Incumbent serves as an Investigative Analyst in BEIC and administers and coordinates the VOCC Review Audit Program and the OTI Compliance Program; administers the internal review process for noncompliant OTIs; tracking of the audit case load of the Bureau; preliminary review of requests for enforcement action from other bureaus; and providing research and analytical assistance to attorneys in the handling of cases under the Shipping Act of 1984 and other statutes and related regulations.
Summary
Incumbent serves as an Investigative Analyst in BEIC and administers and coordinates the VOCC Review Audit Program and the OTI Compliance Program; administers the internal review process for noncompliant OTIs; tracking of the audit case load of the Bureau; preliminary review of requests for enforcement action from other bureaus; and providing research and analytical assistance to attorneys in the handling of cases under the Shipping Act of 1984 and other statutes and related regulations.
The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
Analyzing and evaluating licensing, certification and/or maritime transportation business practices and procedures to determine suspected violations of the Shipping Act and related statutes and regulations.
Serves as coordinator of the Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) - OFF Review Audit Program and facilitates the efficient and effective management of the program.
Designs and issues audit questionnaires under the VOCC Review Audit Program and the NVOCC - OFF Review Audit Program.
Prepares correspondence and internal documents for BEIC management, Office of Transportation Intermediaries, or other government agencies to assist with substantive segments of more complex cases regarding audit reviews of VOCCs and NVOCCs.
Responds to inquiries, either by telephone, e-mail or FAX transmissions, initiated by regulated VOCCs, Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTIs) and tariff publishers requesting assistance with tariff publishing obligations, bonding requirements, pertinent FMC regulations, VOCC and OTI status and/or adherence to compliance guidelines
Reviews and evaluates Regulated Persons Index database, FMC-1, and FMC-18 information in investigative files.
Applies knowledge of computer programs, databases, both general and legal (Lexis, Westlaw and affiliated databases), and on-line in support of individual and Bureau research activities, including Customs' ACE/ACS/AMS/ABI trade database, Accurint, EDGAR and others.
A 1-year probationary period is required (unless already completed)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a background investigation.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
May be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
In addition to the above requirements, Status Candidates must meet the following by the close of the announcement:
For the GS-12 grade level: You must have been at the GS-11 for 52 weeks (time-in-grade requirement).
For the GS-13 grade level: You must have been at the GS-12 for 52 weeks (time-in-grade requirement).
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes analyzing and evaluating licensing, certification and/or practices regarding individuals or entities operating in international trade or transportation to prepare reports or recommendations; analyzing information obtained from case files, reports and commercial and agency databases to determine suspected violations of shipping statutes and regulations; and communicating program-related information or assistance to the general public pertaining to compliance with, or enforcement of government statutes, regulations and policies.
GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes analyzing and evaluating licensing, certification and/or practices regarding individuals or entities operating in international trade or transportation to prepare reports or recommendations; reviewing/assessing maritime transportation business practices and procedures and compliance with import/export procedures in the U.S. international trade; participating in audits of books and records of regulated entities or participants involved in the international trade or transportation activities; evaluating need for edits, updates or license amendments to agency records and databases; and facilitating communication with agency headquarters contacts, the maritime industry, and the general public.
The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.
It is your responsibility to ensure your resume states complete information for each job entry. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year (MM/YYYY), and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
Education
There is no educational substitution at these grade levels.
Additional information
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a background investigation.
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
We may fill like positions within 12 months of the close of the announcement.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume will result in a "not qualified" determination.
Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas. Subject matter expert(s) may evaluate your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the specialized experience (under the qualifications section) and the competencies listed below.
Manages and Organizes Information
Reasoning
Technical Competence
Written Communication
Referral:If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancyquestion responses (eligibilities and occupational questionnaire), and 3.Submission of any required documents (below). Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position (or will not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.)
CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
SF-50: Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a 1 and your "tenure" block should show a 1 or 2.).
Award SF-50s will not be accepted.
Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, submit an additional SF-50 showing this grade.
Performance Appraisal: Submit a copy of your most recent, signed, completedannual performance appraisal which includes the finalrating.
Initial and mid-year plans will not be accepted.
Non-Competitive Current/Former Federal employees: In addition to the SF-50 and Performance Appraisal identified above, submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which reflects your grade level and promotion potential.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) or INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION
These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, you must submit the following documents:
To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility including:
Agency notice,
SF-50 that reflects current grade,
SF-50 that reflect full performance level of the position, and
Your performance appraisal which must reflect "full successful" or equivalent).
Displaced District of Columbia Government, Department of Corrections employees will be eligible for priority consideration and competitive appointment (Public Law 105-274). Eligible candidates are not restricted by geographic location or grade level in jobs for which they apply. Documentary evidence is the same as stated above.
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA)
If you are applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation (such as a statement of service) from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge.
Schedule A, Persons with Disabilities Appointment: Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
Certain Family Members Eligible under E.O. 12721: Your most recent non-award SF-50 and performance appraisal.
Certain Military Spouses Eligible under E.O. 13473: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, that lists you as authorized to accompany the Military member to the new duty permanent station; OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and/or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon EST on the announcement's closing date.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to saved application at a later date, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance
800 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573
US
Next steps
You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS My Account tab and clicking on Application Status. For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on more information.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancyquestion responses (eligibilities and occupational questionnaire), and 3.Submission of any required documents (below). Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position (or will not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.)
CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
SF-50: Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a 1 and your "tenure" block should show a 1 or 2.).
Award SF-50s will not be accepted.
Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, submit an additional SF-50 showing this grade.
Performance Appraisal: Submit a copy of your most recent, signed, completedannual performance appraisal which includes the finalrating.
Initial and mid-year plans will not be accepted.
Non-Competitive Current/Former Federal employees: In addition to the SF-50 and Performance Appraisal identified above, submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which reflects your grade level and promotion potential.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) or INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION
These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, you must submit the following documents:
To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility including:
Agency notice,
SF-50 that reflects current grade,
SF-50 that reflect full performance level of the position, and
Your performance appraisal which must reflect "full successful" or equivalent).
Displaced District of Columbia Government, Department of Corrections employees will be eligible for priority consideration and competitive appointment (Public Law 105-274). Eligible candidates are not restricted by geographic location or grade level in jobs for which they apply. Documentary evidence is the same as stated above.
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA)
If you are applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation (such as a statement of service) from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge.
Schedule A, Persons with Disabilities Appointment: Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
Certain Family Members Eligible under E.O. 12721: Your most recent non-award SF-50 and performance appraisal.
Certain Military Spouses Eligible under E.O. 13473: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, that lists you as authorized to accompany the Military member to the new duty permanent station; OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and/or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon EST on the announcement's closing date.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to saved application at a later date, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance
800 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573
US
Next steps
You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS My Account tab and clicking on Application Status. For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on more information.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
