- Position Title
- ASYLUM OFFICER
- Agency
- Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Announcement Number
- CIS-PJN-10246099-ASY Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 2, 2018 to Friday, July 6, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a 30% or greater disabled veteran who wish to be considered non-competitively? (Proof is required in the combined forms of disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and DD-214. (copy indicating character of service))
3.
Are you applying as a United States Citizen? (if you wish to be considered through another eligibility select one or more of the other options listed otherwise please select this option to be considered)
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- Are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy.
- Your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy.
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
5.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy.
- Your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy.
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
6.
Are you a National Security Education Program participant who currently is non-competitively eligible? (Proof is required as stated in the announcement)
7.
Are you applying under a Program that affords you noncompetitive eligibility? (Proof is required, as stated in the announcement.) (i.e. Peace Corps, Vista, Certain Military Spouses, etc)
8.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
9.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments? (Proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist or from a U.S. territory agency that provides disability benefits, as stated in the announcement.)
10.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:recently separated (within the past 3 years) are a disabled veteran served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR received an Armed Forces Service Medal?
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15. This eligibility is only available up to the GS-11 grade level.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15. This eligibility is only available up to the GS-11 grade level.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 1 location(s).
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
I acknowledge the following conditions if I choose to submit my résumé through the USAJOBS Résumé Builder:
(Note: Additional guidance regarding this requirement is available within the USCIS Resume Requirement FAQs.)
- I understand that résumés submitted through USAJOBS Résumé Builder are converted to a PDF format when they are transmitted to USA Staffing from the USAJOBS applicant interface and additional spaces/page gaps are added to résumés during the Résumé Builder conversion process;
- I am responsible for ensuring that the final length of my PDF résumé (transmitted from USAJOBS to USA Staffing) does not exceed five pages in length; and
- Based on the above conditions, I understand that USCIS strongly encourages me to save my resume to a PDF document and upload the PDF document in lieu of submitting my resume created through Résumé Builder.
- By answering YES to this question I'm indicating that I have met this requirement for consideration, and by answering NO that I wish to not be considered any further for this announcement.
(Note: Additional guidance regarding this requirement is available within the USCIS Resume Requirement FAQs.)
Assessment 1
Failure to select a response to any of the following questions will default in a negative response which will disqualify you for this position. Your responses to the on-line questionnaire must be supported by your resume.
1.
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(s); (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. Do you meet one of these requirements?
The following questions will only be used to determine whether or not you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. You may wish to consult the vacancy announcement for a description of those requirements.
2.
Which of the following statements best describes your education and/or experience?
3.
You must provide the position title(s) and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates the experience related to your response.
4.
Which of the following statements best describes your education and/or experience?
5.
You must provide the position title(s) and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates the experience related to your response.
6.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience?
7.
You must provide the position title(s) and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates the experience related to your response.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Paraphrase the thoughts and ideas of others as they are being communicated to develop a record.
9.
Interpret verbal and non-verbal cues that result in full disclosure, assessing the credibility of the applicant/petitioner for immigration benefits.
10.
Ask questions during interviews with applicants/petitioners for immigration benefits that may seem peripheral but are used to gather critical information about the applicant/petitioner.
11.
Build rapport by conducting all interviews for immigration benefits in a non-judgmental, non-confrontational, and non-adversarial manner.
12.
Treat others with patience and understanding, even when conversations become awkward or uncomfortable.
13.
Apply case law, regulations, and precedent decisions to make objective decisions in a fair and consistent manner across a variety of issues, cases, and situations involving immigration benefits.
14.
Draft written decisions that include an individualized case analysis based on complex rules and legal sources and that are consistent with adjudicative standards.
15.
Integrate and synthesize information to reach objective conclusions that are legally sound, even in complex situations when the credibility of applicants/petitioners for immigration benefits may be in question.
16.
Identify and develop information related to fraud, false claims, and misrepresentation in immigration adjudications.
17.
Perform duties in a professional manner by relating to colleagues, stakeholders, and other governmental employees with courtesy, tact, patience, and respect.
18.
Demonstrate deep understanding and respect for the diversity of cultures, values, perspectives, and beliefs.
19.
Adapt quickly to and develop strategies for overcoming even the most challenging cultural differences to achieve common goals.
20.
Adapt work priorities and schedules quickly, to accommodate sudden changes, problems, and/or setbacks.
21.
Handle stressful situations such as tight deadlines, hostile or traumatized individuals, or other competing demands as part of your regular job duties.
22.
Interact with individuals (colleagues, supervisors, subordinates, etc.) within and outside of your organization on sensitive matters related to immigration, humanitarian, fraud or national security matters in assessing eligibility for a benefit.
23.
Communicate effectively in writing in a work-related environment.
24.
Communicate with all levels of employees and the public, and resolve conflicts as needed.
25.
Communicate with law enforcement agencies on highly sensitive matters and cases.
26.
Apply principles and concepts related to international relations, human rights, or foreign affairs in a professional or educational setting.
27.
Conduct interviews to elicit and clarify information in order to make recommendations or advocate for immigration and/or other humanitarian benefits.
28.
Identify and extract pertinent information from documents, case files, and other materials quickly and accurately.
29.
Document fraud and national security indicators and trends identified in cases for immigration benefits in written and oral communication.
30.
Interpret complex immigration laws and regulations as they apply to high-profile or sensitive applications and petitions for immigration benefits, using clear written analysis.
31.
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency.
It is your responsibility to provide the responses, information, and documentation regarding your work history for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.
Please take this opportunity to review your documentation and ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability, and 4) that you have provided all of the information and documentation needed for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.
Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
It is your responsibility to provide the responses, information, and documentation regarding your work history for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.
Please take this opportunity to review your documentation and ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability, and 4) that you have provided all of the information and documentation needed for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.
Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.