives.
- Devising and implementing long-range project management plans and determining the actions necessary to accomplish these objectives.
- Providing technical and administrative guidance on policies and procedures.
- Liaising and collaborating with management and internal/external entities.
- Overseeing development of research on immigration benefit programs.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
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- 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
Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Training: If you have not already done so, you will be required to attend the residential, paid FDNS Officer Basic Training course. Additionally, if you have not already done so, you will be required to attend the RAIO Combined Training course and the Division-specific course(s), that relate to this position, at a USCIS training facility. In addition, if you have not already done so, you will be required to attend the residential, paid USCIS BASIC Officer training program, lasting six weeks, at a USCIS training facility. All three trainings must be completed successfully 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.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
