Asylum Officer

Full Job Description

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud.

As an Asylum Officer, you will identify, design, coordinate, and deliver training services to meet the training requirements of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) asylum offices.

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 03/23/2026.

Time in Grade does not apply to Delegated Examining Announcements, any reference to Time in Grade in the questionnaire will not apply to the rating and ranking of applicants.

This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority to recruit for positions for which the Department of Homeland Security, U.S.

Citizenship and Immigration Services, has a critical hiring need.

GS-12: You qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-11 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: Making final determinations or representing applicants on immigration benefit cases.

Analyzing law, regulations, or organizational guidelines to determine eligibility for immigration benefits. Assisting in the preparation of reports or trainings related to immigration objectives.

Providing technical advice or guidance related to immigration benefits.

GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 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: Researching or developing immigration training curriculum or materials.

Evaluating or recommending changes to immigration training programs or strategies. Conducting courses, workshops, or trainings covering immigration law, regulations, or organizational guidelines.

Providing guidance, direction, or support on matters related to immigration services, case management, or legal compliance.

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 03/23/2026.

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.

Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages.

To help ensure your resume remains clear and easy to read, we recommend using margins of at least 0.8 inches and a font size of at least 11 point.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.

Your application will be rated and ranked based on your responses to the online questions.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g.

June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position.

Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible.

Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

Federal Experience: If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history.

This information will be further validated if selected for this position.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer 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. Major Duties:

• The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity.
• Provide guidance as the subject matter expert on asylum and protection screening policy, procedures and law, and on the duties and responsibilities of asylum staff including country condition information and analysis.
• Work with management to identify training needs and develop and provide local trainings on asylum and protection screening policy, procedures, and law, and develop quarterly training schedule and monitor compliance with mandatory training.
• Conduct local asylum officer training for certification to adjudicate requests for asylum and protection screening.
• Support the national asylum officer training certification by reviewing and providing input on course material, reviewing and grading coursework, and administering graded practical exercises.
• Provide ongoing coaching, monitoring, and mentoring to local asylum officers that require additional support including officers who are not meeting asylum officer performance standards.
• Conduct reviews aimed at ensuring that applications for asylum benefits and other asylum workloads are adjudicated appropriately and that an appropriate level of quality in interviewing, case write-ups, and outprocessing are achieved and maintained.