Applicants who have applied to previous Board Member (Appellate Immigration Judge) and/or other locations must re-apply to this announcement to receive consideration for this/these location(s).
This is a Excepted Service position. Additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.
Salary reflects FY19 pay table amounts and is subject to change with FY20 pay table release.
Summary
Applicants who have applied to previous Board Member (Appellate Immigration Judge) and/or other locations must re-apply to this announcement to receive consideration for this/these location(s).
This is a Excepted Service position. Additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.
Salary reflects FY19 pay table amounts and is subject to change with FY20 pay table release.
This position is in the Board of Immigration Appeals (Board), within the Executive Office for Immigration Review. The incumbent reports to the Vice Chairman, who, in turn, reports to the Chairman of the Board.
Board Members are commissioned to serve in the capacity of an appellate immigration judge in formal, quasi-judicial proceedings to review the determinations of immigration judges in removal and related proceedings, and of certain officers of the DHS in visa petition proceedings and other matters. All members of the Board review the record on appeal, including briefs, exhibits, and transcripts, and hear oral argument when conducted. The Board Member may concur or present dissenting opinions based on his/her view of any given case. The majority of the Board Member's duties fall into the general categories of removal proceedings, discretionary relief, claims of persecution, stays of removal, visa petitions, administrative fines, bond and detention, and immigration judge. Although the majority of the Board Members' time concerns hearing appeals, the incumbent is also qualified to conduct and may be assigned to conduct proceedings in the first instance as an immigration judge.
You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
Moving and Relocation Expense are not authorized.
Relevant experience (see qualifications below.)
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
You must file a financial disclosure statement in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for the Appellate Immigration Judge position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below.
Education: Applicants must possess a LL.B., LL.M., or a J.D. degree.
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Licensure: Applicants must be an active member of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico or the District of Columbia (include the month and year of your admission to the bar).
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Experience: Applicants must have a full seven (7) years of post-bar experience as a licensed attorney preparing for, participating in, and/or appealing formal hearings or trials involving litigation and/or administrative law at the Federal, State or local level. Qualifying litigation experience involves cases in which a complaint was filed with a court, or a charging document (e.g., indictment or information) was issued by a court, a grand jury, or appropriate military authority. Qualifying administrative law experience involves cases in which a formal procedure was initiated by a governmental administrative body. (include specific dates employed for each position. In addition, any experience on less than a full-time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties)
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Additional information
In addition to the minimum qualifications above, applicants must submit a writing sample which demonstrates their ability to author legal documents (not to exceed ten (10) pages) and a document addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (See "How You Will Be Evaluated" section) in order to be considered for this position. Failure to submit these documents will result in your application being removed from consideration.
Employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Selectee(s) must be able to maintain a top secret clearance.
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to Immigration Judge appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in Immigration Judge hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must claim their status when completing their application in the online application process and attach supporting documentation (see section entitled "Required Documents" for further details).
Conditions of Employment: Only U.S. Citizens or Nationals are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Dual citizens of the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ applicants, both U.S. citizens and non-citizens, whose job location is with the U.S., must meet the residency requirement. For a total of three (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the U.S., 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving oversees.
Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Alternative work schedule options are available.
You must file a financial disclosure statement in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
This is an excepted service appointment. Upon completion of the required trial period, the position will be permanent.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be further evaluated to determine those who are best qualified. This determination will be based, in part, on the following quality ranking factors (QRF's):
Ability to demonstrate the appropriate temperament to serve as a Board Member.
Knowledge of immigration laws and procedures.
Proven ability to manage cases, preferably in a high volume context.
Experience handling complex legal issues.
Experience conducting administrative hearings, including proven ability or potential to serve as an effective decision-maker.
Knowledge of judicial practices and procedures.
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and writing abilities.
Applicants are required to address each of the 7 QRFs in narrative form, to the best of the applicant's ability. A response stating only that the applicant does not have experience will not be considered as addressing the affected QRF. Applicants that do not have experience within a specific factor should instead discuss a similar skill/ability/knowledge/experience for evaluation. Failure to address each factor at this minimum level will result in an ineligible determination. The QRFs must be addressed on a separate document which indicates the number of the specific QRF you are addressing. Applicants should be thorough in addressing the QRFs. For example, applicants addressing QRF #3 (substantial litigation experience) should discuss the approximate number of cases handled in a given period of time, the applicant's specific role (first chair, co-counsel, responsible for the written brief only, etc.), and the length of time involved in a given role (lead counsel in 20 jury trials in 10 years). Applicants should also include specific examples of the types of cases, the number of court appearances made in those cases, and the case dispositions (plea, settlement, bench trial, Jury trial, etc.) Conclusory statements (such as "the applicant has been involved in a substantial amount of litigation") will receive little or no weight in the evaluation of the QRFs.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
1.) Resume documenting 7 years of legal experience post bar admission(include specific dates employed for each position. In addition, any experience on less than a full-time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties) 2.) Documents addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs). There is additional information regarding the QRFs under the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section. 3.) Writing Sample which demonstrates your ability to author legal documents (one (1) only, and not to exceed 10 pages). 4.) Current or former government employees must provide copies of their most recent performance appraisal and their latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Actions.
NOTE: Failure to submit the documents above with your application package will result in your application package being removed from consideration.
Optional Documentation if applicable Documentation Supporting Veterans' Preference. Although the Veterans' preference point system does not apply to this position, we are still accepting preference claims and adjudicating them per the documentation provided. Note: If claiming 5-point veterans' preference, include a Form DD-214 or correspondence from the Veterans' Administration. For applicants claiming 10-point veterans' preference, a Form SF-15 and documentation required by that form, VA or military letter dated 1991 or later, and Form DD-214 must be submitted.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/17/2020, the closing date of the announcement.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Executive Office for Immigration Review
5107 Leesburg Pike
Ste. 1900
Falls Church, VA 22041
US
Next steps
We will evaluate the qualifications and eligibility of all applicants, and then assess those who meet the minimum qualifications. All candidates who meet all the minimum requirements will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration. We will notify you of the final outcome after all of these steps have been completed.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
1.) Resume documenting 7 years of legal experience post bar admission(include specific dates employed for each position. In addition, any experience on less than a full-time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties) 2.) Documents addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs). There is additional information regarding the QRFs under the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section. 3.) Writing Sample which demonstrates your ability to author legal documents (one (1) only, and not to exceed 10 pages). 4.) Current or former government employees must provide copies of their most recent performance appraisal and their latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Actions.
NOTE: Failure to submit the documents above with your application package will result in your application package being removed from consideration.
Optional Documentation if applicable Documentation Supporting Veterans' Preference. Although the Veterans' preference point system does not apply to this position, we are still accepting preference claims and adjudicating them per the documentation provided. Note: If claiming 5-point veterans' preference, include a Form DD-214 or correspondence from the Veterans' Administration. For applicants claiming 10-point veterans' preference, a Form SF-15 and documentation required by that form, VA or military letter dated 1991 or later, and Form DD-214 must be submitted.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/17/2020, the closing date of the announcement.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Executive Office for Immigration Review
5107 Leesburg Pike
Ste. 1900
Falls Church, VA 22041
US
Next steps
We will evaluate the qualifications and eligibility of all applicants, and then assess those who meet the minimum qualifications. All candidates who meet all the minimum requirements will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration. We will notify you of the final outcome after all of these steps have been completed.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
