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Immigration Services Assistant (Office Automation)
Citizenship and Immigration Services · Posted 1 days ago
Hybrid Newark, NJ $54K – $95K Apply by Jun 15, 2026 Compliance Inspection And Support ESTJINTJISTJISTP
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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 support the Adjudication Services Process by assisting Immigration Officers, manage files, databases, and correspondence; provide security checks; research and analyze data; prepare reports and provide direct service to customers.
What You'll Do
- →Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S.
- →Citizenship and Immigration Services, within Newark, New Jersey FDNS Office and are assigned based on the need of the agency.
- →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.
- →Maintain compliance with established procedures for the file management and appropriate search logs.
- →Perform analysis on files, reports, and information systems and databases to update information and maintain data integrity.
- →Support Immigration Officers and provide customer service that are applicable to DHS/USCIS laws and policies.
- →Respond to inquiries, such as written correspondence, using various USCIS databases, electronic systems, and reports.
- →Manage systems to ensure they are current, accurate, and ensure the processes are completed.
- →Scan documents for storage or retrieval.
- →Utilize various word processing advanced software functions (i.e., Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, powerpoint, and Outlook).
Requirements
- ✓Conditions of Employment: You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen or U.S.
- ✓THIS IS NOT A LAW ENFORCEMENT (COVERED) POSITION.
- ✓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.
- ✓Writing Sample: A writing sample may be required during the selection process.
- ✓This position may be subject to shift work; shift differential may apply.
Benefits
- ★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.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 95f5a415-1b13-4f2d-8247-e17b01293bfa
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