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. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under: 26-ILC-12956026-MS. . Responsibilities If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team. Typical work assignments will include: Using knowledge of a variety of legal regulations, precedents, and practices; examining, preparing, and processing technical legal correspondence and documents which are characteristically voluminous and complex in format. Preparing legal actions and documentation such as garnishments, subpoenas, financial disclosure statements, Citations to Discover Assets, and satisfactions of judgement. Completing variable aspects of recurring legal documents in conformance with the rules governing their style and format. Cross-checking the accuracy of payment transactions with Court records and documents. Identifying and resolving inconsistencies. Identifying and recommending methods to improve the timeliness and accuracy of data in both USAO and Court debtor records. Interpreting and enforcing judgments in criminal cases and independently performs all functions to collect amounts imposed as a result of the prosecution of criminal cases. Knowledge of web-based legal resources and platforms to obtain, verify, and submit information. Knowledge of asset identification and debt collection processes. Skills required to conduct fact-finding and evaluate financial information. Making determinations as to the appropriateness and cost effectiveness of pursing the obligation either by suit or proceedings subsequent to the entry of judgment to enforce collection. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Qualifications: GS-07: To be eligible at the GS-07 level, you must have at least one year or specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level which could have been gained in the federal, public, and/or private sector. Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is defined as: Providing support to attorneys by preparing correspondences, motions, subpoenas, orders, or other hearing and/or documents accurately and in proper format; Verifying citations and statutory references contained in legal documents; Reviewing, evaluating and verifying debtors account status and payment transactions; Using software applications, legal and non-legal databases, to produce legal related reports and documents, conduct research, and prepare documentation required to take legal action To be qualified, you must @type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. (A typing test may later be required.) 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 Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. Benefits: 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/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?inline. 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.
