Asset Forfeiture Unit of a U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) District Office. The selectee of this position serves as a District Asset Forfeiture Coordinator. You will be responsible for managing all asset forfeiture activities within the assigned district, including coordinating all phases of the asset forfeiture process.
GS-11 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). You may qualify at the GS-0301-11 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: Specialized Experience: Possess at least one year of full-time specialized experience at or equivalent to the grade GS-09 in the Federal Service performing duties which include the following: 1) Provides technical advice and assistance on the management and disposition of seized assets; 2) Ensures compliance with applicable financial regulations and policies in the execution of asset forfeiture transactions; 3) Updates management on the current status of activities, and conducts briefings on complex and controversial cases or issues; and 4) Reviews the work of contract personnel to ensure performance measures are met. OR Education: Possess a PH.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position, examples of qualifying fields include Business Administration, Finance, etc. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS). OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-12 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). You may qualify at the GS-0301-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: Specialized Experience: Possess have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Plans, coordinates, and oversees asset forfeiture activities including pre-seizure planning, custody, management, and disposition of seized and forfeited assets; 2) Oversees the financial aspects of asset management and ensures the cost effectiveness of management and disposal strategies; 3) Serve in a liaison capacity with a wide range of organizations, negotiate agreements, and resolve highly complex and controversial issues; 4) Oversees contractors' supporting the management and control of assets and ensures that contractors deliver the services described in the statement of work or performance work statement; and 5) Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of operational methods and practices. Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR 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.
As a District Asset Forfeiture Coordinator at the GS-0301-11/12 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Plans, coordinates, and oversees all asset forfeiture operations and activities within the assigned district office. Oversees and provides technical advice and guidance as necessary regarding policies and procedures for managing and disposing of assets seized for forfeiture. Troubleshoots and advises on a wide variety of problems and issues related to the management arid disposition of assets, including issues that are unique to the assigned district. Ensures the financial integrity of all asset forfeiture activities within the assigned district office. https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/dl?inline