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Immigration Services Officer (Training)

Citizenship and Immigration Services

Department of Homeland Security

Fresh

Location

Salary

$125,431 - $163,062

per year

Closes

April 8, 2026More DHS jobs →

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves creating and delivering training programs for immigration officers to ensure they handle cases consistently and effectively, while also drawing on experience in reviewing complex immigration applications.

It's ideal for someone with a background in training, coaching, or immigration law who wants to support national security efforts in a government setting.

The role is based in Newark, New Jersey, and focuses on building skills in a team-oriented federal environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level in federal service
  • Experience developing training materials for staff or programs
  • Skills in providing training, coaching, and mentoring to maintain quality and consistency
  • Background in researching, writing, and deciding on complex immigration benefits cases
  • Current federal employees must have 52 weeks at GS-12 or equivalent
  • Ability to submit a detailed resume (max 2 pages) highlighting relevant experience by April 8, 2026
  • Qualifications must be met by 11:59 PM ET on April 8, 2026

Full Job Description

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud.

As an Immigration Services Officer (Training), you will dentify, design, coordinate, and deliver training services to meet the training requirements of U.S.

Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Field Office Directorate (FOD) in the local office. The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 04/08/2026.

Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service.

The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 04/08/2026.

GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have experience performing the following duties: Developing training materials; Providing training, coaching, mentoring to ensure quality and consistency; Researching, writing, and making final determinations on difficult and sensitive immigration benefits cases.

Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior to 04/08/2026.

Your resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement.

Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as well as any applicable education.

Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages.

To help ensure your resume remains clear and easy to read, we recommend using margins of at least 0.8 inches and a font size of at least 11 point.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since Human Resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.

Your application will be rated and ranked based on your responses to the online questions.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g.

June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position.

Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible.

Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

Federal Experience: If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history.

This information will be further validated if selected for this position.

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 criteria 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 service. Major Duties:

  • Serves as a subject matter expert in the training and development.
  • Provides overall coordination of the local training programs.
  • Works with management to identify individual and broad based training needs.
  • Coordinate compliance with mandatory training requirements and maintain records of compliance.
  • Facilitate the professional development of all employees by identifying training events and opportunities.
  • Notifies employees of such opportunities, and consulting with employees and their supervisors regarding individual development plan.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/30/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/30/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 12923076-NEW-IMP-26