Supervisory Government Information Specialist

Citizenship and Immigration Services; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Personal leave days

Paid federal holidays

Telework eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Health and wellness programs

Fitness centers

Job summary

Citizenship and Immigration Services seeks a Supervisory Government Information Specialist to lead a team of first line supervisors, oversee staff interpreting and applying FOIA/PA regulations, and approve complex cases. This role emphasizes strong research and analytical skills in handling sensitive records.

The position offers telework eligibility and a competitive federal benefits package, with a posted salary range of $90,925 to $118,204 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and applying FOIA/PA regulations and laws.
• Proven leadership and team supervision abilities.
• Strong research and analytical skills for complex records.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a team responsible for interpreting and applying complex FOIA/PA laws and regulations.

Skills

FOIA/PA regulations

Leadership

Job description

Supervisory Government Information Specialist

• Hiring Agency: Citizenship and Immigration Services
• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Location Negotiable After Selection

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a Supervisory Government Information Specialist, you will manage a team of first line supervisors, oversee staff responsible for interpreting and applying FOIA/PA regulations, perform detailed research and analysis of records, and approve cases.

Key Responsibilities

Supervises a team responsible for interpreting and applying complex FOIA/PA laws and regulations.

Requirements & Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP): Per 5 CFR 576.202, An employee who receives a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) and later accepts employment for compensation with the Government of the United States within 5 years of the date of the separation on which the VSIP is based, including work under a personal services contract or other direct contract, must repay the entire amount of the VSIP to the agency that paid it (proof of payment is required) before the individual's first day of reemployment.

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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DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

• health
• dental
• vision
• life
• long-term care insurance
• retirement plan
• Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• personal leave days
• paid federal holidays

Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

• flexible work schedules
• telework
• tuition reimbursement
• transportation subsidies
• uniform allowance
• health and wellness programs
• fitness centers

For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act.

Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to our Staffing Helpdesk.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $90925 – $118204/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.