Senior Asylum Officer: Adjudicate Complex Applications

Citizenship and Immigration Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Personal leave days

Paid federal holidays

Flexible work schedules

Telework

Tuition reimbursement

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Health and wellness programs

Fitness centers

Job summary

Citizenship and Immigration Services in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Asylum Officer to adjudicate complex asylum applications, guide lower-graded officers, and help shape organizational guidelines. This federal role emphasizes accuracy, ethics, and customer service in immigration benefits processing.

The position requires one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level and experience in asylum adjudication, case management, and legal analysis.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in the Federal service.
• Experience adjudicating asylum, refugee, or immigration benefit decisions is preferred.
• Ability to provide direction, guidance, and training to lower-graded staff.
• Knowledge of immigration laws, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adjudicate complex asylum applications.
• Provide guidance to lower-graded officers and analysts.
• Make recommendations on organizational guidelines and procedures.
• Support quality and efficiency in immigration case processing.

Skills

Interviewing applicants

Guidance to staff

Legal analysis

Case management

Job description

Citizenship and Immigration Services in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Asylum Officer to adjudicate complex asylum applications, guide lower-graded officers, and help shape organizational guidelines. This federal role emphasizes accuracy, ethics, and customer service in immigration benefits processing.

The position requires one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level and experience in asylum adjudication, case management, and legal analysis.