View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, in Fairfax, Virginia. This is non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As an Asset Forfeiture Specialist, at the full performance level you will perform the following duties: Asset Forfeiture Specialists independently manage, direct, and coordinate aspects of the national and/or Special Agent in Charge (SAC) office asset forfeiture program performing a wide range of specialized duties and tasks related to the storage and ultimate disposal of property seized from criminals, corporations or other illegal entities. Asset Forfeiture Specialists develop local policies, procedures, guidelines and strategies to meet the SAC office asset forfeiture objectives and mission. The Asset Forfeiture Specialist uses analysis, data gathering tools and techniques, and information technology in support of asset forfeiture activities; and collaborates with law enforcement, legal personnel including paralegals, marketers, investigators, and property forfeiture specialists internal and external to ICE/HSI. As the asset forfeiture subject matter expert, the Asset Forfeiture Specialist, provides advice and guidance to senior officials and junior staff regarding the ICE/HSI asset forfeiture program, policies, procedures, activities, trends, and technologies. The Asset Forfeiture Specialist develops and conducts asset forfeiture training of all personnel engaged in seizure and forfeiture activity in his/her geographic area.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Time in Grade: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. Time in grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Compile financial and budgetary documents and produce analytical summaries. Analyze reports for forfeited asset related accounts. Assist in the direct targeting of background searches, locating assets. Resolve major conflicts in policy and program objectives and develop and implement new policies and methods. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Support a local asset forfeiture program by ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, guidelines and strategies. Monitor and review analytical reports associated with seized/forfeited assets. Contribute to the development and implementation of asset forfeiture programs. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Krystal Davis
• Email: [email protected]