Job opening: Adjudication Officer (Policy)
Salary: $112 015 - 172 075 per year
Published at: Oct 23 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located in the Adjudications Division, Service Center Operations Directorate.
As an Adjudication Officer (Policy), you will draft and oversee publication of regulations, field manuals and other instructional documents and interpret policies relating to immigrant, nonimmigrant and U.S. Citizenship services programs.
Duties
The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity.
Plan, manage, and direct activities relating to adjudication programs and support of Immigration, Nonimmigrant, and Citizenship Services.
Review and analyze proposed legislation as to its possible effect on the adjudications program and recommend changes where appropriate.
Liaison with federal agencies and furnish information, guidance and assistance, and prepare briefing papers for high level officials.
Oversee the implementation of program goals, objectives, and priorities established by statues, executive orders and agency leadership.
Draft and oversee the publication of regulations, field manuals, and other documents relating to immigrant, non-immigrant, and U.S. citizenship programs.
Provide expert advice, guidance, and interpretation on policy matters relating to immigration adjudication programs, and devise and implement changes where needed.
Respond to a variety of inquiries concerning the full range of immigration adjudication procedures, laws, regulations, and policy.
Maintain effective working relationships with other government agencies and furnish information, guidance, and assistance to members of Congress, attorneys, diplomatic officials, and tenant organizations on matters of immigration policy.
Qualifications
The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 11/01/2023.
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 11/01/2023.
GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:
Conducting research to develop immigration adjudication regulations, policies, and procedures;
Reviewing and evaluating the proposed legislation and the possible effects on the adjudications program and
recommend changes where appropriate;
Devising innovative solutions to critical problems within immigration adjudication operations; and
Overseeing the implementation of new or revised immigration related policy.
GS-14: In addition to the requirements at the lower grade level(s), you qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:
Preparing high-level reports on the impact of proposed immigration adjudicative policy on the agency mission;
Participating in working groups to negotiate policy changes and implementing recommendations to meet the agency
mission;
Serving as an expert consultant on Immigration benefits, assesses current and future needs of the agency, and
evaluates program effectiveness and compliance with laws and regulations;
Reviewing and analyzing proposed legislation and the effect on the adjudication program; formulate and initiate
procedures in the adjudication programs, and prepare implementing changes.
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 11/01/2023. 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 these grade levels.
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