Inspector's Field Manual - Gani

Inspector's Field Manual
Inspections program issues both within and outside the United States and has a significant effect Service and
government-wide.
5. Scope and Effect:
- The incumbent is the Inspections program expert on issues relating to documentary requirements for
admission to the United States relating to hte airline and shipping industry, insuring the proper and consistent
application of all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, etc. The incumbent insures that all written materials
such as NAILS handbooks, carrier training guides, inspectional aids, document reference material, etc. provide
clear guidance to INS operatonal staff (both in Headquarters and in field offices) and the transportation
industry.
6. Personal Contacts:
- The incumbent maintains contact with the corporate and operating component executives of major
airlines and sea transportation companies. The incumbent routinely contacts training program managers of
national and international organizations such as ATA and IATA. The incumbent addresses meetings,
conferences and seminars realted to U.S. entry and documentary requirements and training, and assists airline
personnel in the United States and overseas.
- The incumbent maintains liaison with the Department of State, Customs Service, Department of
Transportation aand other Federal Government agencies at the Headqaurters level. The incumbent also
maintians liaison with foreign government personnel at embassies and consulates in the United States, and with
foreign immigration officials.
7. Purpose of Contacts:
- The contacts are mainained so the incumbent can accomplish the goals of the Inspections Program and
enforce the appropriate sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act. These contacts enable the normal
process of advising and training transportation company employees on U.S. entry and documentary
requirements and document training issues to ensure carrier compliance with statute and regulation.
- This requries extensive kowledge and comprehensive understnading of: the Sevice's and other agency
laws, regulations, precedent decisions, policies and procedures applicable to the admission and exclusion of
individuals desiring to enter the United States; 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.
8. Physical Demands:
- The position requires light to moderate physical exertion involving long periods of stnading and
walking. Extended work hours, travel, the need to adjust to various time zones, and the lifting and carrying of
training materials and equipment may be required.
9. Work Environment:
- Work is performed in the Headquarters office and at selected domestic and overseas locations, such as
airports. Work is primarily performed indoors. The incumbent may be exposed to a variety of work settigns
due to overseas assignments. Assignments may take the incumbent to areas involving extreme climates and
hazardous health conditions. As a U.S. Government representative, the incumbent may be at risk in certain
overseas locations.
IV. Other Factors:
The position requires experience as an immigration inspector, access to classified materials, and involves
extensive domestic and overseas travel.