USA JOBS-FOIA/PA ASSISTANT (OA)

SALARY RANGE: 29,726.00 - 47,864.00 USD per year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, October 03, 2008to Friday, October 17, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0303-05/07
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 07

DUTY LOCATIONS: 4 vacancies - LEE'S SUMMIT, MO
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Status Candidates (Merit Promotion Eligibles)

JOB SUMMARY:

U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Securing America's Promise The United States of America is a nation built by immigrants. U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is committed to securing the promise of America for the thousands of qualified immigrants coming to our shores in search of freedom, liberty and opportunity.

You can make a significant impact on immigrant's lives while protecting and securing our shores by helping qualified immigrants and refugees gain the promise and potential of legally living and working in the United States and becoming U. S. Citizens. Contribute to the USCIS mission to maintain the integrity of our nation's immigration system and build on America's promise and foundation as a beacon of hope and liberty.

To learn more about the mission of USCIS and detailed information about the work USCIS is responsible for please visit http://www.uscis.gov/.

APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL OR EMAIL.

IMPORTANT NOTE: We do not use USAJOBS resume builder for submitting resumes. Your USAJOBS resume will not automatically be uploaded to USA Staffing. Therefore, please ensure you use the "How to Apply" tab or section in this vacancy announcement for step-by-step instructions on how to submit your resume, supporting documentation, and complete the occupational questionnaire. Failure to follow the "How to Apply" instructions will result in loss of consideration.

Who May Apply: Federal employees with competitive status and reinstatement eligibles.

Current and former Federal employees who meet the established criteria in an Office of Personnel Management Interchange Agreement.
Current or former federal employees who have held a permanent competitive service position with equal or higher promotion potential than the announced position.

Those eligible under a Program that affords noncompetitive consideration.

Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous service will receive consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).
Veterans eligible for a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA).
Those with a disability that are eligible for a special appointing authority.
Surplus or Displaced Federal employees in the local commuting area are eligible.
Organizational Location: This position is located in the USCIS, National Security & Records Verification Directorate, Lee's Summit, MO.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.
Relocation expenses are authorized if you have been approved for rotation from an overseas assignment.

Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

U.S. Citizenship
Background Security Investigation
Drug Screening