Senior Passport Adjudication Lead

Justia, Inc.; Hot Springs, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Justia, Inc. seeks a supervisor for the Passport Adjudication team within the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs. You will oversee acceptance and adjudication of passport applications and authorize issuances to qualified American citizens and nationals as defined by U.S.

laws and regulations. The role requires time-in-grade compliance and at least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level, plus demonstrated leadership, fairness, and the ability to adapt to changing

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing the acceptance and adjudication of passport applications.
• Experience developing, examining, adjudicating, or authorizing claims under immigration and/or nationality laws.
• Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others.
• Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their abilities and situations.
• Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of passport specialists within the Bureau of Consular Affairs.
• Ensure timely acceptance, adjudication, and issuance decisions in line with laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance to staff and maintain consistency in adjudication practices.

Skills

Team supervision

Passport adjudication

Policy interpretation

Decision fairness

Change management

Job description

Justia, Inc. seeks a supervisor for the Passport Adjudication team within the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs. You will oversee acceptance and adjudication of passport applications and authorize issuances to qualified American citizens and nationals as defined by U.S.

laws and regulations. The role requires time-in-grade compliance and at least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level, plus demonstrated leadership, fairness, and the ability to adapt to changing