Under the oversight of a senior investigator the investigator will perform investigative activities relating to the AmeriCorps programs and operations throughout the United States and assists the Office of Inspector General in maintaining the highest standards of honesty and integrity in the programs and operations of AmeriCorps.
Summary
Under the oversight of a senior investigator the investigator will perform investigative activities relating to the AmeriCorps programs and operations throughout the United States and assists the Office of Inspector General in maintaining the highest standards of honesty and integrity in the programs and operations of AmeriCorps.
Tracks and monitors notifications of investigative cases, preliminary inquiries, incoming and outgoing correspondence, case referrals and reports of investigations across multiple electronic case management systems.
Makes recommendations for strategies on reports of investigations.
Works under the close direction of a supervisor or senior Investigator performs a range of investigative functions in connection with cases involving alleged or suspected violations of Federal laws, rules, or regulations relative to any of AmeriCorps programs and operations.
Serves as a Federal investigator authorized to conduct investigations under the direction of a supervisor or senior Investigator.
Assists in the analysis of complaints or allegations to identify the issues involved and the evidence needed.
Works closely with senior investigators to determine the scope, timing, approach and direction of assigned investigations and in determining specific sources of information needed for assigned cases, and develops plans for the acquisition of required data.
Work with Senior Investigators to initiates contact with a variety of individuals related to matters under investigation for the purpose of obtaining facts, signed statements, and explanation of actions.
Works with Senior Investigator and verifies sequence of events and gathers pertinent background information to develop and follow leads and evaluation of evidence concerning alleged, suspected, or known violations.
Follows investigative steps of problem, identification, analysis, definition, and solution. Resolves contradictory evidence and testimony through fact-finding, interviews, and surveillance to support a legal/administrative decision; and analyzes links of sketchy information and establishes relationships to misconduct or violations.
Works closely with a supervisor or senior investigator to establish a network of reliable informants and Interviews witnesses to develop evidence substantiating violations or to resolve allegations. Conducts necessary third-party investigations to resolve issues. Assesses information obtained to determine its accuracy and authenticity, and determines which data can be used as evidence.
Works closely with a supervisor or senior investigator to plans and conduct investigations involving multiple law enforcement jurisdictions/judicial districts, legal or illegal organizations and/or multi-layered real or fictitious organizations, and a multiplicity of investigative subjects, involving highly complex or unusual schemes, or evidentiary or legal problems.
Exchanges critical information coordinates investigative results and provides advice and assistance in connection with investigative matters.
A 2-year probationary period is required for new Federal employees
Merit Promotion applicants must submit a SF-50 to verify Status and grade
Must be telework ready
Satisfactorily completion a background investigation
Qualifications
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to at least the low range of the NY-02 pay band, which would be at or equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Specialized experience includes: the planning and conducting of investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of criminal laws; gathering and assisting in analyzing financial data; and experience collecting and processing document evidence.
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 can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Such experience must be clearly documented in the applicant's resume.
Education
If you are qualifying based on education alone, you must have one full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement as defined by being in the upper third of your graduating class; or possessing a 3.0 GPA or higher over four years of education; or possessing a 3.5 GPA or higher during final 2 years of education. Such education must be from an accredited institution and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. You must submit an unofficial copy of your college transcript. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. educational standards.
You may also qualify based on a combination of education and experience, if applicable.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
Veteran's Preference: If you are claiming 5-point or 10-point veteran's preference, you must submit documentation described below in "Required Documents."
Special Employment Consideration: Persons with disabilities, disabled veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the Armed Forces, VISTA volunteers, some Peace Corps employees and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for noncompetitive appointment. If you are eligible and would like to be considered for one of these noncompetitive appointments, applicable documentation that supports your eligibility must be submitted with your application package.
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.
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 application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:
Creative Thinking
Decision Making
Federal Laws, Regulations and Policies
Investigative Techniques
Problem Solving
Reasoning
Writiting
Important Note: Your resume must support your answers to the job specific questions. High self-assessment on the Occupational Questionnaire that is not supported by the information in your resume or supporting documents can/will result in elimination from further consideration. If you do not answer all of the job specific questions you will not be considered. Incomplete applications (resume and required supporting documents) will be considered ineligible.
Qualified applicants will be placed in one of the following three categories:
1 - Qualified Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement.
2 - Well Qualified Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates proficiency based on the answers to the job specific questions.
3 - Best Qualified Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates high level proficiency based on the answers to the job specific questions.
NOTE: Status candidates will be considered under the provisions of the Corporation's Human Resources system which allows for:
1) Non-competitive referral of lateral candidates; and
2) The separation of status and non-status applicants for referral purposes.
Status candidates will be referred on one selection list only, i.e., either merit promotion or non-competitive. Nonstatus candidates who are eligible for Noncompetitive referral, e.g. Peace Corps, VRA, etc., will be referred under Noncompetitive procedures only. For Noncompetitive categories, See "Special Employment Consideration" below under "Other Information."
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.
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.
Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional);
Veterans' Preference Documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, and SF-15 if claiming 10-point preference; DD-214 if claiming 5-point preference), if applicable;
For Merit Promotion Eligibility: SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (must indicate tenure and position occupied), if applicable;
Documentation supporting eligibility for Non-Competitive appointment, e.g., Schedule A (severely disabled), eligible veterans (30-percent or more disabled), VISTA, Peace Corps, etc., if applicable
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire which you may preview here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11082620, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 04/23/2021.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the Agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
AmeriCorps
250 E Street SW
Office of Inspector General
Washington, DC 20525
US
Next steps
Once the occupational questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful, however, you must also include a resume and any other documents that are applicable to you under the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your status via email. Please be aware that emails could reside in your "junk," "bulk," or "spam" mail folder, depending on your filters. You will be notified of the final outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional);
Veterans' Preference Documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, and SF-15 if claiming 10-point preference; DD-214 if claiming 5-point preference), if applicable;
For Merit Promotion Eligibility: SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (must indicate tenure and position occupied), if applicable;
Documentation supporting eligibility for Non-Competitive appointment, e.g., Schedule A (severely disabled), eligible veterans (30-percent or more disabled), VISTA, Peace Corps, etc., if applicable
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire which you may preview here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11082620, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 04/23/2021.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the Agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
AmeriCorps
250 E Street SW
Office of Inspector General
Washington, DC 20525
US
Next steps
Once the occupational questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful, however, you must also include a resume and any other documents that are applicable to you under the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your status via email. Please be aware that emails could reside in your "junk," "bulk," or "spam" mail folder, depending on your filters. You will be notified of the final outcome.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
