Summary This position is with the Asset Forfeiture Management Staff (AFMS) serving the AFMS Forfeiture Systems (FS) group. FS provides implementation and management services for the asset forfeiture community in the disciplines of information systems, infrastructure, and operations. Support includes development, modernization, and maintenance of custom and COTS business applications, such as the Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS) and other software. Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities for an Information Technology Specialist (Infosec), GS-2210-13/14 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides implementation and management services for the asset forfeiture community in the disciplines of information systems, infrastructure, and operations. Develops, modernizes, and maintains the custom and COTS business applications, such as the Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS), SharePoint services, eShare, and Forfeiture.gov. Provides software analysis, oversees development, server maintenance; security; configuration management; data analytics and reporting. Provides oversight and guidance to ensure systems comply with legislative, department, and audit regulations. The duties listed above are generally written for one grade level. If the position is advertised at multiple grades, the duties will be adjusted in difficulty complexity, and level of supervision, for higher or lower grades, as appropriate. The organization may also add other duties as assigned once you are hired, based on what is included and allowed by the position description. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Information Technology Specialist (Infosec), at GS-2210-13/14you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to the series and grade you are applying to. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF-50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). Basic Requirement: To qualify for the position of IT Specialist (Infosec) GS-2210-13/14, all applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: (1) Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. (2) Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. (3) Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. (4) Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must meet the qualifications listed below: Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, 1-year (52 weeks) of specialized experience is required at the next lower grade level, GS-12 or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as coordinating requirements among organizational units in project design; providing guidance to ensure systems comply with department, or audit regulations; and developing, modernizing, or maintaining custom business applications, such as Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS), eShare, and SharePoint portals like eDocs. PERFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience acting as a Forfeiture Systems' Customer User Group Representative (CUG) or 3 years of experience with DOJ-AFMS' Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS) and other Forfeiture Systems applications and an understanding of the complete asset forfeiture life cycle, legal requirements and agencies processes. For the GS-14, 1-year (52 weeks) of specialized experience is required at the next lower grade level, GS-13 or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as prioritizing and coordinating requirements among organizational units in project design and/or management of ongoing programs; providing oversight and guidance to ensure systems comply with legislative, department, or audit regulations; and developing, modernizing, or maintaining custom business applications, such as Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS), eShare, and SharePoint portals like eDocs. PERFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience acting as a Forfeiture Systems' Customer User Group Representative (CUG) or 5 years of experience with DOJ-AFMS' Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS) and other Forfeiture Systems applications and an understanding of the complete asset forfeiture life cycle, legal requirements and agencies processes. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 04/01/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): This program applies to DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position; (See How You Will Be Evaluated section) and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility. (See Required Documents section) EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inlin. DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: 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. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy Selective Service: If you were born male, on or 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. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act. This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.
