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The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission: to secure the nation from the many threats we face. This requires the dedication of more than 230,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. [Their] duties are wide-ranging, but [their] goal is clear: keeping America safe. (source: www.dhs.gov)
Perhaps you are working for the DHS or interested in working for the DHS. Here is a forum to share your experience with the DHS.
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Originally Posted by: Vicccyay  Just wondering if TO GS level is negotiable?
Accept TO, and did drug screen already. But just noticed that GS-5 is kinda low wd my master degree and 4 years experience (both not in same field as immigration service)
Any advice is welcome Not really any room for negotiation since you accepted the offer.
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Originally Posted by: Mike in VT Originally Posted by: Vicccyay Just wondering if TO GS level is negotiable?
Accept TO, and did drug screen already. But just noticed that GS-5 is kinda low wd my master degree and 4 years experience (both not in same field as immigration service)
Any advice is welcome Not really any room for negotiation since you accepted the offer. That's interesting. I was told in other postings that you could negotiate once the final offer was made.
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Originally Posted by: daddythedonkey Originally Posted by: Mike in VT Originally Posted by: Vicccyay Just wondering if TO GS level is negotiable?
Accept TO, and did drug screen already. But just noticed that GS-5 is kinda low wd my master degree and 4 years experience (both not in same field as immigration service)
Any advice is welcome Not really any room for negotiation since you accepted the offer. That's interesting. I was told in other postings that you could negotiate once the final offer was made. It's one thing if they made the final OFFER...but did you ACCEPT it? If you accepted it, then you did so knowing what your salary offer was.
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What is your Masters in, you should have started as a Gs9 automatically plus you do have experience. You were jacked with that low ball grade.
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Originally Posted by: Mike in VT Originally Posted by: daddythedonkey Originally Posted by: Mike in VT Originally Posted by: Vicccyay Just wondering if TO GS level is negotiable?
Accept TO, and did drug screen already. But just noticed that GS-5 is kinda low wd my master degree and 4 years experience (both not in same field as immigration service)
Any advice is welcome Not really any room for negotiation since you accepted the offer. That's interesting. I was told in other postings that you could negotiate once the final offer was made. It's one thing if they made the final OFFER...but did you ACCEPT it? If you accepted it, then you did so knowing what your salary offer was. Finally can post here:) I accepted the tentative offer, just thinking if I should try to talk to HR after background check, but before the final one my master is in business, and bachelor in economics, and 4 years work experiences was in management&logistics industry.
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Originally Posted by: Mike in VT Originally Posted by: daddythedonkey Originally Posted by: Mike in VT Originally Posted by: Vicccyay Just wondering if TO GS level is negotiable?
Accept TO, and did drug screen already. But just noticed that GS-5 is kinda low wd my master degree and 4 years experience (both not in same field as immigration service)
Any advice is welcome Not really any room for negotiation since you accepted the offer. That's interesting. I was told in other postings that you could negotiate once the final offer was made. It's one thing if they made the final OFFER...but did you ACCEPT it? If you accepted it, then you did so knowing what your salary offer was. Right, he/she accepted the tentative offer. You can negotiate salary before accepting the final offer. Correct, or no?
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I accepted my tentative offer for GS-5 ISA and was upgraded to GS-6 afterwards by submitting my SF50 that showed I had already been a 6. You might not have an SF50 if you haven't been a federal employee before, but you can absolutely negotiate your pay up until you accept the final offer.
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Hello everyone,
Can anyone share me the hiring processing for this position? Do they require a writing assessment like ISO?
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Anybody apply for the ISA Fort Myers, FL closed 8/28/19?
Interviewed 9/11, references not contacted.
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when you get approved for an advanced eod, what all part of the investigation do they do?
is the nac or naclc completed before the advanced eod?
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1. what is the job like as an assistant at a field office?
2. is the job difficult or hard for somebody that has never worked in an office setting before?
3. is there anything you can start learning, programs or anything to get ahead of the game?
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Hello everyone, is anybody else in the process for the Immigration Services Assistant Position in Arlington, VA?
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Originally Posted by: Sajoma_Girl Hello everyone, is anybody else in the process for the Immigration Services Assistant Position in Arlington, VA? I interviewed with PSC in November just before Thanksgiving. Haven’t heard anything else. How bout you?
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I interviewed for PSC as well... but before Christmas, around Dec 18. I haven't heard anything else after that. According to the announcement on usajobs, we are supposed to receive final notification within 90 days. Originally Posted by: Tiyawn Originally Posted by: Sajoma_Girl Hello everyone, is anybody else in the process for the Immigration Services Assistant Position in Arlington, VA? I interviewed with PSC in November just before Thanksgiving. Haven’t heard anything else. How bout you? Edited by user Tuesday, January 14, 2020 1:17:08 PM(UTC)
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I interviewed over the phone for the Arlington one in Crystal city. Is that the one you guys are talking about?
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My interview was December 17 over the phone for Potomac service center. The email I got said Immigration services analyst but I applied for immigration services assistant.
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I interviewed for the same place and I received the same email. I also received an email asking for my references before my interview.
Have you heard anything back?
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Originally Posted by: Mukapuka I interviewed over the phone for the Arlington one in Crystal city. Is that the one you guys are talking about? I saw on another thread you said your references were contacted from a services center. Was it PSC?
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Originally Posted by: Mukapuka My interview was December 17 over the phone for Potomac service center. The email I got said Immigration services analyst but I applied for immigration services assistant. My email said analyst as well. I just thought it was a typo lol... Edited by user Tuesday, January 14, 2020 3:51:46 PM(UTC)
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