Debt Collection Program Implementation Lead
Bureau of the Fiscal Service · Department of the Treasury
This job in plain English
This is a full-time permanent job as a Debt Collection Program Implementation Lead at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Treasury Offset Program Division. You would act as a senior team member giving expert advice on expanding government-wide debt collection programs. The job has 1 vacancy in Birmingham, AL, Washington, DC, Hyattsville, MD, and Austin, TX, is telework eligible, may need occasional travel, and is a high risk public trust position.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
Only U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals can apply. The job is open to the public and to career transition candidates (CTAP or ICTAP eligibles), who get priority consideration.
What you would do
- Serve as an expert analyst on several debt collection and payment program implementations.
- Meet with stakeholders and review their solicitation packages and information.
- Advise Fiscal Service staff, state agencies, and federal agencies on debt collection services.
- Lead or join teams implementing administrative offset, tax levy, and salary offset programs.
- Research better business practices and redesign processes for programs and operations.
- Review debt management processes and recommend improvements, including proposed legislation.
Do you qualify for GS-13?
With experience: For the GS-13 level, you need one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level equal to GS-12 work. This experience must include debt management, collection, or payment work, formal or end-to-end testing of new or improved programs or systems, and analyzing information from multiple sources to recommend improvements. Experience can come from public, private, or volunteer work.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume, limited to two pages, showing month/day/year dates and hours worked per week for each job
- Vacancy question responses (required)
- Any required documents listed in the announcement
- Veterans' preference documentation, if you claim it (see applicant guide)
- CTAP or ICTAP documentation, if you are a displaced or surplus federal employee
- Optional cover letter
- Optional short essay responses (four, 200 words maximum each)
How you will be rated: You are rated on your application materials, your questionnaire answers, and a USA Hire online assessment covering 14 job competencies. You must meet a cut-off score of 95 to be referred, and CTAP or ICTAP candidates need 85 or higher for priority consideration; overstating qualifications or cheating can lead to removal.
Tips for this job:
- Show month/day/year dates and hours per week for each job on your resume, or you may not get full credit.
- Keep your resume to two pages; longer resumes are removed from consideration.
- Complete the USA Hire assessment within 48 hours of your link, and request any accommodation before you start.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time. The agency offers flexible work schedules and telework opportunities.
Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are listed as not reimbursed, although the agency may review payment. The announcement mentions bonuses and incentive awards in general terms.
Conditions of employment:
- Probationary period; you do not become permanent automatically
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment for suitability review
- Receive pay by direct deposit or electronic funds transfer
- Men born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with Selective Service or exempt
- Identity check (PIV) using two forms of identification from Form I-9
- Background investigation and enrollment in Continuous Vetting
- Enrollment in FBI Rap Back service for criminal matter notifications
- Must obtain and use a government charge card for business travel
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $107,510 – $158,322 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-13 · General Schedule
- Locations
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- Austin, Texas
- Hyattsville, Maryland
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Management And Program Analysis (0343)
- Announcement
- 27-FS-13065889-P
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