Administrative law judge Jobs in Lakewood, CO

Summary

If you are interested in a rewarding and challenging career, this is the position for you!

This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

Duties

NOTE : The Chief Immigration Judge position is designated as SES General and may be filled by either a Career or Noncareer Senior Executive Service member.

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge (OCIJ) which includes a headquarters staff and all Immigration Courts located throughout the country. The incumbent provides overall program direction, establishes and articulates operating policies, oversees policy implementation and establishes priorities for immigration courts, adjudication centers and judges throughout the Nation. The OCIJ also manages the Office of the Chief Clerk, the Language Services Unit and coordinates management and operation of all immigration courts.

Typical work assignments will include :

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Chief Immigration Judge position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications :

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your assessment questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your

response(s). Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, email address, and employment information. Each position listed on your Resume must include : From / To dates of employment (MM / YYYY-MM / YYYY or MM / YYYY to Present); agency / employer name, position title, grade level(s) held, if applicable; hours, if less than full time; and duties performed. 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 addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, you must possess the following Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications :

Executive Core Qualifications : Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must submit narrative responses addressing each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ). Current or former SES members must submit an SF-50 and / or QRB Certification of ECQs to show current or former service in the SES. OPM's Guide to the Senior Executive Service Qualifications provides detailed information on the ECQs.

Mandatory Technical Qualifications : All applicants must submit narrative responses addressing each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ).

Education

Are you using education to qualify? Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation by clicking here. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. (Note : If you are selected for this position based on education, an official transcript will be required, prior to your first day.) You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education : If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Translated transcripts are required. For further information, click here.

Additional information

Location will be in a non-detained Immigration Court in the continental United States.

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.

Note : Veterans' preference does not apply to this position. 5 USC 2108(3), which defines "preference eligible," indicates this does not include applicants for, or members of, the Senior Executive Service.

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.

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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.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. The information in your Application Package will be compared with your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you possess the minimum qualifications listed above.

If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. You must submit a separate document addressing each of the five ECQs by-number and separate document addressing each of the three MTQs by-number. Failure to submit these documents will result in an ineligible determination. You must be thorough in addressing the ECQs and MTQs. A response stating only that you do not have experience with a particular qualification will not be considered as addressing the subject ECQ and / or MTQ and will result in an ineligible determination. Conclusory statements will receive little or no weight in the evaluation of ECQs and MTQs.

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.

Review our 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.

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by 11 : 59 PM (ET) on 05 / 8 / 2025, which includes :

1. Your Resume showing relevant legal experience; cover letter optional.

2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire.

3. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must submit narrative responses addressing each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ).

4. Current or former SES members must submit an SF-50 and / or QRB Certification of ECQs to show current or former service in the SES.

5. All applicants must submit narrative responses addressing each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ).

Note : Please ensure your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, email address, and employment information. Each position listed on your resume must include : From / To dates of employment (MM / YYYY-MM / YYYY or MM / YYYY to Present); agency / employer name, position title, grade level held, if applicable; hours, if less than full time; and duties performed. 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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from

schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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 (ET) on 5 / 8 / 2024, 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 assessment questionnaire.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact [email protected].

You must submit a complete application by the close of the announcement.

Agency contact information

EOIR HR Services

Phone

00000000000

Email

[email protected]

Address

Office of the Chief Immigration Judge

5107 Leesburg Pike

Falls Church, VA 22041

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.

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Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by 11 : 59 PM (ET) on 05 / 8 / 2025, which includes :

1. Your Resume showing relevant legal experience; cover letter optional.

2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire.

3. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must submit narrative responses addressing each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ).

4. Current or former SES members must submit an SF-50 and / or QRB Certification of ECQs to show current or former service in the SES.

5. All applicants must submit narrative responses addressing each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ).

Note : Please ensure your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, email address, and employment information. Each position listed on your resume must include : From / To dates of employment (MM / YYYY-MM / YYYY or MM / YYYY to Present); agency / employer name, position title, grade level held, if applicable; hours, if less than full time; and duties performed. 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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from

schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

How to Apply

You must submit a complete application package by 11 : 59 PM (ET) on 5 / 8 / 2024, the closing date of the announcement.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact [email protected].

You must submit a complete application by the close of the announcement.

Agency contact information

EOIR HR Services

Phone

00000000000

Email

[email protected]

Address

Office of the Chief Immigration Judge

5107 Leesburg Pike

Falls Church, VA 22041

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 & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.