Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Field Representative

About the role

The positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations. These are non-bargaining unit positions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for directing, implementing, coordinating and overseeing a major segment of Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), i.e., providing technical assistance and direct support to colleges and universities relative to SEVP certification/re-certification;
• Promotes and assists schools in obtaining and maintaining data integrity in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS);
• Affords assistance to colleges and universities through explanation, training and research of issues with respect to SEVP related policies, rules and regulations;
• Conducts site visits at schools, interviews school officials for the purpose of determining direct knowledge of SEVP and SEVIS, conducts records reviews, and provides general assistance to schools with SEVIS/SEVP interaction;
• Ability to work from a home "virtual" office using the latest technologies and reporting procedures.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• 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.

Qualifications

• To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: possessing extensive knowledge of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) mission and operations; possessing demonstrated experience in applying SEVP regulations, practices and policies; possessing demonstrated experience interpreting SEVP regulations and policies and providing direct guidance to an Office of International Programs at an academic institution and/or to nonimmigrant international students.
• To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: possessing extensive knowledge of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) mission and operations and demonstrating experience in applying its regulations, practices and policies; possessing demonstrated experience interpreting SEVP regulations and policies and providing direct guidance to an Office of International Programs at an academic institution and/or to nonimmigrant international students; possessing demonstrated hands-on experience, including accessing the SEVIS database on a regular basis, working with an Office of International Programs at an academic institution and/or with nonimmigrant international students.

Benefits

• Salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries for this position. The actual salary range will be based on the applicable locality pay for the selected duty location.
• Promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
• DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Additional Information

• Suitability: If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty.
• Financial Disclosure: If you are hired, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days after appointment.
• Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Secret Clearance as a condition of placement into this position.