- Position Title
- Government Information Specialist
- Agency
- Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Announcement Number
- 12635101-NRC-IMP-24 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 18, 2024 to Friday, December 27, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you wish to be considered under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) because you are a current DHS employee who has received an official notice stating that your position is no longer needed, or that you will be separated by reduction in force (RIF) and meet all of the following criteria?
- Occupy a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy, and
- Occupy a position at or above the grade of the announced position and with no greater promotion potential, and
- Have a current performance rating of at least "fully successful" or equivalent
For more information about CTAP eligibility, visit The Employee's Guide to Career Transition.
Proof is required. You must submit the following documentation to support your claim:
- My most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), or equivalent, as stated in the job announcement that shows position occupied (block #34 of your SF-50); tenure; grade and step; salary; and, full performance level.
- If my position occupied is "2 - Excepted Service" (block #34 of your SF-50), I have also included the initial SF-50, or other official Notification of Personnel Action, for that appointment.
- Documentation of my Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a proposed removal/separation notice.
- My latest performance rating of record.
2.
Do you wish to be considered as a current U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) employee who is in a permanent position that is in the competitive service (see block #34 on your SF-50 for your position type)?
Proof is required. You must submit the following documentation to support your claim:
Proof is required. You must submit the following documentation to support your claim:
- Your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), or equivalent, as stated in the job announcement. It is recommended that you submit your most recent SF-50 that shows your position occupied (block #34 of our SF-50); tenure; grade and step; salary; and, full performance level.
3.
Do you wish to be considered as a current U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) employee who has held, or currently holds, a permanent position in the competitive service (see block #34 of your SF-50) with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
Proof is required. You must submit the following documentation to support your claim:
Proof is required. You must submit the following documentation to support your claim:
- Your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), or equivalent, as stated in the job announcement. It is recommended that you submit your most recent SF-50 that shows your position occupied (block #34 of your SF-50); tenure; grade and step; salary; and, full performance level.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
I acknowledge the following conditions if I choose to submit my resume through the USAJOBS Resume Builder:
(Note: Additional guidance regarding this requirement is available within the How to Submit Your Resume section of the USCIS Resume Requirement FAQs.)
- I understand that resumes submitted through USAJOBS Resume Builder are converted to a PDF format when they are transmitted to USA Staffing from the USAJOBS applicant interface and additional spaces/page gaps are added to resumes during the Resume Builder conversion process;
- Based on the above conditions, I understand that USCIS strongly encourages me to save my resume to a PDF document and upload the PDF document instead of submitting my resume created through Resume Builder;
- I understand that USCIS' human resources will only review the first 5 pages of my resume to determine eligibility/qualifications for this position;
- By answering YES to this question, I am indicating that I have met this requirement for consideration.
(Note: Additional guidance regarding this requirement is available within the How to Submit Your Resume section of the USCIS Resume Requirement FAQs.)
3.
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(s); (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. Do you meet one of these requirements?
4.
USCIS applies the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 to its telework and remote work programs. Under the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010, there are two categories of federal employees that cannot participate in these programs at USCIS:
- An employee who has a record of adverse discipline for being absent without permission for more than five workdays in any calendar year; and
- An employee who has been officially disciplined due to actions related to misuse of government property for viewing, downloading, or exchanging pornography, including child pornography, on a federal government computer or while performing official federal government duties.
5.
I confirm that the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 does not bar me from participating in the Remote Work program.
6.
I acknowledge that I must notify my supervisor and obtain my supervisor's approval before making any change in my remote work location.
7.
I understand that a change in remote work location may change my locality pay.
8.
I acknowledge that my approved remote work location must have technology suitable to remote work.
9.
I acknowledge that the government will not be responsible for operating costs, residence maintenance, or any other incidental costs (such as utilities, internet, etc.) associated with the use of my residence.
10.
I understand that I must sign and adhere to USCIS Rules of Behavior (RoB) for users of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) systems and information technology resources that access, store, receive, or transmit sensitive information.
11.
I understand that I may use government-furnished equipment (GFE) and property for official government business and limited personal use per DHS/USCIS policies.
12.
I understand that I may have to bring or return GFE or property to a USCIS worksite for maintenance.
13.
I understand that I must return all GFE, property, and materials to the USCIS organization at the end of my remote work arrangement or at management's request.
14.
I understand and acknowledge that I am prohibited from using any type of mouse jigglers, also known as mouse movers, on USCIS workstations. Using mouse jigglers is a violation of the USCIS RoB and considered employee misconduct, which the USCIS Office of Investigations can investigate.
15.
I understand that USCIS may require remote work employees to work within four hours' travel time of a USCIS worksite, so they can return and pick up files not only during normal business hours but also outside normal business hours if there is an emergency.
16.
I acknowledge that, per USCIS Financial Management Manuals, I may or may not be entitled to travel reimbursement if I must travel from my remote work location (official duty station).
17.
I acknowledge that management can reassign me, resulting in the end of my remote work agreement when it no longer meets USCIS' business needs. In this event, I understand that I have 14 calendar days under a local remote work agreement or 60 calendar days under a long-distance remote work agreement, to report to work at a USCIS worksite. Failure to report to the USCIS worksite as directed, may lead to disciplinary action, up to and including removal from federal service.
18.
I acknowledge that management can end my remote work agreement when it no longer meets USCIS' business needs. In this event, I understand that I have 14 calendar days under a local remote work agreement or 60 calendar days under a long-distance remote work agreement, to report to work at a USCIS worksite. Failure to report to the USCIS worksite as directed, may lead to disciplinary action, up to and including removal from Federal service.
19.
I understand that management may end my remote work agreement due to misconduct or performance issues. In such circumstances, management can direct me to work at a USCIS worksite, reassign me to another position at a USCIS worksite, or end my employment per applicable government rules and regulations, USCIS policy, or the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
20.
I may ask to end my remote work agreement by providing written notice to my supervisor. Supervisors will consider the request on a case-by-case basis. Such requests, if approved, would require me to coordinate with my supervisor about the details of my transfer, at my expense, to the USCIS worksite. I would have to coordinate such details within 14 calendar days of approval under a local remote work agreement or within 60 calendar days of approval under a long-distance remote work agreement.
21.
I acknowledge that remote work is not a substitute for dependent care and understand that I must arrange for dependent care during my scheduled work hours.
22.
I understand that I must designate one work area at my remote worksite suitable for performing official government business.
23.
I agree to give USCIS representatives access to my remote work location for routine worksite inspections during normal working hours. This is to ensure that my worksite meets acceptable safety standards; proper GFE and property maintenance, in compliance with local policy; and this agreement. I understand that failure to permit access to the alternative worksite (or designated work area) may result in suspension or termination of my participation in the Remote Work program.
24.
This advertisement is open for current permanent USCIS employees of a specified office. Refer to the "Clarification from the agency" section of the vacancy announcement for office specific details. Are you a current permanent employee of the specific USCIS office listed in the "Clarification from the agency" section of this vacancy announcement? Proof is required. You must submit the following documentation to support your claim:
- Your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), or equivalent, as stated in the job announcement, that shows you are a current permanent employee of the USCIS office (block #22 of your SF-50) listed in the announcement. It is recommended that you submit your most recent SF-50 that shows your position occupied (block #34 of your SF-50); tenure; grade and step; salary; and, full performance level.
Assessment 1
1.
GS-07 - Which of the following statements best describes your experience and/or education?
2.
You must provide the position title(s) and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates the experience related to your response.
3.
GS-09 - Which of the following statements best describes your experience and/or education?
4.
You must provide the position title(s) and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates the experience related to your response.
5.
GS-11 - Which of the following statements best describes your experience and/or education?
6.
You must provide the position title(s) and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates the experience related to your response.
7.
This position has a time-in-grade (TIG) requirement to qualify at the GS-07. Have you completed 52 weeks in a position at or above the GS-05 grade level or equivalent?
8.
This position has a time-in-grade (TIG) requirement to qualify at the GS-09. Have you completed 52 weeks in a position at or above the GS-07 grade level or equivalent?
9.
This position has a time-in-grade (TIG) requirement to qualify at the GS-11. Have you completed 52 weeks in a position at or above the GS-09 grade level or equivalent?
The following section contains a multitude of question types. If you see a radio button, you can only select one response. If you see a checkbox, you may select all that apply.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
10.
Have you been responsible for analyzing incomplete or anomalous data?
11.
Which activities have you performed related to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests on immigration status?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
12.
Do you have experience responding to email inquiries that required explaining procedures?
13.
Have you performed searches to identify duplicate Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) cases, A-files, T-files, and receipt files?
14.
Which sources of information have you independently researched and interpreted to embrace a course of action related to a case?
15.
Which activities have you performed to assess the accuracy of case file contents?
16.
Select the laws, regulations, and policies that you have researched to process cases that pertained to personally identifiable information (PII) and the rights of individuals to access federal records or information.
17.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience reviewing, processing, and approving Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) cases?
18.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience taking action after determining the status of case files?
19.
Which statement best describes your highest level of responding to tasks and requests for information?
20.
Which statement best describes your ability to adapt to changing work assignments?
21.
Which statement best describes your reaction when work processes frequently change?
22.
Select the ways in which you develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with others to resolve conflicts in a positive manner.
23.
When guidance is ambiguous or not straight forward, which course of action do you take?
24.
Select the ways in which you demonstrate being open and courteous to opinions from people with varied backgrounds.
25.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience responding to an issue or situation in which the resolution was not obvious?
26.
Select the steps you have taken to resolve conflict in the workplace.
27.
Which statement best describes your highest level of making sound, well-informed recommendations?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
28.
Do you have experience utilizing secure document management systems and databases?
29.
Which statement best describes your experience in a position that required you to meet a minimum production or quality standard?
30.
Select the activities you have performed to ensure the integrity of case files.
31.
Which statement best describes your role in aligning work with organizational goals and objectives?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
32.
Do you have experience conducting legal research in order to respond to legal inquiries based on that research?
33.
Have you analyzed sensitive documents and reconciled conflicting opinions concerning their suitability for disclosure?
34.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience solving problems (e.g., navigating deviations from standard work processes)?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
35.
Have you used Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and/or Privacy Act (PA) software to process FOIA/PA requests?
36.
Select the tasks you have performed to maintain information in record tracking systems.
37.
Which administrative/clerical activities have you performed?
38.
Select the actions you have performed independently using database software (e.g., Microsoft Access).
39.
Which sources of information have you independently researched and interpreted to embrace a course of action related to a case?
40.
Select the actions you have performed to maintain a record tracking system.
41.
Select the documents you have created related to processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Privacy Act (PA) requests and exemptions.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
42.
Have you researched statutes and precedents to determine the most applicable strategy for presenting legal information?
43.
Select the strategies you have developed to improve the accuracy and timeliness of processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests.
44.
If you are a Federal employee, is your most recent performance rating equivalent to a "pass," "satisfactory," or better?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
45.
Your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency. It is your responsibility to provide the responses, information, and documentation regarding your work history for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability, and 4) that you have provided all of the information and documentation needed for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.