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Job SummaryProtect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a Supervisory Immigration Services Officer, you will review and make case determinations and provide technical and administrative advice and assign work based on priorities.
QualificationsThe qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 05/27/2026. 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 05/27/2026. 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 majority of the following duties: Developing innovative ideas to resolve problems to meet established goals and objectives for program effectiveness and legal compliance; Directing administrative and technical staff responsible in the adjudication of complex immigration applications and petitions; Making final determinations on complex immigration programs as they relate to the Immigration and Naturalization Act (e.g. Adjudications, Inspections, Investigations, and Border Protection) Writing final determinations, with legal backing, to support immigration benefits decisions; Identifying training needs and mentoring newly trained officers to ensure that training is properly applied and helping new officers develop adjudicative discretion. 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 05/27/2026. You must upload your resume under the "Resume" category. Resumes submitted under the "Other Documents" category will not be considered. Your most recently submitted 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. Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. To help ensure your resume remains clear and easy to read, we recommend using margins of at least 0.8 inches and a font size of at least 11 point.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.
Major DutiesOrganizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, within USCIS Vetting Center and are assigned based on the need of the agency.Provide technical and administrative direction to a staff of Immigration Services Officers and support positions whose work includes customer service and the adjudication of applications and petitions.Monitor and evaluate work of support positions as well as mentor and facilitate employee development to ensure quality production and to improve the efficiency of operations.Develop new ways to resolve problems in meeting established goals and objectives for program effectiveness and compliance with pertinent and regulatory guidelinesMake adjudicative decisions, draw appropriate conclusions for cases involving novel or unprecedented issues using expert knowledge of the Immigration and Nationality Act and Administrative Appeals Office and Board of Immigration Appeals decisions.Safeguard national security and public safety by ensuring integrity of the immigration systems, provide administrative and logistical support for enforcement of activities related to the prevention of illegal entry of aliens into the United StateRequirementsConditions 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. THIS IS NOT A LAW ENFORCEMENT (COVERED) POSITION. 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. Motor Vehicle Operation: This position requires operation of a motor vehicle. You must possess a current valid driver's license.