This position is located in Refugee, Asylum and International Operations, Adjudication Programs Coordination Division. As an Adjudication Officer, you will analyze new and amended legislation and policies; develop policy and procedures for cross-cutting portfolios within RAIO, provide guidance on sensitive and high-profile cases; and draft briefing and options papers, and standard operating procedures to improve work quality and productivity of operations.

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. Develop policy, procedures, guidance, and trainings for numerous cross-cutting portfolios across RAIO, including intercountry adoption/child-related issues, travel documents, marriage, biometrics, DNA, info-sharing, and Form I-730 processing. Research, evaluate and provide recommendations to enhance the efficiency of RAIO adjudications, operations, and procedures. Draft materials such as briefing and options papers, decision memos, trainings, and standard operating procedures. Evaluate and interpret new or amended legislation and policy for USCIS and RAIO programs. Analyze and make recommendations on sensitive and high-profile cases within USCIS and from the Department of State and other entities. Interpret and apply complex fields of Immigration and Nationality law, conduct independent research concerning the eligibility entitlements of persons seeking immigration benefits and/or legal status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Liaise with RAIO, USCIS, and interagency stakeholders on a variety of issues. Represent the division, directorate and/or agency and foster effective relationships with governmental and non-governmental partners to promote the agency’s mission.

Requirements

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 09/18/2024. 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 09/18/2024. 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: Making final determinations on difficult and sensitive immigration-related benefits cases that are discretionary, precedent-setting, have high visibility and are of great importance to the agency; Rendering immigration-related benefits decisions that have substantial impact on a wide range of agencies at the federal, state and local levels; and/or Analyzing new immigration-related benefits regulations and complex technical amendments as well as procedures for making final determinations on applications/petitions for immigration benefits. 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 expert guidance, direction, and support on policy matters for immigration-related services; Providing oversight, liaison, and evaluation on USCIS program activities; and/or Analyzing, researching, developing and drafting new regulations, policies and procedures 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 09/18/2024. 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.

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at these grade levels.

Training: If you have not already done so, you will be required to attend the residential, paid RAIO Combined Training course that relates to this position, at a USCIS training facility. Depending on the position, the courses may last up to eleven weeks. In addition, if you have not already done so, you will be required to attend the residential, paid BASIC Immigration Officer training program, lasting six weeks, at a USCIS training facility. The trainings must be completed successfully according to the standards of the agency. Failure to do so will be grounds for mandatory removal from the position. Such failure will result in either reassignment to a different position, demotion, or separation by appropriate procedures.

Contacts

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