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This position of OVERSEAS ADJUDICATION OFFICER starts at a salary of $74,584 GS-13 Step 01 grade level, with promotion potential to $96,958 GS-13 Step 10 grade level. Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate, International Operations Division, within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the following locations:
06/21/2017 to 06/30/2017
$74,584 - $96,958 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Occasional travel - The amount of travel for this position will be dependent on the workload during the employee?s tour. Occasional to more frequent travel may be required.
Yes—USCIS will pay relocation expenses
Permanent
Full-Time
13
No
CIS-10021107-OVS
472662200
As anOVERSEAS ADJUDICATION OFFICER, you will:
Tour of Duty: The initial duration of this international rotational assignment is 2 years with the possibility of two, 1-year extensions amounting to a possible maximum total of four years (2+1+1), excluding time spent on home leave. Management may authorize an exception to the four-year limitation due to management need or in the case of a promotion to another international position.
Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement 06/30/2017.
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 the closing date of this announcement 06/30/2017.
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.
EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION There is no educational substitution at this grade level
Security Clearance: You will be required to pass all security screening and obtain the security clearance required for the position. In addition to screening for a Top Secret clearance, assignment to a Critical Human Intelligence Threat post will require additional security vetting through the "Pass Through program".
Medical Clearance: You and accompanying eligible family members will be required to obtain a Department of State Medical Clearance.
Cost of Living Allowance and Home Leave: Cost of living allowance and home leave will be determined in accordance with U.S. Department of State policies.
Hardship Post Differential: Where applicable, post hardship differential will be determined in accordance with Department of State policies. See the Department of State Standardized Regulations ("DSSR") for country-specific allowances.
Previous USCIS International Assignment: Unless this international rotational assignment is a promotion over his or her prior international position, a person who has previously served in a USCIS international position and has returned to a USCIS domestic position is not eligible to apply for this international rotational assignment unless he or she has been in a position in the U.S. for a minimum of the past 3 years as of the closing date of this announcement.
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. Additionally, an employee assigned to a Critical Human Intelligence Threat post will be required to meet the requirements of the "Pass Through program" AND maintain that vetting while encumbering the position.
Additional Mandatory Security Evaluations: Additionally, employees assigned to a Critical Human Intelligence Threat post will be required to meet the requirements of the "Pass Through program" AND maintain that vetting while encumbering the position. The Pass through program evaluates security suitability factors for apparent vulnerabilities that could subject an employee to exploitation by virtue of their assignment. Information about this additional vetting program, including the factors considered during the review process, can be found at 12 FAM 263.3-2.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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 resume has been successfully submitted as part of your on-line application package.
The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:
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.
?Your application must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 06/30/2017. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
If you are a Federal employee and have received a current performance rating, it is strongly encouraged that a copy accompanies your application submission. Doing so allows the selecting official access to all information surrounding your potential to fulfill the duties and responsibilities commensurate of the position being considered for. Failure to provide may impede the selecting official's understanding of the qualifications and experience that you possess.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you must contact the Human Resource office listed below at least one business day prior to the closing date for instructions. Applications will not be accepted by mail.
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the selecting official for further consideration and a possible interview. We will notify you by email at various stages in the process (learn more). Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a final job offer within 90 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/472662200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.