This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Domestic Field Division, Asset Forfeiture Section. This position(s) primary purpose is to serve as the division's technical expert for seized Assets and Forfeiture program. Overseeing, coordinating, and serving as primary point of contact for all division asset seizure related activities. Review, analyze and/or develop new or improved administrative policies and procedures of all asset forfeitures for the division.

Duties

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. As an your typical work assignments may include: Advising special agents on forfeiture procedures and DEA policies and regulations. Providing training/seminars to educate the division as well as local and state enforcement agencies on the process of the Asset Forfeiture process and provides instruction on goals of the Asset Forfeiture Program. Managing and monitoring three specific account budgets in the asset program: Asset Management, Case Related and Training. Reviewing all internal aspects of management improvement to increase efficiency and productivity of functions and to facilitate better operations, organizational structures, procedures and methods for asset forfeiture. Serves as point of contact with DEA Headquarters elements, and the day-to-day coordination and liaison activities that involve the DOJ, U.S. Marshal Service, U.S. Attorney's Office, state and local enforcement agencies pertaining to the asset program.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirements before or after appointment.
• You must be a current DEA employee on a permanent career or career conditional appointment.
• Drug testing designated position
• You may be required to serve a one year supervisory or non-supervisor probationary period .
• DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• Current Federal employees cannot transfer unused Time Off Awards to DEA.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. GS-12: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to a GS-11: 1) Providing advice and guidance to management officials concerning legal requirements relating to asset seizures; 2) Developing new and improved administrative policies and procedures on the coordination of asset forfeitures; 3) Providing training and/or seminars the asset forfeiture processes; 4) Assisting with managing budget preparation ; 5) Disseminating information pertinent to asset forfeiture policies and regulations. Specialized 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 critical 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 experience. Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas: Oral CommunicationPartneringProblem SolvingSeizure Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date of this job opportunity announcement. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this job opportunity announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history, human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

Contacts

• Address Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
• Name: John Shambaugh
• Email: [email protected]