Immigration Services Assistant; Office Automation

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As an Immigration Services Assistant (Office Automation), you will support the Adjudication Services Process by assisting Immigration Services Officers, manage files, databases, and correspondence; provide security checks; research and analyze data; prepare reports and provide direct service to customers.

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 09/21/2026.

Time in Grade does not apply to Delegated Examining Announcements, any reference to Time in Grade in the questionnaire will not apply to the rating and ranking of applicants.

You qualify at the GS-05 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-04 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 majority of the following duties:

• Performing office automation duties using word processing to edit and reformat correspondence and reports;
• Creating and maintaining spreadsheets and databases;
• Responding to inquiries by phone and/or in writing;
• Reviewing work products for accuracy and completeness.
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• You may substitute successful completion of 4 years above high school for the experience required at the GS-05 grade level. This education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester or 45 quarter hours.

You qualify at the GS-06 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the majority of the following duties:

• Performing office automation duties requiring different methods/approaches for a variety of assignments;
• Reviewing and screening applications or files to ensure validity of documentation submitted;
• Answering routine questions and providing assistance on applications;
• Maintaining subject matter files, technical instructions, and/or operating procedures.

You qualify at the GS-07 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the majority of the following duties:

• Managing data and files in various software applications to retrieve and prepare reports;
• Collaborating and/or supporting in the adjudicative/decision making process;
• Communicating technical information concerning applications with internal and external contacts;
• Analyzing and verifying cases where expedited processing is requested.