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Typical duties for a Criminal Investigator at NASA OIG include but are not limited to the following:

• Planning and conducting complex investigations of suspected fraud, waste, and abuse, and mismanagement in NASA programs and investigating violations of NASA Standards of Conduct and government regulations involving NASA employees. Investigations will typically involve grant and procurement fraud, which may include, but is not limited to, cost/labor mischarging, defective pricing, defective parts, false certifications, price fixing, bid rigging, and product substitution.
• Planning and conducting search warrant operations, undercover and/or surveillance work, and other law enforcement activities for the purpose of obtaining evidence, property, and documents relevant to the investigation.
• Analyzing and evaluating evidence, to include business and financial records, payrolls, government reports, transactions and actions relevant to allegations under investigation. Verifying, corroborating, and establishing relationships of all facts and evidence, to establish accuracy and authenticity. Based on findings, drafting reports of investigations and summaries, including recommendations for prospective and corrective action and/or to aid in supporting possible prosecution and/or administrative or civil action.
• Presenting cases and/or evidence, both orally and in writing, to Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the preparation of cases for presentation to Federal Grand Juries. Testifying as a witness before grand juries, trial courts, or administrative hearings on results of completed investigations.
• Performs a variety of liaison activities in order to develop and maintain relationships internal and external to the agency.

Conditions of employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation. This position will be subject to random drug testing after the applicant is hired.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial/probationary period.
• Incumbent must be proficient in the use of assigned firearms/weapons, pass an initial qualification, and must continually qualify in the use of firearms/weapons.
• Must meet the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid State Driver's License.
• Must pass a pre-employment medical examination and physical fitness test and continue to successfully pass both requirements annually.
• This position requires you to satisfactorily complete (or have previously completed) the Criminal Investigation Training Program at Glynco, Georgia, or equivalent federal law enforcement training.
• This is a primary law enforcement position; Incumbent must not have reached their 37th birthday upon appointment to this position unless there is sufficient prior Federal service in a covered primarily law enforcement or firefighter position.

Qualifications

Auditor or Contracting Officer experience is preferred but not required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the education and/or experience required for the grade level(s) to which you apply.

To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, you must meet the following:

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. You must have at least one year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service performing the following duties:

• Planning and conducting investigations related, but not limited to fraud and/or employee misconduct.
• Obtaining, analyzing, verifying, and documenting evidence.
• Researching and applying policy, regulations, and/or criminal/civil law.
• Writing investigative reports.

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Master's or equivalent graduate degree,

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Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

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Combining Education and Experience.

Combination of education and experience is defined as having some specialized experience, but less than one year; and more than two years but less than three years of education. The total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education in excess of 36 hours (total semesters hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)

To qualify at the GS-11:

To qualify for GS-11, you must have one year (12 months) of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent pay band performing the following duties:

• Managing and progressing investigations related to alleged misconduct by high-ranking government officials or alleged violations of civil/criminal law, to include but not limited to grant and contract fraud.
• Using various commercial, government, and law enforcement systems to research, develop leads, and obtain information.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other federal state and local law enforcement officials.
• Writing investigative reports and presenting evidence, both orally and in writing to key stakeholders, including Assistant U.S. Attorneys.

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Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree,

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Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

OR

Combining Education and Experience.

Combination of education and experience is defined as having some specialized experience, but less than one year; and more than two years but less than three years of education. The total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education in excess of 36 hours (total semesters hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)

When citing your education and/or experience, be clear and specific. We cannot make assumptions about your education and/or experience. If your transcripts and/or resume do not support your application questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

Medical Requirements: The duties of this position requires 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, hands, 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 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 too himself/herself, or others is disqualifying.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactorily complete (or have previously completed) the Criminal Investigation Training Program at Glynco, Georgia, or equivalent federal law enforcement training.

LAW ENFORCEMENT AVAILABILITY PAY (LEAP): LEAP in the amount of 25% has been approved for this position. However, the biweekly maximum earnings limitation for LEO's in 5 U.S.C. 5547(c) applies.

LAW ENFORCEMENT RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a primary/rigorous law enforcement position under the provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 USC 8412(d) (FERS). Thirty-seven (37) years is the maximum entry age for covered primary law enforcement positions to meet the requirement of 20 years of service by the mandatory retirement age of 57. Persons not appointed by the last day of the month in which the individual reaches their 37th birthday shall not be originally appointed or assigned to these positions. Applicants who are age 37 or over may subtract any of their prior federal service that is in approved primary/rigorous positions and that is creditable for retirement from their current age to meet this age requirement. Applicants must provide proof of this creditable service prior to appointment. The maximum entry age may be waived for applicants eligible for veterans' preference.

Note: Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. Salaries listed above are an approximation and are subject to duty station locality adjustment.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

How you will be evaluated

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

Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet.

Veterans: Under the provisions of Direct Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. However, applicants who are eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). For more information please see: Veterans' Preference information on the FedsHireVets website.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

NASA OIG considers 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.