This position is located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Investigations (OI), Electronic Crimes Unit (ECU), Headquarters duty location in Arlington, Virginia of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Summary
This position is located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Investigations (OI), Electronic Crimes Unit (ECU), Headquarters duty location in Arlington, Virginia of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Applicants with status (i.e., current permanent Federal employees in the competitive service and former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility) and those eligible for appointment under special hiring authorities; and veterans eligible for VEOA appointment. This vacancy is limited to 50 applicants and may close before the close date listed here if that limit is reached.
Manages staff and oversees caseloads involving computer forensic support and evidence collection/analysis for complex investigations, and investigations related to electronic crimes and/or the use of computer in the commission of an alleged crime.
Maintains investigative, forensic and IT skills through continuing education in a complex ever-changing field. Monitors and ensures staff receives appropriate training to maintain skills needed to achieve the mission of the office.
Supervises and manages the workload of a group of Special Agents and staff responsible for conducting investigations of computer crimes and providing computer forensic support.
Monitors Electronic Crime Unit’s hardware and software inventory to maintain appropriate tools to investigate electronic crimes. Researches new hardware and software to determine if it would be appropriate for use by the Electronic Crimes Unit.
Works with external IT administration and supervises forensic laboratory staff, ensuring compliance with and adherence to relevant statutory, regulatory and other guidance and standards applicable to government computer networks and forensic labs.
Coordinates with agency IT Security Personnel related to ongoing IT security policies and issues. Coordinates with IT security personnel on allegations arising from IT security issues.
Maintains continuing contact with other law enforcement personnel in the electronic crime area to keep current on issues related to investigating electronic crime.
Coordinates involvement with other law enforcement agencies in working joint cases or working with task forces investigating electronic crimes.
Conducts presentations within the agency to educate agency staff as to capabilities of Electronic Crimes Unit. Conducts presentations outside the agency to highlight significant cases investigated by the Electronic Crimes Unit.
Prepares and reviews work products including written reports and supervises the preparation and issuance of reports of investigations.
Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) required.
Qualifications
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
For the CM-1 grade level, candidates must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 13 level in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience is experience managing or leading a staff and overseeing caseloads involving complex investigations related to electronic crimes.
Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors - if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 85 “well qualified” for this position. For more information, click here.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.
Additional information
To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.
1. Applicants must meet the age requirements for "covered" positions under the special retirement provisions for law enforcement officers' positions. Minimum age restriction -- You must have reached your 21st birthday to be appointed into this position. Maximum age restriction -- You can be appointed into this position as long as you have not reached your 37th birthday. The maximum age restriction does not apply if you are a preference eligible, or you are presently or have previously been employed in a Federal civilian law enforcement position covered under the 6c retirement coverage (Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d)). In order to receive consideration, you need to include your date of birth in the application process.
2. LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition [Title 18, USC, Section 922 (g) 9]. A "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 unless the pardon, expungement, or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition. Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statute are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, USC, Section 1001).
3. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidate selected must meet and maintain medical requirements for law enforcement officers. This includes a pre-employment physical examination and periodic physical examinations throughout the incumbent's career as a law enforcement officer.
4. DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Candidate(s) selected may be subject to random drug testing.
If selected, you may be required to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period.
Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $243,500.00.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors. To find out more, click here.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and the online assessment questionnaire will be reviewed, to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that your resume contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make the qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level. The competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) you will be assessed on are listed below. Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.
Knowledge of Federal laws, court procedures, and rules of evidence relating to criminal investigations including electronic crimes to coordinate investigative activities and projects with Federal, State, and local law enforcement officials.
Ability to supervise and lead an investigative team and provide technical advice and guidance in the development and implementation of investigative/electronic crimes strategies.
Knowledge of computer forensic practices and the processes used to collect, prepare, and present evidence in Federal criminal trials.
Knowledge of computer concepts and theory in order to work with various operating systems, software, networks, and computer applications.
Knowledge of forensic and government IT standards and procedures and experience operating in a compliant environment.
Skill in exchanging information and ideas in a manner promoting mutual understanding.
Skill in adapting an understandable communication style for the audience.
Knowledge of the principles of IT security and frameworks relevant to government network operations.
Ability to analyze facts and prepare and review written reports.
You do not need to respond separately to these KSAs. Your answers to the online questionnaire and resume will serve as responses to the KSAs.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors. To find out more, click here.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT (VEOA) ELIGIBLES AND SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES FOR VETERANS: If you are applying for consideration under VEOA and special hiring authorities for veterans, click here.
SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: If you are applying for consideration under special appointing authorities for people with disabilities, you will be required to provide proof of disability documentation to specify that you are a person who (1) has a severe physical disability; (2) an intellectual disability; or (3) a psychiatric disability. Severe physical disabilities include but are not limited to blindness, deafness, paralysis, missing limbs, epilepsy and dwarfism. The documentation does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history or need for accommodation, however, the letter should clearly state that you are eligible for appointment under this authority. THE DOCUMENTATION MUST HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM: (a). Licensed medical professionals; or (b). State or private vocational rehabilitation specialists; or (c). Any Government agency (e.g. VA, etc.) that issues or provides disability benefit. To view sample Schedule A proof of disability letters and for more information on this special appointing authority, click here. Please note that employees hired under this Schedule A hiring authority will be required to complete a Standard Form 256 to identify their disability status.
INTERAGENCY TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility. For more information, click here.
CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE WITH COMPETITIVE STATUS: A copy of your most recent SF Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows: (1) permanent or career-conditional tenure (codes 1 or 2, in block 24), and (2) position occupied in the competitive service (code 1, in block 34). To be considered as a non- competitive eligible candidate, the SF-50 must show the highest grade level or promotion potential level applicant has attained competitively and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.
NONCOMPETITIVE CONVERSION ELIGIBLES UNDER A PATHWAYS PROGRAM: If you are applying under this noncompetitive conversion authority, you must provide proof of program completion. A letter from your current agency certifying completion is acceptable documentation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process.
You must apply online. Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or contact point listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional Application Information” to continue.
You have until 11:59 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Office of Inspector General
3501 Fairfax Drive
OIG-HR
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT (VEOA) ELIGIBLES AND SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES FOR VETERANS: If you are applying for consideration under VEOA and special hiring authorities for veterans, click here.
SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: If you are applying for consideration under special appointing authorities for people with disabilities, you will be required to provide proof of disability documentation to specify that you are a person who (1) has a severe physical disability; (2) an intellectual disability; or (3) a psychiatric disability. Severe physical disabilities include but are not limited to blindness, deafness, paralysis, missing limbs, epilepsy and dwarfism. The documentation does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history or need for accommodation, however, the letter should clearly state that you are eligible for appointment under this authority. THE DOCUMENTATION MUST HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM: (a). Licensed medical professionals; or (b). State or private vocational rehabilitation specialists; or (c). Any Government agency (e.g. VA, etc.) that issues or provides disability benefit. To view sample Schedule A proof of disability letters and for more information on this special appointing authority, click here. Please note that employees hired under this Schedule A hiring authority will be required to complete a Standard Form 256 to identify their disability status.
INTERAGENCY TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility. For more information, click here.
CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE WITH COMPETITIVE STATUS: A copy of your most recent SF Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows: (1) permanent or career-conditional tenure (codes 1 or 2, in block 24), and (2) position occupied in the competitive service (code 1, in block 34). To be considered as a non- competitive eligible candidate, the SF-50 must show the highest grade level or promotion potential level applicant has attained competitively and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.
NONCOMPETITIVE CONVERSION ELIGIBLES UNDER A PATHWAYS PROGRAM: If you are applying under this noncompetitive conversion authority, you must provide proof of program completion. A letter from your current agency certifying completion is acceptable documentation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process.
You must apply online. Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or contact point listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional Application Information” to continue.
You have until 11:59 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Office of Inspector General
3501 Fairfax Drive
OIG-HR
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
