SUPERVISORY IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICER (SECTION CHIEF) at Lincoln

JOB SUMMARY:

Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling. DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services secures Americas 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 at www.uscis.gov.

Every day, our Supervisory Immigration Services Officer (Section Chiefs) direct the adjudications and naturalization programs and related functions, independently manage all administrative immigration programs, activities and operations within a USCIS Service Center, and represent the Service Center in conferences and meetings concerning program functions. 

This position of SUPERVISORY IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICER (SECTION CHIEF) starts at a salary of $96,690.00 (GS-14 step 1), to $125,695.00 (GS-14 step 10).  Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Nebraska Service Center, Lincoln, Nebraska within DHS US Citizenship and Immigration Services.

SHIFT WORK MAY BE REQUIRED AND MAY REQUIRE WORK AT DIFFERENT OFFICE LOCATIONS.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT NOT TO EXCEED (1) ONE YEAR BUT MAY BE EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR UP TO A TOTAL OF (4) FOUR YEARS.  SELECTEE(S) MAY BE CONVERTED WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION, IF THE POSITION BECOMES PERMANENT.  SELECTEES WHO ARE NOT CONVERTED TO PERMANENT POSITIONS WILL RETURN TO THEIR FORMER POSITION OF RECORD OR LIKE POSITION, AFTER COMPLETION OF THE TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT.

 

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

USCIS will not pay your relocation expenses.
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.

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

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• 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 drug screening
• Meet relevant experience and/or education requirements.
• Current Federal employees must meet Time-in-Grade requirements
• You must submit resume and supporting documentation

DUTIES:Back to top

As a Supervisory Immigration Services Officer (Section Chief) you will:

• Independently manage all administrative immigration programs, activities and operations within a Section.
• Administer immigration benefits and services including the processing of citizenship applications, family and employment based petitions and registration.
• Provide administrative or logistical support for enforcement activities related to the prevention of illegal entry of aliens into the United States within the assigned geographic area.
• Direct the Centers adjudications and naturalization program and related functions in accordance with broad program objectives and policies established by CIS Headquarters and higher level supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

GS-14: You qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-13 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:

• Providing technical and administrative supervision to a staff of officers engaged in programs administering the Immigration and Naturalization Act (such as Adjudications, Inspections, Investigations, and the Border Patrol).
• Coordinating and directing the accomplishment of difficult and diverse functions or issues.Analyzing and implementing issues related to the establishment of program goals and objectives.
• Establishing long-range work plans and determining the actions necessary to accomplish these objectives.

EDUCATION:

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement (Wednesday, August 07, 2013).

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 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement (Wednesday, August 07, 2013).

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

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 application has been successfully submitted as part of your on-line application. 

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

Decision Making

Managing Human Resources

Leadership

Organizational Awareness

Planning and Evaluating

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 called for an interview.  To preview the job questionnaire, click here View Assessment Questions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles:   If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible.   Information about ICTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPMs Career Transition Resources website.   To be considered well qualified under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 95  for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. 

 

Country: USA, State: Nebraska, City: Lincoln, Company: Citizenship and Immigration Services.