Mission Support Specialist

Summary

This position is located in Refugee, Asylum and International Operations, Arlington Asylum Office.

As a Mission Support Specialist, you will coordinate and perform a wide variety of administrative and management services essential to the operations of the office.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

12/23/2024 to 12/27/2024

This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

* Salary

$68,405 - $107,590 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 9 - 11

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

* Arlington, VA

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Permanent

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

11

* Job family (Series)

* 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Secret

* Drug test

Yes

* Position sensitivity and risk

Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

* Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

* Credentialing

* National security

* Financial disclosure

No

* Bargaining unit status

No

* Announcement number

12650219-ZAR-DE-24

* Control number

825194700

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This job is open to

* The public

U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.

* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

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U. S. Citizens

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Duties

* 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.

* Research and analyze applicable rules, regulations, policies and guidance surrounding administrative programs.

* Coordinate and monitor a variety of human resources and administrative projects and activities.

* Gather, organize and perform analysis of data from a variety of sources to identify trends and patterns.

* Collaborate with internal and external organizations in the implementation of assigned tasks.

* Advise management on regulations surrounding essential mission support functions (e. g. , budget, human resources management, benefits, performance).

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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

* You must submit resume and supporting documentation

* 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 and remote work programs

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.

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 12/27/2024.

Time in Grade does not apply to Delegated Examining Announcements, any reference to Time in Grade in the questionnaire will not apply to the rating and ranking of applicants.

GS-09: You qualify at the GS-09 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:

* Providing assistance to management in the evaluation and analysis of administrative programs (e. g. workflow, office procedures) to identify efficiencies in program operations;

* Carrying out specified portions or segments of specific projects (e. g, new employee processing, travel document processing, data collection and analysis);

* Identifying and recommending solutions to administrative problems, and providing advice to staff;

* Maintaining a portion of an organization's budget and procuring goods and services. OR

* You may substitute a Master's degree or two (2) full years of graduate education leading to such a degree in any field, or a J. D. or L. L. B. degree for experience required at the GS-09 grade level. Such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise two years of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 36 semester or 54 quarter hours.

GS-11: You qualify at the GS-11 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:

* Research and analyze applicable rules, regulations, policies and guidance surrounding administrative programs;

* Coordinate and monitor a variety of human resources and administrative projects and activities;

* Gather, organize and perform analysis of data from a variety of sources to identify trends and patterns;

* Collaborate with internal and external organizations in the implementation of assigned tasks;

* Advise management on regulations surrounding essential mission support functions (e. g. , budget, human resources management, benefits, performance). OR

* You may substitute a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent degree) or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in any field, or L. L. M. if related for experience at the GS-11 grade level or such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise three years of graduate study. If that information is not available, use 54 semester or 81 quarter hours:

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