Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from all U.S. citizens.

This position is located under the Office of Science & Technology, Financial Investigative Services Division in Atlanta, Georgia, Columbus, Ohio, Dallas, Texas, Denver, Colorado, Nashville, Tennessee, New York, New York, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Tampa, Florida.

The Financial Investigative Services Division's mission is to continually build and maintain a team of forensic audit professionals to expertly apply the latest technical and scientific audit methods to financial investigations and a broad range of programs, in order to help reduce violent crime, protect the public, and enforce U.S. Department of Justice asset seizure and forfeiture authority.

If selected for this position, the incumbent will have responsibilities for performing forensic accounting and audit activities in criminal and industry operations financial investigations, inspections, as well as other related activities. Typical work assignments include:

As a Auditor (Forensic), GS-0511-12, your typical work assignments may include:

• Provides forensic financial investigative services to Federal, State and local law enforcement officials, as well as, to members of associated industries.
• Participates as a member of the investigative team during criminal and regulatory investigations and inspections relating to all crimes within ATF jurisdiction.
• Plans and conducts forensic financial investigations of persons or entities suspected of being involved in criminal schemes.
• Participates with special agents in the preparation and serving of subpoenas and search warrants to obtain financial information and data stored or warehoused through electronic means or computer devices including but not limited to, computer applications.
• Conducts assigned forensic audits in criminal investigations.

Conditions of employment

The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

MOBILITY PLAN: New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.

1. Must be U.S. Citizen or National
2. May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
3. Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test.
4. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
5. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov

Qualifications

Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume.

To qualify for the GS-12, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:

• Planning and conducting forensic financial investigations of persons or entities suspected of being involved in complex criminal schemes. Interviews accountants, representatives of financial institutions, insurance company(s) representatives and others; and
• Preparing accurate and timely reports and disseminates findings and disclosures developed through applying forensic accounting techniques during criminal financial investigations and related matters which may be presented before Federal or State grand juries and Federal or State jury trials, to provide expert or summary witness testimony involving criminal and civil cases; and
• Providing expert guidance and direction in identifying and selecting applicable forensic accounting and financial investigative techniques to be used in complex and or highly sensitive investigations. Interprets general policy guidelines and or provides specific technical guidance as requested; and
• Conducting assigned forensic audits including financial date, data entry in criminal and industry operations investigations and inspections, provides forensic financial investigative services and training to ATF and non-ATP personnel that includes Federal, State and local law enforcement officials, as well as members of associated industries; and
• Assisting ATF Special Agents in preparing and serving subpoenas and executing search and seizure warrants, to obtain financial information and information stored or warehoused through electronic means or computer devices including but not limited to computer applications.

Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (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 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 rate equivalent to the Silver (minimum score of 85) or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application 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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (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 rate equivalent to the Silver (minimum score of 85) or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at:https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Veteran Preference: If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your résumé.

In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.

In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit the October 2013 Revised Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim.

Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under "How You Will Be Evaluated," veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified.

If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, you may be eligible to use leave under the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015. This act grants leave for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for a disability instead of using regular sick. For additional information see: Disabled Veteran Leave

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we will use your responses to the assessment questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education, and/or training. The assessment questionnaire is designed to measure your ability in the following competencies:

• Audit Reporting
• Criminal Investigation
• Stakeholder Management
• Oral Communication
• Writing

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:

1. Gold: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF), as determined by the job analysis.
2. Silver: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPF's as determined by the job analysis.
3. Bronze: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs as determined by the job analysis.

If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Candidates within the Gold category who are eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority over candidates without veterans' preference.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11890512