About the role
Duties
As an SEVP Field Representative you will perform the following duties:
- Directing, implementing, coordinating and overseeing a major segment of SEVP,i.e., providing technical assistance and direct support to colleges and universities relative to SEVP certification/recertification
- Promotes and assists schools in; obtaining and maintaining data integrity in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
- Assist colleges and universities through explanation, training and research of issues with respect to SEVIS related policies, rules and regulations.
- Conduct site visits at schools, interview school officials for the purpose of determining direct knowledge of SEVP and SEVIS, records reviews, and provide general assistance to schools with SEVIS/SEVP interaction.
- Meet with external stakeholders and provides complete direction and guidance pertaining to regulations and statutes for F and M visa holders.
- Train external stakeholders on myriad issues relating to SEVIS/SEVIS II, as well as training junior Field Representatives.
- Represent SEVP at conferences/meetings.
Qualifications
You qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 or equivalent level performing duties such as:
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of a wide range of methods for assessment and improvement of complex SEVP programs, processes and systems.
- Applying superior interpersonal and administrative skills to organize and coordinate professional efforts to meet complex planning needs and unanticipated requirements
- Provides written and oral reports with conclusions, alternatives and recommendations on SEVP policies and projects
You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 or equivalent level performing duties such as:
- Directing, implementing, coordinating and overseeing a major segment of SEVP,i.e., providing technical assistance and direct support to colleges and universities relative to SEVP certification/recertification.
- Promoting and assisting schools in obtaining and maintaining data integrity in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
- Interviewing school officials for the purpose of determining direct knowledge of SEVP and SEVIS, records reviews, and providing general assistance to schools with SEVIS/SEVP interaction.
- Providing advice and guidance to resolve, implement and manage program or policy issues that involve major areas of uncertainty or require clarification.
- Meeting with external stakeholders and provides complete direction and guidance pertaining to regulations and statutes for F and M visa holders.
- Training external stakeholders on myriad issues relating to SEVIS/SEVIS II and related regulations and statutes, as well as junior FR's.
- Representing the SEVP at conference/meetings.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.
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