These position are located in Refugee, Asylum, and International Operations Directorate, International and Refugee Affairs Division (IRAD), Refugee and International Operations (RIO) District, Refugee Operations and International Operations field units. As a Supervisory Adjudication Officer (Director, Refugee Operations/Director, International Operations), you will be responsible for oversight and direction of all day-to-day activities of RIO Refugee Operations or International Operations.

Duties

Oversee the operations of an office that handles the complex and sensitive adjudication of applications, petitions, and requests for other immigration benefits related to refugee and international operations. Coordinate the prevention and deterrence of fraud, criminal, and national security risks in the administration of USCIS immigration benefit programs, pursuant to the Agency's Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) Program. Ensure that all activities performed by the office meet legal, administrative, and quality standards and goals established by USCIS. Establish and execute the yearly budget and work plans of the office to meet anticipated and established goals and objectives. Serve as a policy expert who analyzes, applies, and explains new or amended legislation, regulations or policy covering immigration programs, activities, or functions for which the organization has responsibility and recognize the potential impact. Represent USCIS when independently collaborating with crucial governmental and non-governmental stakeholders.

Requirements

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 09/14/2023. Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 09/14/2023. GS-15: You qualify at the GS-15 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties: Developing policy or operational guidance for the provision of refugee, asylum or immigration benefit services; Managing or providing technical direction to staff who review or process immigration-related applications and petitions (e.g., citizenship applications, parole requests, family- and employment-based petitions, and applications for asylum or refugee status); Overseeing a wide range of human resources and administrative functions to accomplish short-term and long-term goals; Assessing the productivity, effectiveness and efficiency of refugee, asylum or immigration program operations. Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior to 09/14/2023. Your resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement. Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as well as any applicable education. USCIS will only review the first 5 pages of your resume to determine your initial eligibility/qualifications for a position. As such, please be sure to include content to support your eligibility/qualifications for this position within the first 5 pages. Please note that your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since Human Resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated and ranked based on your responses to the online questions. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible. Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Federal Experience: If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build criteria competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer service. Please provide the dates and amount of time/hours worked earning this experience.

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: HROC Staffing Help Desk
• Phone: 952-697-8380
• Email: [email protected]