Student and Exchange Visitor Program; SEVP Adjudicator

Summary

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These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, Vienna, Virginia.

• Employee supports the Adjudication Process by adjudicating cases, conducting security checks, interviewing references provided in supporting documentation, ensuring program quality assurance, conducting training, serving as liaison, and communicating decision;
• Performs outreach duties in schools and conferences;
• Provides oversight, liaison, and evaluation activities for non-immigration services elements and, as necessary, formulates new or revised Agency-wide procedures relating to immigration services operations;
• Performs analytical and evaluative work associated with Agency program activities;
• Performs work involving the analysis of the Agency-wide impact, feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of existing or proposed standards, regulations, programs, and policies;
• Develops adjudication impact models, and/or analyzes new or amended legislation;
• Validates official documents recorded in state or local government offices.

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Probationary period:
  Full-time permanent position; may require a one-year probationary period.

GS-11
:
Experience – one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent performing duties such as ensuring records and property security, writing logical legal decisions and opinions, and granting or denying applications based on evidence.

Education – successful completion of a Ph.D., LL.M., or three full years of advanced graduate education can substitute for the experience required at GS-11.

GS-12
:
One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent performing duties such as ensuring records and property security, writing logical legal decisions and opinions, granting or denying applications, and communicating final adjudicative decisions.

GS-13
:
One year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent performing duties such as functioning as a subject matter expert in complex adjudication cases, communicating final adjudicative decisions, granting or denying petitions for non-immigration benefits, and independently conducting legal research and preparing briefs, position papers, legal decisions and opinions.

Promotion potential indicates possibility but does not guarantee future promotion.

The agency offers competitive salaries and benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan;
Thrift Savings Plan;
Flexible Spending Account;
Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; paid federal holidays; flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

Evaluation is based on meeting the qualifications listed. Competencies assessed include Attention to Detail, Computer Skills, Information Management, Integrity/Honesty, Reasoning, and Writing.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities, Veterans, Peace Corps, and VISTA volunteers to apply and may provide non-competitive appointments.

E-Verify is used to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Applicants must undergo a background investigation for Secret level during the appointment process.

For more information, contact the hiring agency.