What You Will Do
Do you enjoy working as part of a team and helping others? If the answer is "yes", we invite you to learn more about an opportunity to join our Foreign Immigration, Visit & Analysis (OCI-FVA) group as an Immigration Specialist. In this role you would provide immigration-related services to facilitate the employment of international personnel and international scientific collaborations.
For this position you can expect to:
Assist team members with a variety of immigration related activities. Maintain filing system and send files to records storage at the end of each year.
Serve as an Exchange Visitor Program J-1 Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).
Provide administrative support to the team to include but may not be limited to ordering supplies, making copies of petitions, collecting petition checks from the Cashiers Office and retrieving mail from the Post Office.
Provide updated visa information to HR as it relates to I-9 employment verification.
Provide 1859 form to Treasury, Pension & Tax Group to determine the proper tax status for the employee.
Track new hire packages, visa expiration dates, health insurance requirements and pending petitions.
Ensure J-1 exchange visitors maintain the required insurance coverage.
Post, track and follow up on Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) online and on-site.
Understand and adhere to all LANL and industry regulatory guidance and governance specific to immigration laws and regulations. Ensures all results, processes, and final products meet quality specifications and are completed according to established requirements.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
To succeed in this role you will need to have the following qualifications:
Immigration Experience
Some knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relative to the E-3, F-1, H-1B, J-1, O-1, TN visa categories and permanent residency. Some experience applying relevant legal requirements and policies/practices to manage immigration matters independently to USCIS, DOL, and DOS.
Communication Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaison with all levels of staff and across different cultures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Demonstrated ability to provide responsive customer service to international employees, managers, and HR with empathy and patience.
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
Strong analytical/problem-solving and organizational skills and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
Microsoft Office
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Lab-wide Systems, and different web applications.
Confidentiality
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Alternate Responsible Officer
Ability to become an Alternate Responsible Officer for J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.
Education/Experience:
This position typically requires a bachelor's degree and some related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications:
DOE Counterintelligence
Familiarity with the DOE Counterintelligence/Counterterrorism Program and knowledge of foreign intelligence service methods and of non-traditional foreign intelligence collection.
Language
Proficiency in a foreign language.
Clearance
We would prefer someone who has an active Q clearance and/or the ability to obtain this clearance expeditiously upon hire.
Paralegal Certificate
We would prefer someone who has a paralegal certificate or the ability to obtain one upon hire.
Note to Applicants:
For full consideration please attach a cover letter that addresses how you meet the qualifications of this position.
Work Location : The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.