This position is located in Field Operations Directorate, Office of Field Operations, Investor Program Office (IPO). As an Adjudication Officer, you will interpret, apply and enforce an intricate field of Immigration and Nationality laws to make determinations on requests for EB-5 applications.

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. Follow new and established USCIS directives, instructions, regulations, etc. to achieve IPO program objectives within posted USCIS processing times for each USCIS form type. Use government and commercial systems to perform mandatory background and security checks in accordance with all applicable laws and policies. Grant or deny complex, highly sensitive, and routine applications and petitions for immigration benefits based on electronic or paper applications/petitions. Follow the performance standards for accuracy and integrity when performing adjudications and/or providing adjudicative support. Establish effective working relationships and communicate orally and in writing with internal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) customers and the public.

Requirements

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 10/18/2024. 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 10/18/2024. GS-12: You qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-11 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: Analyzing evidence, and applying statutory requirements, regulations, and judicial and administrative precedents; 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; Writing eligibility assessments to support written decisions and/or correspondence related to the deny or approval of an immigration benefit. 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 immigration eligibility and properly document the basis for the decision in writing assessments, legal decisions, and/or analysis worksheet for sensitive and/or national security casework that have media interest, or interest from other government agencies; Analyzing the operations or procedures of a program or process and making recommendations for improvements or modifications to the program or process; Reviewing and providing expert guidance on immigration adjudications to ensure proper application of all relevant guidance. 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 10/18/2024. 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 and complete a USCIS Officer training course. This is typically provided through a blended approach of virtual instruction followed by in-residence instruction at a training venue. Training must be successfully completed 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.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

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Contacts

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