Summary
This position is located in the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC), Office of Domestic Operations, Visa Directorate, Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/VO/DO). KCC processes all petition-based nonimmigrant (NIV) and diversity immigrant visas (DVs), which totals over 600,000 cases per year, and conducts Facial Recognition (FR) checks for approximately 20 million visa and passport applications per year.
Duties
Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), providing oversight and establishing operational efficiencies.
Ensures effective, efficient, accurate, and timely contractor performance of anti-fraud activities by monitoring visa trends based on extensive and exhaustive analyses of complex patterns of fraudulent activity.
Analyzes visa fraud trends and patterns on qualitative and quantitative bases to develop and present recommendations to senior officials on specific actions.
Develops and implements new fraud prevention methods, practices, and procedures to rigorously protect the integrity of the petition-based nonimmigrant and diversity immigrant visa process while reducing overseas post workloads.
Liaison with law enforcement agencies to share information on fraud patterns, trends, issues, and developments related to visa fraud detection and prevention.
Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
How you will be evaluated
The evaluation process consists of the ApplyGov Competency Based Assessments and a crediting plan for which applicants will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. A resume review by subject matter experts (SMEs) will be conducted for the top qualified candidates based on the combined total score. Resumes longer than 2 pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. Responses to questions that are not fully supported by your resume may result in a rating adjustment. You will be assessed on the following job-related competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Non-Supervisory: Oral Communication, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Orientation, Customer Service, Attention to Detail and Self-Management. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the external assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. There are timed sections that must be completed within the allotted timeframe. Your score from the external assessment non-supervisory assessment will remain on file for 180 days, allowing you to apply for multiple DOS-announced positions without needing to retake the assessments. Top applicants may be referred for further consideration. The assessment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies and KSAs required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Ability to interpret laws, regulations and procedures. Knowledge of immigration laws and regulations. Ability to research and resolve complex visa and immigration issues. Ability to interact effectively with others. Knowledge of current concepts encompassing a wide range of security issues. SMEs will review your resume to determine your qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. Your resume should demonstrate how you meet all aspects of the specialized experience statement. Please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications/experience in your application may result in your removal from consideration. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., links embedded). If meeting basic qualifications through education only or a combination of education & experience, applicants will not be referred to the SME panel but will be reviewed by the HR Specialist for referral. This announcement uses a set number of highest-ranked eligibles under 5 CFR §332.402 to refer candidates to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview. We will provide the selecting official a sufficient number of names, when available, to consider at least three candidates per vacancy. If fewer than three eligible and available candidates per vacancy result, we may expand the referral in accordance with the pre-determined agency and OPM policy. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application may result in your removal from consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy.