Duties

This position is located in the Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), Legal Programs Office (Legal Programs). EOUSA provides executive and administrative support for the 94 United States Attorneys' Offices (USAOs) located throughout the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and coordinates and directs the relationships
between the USAOs and other Department components and federal agencies.

The incumbent serves as the Program Manager for the Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS) and principal point of contact for implementation of all CATS related asset forfeiture policies, procedures, and activities within EOUSA and the USAOs. Asset forfeiture involves the investigation, identification, seizure, and forfeiture of the assets of criminals and their organizations. Typical work assignments will include:

• Providing programmatic oversight and leadership and serving as EOUSA's and the USAOs' principal subject matter expert on all aspect of CATS.
• Planning, developing, and implementing critical asset seizure and forfeiture recordation activities throughout EOUSA and the USAO community as it pertains to CATS.
• Conducting in-depth programmatic studies which assess a district's asset forfeiture policies, priorities, procedures, and compliance relative to CATS, and makes recommendations to improve effectiveness as needed.
• Promoting, assisting with, and overseeing implementation of any CATS related seizure and forfeiture initiatives, programs, or mandates by Legal Programs' Asset Recovery Staff, EOUSA, or the Department.
• Serving as the EOUSA and USAO subject matter expert on all CATS-related administrative and technical program management activities.
• Providing training to attorneys, paralegals, law clerks, and other appropriate support staff regarding the forfeiture program and on the usage and capabilities of CATS as it relates to monitoring asset forfeiture cases.
• Analyzing and evaluating the USAO community need for CATS training and recommending and developing such training as appropriate.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

GS-13: To qualify for the GS-13, you must have at least one year of full-time specialized experience at or equivalent to the grade GS-12 in the Federal Service conducting programmatic studies which assess an office's policies, priorities, and procedures, and makes recommendations to improve effectiveness; providing training to attorneys, paralegals, law clerks, and other appropriate support staff on the usage and capabilities of a program as it relates to monitoring cases. Examples include conducting in-depth programmatic studies which assess a district's asset forfeiture policies, priorities, procedures, and compliance relative to CATS, and makes recommendations to improve effectiveness as needed; providing training to attorneys, paralegals, law clerks, and other appropriate support staff regarding the forfeiture program and on the usage and capabilities of CATS as it relates to monitoring asset forfeiture cases; analyzing and evaluating the USAO community need for CATS training and recommending and developing such training as appropriate.

GS-14: To qualify for the GS-14, you must have at least one year of full-time specialized experience at or equivalent to the grade GS-13 in the Federal Service conducting programmatic studies which assess an office's policies, priorities, and procedures, and makes recommendations to improve effectiveness; providing training to attorneys, paralegals, law clerks, and other appropriate support staff on the usage and capabilities of a program as it relates to monitoring cases; developing policies and procedures to be followed by attorney and support staff in fulfilling mission requirements; implementing innovative plans and initiatives to address emerging issues. Examples include conducting in-depth programmatic studies which assess a district's asset forfeiture policies, priorities, procedures, and compliance relative to CATS, and makes recommendations to improve effectiveness as needed; providing training to attorneys, paralegals, law clerks, and other appropriate support staff regarding the forfeiture program and on the usage and capabilities of CATS as it relates to monitoring asset forfeiture cases; analyzing and evaluating the USAO community need for CATS training and recommending and developing such training as appropriate; planning, developing, and implementing critical asset seizure and forfeiture recordation activities.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)- The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.

A relocation incentive may be considered as appropriate based on qualifications.

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Veterans' Preference - If you are entitled to Veterans' Preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming by checking the appropriate box in the assessment questionnaire to indicate your preference and submit the required veterans' preference documentation as specified in the, "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov .

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.

Diversity Statement: As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.