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Position Title
Assistant United States Trustee
Agency
Justice, U.S. Trustee Program
Announcement Number
AUST-10310355-18-TLS Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, September 17, 2018 to Monday, October 1, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. 

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. 

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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5. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources

To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Assistant United States Trustee (AUST) position with the U.S. Trustee Program. Your resume and the responses you provide to this occupational questionnaire will be used to determine if you are eligible and among the best qualified for this position. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application; responses will be subject to verification. (limit characters)
For each of the following questions, please select the response that best describes your education. You may only select one response for each question. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree? (limit characters)
2. NARRATIVE: If your answer is "A," please provide in the text box below the name of the law school from which you received your degree and the year the J.D. was conferred. If your answer is "B," you are ineligible for this position. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. Are you currently licensed to practice law as an attorney and are you a member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that best describes the years of specialized experience you possess that demonstrate your ability to perform the work of a U.S. Trustee Program AUST. (limit characters)
4. Internal candidates must have at least five years & external candidates must have at least seven years post Juris Doctorate (J.D.) professional legal experience interpreting, applying and advocating on behalf of clients the provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and related laws, rules, and regulations that arise in bankruptcy cases. (limit characters)
5. If your answer is "A" or "C" above, please indicate in the text box below which position(s) on your resume supports your response. Include the position title and the dates the specialized experience was performed (use a MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY format). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position. If your answer is "B" or "D", you are ineligible for this position.
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Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this statement, have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. (limit characters)
6. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this occupational questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. (limit characters)