This position serves as the Senior Advisor to the Treasurer within the Office of the Treasurer and serves as a key liaison with and advisor to U.S Mint (Mint), the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), and the Federal Reserve on all matters related to currency (notes and coins) production and security, including the operations and plans of the Mint, BEP, and the Anti-Counterfeiting Deterrence (ACD) Committee.
Summary
This position serves as the Senior Advisor to the Treasurer within the Office of the Treasurer and serves as a key liaison with and advisor to U.S Mint (Mint), the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), and the Federal Reserve on all matters related to currency (notes and coins) production and security, including the operations and plans of the Mint, BEP, and the Anti-Counterfeiting Deterrence (ACD) Committee.
As the Senior Advisor to the Treasurer, you will perform the following duties:
- Advising Treasurer on strategic and operational issues regarding US currency (notes and coins) and provides institutional memory for past decisions and justifications related to currency production.
- Developing and maintaining external relationships key to effectively addressing counterfeiting threats and other currency policy issues (e.g., DOJ, Interpol).
- Building and maintaining stable, trusted relationships within the Treasury Department (including BEP, the Mint, the Fiscal Assistant Secretary, Management, TFI, IA).
- Coordinating Main Treasury input in key currency program decisions, serving as primary point of contact within Main Treasury for BEP and Mint advocacy and issue resolution.
- Consulting with the Mint and BEP Directors on which risks and issues should be escalated to Main Treasury stakeholders, advising the principles and coordinating among stakeholders to reach agreement.
- Supporting the ACD chair and Treasurer in their roles as voting members of the interagency ACD committee and prepares them for productive engagement in ACD meetings/initiatives, representing either member as needed if unavailable.
- Advising principles on key decisions related to currency design (coins and notes), especially those related to image selection. Helping achieve design decisions and keep design timelines on track by coordinating decision-making and documentation among key stakeholders.
- Coordinating ACD follow-ups assigned to Main Treasury, including those related to identification, information sharing, and responses to counterfeiting threats that impact the US currency program.
- Helping BEP, Mint, and ACD clarify new Administration priorities on overall strategy and discrete direction on key projects.
- Ramping up new appointees and provides continuity of issue expertise, organizational knowledge, and relationship management during times of transition.
Initial appointments are required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
Financial disclosure is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCY QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): In addition to specialized experience, applicants must possess the following technical qualifications that represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Please give examples and explain the complexity of the knowledge possessed and the sensitivity of the issued you handled.
Technical Qualifications (TQs)-- Your résumé must show that you possess the following TQs:
1. Demonstrated experience leading policy initiatives or projects with multiple internal and/or external parties for a bureau or agency. Demonstrated experience developing and maintain diverse coalitions, including senior leadership and external stakeholders needed to advance the office's agenda.
2. Demonstrated experience with and understanding of currency policy and operations, including production, strategy, and threats such as counterfeiting. Demonstrated experience developing recommendations for senior leadership related to currency policy and/or operations.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Must successfully complete a background investigation.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
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.
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.
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), 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.
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
"This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.
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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.
Applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements will be eligible for consideration in this process. Applicants will be rated based on the quality and extent of their leadership skills, technical experience, and accomplishments, as shown in their résumé and as described in their Technical Qualifications narratives.
Applicants are required to submit separate narrative statements specifically addressing the Technical Qualifications. These narratives are mandatory for consideration in the process. Examples should clearly correlate to the experience listed in the applicant's résumé.
Qualified applicants will be evaluated by a panel of current agency executives. Those determined best qualified will advance in the process and may be offered the opportunity to participate in the interview process.
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.
2) A separate narrative that addresses each of the Technical Qualifications. It is MANDATORY for all applicants to submit this narrative. The narrative must address each of the MTQs separately and must not exceed one (1) page per MTQ. Applicants who fail to adhere to the one (1) page per MTQ limit will be disqualified and no longer considered for the position.
3) SF-50 o verify that applicant is a current Treasury employee. Applicants must submit their most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that documents current tenure, position title, series, and grade level.
4) If claiming Veterans Preference, applicants must submit a Member 4 copy of DD-214, SF-15 Form and/or VA letters.
Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete" rating. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION BY 11:59 P.M. EST ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The following instructions outline our application process: You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) 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. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
To begin, either click the "Create a New Account" button and follow the prompts to register or if you previously registered, click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts.
You will be re-directed to Treasury's (CIO helpdesk email will be established and listed here) system to complete your application process; answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, click one of the available options; Upload; Fax; or Reuse existing documents. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN). Also, go to "My Account" to view and update your information, as necessary.
To complete, you must click the "Finish" button located at the bottom of the "Application Review" page.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, 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 and the documentation received.
To return to an incomplete application, 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.
If you are experiencing system issues with your application, please submit a ticket through the usajobs portal.
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 setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
2) A separate narrative that addresses each of the Technical Qualifications. It is MANDATORY for all applicants to submit this narrative. The narrative must address each of the MTQs separately and must not exceed one (1) page per MTQ. Applicants who fail to adhere to the one (1) page per MTQ limit will be disqualified and no longer considered for the position.
3) SF-50 o verify that applicant is a current Treasury employee. Applicants must submit their most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that documents current tenure, position title, series, and grade level.
4) If claiming Veterans Preference, applicants must submit a Member 4 copy of DD-214, SF-15 Form and/or VA letters.
Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete" rating. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION BY 11:59 P.M. EST ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The following instructions outline our application process: You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) 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. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
To begin, either click the "Create a New Account" button and follow the prompts to register or if you previously registered, click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts.
You will be re-directed to Treasury's (CIO helpdesk email will be established and listed here) system to complete your application process; answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, click one of the available options; Upload; Fax; or Reuse existing documents. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN). Also, go to "My Account" to view and update your information, as necessary.
To complete, you must click the "Finish" button located at the bottom of the "Application Review" page.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, 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 and the documentation received.
To return to an incomplete application, 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.
If you are experiencing system issues with your application, please submit a ticket through the usajobs portal.
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 setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
