This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/530513100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The selected candidate will receive an assignment within the Investigations and Threat Management Division of OSY. Investigations and Threat Management staff are responsible for identifying, investigating and managing mission-critical threats that impact the Department and U.S. Government. This position requires extended hours and the incumbents of this position may be required to work overtime.
04/12/2019 to 04/19/2019
$67,816 - $108,422 per year
ZA 3
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - Position requires frequent domestic and/or international travel.
No
Permanent - Full Time, Permanent.
Full-time - Competitive Service: Career or Career Conditional
Competitive
3
No
Yes
OS/OSY-2019-0040
530513100
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current federal employees of this agency.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
This position is also being announced concurrently under Delegated Examining Procedures (DEU) vacancy number: OS/OSY-2019-0041. Applicants who wish to be considered under MAP and DE must apply to both vacancies separately.
This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Criminal Investigator ZA-1811-03 positions within the same division in the same geographical locations listed in this announcement, with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
The band III is equivalent to the grades 11/12 on the GS pay scale.
Positions may be available in Seattle, WA; Boulder, CO; and the greater Washington, DC area. For those applying to the Washington, DC area location, note that you may be required to work in any of the following areas: Washington, DC; Silver Spring, MD; Suitland, MD; Gaithersburg, MD; Alexandria, VA; or Reston, VA.
The selected candidate may be eligible for up to 25% Law Enforcement Availability Pay.
This position is approved for primary law enforcement retirement coverage under 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).
A probationary period may be required.
The selected candidate will serve as a Special Agent, operating independently or as a team member to provide investigative services that proactively reduce the Department’s security risk and facilitate U.S. national security and law enforcement interests. The major duties include, but are not limited to:
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement unless eligible for special hiring authority, reinstatement eligible, non-current Federal employee applying as a VEOA eligible which do not require time-in-grade/band.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The duties of positions in this series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to themselves or others is disqualifying.
Security Clearance: You must be able to obtain and maintain a special sensitive Top Secret-SCI clearance.
LICENSE: Will be required to operate a motor vehicle, and must possess and maintain a valid state operator’s license.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: May be required to submit a Form OGE-450 annually.
Applying to this position may require the completion of additional forms and/or the submission of supplemental materials.
You must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-9 or ZA-II in the Federal service that has equipped you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as experience such as:
OR
Substitution of Education in lieu of Experience: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree that provided you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work of a Criminal Investigator.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: Possess a combination of education and experience which is qualifying to meet total qualification requirements for the GS-11 or ZA-III grade level. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. For GS-11 or ZA-III level positions, only graduate education in excess of 36 semester hours is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
For those qualifying based on education: If you meet any of the education requirements listed in the announcement within nine (9) months from the date of your application, your application can be accepted. However, you must submit documentation that includes specific information on the classes you will complete within the next 9 months. List the title and course number of the class, the department and college/university offering the class, the number of semester or quarter hour credit given for the class, and the date you expect to complete the class.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
MEDICAL EXAM/DRUG TESTING: All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and satisfactorily pass all required pre-placement physical/medical examinations prior to appointment.
Selectee must be able to successfully pass annual and periodic physical/medical examinations, drug screenings, and psychological screenings to maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of this agency.
FIREARMS. Selectee will be required to carry and use a firearm, demonstrate proficiency on a recurring basis, and not be in violation of 18 USC 922 (Lautenberg Amendment). NOTE: LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT – This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, USC Section 992(g)). A felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is generally defined under the statute, as any offense involving the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the victim’s current or former domestic partner, parent or guardian. The term convicted, as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set-aside or pardoned, or any person whose civil rights have been restored, so long as such restoration does not restrict the shipping, transport, possession or receipt of firearms or ammunition. Candidates who have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statutes are not eligible for the position.
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE. This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO). Candidates without previous LEO service must be under age 37. Those with current or prior federal LEO coverage will be considered only if they can demonstrate that they will have completed 20 years of covered service by mandatory retirement age of 57. (This requirement is waived for Veterans (please see link below).
https://www.chcoc.gov/content/change-maximum-entry-age-requirements-veterans%E2%80%99-preference-eligibles
If you have current or prior Federal Law Enforcement Officer coverage you must submit appropriate SF-50’s that shows period of coverage. Failure to provide proof of Federal LEO coverage may result in removal from consideration.
Must maintain requirements to qualify for LEO retirement coverage (5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d)).
MANDATORY COMPLETION OF BASIC TRAINING: Applicants who have satisfactorily completed a basic law enforcement training program provided by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, or an equivalent training program which provided instruction in the laws of arrest, search and seizure as they relate to investigating offenses against the United States should provide a copy of your certification during the hiring process. Selectees who do not possess such certification will be required to successfully complete the course after entrance on duty.
Selectee may be required to successfully complete division-specific basic agent training.
CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: www.opm.gov/ctap.
CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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:
1. Skill in applying reasoning, objectivity, initiative, ingenuity, and judgment in planning, conducting, and coordinating investigations that recognize, develop and verify facts, chronologies and relationships, including skill in developing sources of information; performing interviews, surveillance, and undercover assignments; and properly obtaining physical, documentary and testimonial evidence.
2. Knowledge of Constitutional rights, Federal criminal statutes, rules of evidence and criminal procedure, precedent court decisions, and other laws and regulations related to criminal investigations and law enforcement activities.
3. Ability to apply threat and/or risk management principles.
4. Knowledge of the organization and practices of the U.S. Intelligence and Law Enforcement Communities, including skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
5. Ability to effectively communicate in a variety of verbal, written and multi-media formats through briefings, memoranda, investigative plans, operations orders, reports, presentations, and testimony.
If applicable, performance appraisals and/or Incentive award documentation may be submitted and will be forwarded to the selecting official as support in consideration of your application in the evaluation process. To receive due weight, you must submit a recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable (do not submit a performance plan) and/or incentive award documentation (i.e. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increases, etc..) Due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3), during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager.
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A complete application consists of the following:
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - http://www.ed.gov/international/usnei/us/workrecog.doc. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application.
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
Failure to provide such documentation when requested may result in lost consideration.
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 zone (ETZ) 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 Online button near the bottom of this screen 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.usajobs.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, if you are unable to apply online, please contact: Armand Patterson, 703-259-9347 or email DOCHR_inquiries@yrci.com.
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://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on “Applications". The status will be visible next to the corresponding positions. The four points of notification are:
1. 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/530513100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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