The incumbent of this position is a criminal investigator assigned in a developmental capacity to a DCIS Field Office or Resident Agency, and is assigned to a DCIS Field Office or Resident Agency, and is located within the Office of the Deputy Inspector General for Investigations (ODIG-INV), Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIA), within the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG). As a criminal investigator, the employee performs the full range of investigative duties associated with that position including investigative duties involving persons and property under the charge of DoD pursuant to Federal Statues and applicable DoD Directives. The incumbent also:

• Conducts investigations that may result in criminal or civil/administrative prosecution or civil/administrative penalties.
• Conducts arrests, searches, and seizures in accordance with the U.S. Constitution, pertinent laws, regulations, directives and court decisions; includes collection and the preservation of physical evidence.
• Analyzes allegations, complaints, referrals, and investigations to identify issues involved and the types of evidence needed to properly address each matter.
• Prepares comprehensive investigative reports in order to present complex and conflicting findings in a clear, logical, impartial, comprehensive, and concise manner.
• Advises and/or assists U.S. Attorney's or other prosecutors and/or their staff members in the preparation of investigations for presentation to Federal and/or State/local Grand Juries, and/or appears as a witness before Grand Juries and trial courts, or participate in other legal proceedings.
• Conducts liaison activities with other internal and external stakeholders and partners, including Federal, State, and local agencies, representing the interests of the employing agency.
• Complies with all existing policies, procedures and guidelines (including the use of force policy) pertaining to use, display, safety, and maintenance of firearms and intermediate weapons.

This is an Excepted Service position. Any appointment made under the provisions of this announcement is excepted from competitive civil service and may require the incumbent serve a trial period. An applicant receiving such an appointment does not acquire competitive civil service status. Federal employees currently serving in the Competitive Service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the Competitive Service by accepting an offer of employment in the Excepted Service.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Requires incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Position is subject to random drug testing
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• This is an Excepted Service position - may require a two year trial period
• Age requirement: Before your 37th birthday. (Veterans please see vetguide)
• Successful completion of Criminal Investigator Training Program at FLETC
• Selectee is required to sign Mobility Agreement as condition of employment.
• Must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

Position has been designated as Top Secret; incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Incumbent must have successfully completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia, or another Federal equivalent criminal investigator training program, such as the FBI Special Agent training program or Military Criminal Investigative Organization equivalent. Tribal, State, and local law enforcement academy training does not meet this requirement. Application should include a copy of the Certificate indicating completion of the course.

This position requires a pre-employment physical exam and a pre-employment physical readiness test. An annual physical readiness test will be conducted.

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. Employees are ineligible for this position if, at any time, they have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless the conviction was expunged, set aside, or he/she received a pardon. The applicant selected for this position must be able to qualify and maintain authorization to carry and use government-owned firearms including no current or previous domestic violence charges/convictions.

Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the Priority Placement Program.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) does not apply for Excepted Service positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the referral certificate issue date.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp (http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp).

GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B., or J.D. from an accredited college or university, if related, that would otherwise substitute for specialized experience.

OR

Combining Education and Experience:

Combined - GS-11: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade level specified, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level, then determining the application's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level, and then adding the two percentages. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond two years by 18. Add the two percentages.) The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at the GS-11.

Note: If you are qualifying (applying) based on education, an unofficial or official transcript must be submitted at the time of application. If transcripts are not received, you will be ineligible.

AND

Specialized Experience GS-11: Qualified applicants must describe work experience in your resume that depicts at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower level or band that is equivalent to the GS-09 grade level within the federal service that demonstrates skill in planning and conducting investigations relating to alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal laws; recognizing, developing, and presenting evidence to reconstruct events; sequences, time elements, relationships, responsibilities, legal liabilities, and conflicts of interest; devising new investigative approaches, techniques and policies; preparing written documentation such as reports, describing evidence, recording facts about persons, objects and events; communicating instructions verbally, presenting case facts and recommendations, conducting interviews and interrogations; assisting other criminal investigators, management, and US Attorneys under the guidance of a senior level in investigator.

Specialized Experience GS-12: Qualified applicants must describe work experience in your resume that depicts at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower level or band that is equivalent to the GS-11 grade level within the federal service that demonstrates substantive skill in planning and conducting investigations relating to alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal laws; recognizing, developing, and presenting evidence to reconstruct events; sequences, time elements, relationships, responsibilities, legal liabilities, and conflicts of interest; devising new investigative approaches, techniques and policies; preparing written documentation such as reports, describing evidence, recording facts about persons, objects and events; communicating instructions verbally, presenting case facts and recommendations, conducting interviews and interrogations; assisting other criminal investigators, management, and US Attorneys under the occasional guidance of a senior level in investigator.

Specialized Experience GS-13: Qualified applicants must describe work experience in your resume that depicts at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower level or band that is equivalent to the GS-12 grade level within the federal service that demonstrates mastery of skill in planning and conducting investigations relating to alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal laws; recognizing, developing, and presenting evidence to reconstruct events; sequences, time elements, relationships, responsibilities, legal liabilities, and conflicts of interest; devising new investigative approaches, techniques and policies; preparing written documentation such as reports, describing evidence, recording facts about persons, objects and events; communicating instructions verbally, presenting case facts and recommendations, conducting interviews and interrogations; assisting other criminal investigators, management, and US Attorneys.

Candidates will be further evaluated on the level and quality of their experience and possession of the following relevant competencies in order to determine the level of your qualifications. These competencies include:

Competencies:

• Criminal procedures and court proceedings
• Criminal Investigation
• Federal law enforcement
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication

All qualifications and Time in Grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be assessed to the extent to which you possess the competencies listed in the "Qualifications" section above and ultimately placed into one of three quality category levels: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Applicants will receive further consideration in accordance with category rating procedures.

Best-Qualified: This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.

Highly-Qualified: This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, as determined by the job analysis.

Qualified: This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.

During further evaluation, you may be asked to provide additional information or participate in other methods of assessment, such as structured interviews. Individuals who are subject matter experts in the requirements of this position may participate in further evaluations.

Your responses will be carefully reviewed and must be supported by factual information in your resume. Inflating or otherwise enhancing your qualifications and errors or omissions may result in loss of further consideration.

You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10048082