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Position Description

CGI Federal is looking for outgoing, experienced Visa Communication Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills, have experience in customer service, and be able to work as a team in a fast-paced environment. This position processes highly sensitive and confidential information. Experience with contracts and processing is preferred.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and / or clearance requirements, US Citizenship is required. The selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 45lbs. This position may require long hours of standing. As a result, the selected candidate will be expected to be able to stand and walk around the worksite for the entirety of their shift.

Your future duties and responsibilities

The Visa Communication Specialist provides support to the Government Visa Supervisor at the Special Issuance Agency (SIA) by performing various clerical and repetitive manual functions with high attention to detail and accuracy. The Visa Communication Specialist shall perform, but not limited to, the following :

• Utilize phone and email to resolve questions with applicants
• Data enter, look-up files
• Assists counter services when required
• Interface with visa applicants at SIA information counter desks and will-call. Ensure appointment is scheduled and review visa application for completeness and supporting documentation prior to adjudication.
• Screen customer documents at check in and information desks provide the correct application, photo and fee information. Copy customer’s identification. Distribute Passports envelopes to the correct applicant.
• Perform Quality Control in verifying that application data matches visa processing data
• Answer inquiries from visa applicants
• Assists the Government Visa Supervisor with Congressional, Headquarters, and White House Inquiries
• Liaises in-person, via email, and phone with embassies, consulates, and other high-level foreign country personnel
• Drives to Embassies and other locations, as required, in order to conduct required job duties
• Assist in training lower other Visa Support in the essential job functions, helping to constantly improve the training process / procedure. Required to actively participate with teams for continuous quality improvement and production workflow

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

OPTIONAL : Desired qualifications / non-essential skills required

Hourly Rate : $ 24.56 / hour

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors including but not limited to : skill set level, relevant experience and training, and licensure and certifications. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

CGI Federals benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include :

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and / or local laws where we do business.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and / or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and / or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

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