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Treasury, Departmental Offices Sanctions Licensing Officer in Washington, District Of Columbia
Summary This position is located at Departmental Offices, Terrorism and Financial Intelligence-Office of Foreign Assets Control, OFAC. As a Sanctions Licensing Officer, you will be responsible for analyzing and recommending licensing determinations relating to personal, commercial, trade, humanitarian, travel, and financial transactions governed by Treasury statutes and regulations implementing U.S. economic sanctions and embargo programs. Responsibilities 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. Review and prepare a final agency recommendation for approval or denial of applications for licenses for personal, commercial, humanitarian, trade financing, travel, and other transactions, except those involving novel or complex policy questions, which in the incumbent's judgment should be referred to the applicable section chief or the Assistant Director for Licensing. Confer with applicants and their attorneys in connection with their requests for licenses or other issues relating to compliance with regulations pertaining to OFAC licensing requirements. Review proposed new regulations and interpretations pertaining to economic sanctions and provides assistance in their drafting as required. Requirements 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 resumé. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. 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 the GS-13 includes ALL of the following: Applying administrative laws, regulations, and guidelines concerning sanctions programs administered by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). An example of this could include but is not limited to applying sanctions regulations to assist in preparing recommendations related to commercial or financial transactions, blocked assets, or humanitarian issues; AND Responding to inquiries concerning licensing actions involving policy-sensitive trade, financial issues, or regulatory information. Examples of this could be but are not limited to providing guidance to the public or private sector on pending license applications or coordinating with the interagency to ensure decisions related to licensing actions are consistent with US foreign policy goals; AND Assisting in evaluating current and proposed policies or programs to identify problems or issues that need further evaluation. An example of this would be evaluating proposed US Government regulations to identify potential impact to organizational equities; AND Conducting research and analysis to identify facts and issues, research precedents, organize relevant information, and/or apply law and policy to facts found. An example of this could include but is not limited to making a legal interpretation based on applicable administrative laws and guidelines administered by OFAC. Specialized experience for the GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes ALL of the following: Applying knowledge of administrative laws, regulations, and guidelines concerning sanctions programs administered by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). An example of this could include but is not limited to applying sanctions regulations to assist in preparing recommendations related to commercial or financial transactions, blocked assets, or humanitarian issues; AND Responding to inquiries concerning licensing actions involving policy-sensitive trade, financial issues, or regulatory information. Examples of this could be but are not limited to providing guidance to the public or private sector on pending license applications or coordinating with the interagency to ensure decisions related to licensing actions are consistent with US foreign policy goals; AND Assisting in evaluating current and proposed policies or programs to identify problems or issues that need further evaluation. An example of this would be evaluating proposed US Government regulations to identify potential impact to organizational equities. Specialized experience for the GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Applying knowledge of administrative laws, regulations, or guidelines concerning sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). An example of this could include assisting an applicant during the licensing request or providing licensing related advice; AND Responding to inquiries concerning licensing or regulatory information. An example of this could include requesting additional information in order to process the request or corresponding with various agencies or organizations. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; ORLL.M., if related;ORYou may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. Specialized experience for the GS-09: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Working experience with respect to regulatory policies and procedures for financial, international trade, and/or humanitarian transactions. OR You may substitute educations for specialized experience as follows: Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.B. or J.D., if related OR A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a non-bargaining unit position. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A one year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. 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. 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). Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits