If you are an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, and motivated individual with experience in a variety of immigration processing duties, including J-1 Exchange visitors, B-1/WB's, TNs, and F-1s, and enjoy leading a team providing a quality work environment, then consider joining the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Division of International Services (DIS).

Duties

As a Lead Immigration Specialist, your duties will include: Leads a team of Immigration Specialists and contract staff as assigned in providing the full range of visa and immigration program services. Provides leadership to a team advising NIH staff and foreign scientists in the development and preparation of nonimmigrant J-1, TN, H-1B, and O-1 petitions, along with No Objection Statement (NOS) and Interested Government Agency (IGA) waiver (212e) applications and immigrant petitions in support of Lawful Permanent Residency. Leads and conducts the analysis of the operational impact of changes in law or regulations, identifies issues and proposes methods for implementation. Creates and delivers training sessions and demonstrates procedures for visa processing, fact gathering techniques, use of automated systems, and forms and documentation preparation. Manage, update and maintain documents, SOPs, case flows, liaison work with outside organizations or contractors to accomplish special projects. Works with staff in continuously monitoring the need for and provision of maintenance and updates to the DIS website.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

In order to qualify at the GS-13 level: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: coaching a team of immigration specialists and advising the supervisor on team training needs; providing recommendations for resolving complex interrelated immigration problems and issues; responds to complex customer requests pertaining to immigration issues with individualized attention; conducting presentations/workshops/orientations that provide immigration and cultural information to staff and foreign scientists; and interpreting applicable immigration laws and regulations. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application.? We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12508222

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Kevin Blake
• Phone: 843-412-8764
• Email: [email protected]