Supervisory Legal Administrative Specialist

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a SUPERVISORY LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST, you will share responsibility for the management and technical direction of a USCIS Asylum Office, including preparation, research, resolution and processing in the office's administration of applications for asylum and other benefits. Qualifications The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 08/27/2026. 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 08/27/2026. GS-11 Level You qualify at the GS-11 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-09 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: Evaluating workflow processes and recommending ways to improve operational efficiency; Using systems or databases to research or analyze immigration status, eligibility, or other legal determinations; Preparing documentation or creating reports related to immigration, legal, or administrative case processing; Providing guidance to colleagues or customers related to immigration applications or other legal determinations; Alternate Qualifications You may substitute a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent degree) or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in any field, or L.L.M. if related for experience at the GS-11 grade level. Such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. National Service 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Citizenship and Immigration Services