SUPERVISORY ASYLUM OFFICER
Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a SUPERVISORY ASYLUM OFFICER, you will provide direction to staff engaged in the administration of Immigration and Nationality laws pertinent to the Asylum Program, serve as a USCIS representative on asylum matters, and lead in the strategic mission and resource management of the Asylum Division.
Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, with Refugee, Asylum, and International Operations, Asylum Division and is assigned based on the need of the agency.
Provide technical and administrative direction to Asylum Division staff whose work involves the adjudication of asylum applications and other protection related immigration benefits and screenings.
Conduct quality reviews to ensure asylum applications are adjudicated appropriately and that an appropriate level of quality in interviewing, case write-ups, and out-processing is achieved and maintained.
Collaborate with Division personnel to optimize work efficiency and effectiveness, which includes sharing resources, forming work groups and project teams to meet Divisional goals while eliminating barriers.
Conduct studies with detailed analysis, and present findings and recommendations on program operations of complex functions and work processes that relate to Asylum applications and other Asylum workloads.
Provide advice, counsel and/or instruction to staff members on both work and administrative matters, which involves resolving complaints from employees and effecting disciplinary measures.
Conditions of Employment: You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure You must pass a drug screening Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service Political appointees may require OPM approval before on-boarding USCIS applies the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 to its telework program This position is not considered "essential" for purposes of reporting to work when the facility might otherwise be closed. LOCAL COMMUTING AREA: This job is for individuals who currently reside within the local commuting area or, if selected, are willing to establish their permanent residence within the local commuting area of the announced duty location(s) you are applying for. Residency Requirement: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This residency requirement states that candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position; (1) resided in the United States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity, OR (3) been a dependent of a U.S. Federal or Military employee serving overseas. Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a twelve-month probationary period upon appointment to this position. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within one year of assignment to this position.