Equal Opportunity Specialist
What you'd do
Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As an Equal Opportunity Specialist, you will work with leadership throughout the Agency to provide the individuals USCIS serves and encounters with the services and resources needed to have equal access to its benefits, services, and activities.
Major duties
Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, within the Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity and are assigned based on the need of the agency. Works with USCIS immigration offices to identify and address issues impacting immigration petitioners’ ability to participate in USCIS’ programs, services, and activities. Manages an inventory of civil rights cases, including accommodation requests made by members of the public, and coordinates all actions to meet confidentiality standards and immigration program requirements. Provides technical advice and guidance to USCIS managers and employees on civil rights issues, including those related to the provision of accommodations for members of the public with disabilities. Frequently communicates both verbally and in writing with USCIS petitioners, their representatives, and internal stakeholders.
What you need to qualify
The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 07/15/2026. 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 07/15/2026. 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 majority of the following duties: Independently assessing and making final determinations on various types of accommodation requests for customers with disabilities at in-person appointments. Independently performing problem-solving techniques to identify, recommend and coordinate solutions to complex problems. Performs fact-finding, analysis, and application of civil rights authorities to identify civil rights problems, provide accommodations, and implement solutions. Using appropriate and clear written and verbal communication to gather information, relay decisions, explain complex concepts, and persuade, on matters related to customer accommodations. Analyzing and applying appropriate immigration laws, policies, and procedures to complex and sensitive immigration applications. 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 07/15/2026. You must upload your resume under the "Resume" category. Resumes submitted under the "Other Documents" category will not be considered. Your most recently submitted 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.
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