Clarification from the agency

Open to current Department of Energy, Office of Inspector General employees only.

As a Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Assistant Special Agent-In-Charge) in the Office of Investigations you will be responsible for management of a team of criminal investigators engaged in conducting extremely sensitive and complex investigations designed to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and mismanagement.  You will coordinate approved policies, procedures, and plans for all investigations within the office's jurisdiction.  You will be responsible for the review of investigate reports.  You will promote the efficiency and economy of Departmental operations and programs that may be the subject of congressional and media interest.  

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. 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-14 grade level you must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level.  Examples of specialized experience include experience independently planning and conducting criminal investigations of a sensitive and complex nature, coordinating initiatives, policies, rules and regulations with agency-wide impact.  Performing management practices and procedures required to plan and direct the work of subordinate staff.

 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 Federal criminal statues, rules and evidence, court procedures, investigative techniques and strategies, and DOE operations and facilities. 
2. Ability to prepare and review comprehensive investigative reports of highly complex and sensitive investigations for thoroughness, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. 
3. Ability to effectively manage investigative teams in a proactive, supportive, and customer-focused manner, in compliance with prescribed policies and directives.
4. Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and conduct investigations of criminal, civil, and administrative wrongdoing which may involve examination of financial, contractual, and organizational records and transactions.
5. Ability to effectively communicate complex and sensitive investigative matters to a variety of public, private organizations and/or program managers.

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.