This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/701561300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Export Enforcement is seeking to fill multiple non-supervisory Criminal Investigator (Digital Forensics), 1811-11/12/13 positions in Manassas, VA .
Learn more about this agency01/23/2023 to 02/06/2023
$78,592 - $145,617 per year
GS 11 - 13
Many vacancies in the following location:
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50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent -
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Competitive
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BIS-OEE-DE-23-11810695
701561300
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This position is being advertised through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Delegated Direct-Hire Authority and is open to all U.S. citizens. Under this authority, competitive rating, ranking and veterans' preference procedures do not apply. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration.
This is a temporary excepted service appointment, not-to-exceed (NTE) September 30, 2024 under the Bureau of Industry and Security's appointing authority authorized under Public Law 117-103, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, to support the situation in Ukraine. This appointment may be extended as needed, up through September 30, 2024. You may be required to serve a trial period. After one year of completion of work in accordance with the established performance plan and demonstrating proper conduct, you may be converted to a career/career-conditional appointment in the competitive service.
OEE special agents are sworn federal law enforcement officers with authority to make arrests, execute search warrants, serve subpoenas, and detain and seize goods about to be illegally exported. OEE initiates investigations based on information and intelligence obtained from a variety of sources. OEE conducts investigations to gather testimony and evidence of alleged or suspected violations of dual-use export control laws. OEE works closely with the Department of Justice to impose criminal sanctions for violations, including incarceration and fines, and with the Office of Chief Counsel for Industry and Security (OCC-IS) to impose civil fines and denials of export privileges. OEE routinely works with other Federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, when conducting investigations or preventative actions. OEE conducts its enforcement operations worldwide.
The selected candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.
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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Firearms Qualification: The incumbent must qualify with firearms authorized by OEE and participate in a recurring qualification course. The incumbent is expected to abide by current OEE policies. The incumbent will also arm at specific times as required by the supervisor.
Lautenberg Amendment: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18 U.S.C. 922(g)). Candidates who have been convicted in any court of (1) a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, (2) shipping or transporting in interstate or foreign commerce, or possessing in or affecting commerce, any firearm or ammunition, or (3) receiving any firearm or ammunition which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce, are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18 U.S.C. 1001).
Mobile Workforce: The criminal investigator within this organization is considered as mobile workforce. By the nature of their duties and responsibilities, they are equipped and expected to work "on the road" meaning from and/or out of their vehicles; work from and/or out of nontraditional locations; work in-transit from either aircraft or motor vehicle. For the good of the government, criminal investigator could work on an as needed basis out of their residence; particularly if their residence is between their duty office and an investigative activity that they are participating. For Criminal Investigator work "on an as needed basis," that basis is the irregular nature of criminal investigative work, which requires investigators to conduct investigative activities and enforcement actions in both a traditional and non-traditional manner.
Mobility Agreement: Candidates must agree in writing to comply with management-directed permanent change of station (PCS) movement to meet mission requirements.
Basic Training: Selectee must complete or have completed the basic criminal investigator course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, GA (or equivalent training as determined by the agency).
Cybersecurity Certifications: Complete advanced and time intensive cybersecurity certifications through proctored examinations.
Desired Experience
Data analytics, data science experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Computer network exploitation/defense experience
Advanced Cyber Security Certifications
Computer network administration background
Cyber threat intelligence/assessment products background
For GS-11:
To qualify at the GS-11 grade level applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-9 in the federal government. Examples of specialized experience includes:
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Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related
OR
Combination of education and experience as indicated above.
For GS-12:
To qualify at the GS-12 grade level applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 in the federal government. Examples of specialized experience includes:
To qualify at the GS-13 grade level applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 in the federal government. Examples of specialized experience includes:
There is no positive education requirement for this position.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Authority (DHA), rating, ranking and veterans' preference does not apply; All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as defined in the job opportunity announcement, will be referred for selection consideration. While veterans' preference does not apply in DHA, preference eligibles are encouraged to submit their supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.).
A complete application consists of the following:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
Email your resume, Cover Letter, professional references, non-competitive eligibility (NCE) documents to: criminalinvestigators@bis.doc.gov . Personally Identifiable Information (PII) must be redacted or removed prior to sending any documents as a part of this application. Examples of PII are social security numbers (even if truncated to the last 4), date of birth and specific medical information. DD 214s and VA disability letters often have PII on them, please review your documents carefully before sending.
Alongside your application please describe your experience in any of the following areas: Cyber Intrusion Investigations, Computer Network Forensics, Investigating Complex Cybercrimes, Computer network exploitation/defense experience, data analytics and report writing. Be specific: provide details which include your employment and/or education in which you gained the experience/knowledge. Please detail prior experience and your responsibilities, actions, products you authored, and/or any other significant information or facts
Note: The Subject line should contain the following information "Cyber Criminal Investigation Application." Please ensure the content of your resume adequately addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed in the solicitation announcement.
Selection will be made without discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicapping condition, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/701561300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) advances U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system, and by promoting continued U.S. leadership in strategic technologies. BIS accomplishes its mission by maintaining and strengthening adaptable, efficient, effective export controls and treaty compliance systems, along with active leadership and involvement in international export control regimes.