Senior Immigrations Services Officer (Training Instructor)

About the opportunity

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is seeking a Senior Immigrations Services Officer (Training Instructor) to work at the Academy Training Center in Charleston, South Carolina. This role is a permanent position with a mandatory 2-4 year rotational agreement. The incumbent will instruct basic and advanced immigration courses, design and revise course content, and maintain subject matter expertise in immigration law and policy. The position requires the successful completion of the Instructor Qualifications Program (IQP), including subject matter testing. Selected employees are entitled to a permanent change of station (PCS) move to Charleston, with potential for relocation incentives and return rights to their home office upon completion of the rotation.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary range: $106,437 – $138,370 per annum
• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (401(k) equivalent)
• Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation benefits
• Potential financial relocation incentive via bi-weekly pay increase
• Opportunities for telework and flexible work schedules
• Tuition reimbursement and transportation subsidies
• Access to fitness centers and wellness programs

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
• Must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level
• Must meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the application deadline
• Must pass a background investigation and drug screening
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
• Residency requirement: Must have resided in the U.S. or worked for the U.S. Government overseas for three of the last five years (for non-USCIS employees)
• Must be a current FOD or SCOPS employee to apply

Required documents

• Resume (maximum two pages, 11pt font minimum, 0.8-inch margins)
• Official SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) for current/former federal employees
• DD214 (Member 4 copy) for veterans' preference
• SF-15 for 10-point veterans' preference
• Certification of expected discharge for VOW Act eligibility
• Agency notice and performance rating for CTAP/ICTAP priority selection

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 2026-09-14

How to apply

• Click the 'Apply Online' button on the USAJOBS portal
• Complete all required online questionnaires and assessments
• Upload all necessary supporting documentation
• Submit the application package before the deadline
• Complete any required USA Hire Assessments if notified via email

Additional information

• The position is a 2-4 year rotation (2 years initial, with two 1-year extensions possible)
• Selected candidates must sign a rotational agreement
• A 1-year probationary period may be required
• The position is not considered 'essential' for facility closure purposes
• Applicants may be required to complete a writing sample during the interview process