Clarification from the agency

All current or former Federal employees and veterans eligible under VEOA only. Please see additional specific information on who may apply in the Qualifications section.

• Independently conducts investigations into criminal and non-criminal cases pursuant to Agency legislation and regulations, and general policies and procedures.
• Conducts comprehensive research and analysis of cases to determine the applicable laws and the implementing regulations which were violated; and the proof required to support such cases and methods of obtaining them.
• Determines the most effective manner for planning, developing, and conducting investigations and the additional resources required.
• Plans, coordinates, and initiates contacts with Federal, State, and local officials; and other key officials related to matters under investigation for the purpose of obtaining facts, signed statements, explanation of actions.
• Learns the sequence of events and background or related information that may be required.
• Plans and conducts interviews with suspects, witnesses, and informants in case development.
• Plans and administers the oath during affidavits; serves search warrants and subpoenas; searches crime scenes for evidence; and participates with other law enforcement agencies as required.
• Advises the Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge or Resident Agent-in-Charge on investigative activities and reports including direction and progress of investigation's significant findings.
• Advises the Assistant on developments; problems or questions of evidence; testimony or law; and actions to be taken on other related matters.
• Prepares interim and comprehensive final investigative reports for prosecutive and management officials.
• Responsible for the coordination and integration of investigative findings to ensure clarity, accuracy, concision, and presentation of sufficient detail.
• Communicates the OIG's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values to the CDI Unit and integrates them into the team's strategies and goals, objectives, work plans and work products and outcomes.
• Distributes and balances workload among the CDI Unit members in accordance with work flow, skill level or job specialization, making adjustments in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Coaches and mentors CDI Unit members on assigned projects, providing leadership, advice, guidance, and counsel to staff concerning investigative techniques and procedures.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Selective Service Registration: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required.
• Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results.
• Federal employees must be in good standing.
• Federal employees must have a successful performance rating.
• Selectees may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
• All application materials must be received by the closing date.
• Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed.
• Requests for copies of application documents will not be accepted.
• All application forms submitted become the property of SSA Human Resources.
• As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. See Additional Information section.

Qualifications

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such specialized experience is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant performed work that involved planning, managing, or conducting investigations related to alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal laws, demonstrating knowledge of criminal investigative techniques, rules of criminal procedures, laws, and precedent court decisions concerning the admissibility of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure, and related issues in the conduct of investigations.

Applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks at GS-12. Time in grade & Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Additionally, the 1811 series has the following qualifications:
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS, DRUG URINALYSIS, PRE-EMPLOYMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Tentative selectee(s) must pass a pre-appointment physical examination. The duties of positions in this series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000 and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself or others is disqualifying.

Tentative selectee(s) will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment unless currently an SSA employee occupying a position already in a random drug testing program. Appointment to the position is contingent upon a negative test result. After appointment the employee will be included in the agency's random drug test program.

This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.The selected employee will not be made a final offer of employment until after we receive notice of the completion of a successful background investigation.

Selectee will be required to pass firearms qualification and may be required to carry a firearm.

The selectee will be required to attend a course of instruction on the proper use of Oleoresin Capsicum spray (OCS), which is the oily resin of pepper. This instruction includes being exposed to OCS so that knowledge of its effects can be gained.

This position is covered by the special retirement provision for Federal Law Enforcement Officers (FLEO). Selectee without previous FLEO service must be at least 21 years of age and not yet 37 years of age or older on the date of appointment.

Selectee newly assigned to the Criminal Investigator position MUST successfully complete the 9-week Criminal Investigator Program training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Glynco, Georgia.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applicants will be rated based on the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of criminal investigative procedures and techniques. (Maximum 30 Points)
• Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, court procedures, and rules of evidence. (Maximum 30 Points)
• Ability to work with others, especially with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. (Maximum 30 Points)
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing. (Maximum 30 Points)
• Skill in briefing others on policy, procedures, and preparation of cases for legal proceedings. (Maximum 30 Points)
• Ability to plan, organize and direct activities of a staff. (Maximum 30 Points)
• Ability to manage training and professional development programs for criminal investigators. (Maximum 25 Points)