Hybrid Financial Litigation Technician presso Department of Justice

Not Required

Duties

If selected, you will serve as a Financial Litigation Technician for the Civil Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington. Typical work assignments will include: Initiating contact with debtors concerning payment of their obligations, their ability to pay, and negotiating written payment schedules to assure successful collection of debts; Analyzing claims to determine the type of indebtedness to record and maintaining proper debtor and account information; Drafting and/or preparing letters, forms and reports necessary to initiate the collection of debts; Entering and tracking financial data in automated systems and spreadsheets; Evaluating debt collection documents and records for mathematical accuracy, verifying that payment transactions are properly documented, and identifying discrepancies; and Preparing documentation required to take legal action, such as settlements, write-offs, and liquidations of civil and/or criminal judgments. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Qualifications

GS-7: To be qualified at the GS-7 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level in federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: obtaining and analyzing financial asset information on debtors to identify discrepancies and prepare payment plans; communicating with debtors to present options for debt payments, answer questions, explain procedures, and clarify information; preparing routine documentation required to take legal actions; crosschecking the accuracy of payment transactions with Court records and documents. GS-8: To be qualified at the GS-8 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: interpreting and enforcing judgments in criminal cases; initiating contact with debtors concerning payment obligations, their ability to pay, and negotiating written payment schedules to assure successful collection of debts; reviewing and reconciling computerized debt collection printouts with office collection records; drafting and/or preparing letters, forms, and reports necessary to initiate the collection of debts; preparing technical pleadings, orders, and other legal documentation necessary to take legal actions; and making recommendations concerning settlements, write-offs and liquidations of civil and/or criminal judgments. 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/.

Other Information

Recruitment incentives may be authorized if this position is determined to be difficult to fill, if supported by the skills of the selected candidate, and subject to the availability of funds. A relocation incentive may be considered as appropriate based on qualifications. Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. 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: 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. 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.