As a Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) in the Technology Crimes Section of the DOE Office of Inspector General you would be responsible for conducting investigations involving alleged or suspected fraud, waste and mismanagement of Department of Energy computer networks and systems, and forensic data recovery activities or intrusions into Electronic Data Processing, telecommunications, Internet, and other network systems. You will independently plan and conduct investigations of DOE programs and operations. Adapt and develop tools for applying standard cyber security and analysis practices to a counterintelligence mission. Investigative assignments are complex and of a sensitive nature that cross multiple jurisdictions and involve various law enforcement agencies or task force operations. Special Agents have the authority to conduct criminal, civil, and administrative investigations, to apply for and execute search warrants, to make arrests, to carry firearms, and to utilize a range of specialized investigative techniques.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• Successful completion of a background and security investigation.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.

Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement in order to be considered. Appointment to this position may be subject to successful completion of a 1-year probationary period. The minimum age for initial appointment to a law enforcement position is 21, and the maximum age is 37. This requirement does not apply to preference eligible veterans. The position requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical. Candidates must meet medical requirement and physical standards approved for DOE criminal investigators. Upon reporting, and on an annual basis thereafter, you may be required to file a financial statement and/or a procurement integrity certification. These certifications may be subject to public disclosure. The selectee must have and maintain a driver’s license in their State of residence. This position requires a security clearance and is subject to drug testing. The selectee must test negative prior to being appointed to this position and will be subject to random testing thereafter. Failure to pass subsequent tests could result in disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the Federal service. This position is covered under the provisions of the Lautenberg Amendment "Suitability to Possess Firearms and Ammunition." This position requires that the selectee successfully and safely qualify with a firearm; failure to do so may result in removal from the position. Criminal Investigators are subject to frequent travel and may be reassigned to a different duty location throughout the U.S. dependent upon program needs. A signed mobility agreement is required. Criminal Investigators must be prepared to work overtime based on the needs of the agency. Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): LEAP is approved for this position to compensate employees for unscheduled duty in excess of the 40-hour workweek. The selectee must successfully complete the 10-week Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Basic Criminal Investigator Training Program in Glynco, GA. Applicants who have previously completed the training program are exempt.

Qualifications

To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

Planning and conducting sensitive and complex criminal investigations involving alleged or suspected fraud, waste and mismanagement of computer networks and systems, cyber events of counterintelligence or general intelligence significance, and information systems from foreign intelligence services and terrorist organizations. Cyber-technical expertise in the counterintelligence or national security field through the conduct of cyber investigations, cyber analytical activities, and the evaluation of information/technical/physical security systems and practices. Managing confidential informants, conducting interviews, documenting evidence, and writing comprehensive investigative reports, and coordinating with other law enforcement agencies and testifying in court on criminal and/or civil matters.

For further information on qualification requirements for this position, please visit http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Your online resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs/Competencies) (NOTE: Applicants need not prepare a written responses to these KSAs/competencies, unless asked in the online application):

1. Knowledge of the concepts and theories relating to computer hardware and software systems.

2. Knowledge and ability to work with multi-user, multi-tasking operating systems including both UNIX and Windows-based operating systems.

3. Knowledge of criminal investigative activities.

4. Ability to conduct criminal investigations involving intrusions into electronic data processing, telecommunications, Internet, and other network systems.

5. Ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise, and comprehensive oral presentations or testimony regarding computer crime investigations.

6. Ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports regarding computer crime investigations.

7. Knowledge of forensic data recovery at crime scenes and forensic analysis.

How you will be evaluated

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

We will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements.
If you meet the qualifications requirements and are found to be among the top candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review.
If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted.
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