The selectee of this position serves as a Management and Program Analyst responsible for conducting studies and analyses to address Asset Forfeiture issues; and recommending corrective actions on problems encountered by U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Districts, Headquarters, and other federal agencies. This position is located in the Asset Forfeiture Division / Arlington, VA.

Duties

As a Management and Program Analyst at the GS-0343-11/12 grade level, some of your typical work assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following: Developing Asset Forfeiture survey instruments, collecting survey data, analyzing the data, and preparing summaries and reports. Conducting regular studies on the status of assets in the custody of the USMS; preparing ad hoc reports on an as needed or requested basis. Analyzing existing Asset Forfeiture procedures to identify more efficient and effective methods for accomplishing Asset Forfeiture program objectives pursuant to Federal statues, Departmental and USMS policy. Developing and conducting training for Asset Forfeiture personnel. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce 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.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable determination of suitability for a Public Trust position.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial/probationary period.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• Status Candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit Promotion and Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) Status applicants must provide an SF50 Notice of Personnel Action that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF50 must include the position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, type of service (Competitive or Excepted) and career status (career or career-conditional). No award SF50 will be accepted as proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. One year at the GS-9 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 grade level. One year at the GS-11 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 grade level. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the education and/or experience required for the grade level(s) to which you apply. To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, you must meet one of the following: Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. You must have at least one year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service performing the following duties: Conducting special studies pertaining to asset forfeiture; Evaluating asset forfeiture program processes; Analyzing problems to make recommendations on technical asset forfeiture issues; Preparing training materials to conduct training; and Analyzing survey results to prepare summaries and reports. OR Education: You must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in business management, operations management, or other related field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. OR Combination: You must have a combination of the above-described graduate education and specialized experience that total 100% when combined. First determine total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determine education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then add the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Only graduate education beyond the second year (36 semester hours) may be used when combining education and experience for this option. To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. You must have at least one year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service performing the following duties: Advising management and personnel on asset forfeiture program matters; Developing procedural or policy change recommendations; Developing and conducting training; Analyzing problems to make recommendations on technical issues; Analyzing survey results to prepare summaries and reports of asset forfeiture data; and Developing survey instruments to collect asset forfeiture survey data. When citing your education and/or experience, be clear and specific. We cannot make assumptions about your education and/or experience. If your transcripts and/or resume do not support your application questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

Education

It is your responsibility to provide documentation that you meet the education qualification(s) you claim. If you do not submit transcripts we will not use your education when determining if you are qualified for the position.

Transcripts: You may submit official or unofficial transcripts as part of the application process. If you are selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts to receive a final offer of employment. An official transcript is a copy of your permanent academic record and includes:

• Your full name.
• The name of the college, university, or other educational institution.
• Your major and degree.
• The date your degree was awarded/conferred.
• Your cumulative grade point average (GPA).
• Any honors you received.
• The dates you attended the school.
• A list of the courses you took, to include the total number of credits completed.

Academic degrees must be granted from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To determine if a school or program is accredited, refer to the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.

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 an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information, click here.

Contacts

• Address US MARSHAL SERVICE ASSET FORFEITURE DIVISION ARLINGTON, VA 22202 US
• Name: Midwest Services Branch
• Phone: 816-426-5706
• Email: [email protected]