Supervisory Asylum Officer

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a Supervisory Asylum Officer (Branch Chief), you will oversee staff engaged in the administration of Immigration and Nationality laws pertinent to the Asylum Program, serve as a representative on asylum matters, and lead in the strategic mission of USCIS while ensuring integrity of our country.

This position is located within the Training Branch.

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. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. 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 qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 01/16/2026.

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 01/16/2026.

Application Limit: This vacancy is limited to the first 75 applications received. All applications received prior to midnight 11:59 PM (ET) of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered. If the application limit is not reached by the closing date of the announcement, all applications received during the open period will be considered. Any required documents must be submitted at the time that you apply, as documents will not be accepted past the day the application limit is reached, if applicable.

If you choose to edit your application after it has been submitted, it will be removed from consideration until you re‑submit your application. The date your application is last submitted will be used to determine whether you meet the cut‑off criteria.

Asylum Headquarter's Training Branch delivers and coordinates training in support of the program's mission.

GS-15: You qualify at the GS‑15 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS‑14 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 following duties:

• Assisting in the overall management, technical direction, or critical aspects of an immigration program;
• Analyzing legislation and developing or implementing standards, guidance or procedures that impact critical aspects of an immigration program;
• Evaluating organizational processes and making recommendations for process improvements to ensure the organization meets or exceeds its goals;
• Briefing or providing guidance to senior management officials on matters impacting immigration program areas.

Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior to 01/16/2026. Your resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement. Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as well as any applicable education.

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