SummaryThe Asset Forfeiture Management Staff of the Justice Management Division is responsible for the administrative management functions of the Asset Forfeiture Program in the Department of Justice. The Asset Forfeiture Program encompasses activities associated with seizure, management, forfeiture, and disposal of properties and assets of all types held by individuals, businesses, and criminal enterprises and used in the commission of Federal crimes in the United States and in other countries.
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The duties and responsibilities for a Supervisory Program Evaluation and Contract Specialist, GS-0301-15 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Performs applicable administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised.
* Conceives and plans analyses, evaluations or investigations in unexplored program areas.
* Directs data analysis, summarizing facts, interpreting and utilizing data to determine patterns, trends or irregularities in program activities, policies, and procedures.
* Evaluates the effectiveness of law enforcement programs in regards to forfeiture program objectives, results and/or factors impacting performance.
* Advises on contracting actions, to include policy interpretation, for contracts of national scope.
* Prepares reports and/or written analysis regarding Department of Justice policies and positions.
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Conditions of employment- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
- You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
- You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
- Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a FAC-COR Level II certification.
QualificationsTo qualify for the position of Supervisory Program Evaluation and Contract Specialist, at GS-0301-15you must meet the specialized experience requirements listed below.
For the GS-15, you must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as developing policies or procedures for an agency acquisition program; advising on procurement actions/contracting procedures for an agency; AND directing the full range of contract administration actions for assigned programs.
A minimum of a Contracting Officer Representative Level II certification is required. You must provide documentation for verification.You
MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 11/09/2026 closing date 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.
EducationSome 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 informationAdditional 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 Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or 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 or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
- Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and
- Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
Well-qualified is defined as having 3 years of software development or forfeiture experience. The competencies for this position are listed below in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section of the announcement.
Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 1) your performance and conduct; 2) the needs and interests of the agency; 3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and 4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
