MAJOR NEWS!! They are cleaning house! All 4 Service Centers!

[SirLancelot 1]

This is HUGE NEWS! It's been announced in another part of the website by someone else, but I thought it should be reported here as well.

They are cleaning house! COMPLETELY cleaning house!

They are looking to fill ALL 4 Service Centers will new Directors. ALL FOUR! 8/28 - 9/11!

This is a huge shakeup it seems!

http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.as...+7%3A25%3A57+AM

Citizenship and Immigration Services

Department: Department Of Homeland Security

Agency: Citizenship and Immigration Services

Job Announcement Number:

EXSER/06-034CIS

Overview

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Director, Service Center

Salary Range: 109,808.00 - 165,200.00 USD per year Open Period: Monday, August 28, 2006

to Monday, September 11, 2006

Series & Grade: ES-0340-000/000 Position Information: Full-Time Permanent

Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Dallas, TX 1 vacancy - Laguna Niguel, CA 1 vacancy - Lincoln area, NE 1 vacancy - St. Albans, VT

Who May Be Considered:

Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified persons within the Civil Service.

Job Summary:

The President has challenged cabinet Secretaries and senior Federal agency heads to create a government that is more citizen centered, results oriented, and market based. To achieve this vision within The Department of Homeland Security, we are searching for high caliber leaders who possess high standards of excellence and enjoy challenges and opportunities.

NOTE: This vacancy announcement will be used to fill Director, Service Center positions in 4 duty locations (see attached sheet). Qualified applicants who would like to be considered for Director, Service Center positions at the SES level in any of these locations must apply by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You will be considered for all 4 duty locations, however, you may identify any and all duty location preferences on the attached sheet.

Key Requirements:

Duties

Major Duties:

As Director of an assigned Service Center, you will be responsible for planning, directing, managing, and coordinating the activities of the Center to include processing and adjudicating applications and petitions for immigration and nationality benefits and privileges. To support these functions, you will be responsible for related functions to include fraud detection, records operations, public information services, and operation of computer support systems and administrative support activities.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards for the effective and efficient operation of all Service Center functions. You must be cognizant of and sensitive to the national political, social, economical, and national security conditions that impact the petitioners and applicants of immigration benefits. You will provide guidance and recommendations to senior agency officials and subordinates on advanced adjudication techniques and resolve critical problems in a timely and cost effective manner.

You will routinely interact with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Customs and Border Protection; other Department of Homeland Security entities/officials; law enforcement and federal, state, and local judicial entities/officials; Congressional Members; foreign consulates; Department of State representatives; General Accountability Office representatives; stakeholders; and a variety of non-governmental and corporate leaders in the course of everyday activities.

As a member of the agency’s executive team, you will implement the President’s Management Agenda within your specific area of responsibility. For an overview of the diverse responsibilities CIS carries out within the Government, visit our web site at www.uscis.gov

Qualifications

Qualifications:

You must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of an executive. Unless you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by the Office of Personnel Management, you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). All candidates must address the technical qualification(s) listed below. Additional information on the Qualifications is available at www.opm.gov/ses/handbook.html. Your examples should be clear and concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives, and level of contacts. We recommend that you limit your narrative to two pages per Qualification.

Executive Core Qualifications

ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: You must have demonstrated an ability to develop and implement an organizational vision. This vision must integrate key corporate or governmental goals, priorities, values, and other factors to achieve results. Describe your ability to balance change and continuity; to continually strive to improve program performance within your area of responsibility; to create a work environment that encourages creative thinking; and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity. Be specific in describing results achieved.

ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: You must demonstrate the ability to design and implement strategies that maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting your organization’s vision, mission, and goals. Describe your experience in strategic program management and your experience in reducing the distance between customers and decision-makers and reshaping organizations to achieve results.

ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification stresses accountability and continuous improvement. It involves aligning individual performance accountability with organizational results. To ensure an organization that is results-oriented, you must have the ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning, and implementing and evaluating programs and policies. It also involves using various professional/technical resources and other general management tools to establish program and/or policy goals and the structure and process necessary to implement the organization’s mission and strategic vision.

ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: You will implement the President’s Management Agenda for strategic human resources management, competitive sourcing programs, e-government initiatives, integration of budget and performance goals, and improved financial performance in your program area. You must demonstrate the ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner that instills public trust and accomplishes the organization’s mission; and the ability to use new technology to enhance decision-making.

ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS/COMMUNICATION: You must have the ability to explain, advocate and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner; to negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally; develop an expansive professional network with other organizations; and identify the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization.

Technical Qualifications

6. Expert knowledge of immigration and nationality benefits and privileges, as well as federal immigration laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing the adjudication of applications and petitions for immigration and nationality benefits.

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

How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated on the basis of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Executive Resources Board will evaluate your application to determine the degree to which you meet the qualification requirements for this position. The DHS Board will refer the top applicants for selection to the Secretary, DHS or delegated appointing authority. In most cases, an individual’s executive qualifications must also be certified by a Qualifications Review Board as a prerequisite to final selection.

Benefits

Benefits:

The total compensation package includes other benefits and options. Total employer paid contributions are worth approximately $20,000 - $27,000 excluding paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and performance-based bonuses.

Other Information:

We will pay your relocation expenses in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. If you are hired, you will have to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days after appointment. If you are a male and are hired, and if you were born after December 31, l959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 seeks to preserve jobs for those who are legally entitled to them: American citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in our country. This law requires employees to provide a document or documents that establish identity and employment eligibility.

Background Investigation: This position is a sensitive position and the tentative selectee must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of placement/retention in the position. A security clearance is required.

Drug Testing: This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position under the USCIS Applicant and Employee Drug Testing Program. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of placement and/or employment in the position and the incumbent(s) of this position is thereafter subject to Random Drug Testing.

Probationary Period: You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed a probationary period in the SES.

Our Benefits Package: You will be eligible for performance bonuses of 5 to 20 percent of base pay for superior accomplishments. You will be covered by a defined benefit, contributory Federal retirement system. You may participate in a retirement savings investment plan that offers before-tax savings and tax-deferred investment earnings. You may select one of a variety of health plans and options under the Government’s Federal Employees’ Health Benefits program and you may participate in the Federal Employees’ Group Life and Long Term Care Insurance Programs. You will earn 26 vacation days per year.

Employees also earn 13 days of sick leave per year. In addition, the Government observes 10 regular paid holidays each year.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is an equal employment employer: Selection for positions will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other differences.

USCIS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

How To Apply

How To Apply:

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

CBP, HRM, USCIS Executive Services, Rm 2.4-E

Attn: EXSER/06-034CIS

Ben Franklin Station

P.O. Box 14560

Washington, D.C. 20044-4560

Address for Express Mail Only:

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

CBP, HRM, USCIS Executive Services, Rm 2.4-E

Attn: Margaret Black, EXSER/06-034CIS

1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Washington, D.C. 20229

Your application must be received by September 11, 2006.

Please note that applications mailed in franked government envelopes will not be considered for this position.

In addition to your narrative statement addressing the Executive Core Qualifications and the Technical Qualification(s), submit a résumé, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications. Whatever you submit, you must include the following information in order to receive full consideration for this position:

· Vacancy announcement number EXSER/06-034CIS

· Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers

· Social Security Number

· Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received.

· Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting

institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more

information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website:

http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index/html

· Information about your paid and non-paid work experience related to this position including:

- Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)

- Duties and accomplishments

- Employer’s name and address

- Supervisor’s name and phone number

- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)

- Salary

· Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor

· Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments

Our evaluation will be based on the information you supply. We may also verify performance, suitability, and security information from reference checks and take that information into account in making employment offers.

_______________________________________________________

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Director, Service Center

Vacancy Announcement EXSER/06-034CIS

Qualified applicants will be considered for all 4 duty locations; however, you may identify any and all duty location preferences in the space provided below:

______ Dallas, TX

______ Laguna Niguel, CA

______ Lincoln, NE

______ St. Albans, VT

Name:_______________________________ SSN:____________________

Contact Information:

Margeret Black

Phone: 202-344-2478

Or write:

Department Of Homeland Security

13000 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.

Room 2.4E

Washington, DC 20229

US

What To Expect Next:

.

EEO Policy Statement

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Veterans Information

Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans' preference. For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran must have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992.

The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under agency's promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce.

To claim veterans' preference, veterans should be ready to provide a copy of their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof. Veterans with service connected disability and others claiming 10 point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference.

For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or special appointing authorities see the VetGuide.

Legal Regulatory

Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials, will result in your application not being processed

Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.

False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

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Send Mail

Send Mail to:

Department Of Homeland Security

13000 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.

Room 2.4E

Washington, DC 20229

US

Questions

For questions about this job:

Margeret Black

Phone: 202-344-2478

USAJOBS Control Number: 721746

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[snz1802 0]

Let's hope they can finally get some competant people in these positions, who know what they are doing.

[LuzyC 0]

Hmmm..What Is That mean? Are They Going To Fire The Director And start Hiring While The Paper works/Petiton /Applications Stand by? Is The Director Has Been Fired? And When They Hire Somebody ,They Gonna Start All Over Again? Oh No Jesus Christ!

Oh Well...I hope Not

[Lizzy 0]

The director does not approve the petitions, thats the job of the adudicators.

The petitions will be ok:)

[YuAndDan 153]

I hope that they don't drop everything until the new director is hired and starts working.

They may consider the interim time to be party time, you know "When the cat's away the mice will play"

Anyway seriously, the adjudicators will continue to grind them out, and hopefully a new director brings fresh ideas about efficiency and future petitions get through faster. It won't much help those who are already waiting.

[ngant17 1]

I would tend to agree, who knows what this really means. My experience with DHS is that is a secretive and highly-politicized beauracracy, this won't change no matter what kind of public ad for employment they are running today.

If anything, we should expect more secrecy, more delays, more politics as usual in the process. More indefinite waits in 'administrative review'. It may also mean that Bush wants any and every vote in Nov. and beyond for the Republican party, too. So there is an incentive to make everyone happy here.

This is HUGE NEWS! It's been announced in another part of the website by someone else, but I thought it should be reported here as well.

They are cleaning house! COMPLETELY cleaning house!

They are looking to fill ALL 4 Service Centers will new Directors. ALL FOUR! 8/28 - 9/11!

This is a huge shakeup it seems!

http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.as...+7%3A25%3A57+AM

Citizenship and Immigration Services

Department: Department Of Homeland Security

Agency: Citizenship and Immigration Services

Job Announcement Number:

EXSER/06-034CIS

Overview

Close Window Print

Director, Service Center

Salary Range: 109,808.00 - 165,200.00 USD per year Open Period: Monday, August 28, 2006

to Monday, September 11, 2006

Series & Grade: ES-0340-000/000 Position Information: Full-Time Permanent

Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Dallas, TX 1 vacancy - Laguna Niguel, CA 1 vacancy - Lincoln area, NE 1 vacancy - St. Albans, VT

Who May Be Considered:

Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified persons within the Civil Service.

Job Summary:

The President has challenged cabinet Secretaries and senior Federal agency heads to create a government that is more citizen centered, results oriented, and market based. To achieve this vision within The Department of Homeland Security, we are searching for high caliber leaders who possess high standards of excellence and enjoy challenges and opportunities.

NOTE: This vacancy announcement will be used to fill Director, Service Center positions in 4 duty locations (see attached sheet). Qualified applicants who would like to be considered for Director, Service Center positions at the SES level in any of these locations must apply by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You will be considered for all 4 duty locations, however, you may identify any and all duty location preferences on the attached sheet.

Key Requirements:

Duties

Major Duties:

As Director of an assigned Service Center, you will be responsible for planning, directing, managing, and coordinating the activities of the Center to include processing and adjudicating applications and petitions for immigration and nationality benefits and privileges. To support these functions, you will be responsible for related functions to include fraud detection, records operations, public information services, and operation of computer support systems and administrative support activities.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards for the effective and efficient operation of all Service Center functions. You must be cognizant of and sensitive to the national political, social, economical, and national security conditions that impact the petitioners and applicants of immigration benefits. You will provide guidance and recommendations to senior agency officials and subordinates on advanced adjudication techniques and resolve critical problems in a timely and cost effective manner.

You will routinely interact with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Customs and Border Protection; other Department of Homeland Security entities/officials; law enforcement and federal, state, and local judicial entities/officials; Congressional Members; foreign consulates; Department of State representatives; General Accountability Office representatives; stakeholders; and a variety of non-governmental and corporate leaders in the course of everyday activities.

As a member of the agency’s executive team, you will implement the President’s Management Agenda within your specific area of responsibility. For an overview of the diverse responsibilities CIS carries out within the Government, visit our web site at www.uscis.gov

Qualifications

Qualifications:

You must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of an executive. Unless you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by the Office of Personnel Management, you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). All candidates must address the technical qualification(s) listed below. Additional information on the Qualifications is available at www.opm.gov/ses/handbook.html. Your examples should be clear and concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives, and level of contacts. We recommend that you limit your narrative to two pages per Qualification.

Executive Core Qualifications

ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: You must have demonstrated an ability to develop and implement an organizational vision. This vision must integrate key corporate or governmental goals, priorities, values, and other factors to achieve results. Describe your ability to balance change and continuity; to continually strive to improve program performance within your area of responsibility; to create a work environment that encourages creative thinking; and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity. Be specific in describing results achieved.

ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: You must demonstrate the ability to design and implement strategies that maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting your organization’s vision, mission, and goals. Describe your experience in strategic program management and your experience in reducing the distance between customers and decision-makers and reshaping organizations to achieve results.

ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification stresses accountability and continuous improvement. It involves aligning individual performance accountability with organizational results. To ensure an organization that is results-oriented, you must have the ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning, and implementing and evaluating programs and policies. It also involves using various professional/technical resources and other general management tools to establish program and/or policy goals and the structure and process necessary to implement the organization’s mission and strategic vision.

ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: You will implement the President’s Management Agenda for strategic human resources management, competitive sourcing programs, e-government initiatives, integration of budget and performance goals, and improved financial performance in your program area. You must demonstrate the ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner that instills public trust and accomplishes the organization’s mission; and the ability to use new technology to enhance decision-making.

ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS/COMMUNICATION: You must have the ability to explain, advocate and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner; to negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally; develop an expansive professional network with other organizations; and identify the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization.

Technical Qualifications

6. Expert knowledge of immigration and nationality benefits and privileges, as well as federal immigration laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing the adjudication of applications and petitions for immigration and nationality benefits.

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

How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated on the basis of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Executive Resources Board will evaluate your application to determine the degree to which you meet the qualification requirements for this position. The DHS Board will refer the top applicants for selection to the Secretary, DHS or delegated appointing authority. In most cases, an individual’s executive qualifications must also be certified by a Qualifications Review Board as a prerequisite to final selection.

Benefits

Benefits:

The total compensation package includes other benefits and options. Total employer paid contributions are worth approximately $20,000 - $27,000 excluding paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and performance-based bonuses.

Other Information:

We will pay your relocation expenses in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. If you are hired, you will have to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days after appointment. If you are a male and are hired, and if you were born after December 31, l959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 seeks to preserve jobs for those who are legally entitled to them: American citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in our country. This law requires employees to provide a document or documents that establish identity and employment eligibility.

Background Investigation: This position is a sensitive position and the tentative selectee must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of placement/retention in the position. A security clearance is required.

Drug Testing: This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position under the USCIS Applicant and Employee Drug Testing Program. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of placement and/or employment in the position and the incumbent(s) of this position is thereafter subject to Random Drug Testing.

Probationary Period: You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed a probationary period in the SES.

Our Benefits Package: You will be eligible for performance bonuses of 5 to 20 percent of base pay for superior accomplishments. You will be covered by a defined benefit, contributory Federal retirement system. You may participate in a retirement savings investment plan that offers before-tax savings and tax-deferred investment earnings. You may select one of a variety of health plans and options under the Government’s Federal Employees’ Health Benefits program and you may participate in the Federal Employees’ Group Life and Long Term Care Insurance Programs. You will earn 26 vacation days per year.

Employees also earn 13 days of sick leave per year. In addition, the Government observes 10 regular paid holidays each year.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is an equal employment employer: Selection for positions will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other differences.

USCIS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

How To Apply

How To Apply:

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

CBP, HRM, USCIS Executive Services, Rm 2.4-E

Attn: EXSER/06-034CIS

Ben Franklin Station

P.O. Box 14560

Washington, D.C. 20044-4560

Address for Express Mail Only:

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

CBP, HRM, USCIS Executive Services, Rm 2.4-E

Attn: Margaret Black, EXSER/06-034CIS

1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Washington, D.C. 20229

Your application must be received by September 11, 2006.

Please note that applications mailed in franked government envelopes will not be considered for this position.

In addition to your narrative statement addressing the Executive Core Qualifications and the Technical Qualification(s), submit a résumé, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications. Whatever you submit, you must include the following information in order to receive full consideration for this position:

· Vacancy announcement number EXSER/06-034CIS

· Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers

· Social Security Number

· Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received.

· Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting

institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more

information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website:

http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index/html

· Information about your paid and non-paid work experience related to this position including:

- Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)

- Duties and accomplishments

- Employer’s name and address

- Supervisor’s name and phone number

- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)

- Salary

· Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor

· Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments

Our evaluation will be based on the information you supply. We may also verify performance, suitability, and security information from reference checks and take that information into account in making employment offers.

_______________________________________________________

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Director, Service Center

Vacancy Announcement EXSER/06-034CIS

Qualified applicants will be considered for all 4 duty locations; however, you may identify any and all duty location preferences in the space provided below:

______ Dallas, TX

______ Laguna Niguel, CA

______ Lincoln, NE

______ St. Albans, VT

Name:_______________________________ SSN:____________________

Contact Information:

Margeret Black

Phone: 202-344-2478

Or write:

Department Of Homeland Security

13000 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.

Room 2.4E

Washington, DC 20229

US

What To Expect Next:

.

EEO Policy Statement

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Veterans Information

Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans' preference. For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran must have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992.

The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under agency's promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce.

To claim veterans' preference, veterans should be ready to provide a copy of their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof. Veterans with service connected disability and others claiming 10 point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference.

For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or special appointing authorities see the VetGuide.

Legal Regulatory

Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials, will result in your application not being processed

Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.

False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

Close Window Print

Send Mail

Send Mail to:

Department Of Homeland Security

13000 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.

Room 2.4E

Washington, DC 20229

US

Questions

For questions about this job:

Margeret Black

Phone: 202-344-2478

USAJOBS Control Number: 721746

Print

[Arnold_and_Joan 0]

Hmmmmm.... Wonder if any of us here can qualify for this job. Someone apply and start approving en masse!!!!! Not a bad salary either.

Director, Service Center

Salary Range: 109,808.00 - 165,200.00 USD per year Open Period: Monday, August 28, 2006

to Monday, September 11, 2006

Series & Grade: ES-0340-000/000 Position Information: Full-Time Permanent

Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Dallas, TX 1 vacancy - Laguna Niguel, CA 1 vacancy - Lincoln area, NE 1 vacancy - St. Albans, VT

Who May Be Considered:

Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified persons within the Civil Service.

Job Summary:

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[sheeba 0]

[rebeccajo 14]

Remember this doesn't necessarily mean 'new' directors. It could easily mean directors moving from one agency to another.

The hiring process with government jobs is different than corporate structure. Employees must bid on jobs. So effectively the director of the Vermont SC could bid on the job for the California SC. Which may be the goal.

Edited September 4, 2006 by rebeccajo

[Dr_LHA 3]

Yes, such major news in fact that it was already covered a week ago in this thread:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=29229

although the thread contained less hyperbole, so its understandable you missed it.

[meauxna 15]

<sigh>

although the thread contained less hyperbole, so its understandable you missed it.

heheheheh

[SirLancelot 1]

Remember this doesn't necessarily mean 'new' directors. It could easily mean directors moving from one agency to another.

The hiring process with government jobs is different than corporate structure. Employees must bid on jobs. So effectively the director of the Vermont SC could bid on the job for the California SC. Which may be the goal.

rebeccajo, I understand what you mean but then why all 4 spots would be opened up all at once? It's not like there's a term limit on the Directors' jobs and they have to move around every 2 years. When all 4 slots open up at the same time, it certainly looks like there was a huge house cleanup. They kicked them all out and I completely doubt they'll move one guy from one SC to another SC.

dr_lha, you're not half as funny as you think. What did my OP say? I said this has been reported by another person in another thread but I brought it to the attention of the K-1 visa thread. Then some MOD decides to bring it back to this sub-forum. So it does seem like I posted old news in this sub-forum, but I posted in the K-1 thread but moved here against my knowledge.

[iceyspots 0]

wonder why they got canned?

[Dr_LHA 3]

dr_lha, you're not half as funny as you think. What did my OP say?

Sorry, I'm unable to read any posts that have a font size larger than the default, hence why I didn't read yours.

[GaryC 7]

I just talked to Senator Durbins office. They were not aware of this. He said that he would print this out and give it to the Senator.