Joshua Perez Garcia

FEDERAL GS LEVEL- GS-13/40 HOURS A WEEK

GS 13- NOV 2024- JAN

Current Series: 1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series

SUPERVISOR: MIRIAN KHALSA, 949-573-4954

SALARY: $120,000.00

ADDRESS: 999 N CAPITOL ST NE, THIRD FLOOR, WASHINGTON, DC 20002

• Oversee secure, high-integrity adjudication of refugee and humanitarian benefit applications, conducting in-depth interviews and vetting applicants through rigorous security protocols.
• Provide ongoing performance support and mentorship to adjudications teams, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to legal and procedural frameworks.
• Lead quality reviews of complex cases, offering technical and administrative support to streamline decision-making and ensure equity in outcomes.
• Coordinate across FDNS (Fraud Detection and National Security), external law enforcement, and Intelligence Community partners to assess threats, flag anomalies, and manage escalations.
• Conduct field-based assessments and refugee processing trips, balancing risk management, legal compliance, and logistical efficiency in volatile settings.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to operational policy and workflows to strengthen consistency, transparency, and safety in high-volume environments.

FEDERAL GS LEVEL- GS-12/40 HOURS A WEEK

GS SCHEDULE:

GS 12 STEP 2: JANUARY 2023-JANUARY 2024

GS 12 STEP 3: JANUARY 2024- NOV 2024

SERIES: 1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series

SUPERVISOR: JONATHON JANSEN, (932)366-3436

SALARY: $97,000.00

ADDRESS: 999 N CAPITOL STREET NE, THIRD FLOOR, WASHINGTON DC 20002

• Led high-sensitivity reviews of humanitarian parole cases, enforcing complex legal frameworks and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with national safety standards.
• Created and enforced policies related to identity fraud, national security threats, and eligibility disputes.
• Mentored junior officers and led policy training sessions, promoting a culture of integrity, risk awareness, and procedural consistency.
• Managed workflows involving sensitive data and coordinated responses to congressional inquiries and legal audits.

FEDERAL GS LEVEL- GS-12/ 40 HOURS A WEEK

GS SCHEDULE:

GS 9- NOV 2019-NOV 2020

GS 11- NOV 2020- NOV 2021

GS 12- NOV 2021- JAN 2023

Series: 1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series

SUPERVISOR: JACLYN MATUSIAK (Temporary SAO), 504-219-3112 SALARY: $79,000.00

ADDRESS: 2424 EDENBORN AVE, SUITE 300, METAIRIE LA

• Conducted in-depth interviews and assessments related to international protection claims, developing expertise in trauma informed questioning, fraud detection, and geopolitical risk.
• Drafted formal decisions based on federal law and global human rights protocols.
• Flagged and reported risks related to misinformation, smuggling networks, and security threats using cross-agency channels.
• Participated in training sessions and professional development opportunities to stay updated on evolving asylum laws and regulations

• Managed case loads and conducted virtual interviews with recently arrived children at the U.S. Border.
• Operated call centers, connecting with potential sponsors to gather essential information.
• Performed interviews in Spanish, ensuring thorough assessment of cases.
• Facilitated case completion, focusing on reuniting children with sponsors in the U.S.
• Verified documents to establish family relationships and ensure the safety of children.
• Prepared incident reports for cases involving harm or neglect and collaborated on human trafficking cases.