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Alcohol & Tobacco Specialist (Quality Assurance Project Coordinator)

Department of the Treasury
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

Summary

TTB's mission is steeped in America's history, from the time of the Whiskey Rebellion to the work of agents like Eliot Ness. We are a nationwide team dedicated to collect alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and ammunition excise taxes and ensure that alcohol beverages are labeled, advertised, and marketed by law. We rank among the top 15% of agency subcomponents in the 2024 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/31/2026 to 04/13/2026
Salary
$106,437 - $172,980 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Location Negotiable After Selection
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-TTB-12918755
Control number
863017100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Internal employees of TTB who are Status Eligibles or currently serving on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), OR CTAP eligibles.

Duties

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This position is located at the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Assistant Administrator - Headquarters Operations, Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Division.

As an Alcohol & Tobacco Specialist (Quality Assurance Project Coordinator), you will:
- Serve as the quality assurance project coordinator for the Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Division, advising personnel and management on matters relating to formulation, processing, and labeling of alcohol beverages and coordinating work for the commodity teams i.e. wine, distilled spirits, malt beverage and formulation within the division.
- Provide subject-matter expertise and evaluate completed work for adherence to standards within the commodity team.
- Perform complex, in-depth studiesand/or direct and coordinate task forces or work groups on significant issues which impact on the Bureau's mission.
- Support training and development activities for label and formula specialists, which may include providing guidance, reviewing training materials, or participating in training sessions.
- Prepare presentations and provide briefings on sensitive, complex, controversial, and critical regulatory program issues which may have national and/or international impact.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

Key Requirements:
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  2. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized Experience: For the 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:
-Developing training and guidance relating to the labeling or formulation of alcoholic beverages; AND
-Interpreting Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA), the Internal Revenue Code, and other regulations relating to the labeling, formulation and production of alcohol beverages; AND
-Performing analysis relating to laws, regulations, policies and/or procedures and providing recommendations.

In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:
For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12level for 52 weeks.

TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact on your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • This is a non bargaining unit position.
  • We may offer opportunities for telework.
  • We may offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED):

  • All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
  • Must successfully complete a background investigation.
  • Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • 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.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
  • Undergo an income tax verification, if required
  • 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. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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 may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Communication, Education and Training, Leadership, and Technical

Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must meet the following "well qualified" definition listed below and any education requirement to receive special selection priority.

To be found well-qualified, and in addition to meeting specialized experience, the applicant must have documented the following experience:
Having a solid and comprehensive understanding of the position. Can perform the required tasks efficiently and is proficient in applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job.

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.

Agency contact information

Applicant Call Center
Phone
304-480-7300
Email
TTBINQUIRIES@Fiscal.treasury.gov
Address
Assistant Administrator - HQ Operations
Treasury Common Services Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US

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