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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. Responsibilities Located in the Detail Management Staff within the Audit and Review Staff, Resource Management and Planning (RMP), Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The Detail Management Staff is responsible for administering and/or coordinating a variety of analytical and evaluative services involving legal and administrative staff of the collective United States Attorneys' Offices (USAOs) and EOUSA, who are detailed on short- and long-term assignments to EOUSA, other USAOs, and other federal agencies located throughout the United States. Typical duties include: Provides a range of analysis and evaluations of specific elements of the Detail Management Program, i.e., budget, staffing, travel, or entitlements. Prepares and reviews Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and related supporting documentation, ensuring that all clauses meet DOJ and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations, policies, and procedures. Assists and advises detailees regarding entitlements at the start of the detail and works closely with detailees for the duration of the detail assignment as required. Provides assistance and information in response to questions related to such issues as housing, travel, transportation, leave, relocation, and similar administrative issues. Reviews and analyzes the detailee program budget for compliance with established policies and establishes control procedures to assure that the monetary limitations are not exceeded. Monitors reimbursable details to ensure reimbursement from other agencies is received. Performs cost analysis, taking into consideration such factors as cost of travel, meals and incidental expense allowance, lodging allowance, reimbursement for Federal, state, and local income taxes, and other similar special circumstances, to determine cost-effectiveness of the program in meeting established goals and objectives. Prepares and/or reviews the preparation of travel authorizations and vouchers for detailees, ensuring that all requirements in the Federal Travel Regulations are met. Ensures travel expenditures are charged against the proper accounting codes by reviewing various financial systems reports and resolving any discrepancies. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-09 Specialized Experience: To be qualified at the GS-09 level, applicants must have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 in federal service. Experience includes analyzing and evaluating specific administrative elements pertaining to budget, staffing, travel, or entitlements. Performing cost analysis, taking into consideration such factors as cost of travel, meals, and incidental expense allowance, lodging allowance, reimbursement for Federal, state, and local income taxes, and other similar special circumstances. Ensuring quarterly obligation reviews are conducted and the results are documented consistent with financial management and audit requirements. Utilizing a tracking database system to keep track of activities. OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Superior Academic Achievement: Possess a Bachelor's Degree or expect to complete the requirements for a Bachelor's degree within the next 9 months AND possess at least one of the following criteria: class standing in the upper third of the graduating class; an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on courses completed during the final two years of curriculum; a GPA of at least 3.5 or higher based on the average of required courses completed in the major field or required courses in the major field completed during the final two years of my curriculum; OR election to membership in a national scholastic honor society. OR Combination of Specialized Experience or Education: Combination of specialized experience as described above and education as described above in which when combined equal 100% of the requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate level education must be in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. 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/. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) -VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement. Special Employment Consideration - Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for non-competitive appointments. For further information, click on the links provided below . You must specify in your online questionnaire under what authority you wish to be considered and submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities Links: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments Education All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. Additional Information 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 http://www.sss.gov/. Political Appointees (Current and 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. 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 Department of Justice is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment for all employees and applicants. See U.S. Department of Justice Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for complete details. Diversity Statement: As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.