Criminal Investigator

Summary

This position is part of the Office of the Inspector General, US International Development Finance Corporation. As a Criminal Investigator you will be responsible for conducting investigative activities within the DFC's OIG. The incumbent may participate in meetings and/or briefings that require access to classified national security information and may be involved in investigations, inquiries, and other law enforcement activities that involve access to national security information.

Duties

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The duties listed below are for the full performance level of this position. You will be in a developmental role until you reach the GS-13 level.

As a Criminal Investigator, you will:

• Conduct criminal, civil, and administrative investigations that frequently concern highly sensitive matters and may be complicated by challenges in obtaining evidence from outside the United States.
• Plan and conduct interviews with complainants, witnesses, and suspects; prepare and serve subpoenas; obtain and execute search warrants; and conduct arrests and other law enforcement activities as required.
• Prepare investigative reports to support possible prosecution and/or administrative action.
• Advise supervisors on the progress of investigative activities, significant findings and developments, problems or questions of evidence, law, and actions to be taken on other related matters.
• Assist U.S. Department of Justice attorneys in preparing cases for presentation to federal grand juries and courts on matters involving violations of federal criminal statutes.

Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Within 30 days of your start date, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a top-secret/SCI security clearance
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to screening for illicit and illegal drug use prior to appointment and will be subject to random testing thereafter
• This position will require foreign travel to developing countries
• Be able to legally possess / carry a firearm
• Possess a valid driver's license

Qualifications

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

BASIC REQUIREMENT

This position meets the conditions outlined for a "Primary Position" in accordance with 5 Code of Federal Regulations 842.802 and applicable OPM retirement policies in that the work often requires arduous physical exertion, use/carrying of weapons/firearms, in the conduct of activities involving surveillance; arrests and apprehensions; and searches and seizures (where the element of physical danger may be present) more than 40% of the time.

MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: This position requires a maximum entry age for an initial appointment; applicants cannot have reached their 37th birthday by the date of appointment. Applicants who have passed the designated entry age limit, but who have previously serviced as a federal employee in a covered position, may be eligible to re-enter the firefighter/LEO service provided that they: (1) meet all applicable qualifications for the position and (2) will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered an creditable Federal fire/LEO service by the time the firefighter/LEO reached the age of 57.

The incumbent must carry firearms and maintain proficiency in their care and use. Therefore, the position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9) and selectee will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, USC., Section 1001).

This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical which certifies that you are physically and medically qualified to perform the full duties of the position. Please see the GS-1811 Medical Requirements. Results of a recent (up to one-year old) physical examination must be provided prior to appointment. Determination as to sufficiency of medical record will be made at time of appointment.

AND

You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to

• Experience assisting in investigations involving allegations of fraud and other crimes, employee misconduct, and management misconduct;
• Experience analyzing financial records for investigative fact-finding and identify discrepancies, patterns, or compliance issues; and
• Experience gathering information for and drafting investigative reports that present evidence-based findings and support a recommendation for action.

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B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position;

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C. A combination of education and experience as listed above.

You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to:

• Experience planning and conducting investigations involving allegations of fraud and other crimes, employee misconduct, and management misconduct;
• Experience analyzing financial records for investigative fact-finding and fraud detection;
• Experience writing investigative reports that support possible prosecution and/or administrative action;
• Experience applying for and executing search warrants; and
• Experience apprehending, searching, transporting and arranging for appropriate detention of criminal suspects.

Education is not substitutional at this grade level.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service that demonstrates your ability to do all the following:

• Experience in planning and conducting investigations involving allegations of fraud and other crimes, employee misconduct, and management misconduct;
• Experience in planning and conducting interviews with suspects, witnesses, and informants in pursuit of case development;
• Experience analyzing financial records for investigative fact-finding and fraud detection;
• Experience in assisting the Department of Justice and U.S. Attorneys in preparing cases for presentation to federal grand juries and courts on matters involving violations federal criminal statutes;
• Experience applying for and executing search warrants; and
• Experience apprehending, searching, transporting, and arranging for appropriate detention of criminal suspects.

Do you possess this experience?

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.

Education is not substitutional at this grade level.

This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY?

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. 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.

PASS/FAIL COURSES:

If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION is education acquired outside of any State of the U.S., the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, or any territory or possession of the U.S. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification and/or eligibility requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university) with your application in order to receive credit for that education. (Foreign education transcripts will not be accepted). For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.

Additional information

Salary information: In addition to base salary, Criminal Investigators receive locality pay for the Washington, D.C. area plus availability pay, which is 25% of the base and locality pay (the calculation is 25% x (base + locality). Your salary will be adjusted according to the locality of your office assignment and Law Enforcement Officers' availability pay.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;

2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and

3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

For more information: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp).

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:

• Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
• Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
• Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
• Other Special Appointment Authorities
• OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/verify/).

Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed episodic or emergency telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.
Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.

Work Schedule: The incumbent may be required to report on work and/or work irregular shifts (days, nights, evening, weekends, and holidays). This position is subject to Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) under 5 U.S.C. a7 5545a. The incumbent may be required to work, or be available to work, beyond a 40-hour workweek.

Miscellaneous: DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.

Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.