This position is located in Field Operations Directorate, Office of Field Operations, District 33, Dallas TX Field Office. As an Supervisory Immigration Services Officer, you will direct the adjudication of complex applications and petitions from individuals, organizations and businesses in a major metropolitan area, a state, or multistate area. The work affects the fundamental mission of the agency and the public.

Duties

Provides technical and administrative direction through supervisors, to Immigration Services Officers and support positions whose work involves the adjudication of petitions and applications such as citizenship, family and employment based benefits. Safeguards national security and public safety by ensuring the integrity of the immigration systems. Provides administrative and logistical support for enforcement activities related to the prevention of illegal entry of aliens into the United States. Applies expert level of knowledge of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Administrative Appeals Unit and Board of Immigration Appeals decisions to make adjudicative decisions and conclusions of law in cases involving novel or unprecedented issues. Develop and issues instructions that are designed to improve operations, promote the development and utilization of greater skills, and provide standards for determining the scope and extent of adjudications production required to program objectives. Develops new ways to resolve problems in meeting established goals, measures and objectives for program effectiveness and compliance with pertinent legal and regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 06/14/2024. 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 06/14/2024. 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 technical and administrative supervision to a staff of officers engaged in programs administering the Immigration and Naturalization Act (such as Adjudications, Inspections, Investigations, and Border Protection). Coordinating and directing the accomplishment of difficult and diverse functions or issues. Analyzing and implementing issues related to the establishment of program goals and objectives. Establishing long-range work plans and determining the actions necessary to accomplish these objectives. 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 06/14/2024. 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]