Inspector's Field Manual - Gani

Inspector's Field Manual
Appendix 3-6 Sample Position Description: Carrier Consultant
I. Introduction: The incumbent is an immigration inspector (carrier consultant) who, under the supervision of the
Director, Carrier Consultant and Support Unit, Inspections Division, carries out temporary duty (TDY)
assignments to locations overseas as representatives of Headquarters and the Service to advise international
airline and shipping carriers. The incumbent develops standardized Service instructions and guidance for the
presentation to and use by members of the transportation industry concerning a wide range of
immigration-related issues (including the identification of fraudulent travel documents, immigrant and
nonimmigrant requirements for travel to the United States, and fines and liquidated damages). The incumbent
also acts as the Service's primary source of technical expertise on US entry and documentary requirements,
providing guidance and assistance to field offices, the Department of State, and other US government and
foreign government agencies. The work is not limited in geographic area, but covers Inspections program issues
both within and outside the United States and has a significant effect Service and government-wide.
II. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Consults with and advises the director, Carrier Consultant and Support Unit, and the assistant commissioner,
Office of Inspections, in devising overall policies, plans and procedures to be used as guidelines by Headquarters
and field office personnel in carrying out the Inspections functions of the Service. (15%)
2. Carries out TDY assignments to locations overseas as a representative of Headquarters and the Service to
advise international airline and shipping carriers. Develops standardized Service instruction and guidance for
presentation to and use by members of the transportation industry concerning a wide range of
immigration-related issues (including the identification of fraudulent travel documents, immigrant and
nonimmigrant requirements for travel to the United States, and fines and liquidated damages). Acts as the
Service's primary source of technical expertise on U.S. entry and documentary requirements, providing guidance
and assistance to field offices, the Department of State and other U.S. government and foreign government
agencies. The work is not limited in geographic area, but covers Inspections program issues both within and
outside the United States and has a significant effect Service and government-wide(20%)
3. Based on personal assessments made during the TDY assignments, evaluates the effectiveness of current
policies. Establishes, amends or otherwise controls Service programs, insuring Service-wide uniformity in the
application of laws, regulations and policies relating to Inspections work. Reviews operational analyses,
intelligence reports and field inspection reports in order to propose instructions and procedures regarding
document training and carrier issues. (20%)
4. Liaises with the corporate and operating component executives of major airlines and sea transportation
companies in the normal process of advising and training transportation company employees on U.S. entry and
documentary requirements, and document training issues. Routinely contacts senior personnel of national and
international organizations, such as the Air Transport Association (ATA), and the International Air Transport
Association (IATA). Conducts and addresses meetings, conferences and seminars related to U.S. Entry and
documentary requirements and training. Establishes and maintains liaison with foreign government personnel
at embassies and consulates in the United States, and with foreign immigration officials at the Headquarters
level. (20%)
5. Acts independently as the Service and Headquarters representative, consultant and advisor to members at all
levels of the international airline and shipping industries in matters concerning a wide range of immigration
related issues such as: the identification of fraudulent travel documents, immigrant and nonimmigrant
requirements for travel to the United States, and fines and liquidated damages provided for under the
Immigration and Nationality Act. Serves as the Inspections program expert on issues relating to documentary
requirements for admission to the United States relating to the airline and shipping industry, specifically,
insuring the proper and consistent application of all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, etc., and provides
clear guidance to INS operational staff (both at Headquarters and in field offices) and the transportation
industry. (15%)