GS-1816

Immigration Inspection

Performs immigration inspection work including port of entry inspection, document verification, and immigration enforcement.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12📁1800

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1816

⚠️ CANCELLED SERIES\n\nThis occupational series has been officially cancelled by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM).\n\nStatus: Cancelled\n\nReplacement Series:\n- GS-1895: Customs and Border Protection Series\n- GS-1896: Border Patrol Enforcement Series\n\nNote: If you are interested in this type of work, please search for the replacement series listed above.

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📋Typical Duties

•Inspect travelers at ports of entry
•Verify travel documents
•Determine admissibility
•Identify fraudulent documents
•Process immigration cases
•Coordinate with law enforcement

🎯Key Competencies

Immigration Law

Knowledge of immigration laws and regulations.

Document Examination

Skill in examining travel documents.

Interviewing

Ability to conduct immigration interviews.

Fraud Detection

Skill in detecting fraudulent documents.

Decision Making

Ability to make admissibility determinations.

Cultural Awareness

Understanding of diverse cultures and customs.

Communication

Skill in communicating with travelers.

Enforcement

Ability to take appropriate enforcement actions.

🔑Resume Keywords

Coordinate with law enforcementDetermine admissibilityIdentify fraudulent documentsImmigration InspectionInspect travelers at ports of entryProcess immigration casesVerify travel documents

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Grade Levels

GS-5Entry

7Junior

9Journey

11Full Performance

12Senior

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