Program Specialist

Full Job Description

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia mission is to enforce the criminal laws of the United States and the District of Columbia, represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, and respond to the public safety needs of the community by leading an effective, well-coordinated law enforcement effort that contributes to the overall goal of improving the quality of life in the District of Columbia.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying: To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (4) of the (5) duties listed below: Conducting complex studies and analysis of operations, organizational workflow and allocation of funds/resources for the task force related program; Preparing and maintaining district-wide investigative files for cases monitoring program activities; Entering investigative case updates, charging instruments and final reports into the appropriate tracking and management information systems; Drafting complaints and associated legal documents; Coordinating and compiling materials to produce standard work measurement reports and forms.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT 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. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

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TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-11 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. You 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; recommended SF-50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases).

All applicants will be reviewed to ensure they meet minimum qualification and eligibility requirements before carrying out the rating and ranking process.

Applicants will not be further considered who will not meet within 30 days after the closing date of the vacancy announcement all qualification and eligibility requirements.

NOTE(s): Experience: Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement.

If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.

If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Major Duties:

This Program Specialist provides program and administrative support to the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) and the Chief of the Violent Crimes and Narcotics Trafficking (VCNT).

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Program Specialist support in the U.S.

Attorney's Office, District of Columbia, located in Washington, District of Columbia, focusing in the areas of Violent Crimes and Narcotics Trafficking.

Typical work assignments will include: Reviews and interprets literature and legislation on legislative intent regarding program asset seizures and forfeiture issues.

Plans, coordinates, produces, and compiles material for, and participates in, criminal litigation training conferences. Attends conferences with external law enforcement agencies and working groups.

Conducts administrative and legal research of criminal litigation work. Performs paralegal and criminal intake analysis duties.

Enters investigative case updates, charging instruments and final reports into the appropriate tracking and management information systems.

Reviews and processes new proposals for the Lead Task Force AUSA and coordinates monthly District meetings and coordinates annual district-wide case reviews.

Monitors input and output of asset seizures and forfeiture cases from case tracking systems.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.