Immigration Services Assistant (Office Automation)

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. 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 responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity.

Pre-screen various applications and submissions from USCIS customers for accuracy and completeness of initial supporting documentation and eligibility for benefits.

Create and/or maintain subject matter files, technical instructions, and operating procedures.

Perform analysis and quality control reviews on Immigration files, reports, and information systems and databases to update information and maintain data integrity.

Identify incoming applications that require expedited service or requests for fee waivers and channel those through the correct work process.

Edit and create documents/correspondence using office automation software (graphics, databases, spreadsheets, word processing) and produce highly sensitive and secure documents.

Serve as records custodian/liaison by managing case files for reference, and processing/conducting file movement requests.

Support incoming and outgoing mail operations to include inspection, processing, routing, and completion of activity logs and reports.

Support Immigration Services Officers (ISOs) with case pre-processing to ensure case files received into the office or referred electronically for adjudication and/or interview are timely received and prepared for adjudication action.

Conditions of Employment: 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 a drug screening Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service Political appointees may require OPM approval before on-boarding USCIS applies the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 to its telework program This position IS NOT considered "essential" for purposes of reporting to work when the facility might otherwise be closed. 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. Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year. Typing Certification: Applicants must be able to type at least 40 words per minute. You can self-certify by submitting a statement that you can type this speed. General Office Skills: Applicants must possess knowledge of general office automation software, practices, and procedures. Physical Demands: Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Motor Vehicle Operation: This position requires operation of a motor vehicle. You must possess a current valid driver's license.

COMBINING QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION (at the GS-05 level only): If you do not qualify based on experience or education alone, you may be able to qualify based on a combination of your experience and education. For more information on combining education and experience, visit the following website: General Schedule Qualification Standards. Transcript required: If you don't submit a transcript, we will not use your education when deciding if you're qualified for the job. For verification purposes, the transcript submitted must include your name and educational institution. Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP): Per 5 CFR 576.202, An employee who receives a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) and later accepts employment for compensation with the Government of the United States within 5 years of the date of the separation on which the VSIP is based, including work under a personal services contract or other direct contract, must repay the entire amount of the VSIP to the agency that paid it (proof of payment is required) before the individual's first day of reemployment.