This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/495381500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This vacancy is for a Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) position in the Office of Investigations, located at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Inspector General (DOC OIG), in Washington DC.
The Office of Investigations is responsible for developing, directing, and carrying out a comprehensive program of investigations to maintain the integrity of Department programs. This office conducts investigations into alleged violations of laws, regulations, and other irregularities by employees, grantees, loan recipients or contractors and where appropriate, reports the results with recommendations for corrective action to Department officials.
You will serve as a Special Agent within the Office of Investigations. The Special Agent is called upon to spearhead the largest, most complex, and most sensitive criminal (and occasionally non-criminal investigations) which come under the jurisdiction of the DOC OIG. The Special Agent must accordingly possess unusual originality, resourcefulness, and expertise to enable him/her to function in this troubleshooter role.
Our mission is to improve the programs and operations of the Department of Commerce through independent and objective oversight. With so many focuses, OIG is a magnet for professionals of all interests and backgrounds.
This position is in the competitive service.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
The Full Promotion Potential of this position is: GS-13.
This position may be filled through means other than the competitive promotion process.
04/02/2018 to 04/08/2018
$81,548 - $126,062 per year
GS 12 - 13
Occasional travel - As condition of employment, the selectee may be subject to a geographic relocation within the United States in order to meet agency needs and must be willing to sign a mobility agreement. Travel is required.
No
Permanent - Full-Time, Permanent
Full-time - Competitive Services: Career or Career Conditional
13
No
DOC-OIG-2018-0037
495381500
The individual selected for this position will:
*Major Duty 1: Exercise expert knowledge of applicable criminal laws, Federal rules of evidence, criminal procedures, and relevant constitutional and statutory laws.
*Major Duty 2: Plan and conduct investigations to determine violations of Federal laws and regulations, and DOC regulations which will include the following: question subjects and third-party witnesses (formally and informally) and secure evidence from other sources to determine the nature and extent of violations; apprehend and arrest persons violating U.S. laws and conduct searches and seizures incident to the arrest when appropriate or by warrant; confer with and assist U.S. Attorneys in preparing information and evidence for trials; serve Grand Jury subpoenas when directed by the courts.
*Major Duty 3: Take sworn statements, depositions and affidavits from witnesses and others as may be required to develop information and secure admission evidence; prepare reports of complex investigations; testifiy as a government witness before Grand Juries, in courts, and at administrative hearings.
*Major Duty 4: Prepares reports of complex investigations. Testifies as a government witness before Grand Juries and in the courts, and at administrative hearings.
The selectee will be required to complete a confidential financial disclosure statement upon entrance and on an annual basis thereafter.
The selectee must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET security clearance.
The selectee is required to test negative for the presence of illegal drugs before placement in this position and will be subject to random drug testing thereafter.
Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements, including the following, by the closing date:
1. The date immediately preceding an individuals 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a position within the OIG as a law enforcement officer
Please note:
(a) This requirement does not apply to preference-eligible veterans;
(b) An individual who is 37 years of age or older may be reemployed as a law enforcement officer in the OIG if the individual has prior coverage under the special law enforcement retirement plan. (If you are 37 years of age or older and have been previously covered under the special law enforcement retirement plan, please submit a SF-50 which reflects this coverage.)
The selectee must pass a pre-employment physical examination as well as periodic physical examinations through out employment.
The selectee must have satisfactory completed the Basic Criminal Investigative training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia, if an equivalent training course has not already been completed.
The selectee will be required to carry a firearm and conduct full law enforcement activities Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition, (Lautenberg Amendment, Title 18, U.S.C. Section 922 (g) (9)).
The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for non-competitive appointment
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation (transcripts if applicable) to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire that you completed as part of the application. However, your resume or optional cover letter must support your responses to the occupational questions, or your score will be lowered. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:
KSA 1. Knowledge of investigative principles, techniques, methods and procedures.
KSA 2. Ability to recognize, develop and present evidence that reconstructs events, sequences, and time elements and establishes relationships, legal liabilities, conflicts of interest, in a manner that meets requirements for presentation in various hearings and other proceedings.
KSA 3. Skill in oral communications in order to communicate clearly and accurately the results of investigations.
KSA 4. Skill in written communications, to include a thorough knowledge of accepted standards of writing, use of proper grammar and the preparation of investigative reports in a clear, concise and professional manner.
To preview questions please click here.
Required Documents:
A complete application consists of the following:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11 :59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov/. To begin, click the "Apply" button and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. (After registering in your USAJOBS account and clicking "Submit," you will automatically transition to the Department of Commerce's specific site where you will complete your application. You must click "Submit" at the end of the application process to send your application for consideration.)
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usaiobs.gov/ and click on "Applications." Click on the position title, and then select "Update Application."
If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or by phone at 866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online; however, ifyou are unable to apply on line, please contact: Sherrie Palmer at email: spalmer@oig.doc.gov or (202) 482-5187.
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usa jobs.gov/ and clicking on "Applications." The status will be visible next to the corresponding position. The four points of notification are:
I . Application Received or Application Incomplete;
2. Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Requirement Not Met;
3. Referred or Not Referred; and
4. Selected or Not Selected
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/495381500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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