U. S.

Department of State
INTERAGENCY POST EMPLOYEE POSITION DESCRIPTION
Prepare according to instructions given in Foreign Service National Handbook, Chapter 4 (3 FAH-2)
1. POST 2. AGENCY 3a. POSITION NO.

Bogota Department of State

3b. Subject to Identical Positions? Agencies may show the number of such positions authorized and/or established after the “yes” block.
Yes No A31261, A31267, A31294

4. REASON FOR SUBMISSION

a. Reclassification of duties: This position replaces
(Position No.) 97061111 (Title) Fraud Investigator (Series) 1430 (Grade) FSN-8/FP-6

b. New Position

c. Other (explain)

5. CLASSIFICATION ACTION Position Title and Series Code Grade Initials Date
(mm-dd-yy)
a. Post Classification Authority Fraud Investigator, 1430 FSN-8

b. Other

c. Proposed by Initiating Office

6. Post Title Position (if different from official title) 7. Name of Employee

8. Office/Section a. First Subdivision

Consular Section (CONS) Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU)
b. Second Subdivision c. Third Subdivision

9. This is a complete and accurate description of the duties and 10. This is a complete and accurate description of the duties and
responsibilities of my position. responsibilities of this position.

Printed Name of Employee Printed Name of Supervisor

Signature of Employee Date (mm-dd-yyyy) Signature of American Supervisor Date (mm-dd-yyyy)

11. This is a complete and accurate description of the duties and 12. I have satisfied myself that this is an accurate description of the
responsibilities of this position. There is a valid management need position and I certify that it has been classified in accordance
for this position. with appropriate 3 FAH-2 standards.

Printed Name of Chief or Agency Head Printed Name of Admin or Human Resources Officer

Signature of Chief or Agency Head Date (mm-dd-yyyy) Signature of Admin or Human Resources Officer Date (mm-dd-yyyy)

13. Basic Function Of Position

Under the supervision of the Senior Investigator Supervisor, the incumbent will perform wide-ranging anti-fraud
investigations in support of consular operations. Investigations will primarily focus on analysis of facts to support fraud
determinations made by officers that can affect whether an applicant is entitled to U.S. citizenship or will receive
permanent visa ineligibility. Work is usually complex and sensitive, requiring self-supervision and responsibility. Included
in the scope of work are detailed investigations into fraudulent documents, alien smuggling, imposters, visa counterfeiters,
visa mills, and visa tampering schemes. The incumbent will use written and oral communication to present investigation
reports that are analytical and compelling. The incumbent will also complete tasks as required by the Locally Employed
Staff (LE Staff) supervisor and Fraud Prevention Manager.
 14. Major Duties And Responsibilities % OF TIME

60%
Performs fraud prevention investigations of the highest complexity, with minimal supervision, by means of personal
interviews, correspondence and telephone inquiries, as well as contacts in the field with local Colombian officials. Must
employ tact and judgment to determine focus, depth and priorities of investigations, develop effective investigative
strategies, develop and evaluate intelligence to identify possible involvement of organized rings related to migration
schemes and criminal activity. Must supply detailed written reports of investigations, in English, to FPU officers for review
and final fraud determinations. Directly coordinates with officials from various entities of Migracion Colombia, Colombian
National Police (CNP), Colombian Central Office of Registrars, Colombian airline security officials, Colombian Social Services
officials, Department of Homeland Security offices, banking and business executives, as well as with local informants.

15%
Cultivates and maintains a wide range of mid and lower-level Colombian civil and government contacts, such as banking,
business police, airline, and passport officials, whose cooperation and support are essential for conducting investigations
and taking consular action against perpetrators of fraud. Uses an intimate knowledge and broad understanding of the
social and economic issues affecting migration as well as the legal and political factors governing international travel to
detect fraud.

15%
Keeps appropriate case files with special focus on those concerning the activities of organized rings. Writes FPU-
investigation related, case correspondence to U.S. government and Colombian officials, including requests for action.
Performs special duties as assigned by FPU Chief.

10%
Supports senior LE Staff with training arrangements for contacts such as airlines, local police, and immigration officials.
Conducts training for consular officers on recognizing fraudulent Colombian documents.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by
incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.

15. Qualifications Required For Effective Performance

a. Education:
Two years of full time post-secondary study is required.

b. Prior Work Experience

Requires minimum five years of investigative work that includes: 1) significant experience in consular work or similar
work applying regulatory requirements; 2) customer service experience; and 3) experience working as part of a team.

c. Post Entry Training:

Completion of Fraud Prevention FSN Course/Workshop
PC102 Immigration Law and Visa Operations Correspondence Course
PA459 Protecting Personally Identifiable Information
PN410 Orientation for Locally Employed Staff
PA453 Ethics Orientation for New Locally Employed Staff
EX251 - Annual Counterintelligence Awareness Training for un-cleared Americans and LE Staff
Training must be completed within the first year on the job.

d. Language Proficiency:
English language level 4 (fluent) is required. Spanish language level 4 (fluent) is required.

e. Knowledge:
 Requires good knowledge of investigative procedures.
 Must demonstrate and be able to apply investigative procedures and methods to cases involving citizenship
claims, immigration fraud, and benefit fraud.
  Must have basic understanding of U.S. immigration laws, regulations and policies.
 Possess basic knowledge of the Colombian legal system, possess good knowledge of Colombian official and civil
documents, and possess basic knowledge of a wide range of civil procedures.
 Requires detailed knowledge of documentary sources of information, visa ineligibilities, and immigration law.
 Must possess a thorough knowledge of consular operating procedures, regulations, and computer assisted system
functions.
 Must know how to operate the information systems (ACS, NIV, IVO, and CCD) required for investigative work.
 Must understand how the consular section processes U.S. citizen services, immigrant visas, and non-immigrant
visas.

f. Skills and Abilities

 Must apply keen intellectual skills to obtain and develop evidence for evaluating cases, exercise initiative,
resourcefulness, and judgment.
 Must possess advanced interpersonal skills involving tact, discretion, and judgment when dealing with contacts,
suspects, and the public.
 Must be able to handle sensitive information in a professional and discreet manner.
 Must be able to draft written reports in English.
 Must possess good skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook.
 Must be able to prioritize workloads.
• Must possess the ability to work with minimal supervision

16. Position Elements

a. Supervision Received
FPU Senior Investigator Supervisor (A31201) directly supervises the incumbent. Fraud Prevention Manager is indirect
supervisor.

b. Available Guidelines
The Foreign Affairs Manual (Vols 7 and 9), Immigration and Naturalization Act, Department of State Instruction Cables;
MRV handouts and training guides; Records Management Handbook (Appendix B); U.S. Forensic Laboratory
documents; and locally established procedures.

c. Exercise of Judgment
Develops strategies and materials to assist officers in adjudications and conducting investigations. Must be discreet
and apply good judgment and tact when dealing with contacts, suspects, or the public.

d. Authority to Make Commitments:

With concurrence of LE Staff Senior Investigator Supervisor or Fraud Prevention Manager, authorized to make
commitments not involving the expenditure of money, for example arranging meetings or training seminars.

e. Nature, Level and Purpose of Contacts:

Daily contacts with mid to working level officials from Migracion Colombia, Colombian National Police (CNP), other U.S.
agencies at Post and in the region, business and banking executives, airline security officials, other embassies, and
other public officials. The cooperation from these key contacts is vital for FPU operations, because they provide
essential information and support to develop and prosecute cases against perpetrators of fraud. Incumbent plays a
vital role in cultivating and maintaining these critical professional relationships.

f. Supervision Exercise:
None.

g. Time Required to Perform Full Range of Duties after Entry into the Position:
One year to develop full range of contacts and knowledge of office procedures, as well as to allow time for post-entry
training requirements.

DS-298 (Formerly OF-298)

04-2008