Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Responsibilities Serves as a senior technician in the area of financial litigation and is responsible for directly and independently supporting Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) by providing a wide variety of technical assistance services. This position is a subject matter expert in the processes and practices of debt collection, related Federal regulations and procedures, and the identification of hidden financial assets. The incumbent performs a wide range of complex technical support duties involving the processing of cases within the financial litigation function. Duties also include training new staff members and supporting their technical development. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Duties include: - Gathering, extracting and compiling program data for use in recurring and nonrecurring report formats, and providing status updates upon request. - Determining the nature of debtors' present and future potential ability to pay judgement debt through analysis and evaluation of complex financial asset information. - Conducting skiptracing activities when necessary to locate debtors, using experience to determine approach and any follow up needed to locate debtor. - Reviewing and reconciling computerized debt collection information with office collection records. - Interpreting and enforcing judgements in criminal cases, independently performing all functions to collect amounts imposed as a result of the prosecution of criminal cases. - Returning deficient claims explaining those deficiencies determined through the claim referral analysis. - Drafting and preparing letters, forms, receipt of claims, payment plans, and reports as necessary to initiate and acknowledge information regarding the collection of debts. - Crosschecks the accuracy of payment transactions with court records and documents. - Preparing documentation required to take legal action including settlement, writeoffs and liquidation of civil and/or criminal judgements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-8: To be eligible at the GS-8 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level. Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level. Specialized experience is defined as: proficiency developing, analyzing, and evaluating financial information on debtors; conducting factual research regarding civil and criminal debtors; initiating contact with debtors concerning their payment obligations; reviewing and analyzing claims for legal merit and compliance with collection policies and procedures; reviewing financial asset information and preparing payment plans accordingly; enforcing and collecting judgments; and participating in decisions concerning post judgement remedies such as garnishments and judgment debtor examinations. 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 Education is not qualifying for this grade and series. Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. 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. 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 Department of Justice is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment for all employees and applicants. See U.S. Department of Justice Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for complete details. 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. Political Appointees (Current or Former): 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 or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.