Passport Specialist - Authority

Overview

This serves as public notice for the use of an Agency-specific Direct Hire Authority. Applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.

This position is located in the Buffalo Passport Agency and Philadelphia Passport Agency. Passport Specialists adjudicate passport applications and provide guidance in dealing with the ever-increasing volume of passport applications.

• Receives and examines passport applications forwarded by passport application acceptance agents (clerks of court, postal service officials or military personnel), or presented in person by the applicant or the applicant's representative
• Receives and examines passport applications, including applications for amendments, endorsements or replacement of mutilated, lost or stolen passports, forwarded by passport application acceptance agents
• Reviews the application for completeness, signature, affirmation of the truthfulness of statements contained in the application, verification of the identity of the applicant, and presence of required photographs and fees
• Identifies gaps or inconsistencies in documentary evidence and seeks to reconcile same through judicious questioning of "walk-in" applicants, or through requests for additional documentary evidence
• Maintains constant alertness to the possibility of fraudulent documentation or claims of identity. In cases where fraud is suspected completes "Suspected Fraudulent Application" form indicating the reason for suspicion

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./