RFI Attachment B Labor Categories.pdf

Attachment B Labor Category Descriptions

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Labor Category Descriptions

The following labor categories are described by requirement, qualification and reference to DOL categories, listed in the Service Contract Act, Directory of Occupations. This information, combined with Section C.3, Specific Support, and the Attachment (2) Work Center Descriptions, provides the total requirements and category specific requirements.

Clerical I

Provide general clerical support, including:

* File records (letter, memo, report, etc)

* Retrieve records (letter, memo, report, etc)

* Sort mail (for office and individual)

* Prepare mail (stuff envelope, affix postage, wrap/package bulky items)

* Answer telephone (refer call, take message, provide information)

* Operate copier

* Operate shredder

* Type routine forms

This position must meet the minimum educational requirements of being fully capable of reading, writing, understanding, and speaking common English. Attention to detail and the ability to read and follow directions is very important. Good oral communications skills are highly desirable. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Clerical II

Provide word processing and data entry/retrieval, including:

* Clerical I tasks

* Type correspondence using word processing software (letter, memo, report, etc)

* Type forms

* Generate form letters

* Merge form letters with mailing lists

* Apply specialized terminology

* Schedule appointments

* Perform on-line data update and verification of existing records

* Perform on-line creation of new record

* Perform on-line modification of records to correct mis-keyed or mis-related data

* Enter data into data base

* Print predetermined management reports

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* Retrieve data from data base

* Answer inquires regarding case-related information as maintained in the database

* Answer inquires regarding case-related status

This position must meet the Clerical I qualifications plus the following qualifications:

* Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including personal computers, photocopiers, telephone systems, and fax machines.

* Type 30 words per minute

* Perform editing and reformatting of written and electronic drafts using

WordPerfect software

Data Analyst

Provide organization and management of case files, including:

* Review data (completeness of information, proper execution)

* Extract data from data base

* Obtain additional information from other investigative agencies/data base

* Establish/maintain physical file

* Prepare notices/advertisements

* Receive, suspense petitions, claims, process sharing requests

* Reconcile inconsistencies

* Prepare declarations

* Gather information and organize investigative package

* Verify case files and case tracking systems

* Maintain internal status information on the disposition of all forfeited assets

* Assure information is accurate and perform analytical computations necessary to process data

* Conduct and reconcile inventories

* Distribute and receive documents

* Assist lead analyst or official in obtaining/collecting all documents/information to complete case file

* Provide administrative information and assistance concerning case to other investigative agencies, local law enforcement agencies, U. S.

Attorney, other DOJ processing units, and higher headquarters

* Extract data from agency data base for management and program reports

* Perform word processing relevant to case documentation

* Perform data entry relevant to case

A Data Analyst must meet the following qualifications:

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* High school diploma is required, undergraduate degree is preferred.

* Ability to review and analyze data and information from multiple sources

* Ability to establish case/project files

* Ability to enter and retrieve data from data bases

* Ability to prepare and format management reports

* Ability to manipulate, transfer, compute and print information

* Ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets

* Ability to prepare and correct reports and correspondence using word processing software.

Records Examiner/Analyst

Provide Data Analyst tasks plus the following:

* Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of Contractor assignments

* Provide on-site supervision for Contractor workforce

* Provide on-the-job training for new personnel

* Ensure Contractor personnel meet periodic training requirements

* Schedule Contractor employees

* Provide on-site quality assurance and quality control of work performed by

Contractor personnel

* Conducts validation and verification of case files and case data system

The Records Examiner/Analyst may serve as the Contractor's supervisor in small offices. The Records Examiner/Analyst shall have the ability to:

* Review data and information from multiple sources

* Establish case/project files

* Enter and retrieve data from data bases

* Prepare and format management reports

* Manipulate, transfer, compute and print information

* Create and manipulate spreadsheets

* Prepare and correct reports and correspondence using word processing software

A Records Examiner/Analyst must meet the minimum educational requirements of a four year undergraduate diploma. Attention to detail and the ability to read and follow directions is very important. Good oral and written communications skills are highly desirable. Must have one year=s experience in a field related to law enforcement.

Must possess a demonstrated ability to analyze documents to extract information.

Supervisory Records Examiner/Analyst

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Provide Clerical, Data Analyst, and Records Examiner/Analyst review and the following:

Directs and supervises the work of data analysis and other contractor staff, particularly on major support efforts, such as large research projects or major office support. Monitors work and reports on progress; responsible for ensuring that work meets contract and Government requirements and is delivered on time. Trouble shoots and performs quality control spot-checks. Must be able to formulate administrative and technical procedures for getting the work done. Reports to Project Director or Operations Supervisor; may also have significant contact with ACOTR, QAE, attorneys, special agents and other Government staff. Performs complex technical and factual research. Designs and develops systems and procedures for tracking, controlling, and managing case files, exhibits and other case-specific materials. Coordinates with other Contractor support components in order to accomplish work.

A Supervisory Records Examiner/Analyst must meet the following qualifications:

* Four year undergraduate diploma

* At least three years of related experience

* At least one year of experience in asset forfeiture support

* Supervisory experience

* Sound working knowledge of legal system, legal research procedures and sources of information

* Excellent written and oral communications skills, thorough knowledge of automated research tools

* Should have hands-on familiarity with variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications

* Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.

Data Analyst/Driver Messenger

Some offices require a Data Analyst to occasionally perform driver and messenger activities specifically related to the Asset Forfeiture Program. These activities consist of Data Analyst tasks and the following:

* Operation of Government vehicles, Contractor vehicles in performance of contract requirements, and seized conveyances in the custody of the Government

* Delivery of messages, documents, packages and mail to business concerns or Government offices

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* Delivery of seized assets (including high value and confidential) in accordance with approved Government requirements

* Maintain a log of items received and delivered

A Data Analyst/Driver Messenger must meet the qualifications for a Data Analyst and have a safe driving record.

Data Analyst/Cashier

Some offices require a Data Analyst to occasionally perform cashier activities specifically related to the Asset Forfeiture Program. These activities consist of the Data Analyst tasks, but are oriented toward non-cash fiscal operations. Reviews and analyzes financial data, documents and manual or automated accounting systems.

Duties may require periods of travel.

A Data Analyst/Cashier must meet the qualifications for a Data Analyst and have a suitable personal financial record.

Legal Clerk

Provide Apprentice examination of legal instruments, including:

* Review legal instruments (completeness of information, proper execution)

* Obtain additional information

* Determine correctness of action (per Government regulations, procedures, etc)

* Research records (to ascertain conditions that might preclude action)

* Provide information on instruments

* Provide assistance on instruments

* Gather facts for case and routine reports

* Extract data from forfeiture files and data base files

* Perform initial review of petitions for remission and mitigation of forfeiture

* Verify citations and legal references on legal documents

A Legal Clerk must meet the minimum educational requirement of a four year undergraduate diploma. Attention to detail and the ability to read and follow directions is very important. Good oral and written communications skills are highly desirable.

Must have one year=s experience in a field related to law enforcement. Must possess a demonstrated ability to analyze documents to extract information.

Paralegal/Legal Assistant II

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Assist attorney, provide Legal Clerk review and the following:

Performs duties as stated in the following excerpt from the Service Contract Act

Directory of Occupations, Classification code 29632 Paralegal/Legal Assistant II, with Classification codes 29631 and 29630 providing foundational duties.

Reviews case materials to become familiar with questions under consideration.

Searches for and summarizes relevant articles in trade magazines, law reviews, published studies, financial reports, and similar materials for use of attorneys in the preparation of opinions, briefs, and other legal documents.

Prepares digests of selected decisions or opinions which incorporate legal references and analyses of precedents involved in areas of well-defined and settled points of law.

Interviews potential witnesses and prepares summary interview reports for the attorney's review.

Participates in pre-trial witness conferences, notes possible deficiencies in case materials (e.g., missing documents, conflicting statements) and additional issues or other questionable matters, and requests further investigation by other agency personnel to correct possible deficiencies or personally conducts limited investigations at the pre-trial stage.

Prepares and organizes trial exhibits, as required, such as statistical charts and photographic exhibits.

Verifies citations and legal references on prepared legal documents.

Prepares summaries of testimony and depositions.

Drafts and edits nonlegal memoranda, research reports and correspondence relating to cases.@

A Paralegal/Legal Assistant II must meet the following qualifications:

* Possess a paralegal certificate

* At least one year of litigation paralegal required; trial experience very helpful

* Automated litigation support experience very helpful

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* Basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation system sufficient to perform basic legal research

* Excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge of legal research tools

* Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications

Supervisory Paralegal

Assist attorney, provide Legal Clerk and Paralegal/Legal Assistant II & III review and the following:

Directs and supervises the work of paralegal and other contractor staff, particularly on major paralegal support efforts, such as large legal research projects, or major in-courtroom support. Monitors work and reports on progress; responsible for ensuring that work meets contract and attorney requirements and is delivered on time.

Troubleshoots and performs quality control spot-checks. Must be able for formulate administrative and technical procedures for getting the work done. Reports to Project Director or Operations Supervisor; may also have significant contact with ACOTR, QAE, trial attorneys and staff, client agency staff, and opposing counsel. Performs complex legal factual research. Designs and develops systems and procedures for tracking, controlling, and managing case files, exhibits, and other case-specific materials.

Assists trial staff in coordination with expert witnesses. Arranges for access to appropriate DOJ libraries and other legal research facilities. Coordinates with other Contractor support components in order to accomplish work.

A Supervisory Paralegal must meet the following qualifications:

* Possess a paralegal certificate

* At least three years of litigation paralegal required including trial experience

* At least one year experience in asset forfeiture support

* Supervisory experience required

* Sound working knowledge of legal system, legal research procedures, and sources of information

* Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytic ability, and thorough knowledge of legal research tools

* Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications

Law Clerk

Assist attorney, provide Legal Clerk and Paralegal/Legal Assistant II & III review

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Performs complex legal research. Prepares draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc. Screens documents for privilege. Under Contractor directions, assists attorneys with all phases of litigation.

A Law Clerk must meet the following qualifications:

* Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study

* Demonstrated ability to utilize law library resources and working knowledge of research tools

* Demonstrated excellent legal writing skills; requires excellent written and oral communication skills

* Proficiency in using Corel WordPerfect and Microsoft Word

Property Custodian

Provide general property custodial assistance to Government authorities, including:

* Receive property

* Order appraisal

* Dispose of property

* Maintain inventory

* Conduct inventories

* Store property

* Oversee contract storage

* Maintain financial records

* Prepare/arrange auctions

A Property Custodian must have at least three years demonstrated experience in supply technician or inventory management responsibilities, including:

* Limited aspects of technical supply management

* Inventory management of decentralized and decontrolled items

Procurement Technician

Provide general procurement assistance to Government authorities, including;

* Develop statement of work

* Develop technical requirements

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* Provide contract oversight/quality assurance

* Process invoices

A Procurement Technician must have at least one year demonstrated experience in the procurement related support services listed above.

File Room Supervisor

Manage file rooms in select, large operations, including:

* Supervise file room employees

* Establish new files

* Maintain current files

* Implement file accountability system

* Develop disposal procedures

* Classifies and indexes file material such as correspondence, reports, technical documents, etc., in an established filing system containing a number of varied subject matter files

* May keep records of various types in conjunction with the files

A File Room Supervisor must have at least two years progressive, demonstrated experience in file room operations.

Training Technician

Develop, implement, and conduct required training, including;

* Coordinates with Agency Asset Forfeiture Coordinators to develop initial and follow on curricula for all contractor personnel

* Develops training material, organizes schedules and provides logistical support for training, conducts training, maintains training records

* Publishes periodic training and information advisories

* Updates training to ensure policy, regulatory, legal, and system changes are incorporated in training curricula

A Training Technician must have at least three years demonstrated ability in coordinating and managing training programs.

Senior Pre-Seizure Specialist

The Senior Pre-Seizure Specialist shall assist a Special Agent by providing pre-seizure investigative support to on-going major criminal investigations by performing duties which include:

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* Performing research into the factual aspects of the portions of a case by reviewing and analyzing questions at issue and reviewing the facts of the case to assist by preparing summaries and digests of pertinent data, compiling indexes, preparing trial material, and summarizing deposition or other transcripts.

* Performing certain liaison functions between the investigation and the attorney designated to prosecute the case. Monitoring and analyzing the status of the assigned cases to determine whether current or proposed actions are sound.

* May direct the work of other contract staff in order to achieve the goal of the investigation to assure that the work meets contract and Government requirements and is delivered on time. Must be able to formulate administrative and technical procedures for accomplishing the tasks assigned. Performs complex technical and factual research.

A Senior Pre-Seizure Specialist must meet the following qualifications:

* An undergraduate degree or a paralegal certificate or eight years experience as a paralegal or other law enforcement experience

* Supervisory experience is desirable

* Demonstrated experience in performing research using a variety of automated tools and software and proficiency in using spreadsheet and word processing software

A Senior Pre-Seizure Specialist may only be ordered using non-asset forfeiture funds and must have the COTR=s approval.

Accounting Clerk IV

Performs duties as stated in the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations, Classification Code 01014 Accounting Clerk IV, with Classification Codes 01012, and 01011 providing foundational duties.

Additional responsibilities/duties are as follows:

* Reviews and analyzes data and information from multiple sources

* Enters and retrieves data from data bases

* Prepares and formats management reports

* Creates and manipulates, transfers, computes, and prints information

* Prepares and corrects reports and correspondence using word processing software

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An Accounting Clerk IV must possess a High School diploma. An undergraduate degree is preferred

Junior Financial Analyst

* Provides quality control and reconciles computer databases containing financial and compliance records of participating law enforcement agencies (using Microsoft Access, CATS, etc)

* Reviews accounting practices to ensure compliance with other Federal laws and regulations (e.g., Single Audit Act), generally accepted Government accounting practices, and relevant Office Management and Budget (OMB) circulars

* Makes recommendations for corrective actions for improper or illegal expenditures and accounting of funds

* Reviews and analyzes annual financial statements to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, program policies and procedures

* Prepares draft budget request for office operations

* Evaluates logistics and operations of audit and certification program to maximize efficiencies and streamline program review

A Junior Financial Analyst must possess a four year undergraduate diploma in business administration or a related field. He/she requires proficiency in using spreadsheet and word processing software and general knowledge of financial statements.

Financial Analyst

* Provides general financial management and budgetary support

* Performs seized and forfeited asset related accounting functions

* Monitors and reviews reports on seized and forfeited asset related accounts

* Reviews invoices and receipts related to seized and forfeited asset related accounts

* Performs certain liaison functions with clients with respect to budget execution

* Reviews reprogramming requests of clients

* Provides program specific analysis to support budget formulation, budget execution, and financial reporting processes

* Works with program office to analyze data and trends and develops revenue and expense forecasts

A Financial Analyst must possess a four year undergraduate diploma in

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Supervisory Financial Analyst

* Performs Accounting, Data Analyst, Records Examiner/Analyst, Financial Analyst tasks

* Performs certain liaison functions with clients with respect to budget execution

* Monitors and analyzes the financial condition of assigned programs to determine whether current or proposed actions are fiscally sound

* Directs and supervises the work of contractor staff; monitors work and reports on progress

* Ensures that work meets contract and Government requirement and is delivered on time

* Formulates administrative and technical procedures for accomplishing the tasks

* Performs complex technical and factual research

A Supervisory Financial Analyst must meet the following minimum qualifications:

* a four year undergraduate diploma in accounting, finance or business administration; a CPA certification is desirable.

* Three years of related experience

* Supervisory experience

* Experience in Government accounting systems and proficiency in using spreadsheet and word processing software

Civil Investigator

* Provides professional investigations and collateral coverage to clarify and/or verify facts in petitions for remission and mitigation of forfeiture, or similar civil matters

A Civil Investigator must have a minimum of four years experience in law enforcement or related investigative exposure. An undergraduate degree is preferred.

A Civil Investigator must posses a valid driver=s license. Foreign language skills are preferred.

Senior Civil Investigator

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* Organizes and conducts detailed examinations of information generated during complex criminal/civil investigations and information available through alternative sources for the purpose of conducting financial analyses of personal/business assets of targeted organizations/individuals

* Utilizing information obtained as a result of the financial analysis, prepares documentation for use by law enforcement personnel pursuing civil and criminal matters

A Senior Civil Investigator must meet the following minimum qualifications:

* Minimum of ten years of law enforcement experience planning, conducting, and participating in complex investigations with a minimum of five years in a specialized area of expertise such as Forfeiture, Organized Crime, White collar Crime, Fraud, Drug, Money Laundering, or similar area of criminal activity is required

* Undergraduate degree is preferred

* Working knowledge of current investigative techniques including the use of commercial databases and other sources of information

* Valid drivers license

* Foreign language skills are preferred

Operations Supervisor

This position shall perform the following activities:

* Manages execution of the contract for the office

* Supervises subordinate supervisors assigned to the office

* Executes the Contractor's quality control program

* Recruits and hires all subordinate supervisors within office

An Operations Supervisor must possess a four year undergraduate degree.

Attention to detail and the ability to read and follow directions is very important. Good oral and written communications skills are highly desirable. An Operations Supervisor must have one year=s experience in a field related to law enforcement. He/she must possess a demonstrated ability to analyze documents to extract information. He/she must possess at least one year experience as a supervisor.

This position is reserved for locations with more than two first-level supervisors and more than 20 FTE contract positions assigned to the office.

Project Director

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The Project Director shall perform the following activities:

* Manages execution of the contract for the office

* Supervises each subordinate office supervisor (supervisor)

* Executes the Contractor's quality control program

* Recruits and hires all supervisors/office managers with approval of

Program Manager

* Approves hiring of all personnel within area of responsibility

* Executes the Contractor's training program within assigned area of responsibility

* Reports directly to the Program Manager

A Project Director must possess a four year undergraduate degree. Attention to detail and the ability to read and follow directions is very important. Good oral and written communications skills are highly desirable. A Project Director must have one year=s experience in a field related to law enforcement. He/she must posses a demonstrated ability to analyze documents to extract information. He/she must have at least one year experience as a supervisor.

This position is reserved for locations with more than 50 contract employees.

Agency Manager

* Manages execution of the Asset Forfeiture Program Support Contract for a single customer agency throughout the United States.

* Supervises each subordinate supervisor

* Oversees and/or performs all recruiting and hiring for customer agency within area of responsibility

* Executes the Contractor=s training and quality control programs within area of responsibility

* Recruits and hires all supervisors with approval of Program Manager

* Approves hiring of all personnel within area of responsibility

An Agency Manager must possess a Masters degree or four year undergraduate diploma with progressive experience in the areas listed above, and familiarity with analytical processes and legal assistance. He/she must have a minimum of two years of recent experience in and familiarity with analytical process and legal assistance. An Agency Manager must possess experience directing multiple tasks/projects at multiple

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Regional Director

* Manages execution of the contract for all offices and operating locations within assigned area of responsibility

* Supervises each subordinate Office Manager

* Executes the Contractor's quality control program within assigned area of responsibility

* Recruits and hires all Supervisors/Office Managers with approval of

Program Manager

* Approves hiring of all personnel within area of responsibility

* Executes the Contractor's training program within assigned area of responsibility

The recruitment activity shall be a major activity for the Regional Director. This position requires:

* A Masters degree or four year undergraduate diploma with equivalent progressive experience in the areas listed above, and familiarity with analytical processes and legal assistance

* A minimum of two years of recent experience in and familiarity with analytical process and legal assistance

* Experience directing multiple tasks/projects and at multiple locations

* Progressive experiences with data base management and automated office procedures

Program Manager

The Contractor must assign one overall Program Manager (PM) who shall have final responsibility for the Contractor. This individual shall manage all aspects of Contractor performance and ensure delivery of all contract services encompassed by the contract in terms of quality, cost and time. The PM shall have full authority to act for the Contractor in all day-to-day matters relating to Contractor performance. The PM shall be the Contractor's single point of contact to the Government's Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), Assistant COTRs and field Quality Assurance Evaluators.

The Program Manager:

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* Supervises Regional Directors, Agency Managers, and Project Directors

* Implements the Contractor's quality control program

* Approves hiring of all supervisory level Contractor employees

* Manages the Contractor's training program

The Program Manager shall act as the initial point of contact for administrative and technical matters pertaining to performance requirements. The Program Manager shall be routinely available during normal hours of operation. An alternate Program Manager shall be appointed during any periods of absence. This position requires the following qualifications:

* Masters Degree or equivalent experience as a Project Manager, with emphasis on oversight of multiple projects that emphasize on analytical process and legal assistance, training and recruitment

* A minimum of five year's experience as a Project Manager of similar projects is required. Management of similar projects under Federal Government sponsorship is preferable.

Senior Law Clerk

Assist attorney, provide Legal Clerk, Paralegal/Assistant II & III and Law clerk review and the following:

Performs expert legal research and writing on extremely sophisticated issues.

Reviews investigative reports from various executive agencies, prepares summaries of those reports, and identifies matters requiring close Department review. Conducts high-level analysis of facts, evidence, and legal authorities in connection with domestic and international investigations. Prepares persuasive legal memoranda, motions and briefs which synthesize facts, evidence, and legal authorities. Drafts reports, develops training curricula, and prepares responses to Congressional and citizen correspondence. Assists in the policy area, analyzing and drafting comments on legislative proposals. Prepares correspondence for signature of government officials on a variety of complex issues. Coordinates with other contractor support components in order to accomplish work.

A Senior Law Clerk must meet the following qualifications:

* Law Degree

* Bar Certified

* At least 2 years post-JD experience

* Demonstrated ability to utilize law library resources and working knowledge of research tools

* Demonstrated outstanding legal writing skills, requires outstanding written and oral communication skills

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* Proficiency in using Corel Word Perfect, MicorsoftWord, Lexis-Nexis and West Law

Junior Technical Writer

Performs as Technical Writer=s staff assistant on all project assignments.

Receives specific task and proactive supervision and guidance from Technical Writer on all project assignments. Conducts research and prepares initial drafts of assigned portions of material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals , instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment. Observes production, developmental, and experimental activities to become familiar with operating procedures and details. Participates in interviews with production and engineering personnel and reads journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods. Reviews manufacturer=s and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment. Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups and product samples to become familiar with technology, operating procedures, and production sequence and details. Organizes research material and assists the Technical Writer with writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology. Reviews published materials and uses own judgement to draft revisions or changes in scope, format content, and methods of reproduction and binding. Maintains records and files of technical writing work and revisions. May be tasked to select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material. May assist in laying out material for publication and work with production staff to complete projects. May conduct word-processing and duplication of material, as required. May draft speeches, articles and public or employee relations= releases for supervisor review. May perform specifically designated and approved recurring-work independently.

This position requires the following qualifications: Undergraduate degree in English, journalism, communications or related field is preferred. Previous experience in researching, writing, editing, proofreading or performing word-processing of written materials is required. Knowledge of desktop publishing or graphics programs is preferred, but not required.

Technical Writer

Develops, writes and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment. Receives assignment from supervisor.

Observes production, developmental and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail. Interview production and engineering personnel and reads journals, reports and other material to become familiar with product technologies and

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This position requires the following qualifications: Undergraduate degree in English, journalism, communication or related field is required. A minimum of 1.5 years of experience editing or proofreading written materials is required. Knowledge of desktop publishing or graphics programs is preferred, but not required.

Forfeiture Financial Specialist

· Monitors and analyzes the financial operations of assigned districts/offices.

· Assists districts/offices by providing: (1) guidance relative to complex financial assets; (2) support for preparation of annual Asset Forfeiture Fund audit samples; and (3) other support as required.

· Identifies potential issues, performs technical and factual research, and recommends alternative solutions.

· Provides support in conducting pre seizure analysis. This includes, but is not limited to net equity analysis, developing Aexit strategy@, preparation of recommendation to IAs and USAO, etc.

· Submits monthly reports to headquarters documenting the financial status of districts/offices.

· Provides support by monitoring financial reports of businesses managed under seizure or forfeiture actions.

A Forfeiture Financial Specialist must meet the following minimum requirements:

Ten years of direct experience related to accounting, finance or asset management (5 years of direct Asset Forfeiture experience is highly preferred)

Experience in Government accounting systems and proficiency in using spreadsheet and word processing software

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Demonstrated ability to: (a) prioritize and complete multiple complex projects under tight deadlines; (b) work with minimal supervision; and (c) consistently deliver the highest level of quality work

Four-year undergraduate diploma (additional experience may be substituted for college degree)

Asset forfeiture experience desirable

Supervisory Forfeiture Financial Specialist

· Directs and supervises the work of Forfeiture Financial Specialists (FFS);

monitors work and reports on progress.

· Performs certain liaison functions with headquarters and Finance regarding nationwide financial issues that affect district/office Asset Forfeiture financial operations.

· Monitors and analyzes the financial operations of assigned districts/offices. Ensures that work meets contract and Government requirement and is delivered on time.

· Formulates administrative and technical procedures for accomplishing the tasks.

· Performs complex technical and factual research; provides sound recommendations to headquarters management.

· Provides advice and assistance with the development and implementation of the financial training curriculum.

· Works with headquarters and district management to formalize relationships and integrate FFS staff and functions into the districts/offices.

A Supervisory Forfeiture Financial Specialist must meet the following minimum

CFour-year undergraduate diploma

CTen years of direct experience related to accounting, finance or asset management (5 years of direct asset forfeiture experience is highly preferred) CSupervisory experience

CExperience in Government accounting systems and proficiency in using spreadsheet and word processing software

CDemonstrated ability to: (a) prioritize and complete multiple complex projects under tight deadlines; (b) work with minimal supervision; and (c) consistently deliver the highest level of quality work

CAsset Forfeiture work experience desirable.

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Senior Forfeiture Financial Specialist

· Supports nationwide financial initiatives that affect district/office Asset Forfeiture financial operations such as audit readiness, A-123, etc.

· Monitors and analyzes the financial operations of assigned districts.

· Assists districts by providing: (1) guidance relative to complex financial assets; and (2) support for preparation of annual Asset Forfeiture Fund audit samples.

· Formulates administrative and technical procedures for accomplishing tasks.

· Performs complex technical and factual research relative to seized financial and business assets.

· Submits monthly reports to headquarters documenting the financial status of districts/offices within assigned region.

· Provides support in conducting pre seizure analysis. This includes, but is not limited to net equity analysis, developing Aexit strategy@, preparation of recommendation to IAs and USAO, etc.

· Monitors financial reports submitted by businesses subject to restraining orders/protective orders.

· Provides forensic audit and other financial services relative to seized and forfeited businesses.

A Senior Forfeiture Financial Specialist must meet the following minimum

CFour-year undergraduate diploma in accounting, finance or related field

COne or more related professional certifications such as Certified Public

Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Government Financial Manager, etc.

CTen years of direct experience related to accounting, auditing, finance or budget administration

CAsset Forfeiture experience desirable, but not required

CExperience in Government accounting systems and proficiency in using spreadsheet and word processing software

CDemonstrated ability to: (a) prioritize and complete multiple complex projects under tight deadlines; (b) work with minimal supervision; and (c) consistently deliver the highest level of quality work

Litigation Financial Analyst

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* Assists prosecutors in reviewing and analyzing financial records obtained during investigations to determine the source and flow of funds, the nature and volume of transactions conducted, and the interplay among related accounts.

* Traces criminal proceeds, identifies forfeitable assets and funds, and develops legal theories for forfeiture.

*Assists prosecutors with the financial component of their preparation for hearings, court proceedings, and depositions.

* Prepares exhibit, graphs, charts, and summaries to assist prosecutors in the effective presentation of financial evidence in hearings, court proceedings and depositions.

A Litigation Financial Analyst must meet the following minimum requirements:

* Four year undergraduate degree in accounting or finance; a CPA certification is desirable

* Three years of accounting, finance, or other related experience

* Proficiency in using a spreadsheet and word processing software

* Ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure

* Background investigation

Paralegal/Legal Assistant III

In addition to the duties performed by the Legal Clerk and Paralegal/Legal Assistant II, performs the following duties:

* Performs basic legal research in support of forfeiture work, including research of case law, slip opinions, etc. Utilizes a variety of automated legal research tools as well as public information databases and other automated resources to research case or program specific legal matters and to participate in assigned areas of criminal or civil proceeding, e.g. electronic discovery.

* Receives, examines, and evaluates new and complex cases referred for judicial forfeiture proceeding by the seizing agencies with reference to facts of the case and agency standards for case litigation worthiness, appropriate titles of law, and pertinent case law.

* Reviews investigative reports for probable cause for forfeiture, determines the need for additional information and evidence, and plans a comprehensive approach to obtain this information and evidence.

* Advises the forfeiture attorney regarding the merits of the potential forfeiture and the probabilities of success of the forfeiture in light of the strengths and weaknesses of probable cause and potential defenses.

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* Assists forfeiture attorney in persuading claimants and claimants= attorneys of the correctness of the agency=s legal position and the appropriateness of the agency=s proposed settlement. Prepares appropriate documents for settlement or other appropriate disposition. As required, prepares all necessary pleadings for the court in order to attain the issuance of default decrees of forfeiture.

* Assists forfeiture attorney in pretrial preparations by preparing, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, preparing summaries of, and managing witnesses; and researching case law.

* Interviews federal agents and other local law enforcement officers concerning the probable cause for forfeiture and the availability of evidence and witnesses.

* Prepares legal pleading necessary to commence judicial forfeiture proceeding and subsequent motions, papers, and proposed orders to accomplish forfeiture, settlement or dismissal.

* Assists in preparing for court proceeding by compiling, organizing and indexing various evidentiary exhibits.

* Receives transcripts of depositions and prepares summaries to assist attorneys.

* Uses CATS database to extrapolate data for reports, charts, graphs, and trial exhibits.

* Provides training to other contractor paralegals as needed.

A Paralegal/Legal Assistant III must meet the following qualifications:

* Possession of a paralegal certificate

* At least two years of paralegal litigation experience; trial experience is very

* Knowledge of forfeiture laws, policies, and procedures

* Knowledge of the capabilities and use of automated resources and technology for the development, presentation and prosecution of federal cases; at least one year of automated litigation support experience

* Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis sufficient to perform assigned case development and documentation assignments which are typically covered by established precedents.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytic ability, and thorough knowledge of legal research tools

* Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing databases, spreadsheets, and telecommunications equipment

Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV

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In addition to the duties performed by the Paralegal/Legal Assistant III, performs the following duties:

* Performs specialized legal research in support of forfeiture work, including research of legislative intent, controversial judicial precedents, case law, law review article, and slip opinions. Utilizes a variety of automated legal research tools as well as public information databases and other automated resources to research case or program specific legal matters, and to participate in assigned areas of criminal or civil proceedings, e.g. electronic discovery.

* Receives, examines, and evaluates new and complex cases referred for judicial forfeiture proceedings by the seizing agencies with reference to the fact of the case and agency standards for case litigation worthiness, appropriate statutes, and pertinent case law.

* Reviews investigative reports for probable cause for forfeiture, determines the need for additional information and evidence, and plans a comprehensive approach to obtain this information and evidence.

* Advises the forfeiture attorney regarding the merits of the potential forfeiture and the probabilities of success of the forfeiture in light of the strengths and weaknesses of probable cause and potential defenses.

* Assists forfeiture attorney in persuading claimants and claimants= attorneys of the correctness of the agency=s legal position and the appropriateness of the agency=s proposed settlement. Prepares appropriate documents for settlement or other appropriate disposition. If settlements cannot be agreed upon, prepares all necessary pleading for the court in order to attain the issuance of default decrees of forfeiture.

* Assists forfeiture attorney in preparing presentations for court proceedings by compiling, organizing, and indexing various evidentiary exhibits.

* Assist s the forfeiture attorney in pretrial preparations by preparing, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, preparing summaries of, and managing witnesses; and researching case law.

* Interviews federal agents and other local law enforcement officers concerning the probable cause for forfeiture and the availability of evidence and witnesses.

* Prepares legal pleading necessary to commence judicial forfeiture proceeding and subsequent motions, papers, and proposed orders to accomplish forfeiture, settlement or dismissal. Prepares drafts of legal memoranda or briefs for the forfeiture attorney.

* Receives transcripts of depositions and prepares summaries to assist attorneys.

*May or may not be required to supervise other contract employees.

* Provides training to other contractor paralegals as required.

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A Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV must meet the following qualifications:

* Possession of a four year bachelor=s degree in paralegal studies, or a four year Bs/BA degree in another field plus a paralegal certificate

* At least four years of paralegal litigation experience; trial experience is very

* Knowledge of forfeiture laws, policies, and procedures

* Knowledge of the capabilities and use of automated resources and technology for the development, presentation, and prosecution of federal cases; at least one year of automated litigation support experience