This position is located in Refugee, Asylum & International Operations, Adjudication Programs Coordination Division. As a Supervisory Adjudications Officer, you will support the Adjudication Programs Coordination Division in the development, maintenance, coordination, and oversight of various RAIO cross-divisional work including certain form types and child-related immigration issues.

Duties

Develop, maintain and coordinate guidance and oversight related to matters such as child-related immigration issues, Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, and Form I-131A, Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation) processing. Interpret, apply and enforce an intricate field of Immigration and Nationality laws. Perform analysis of cross-cutting programmatic needs; provide instrumental expertise in the initiation and formulation of policies and procedures in adjudications and immigration programs, and prepare implementing changes. Develop standard operating policies and procedures designed to maximize efficiency and technology use, detect and prevent benefit fraud, improve work quality and productivity of operations, and monitor progress to ensure objectives are being met. Research and/or analyze problems and issues, make recommendations within USCIS and for the Department of State and other entities, and prepare decision papers for leadership when necessary. Perform supervisory responsibilities such as providing performance feedback to employees, recruitment and hiring, recognizing employee achievements, and creating a work environment free from discrimination.

Requirements

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 02/23/2024. 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 02/23/2024. GS-14: 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: Providing advice and guidance on a variety of complex adjudications (e.g. refugee and asylum, follow-to-join adjudication, travel document processing and/or child-related workloads). Researching and providing recommendations on complex and sensitive cases concerning the eligibility entitlements of persons seeking immigrations benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Leading a team through the development process of new immigration policies and procedures to include researching and analyzing current regulations and precedent setting cases. Directing a team or group of individuals on how to formulate and implement new procedures and policies related to adjudication and immigration programs. 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 02/23/2024. 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]