Duties

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If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for prosecution of Affirmative Civil Enforcement litigation for the United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of California. Typical work assignments include (but are not limited to):

• Conducts thorough and systematic investigations for cases of the most complex, difficult and/or unprecedented nature relating to civil actions or administrative violations with the jurisdiction of the United States attorney's Office (USAO)
• Serves as a resource to investigators throughout the agency, and in other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
• Applies a mastery of the field of investigations to achieve legally acceptable responses to new developments or legal precedents, or to investigative or court presentation problems.
• Develops or recommends new approaches in investigations.
• Independently handles cases as either a lead agent or a major team member.
• Drives investigations and coordinates with other investigators to find/obtain appropriate evidence for prosecution or defense.
• Works with attorneys to determine applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law, and identify possible violations or causes of action.
• Examines books, ledgers, payrolls, cost reports, billing statements, invoices, correspondence, and other records pertaining to transactions, events, or allegations under investigation.
• Establishes and/or verifies relationships among all facts and evidence obtained to confirm authenticity, corroborate witness statements, and otherwise build proof necessary for successful litigation.
• Coordinates with attorneys to ensure applicable legal requirements are satisfied with regard to arrests, searches, surveillance, and other investigative activities.
• Locates and conducts interviews of witnesses.
• Identifies the need for service of warrants and subpoenas.
• Prepares interim and final reports on the progress of investigations for use by attorneys.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

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Note: In order to be considered "qualified" for this position, your specialized experience must be described in your resume. Please be sure that your resume clearly states any and all of the specialized experience that you may have. If your specialized experience is not clearly detailed in your resume, you will not be considered for this position.

GS-13: To be eligible at the GS-13 level, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service as defined below.

Specialized experience is defined as experience applying laws, regulations, policies, and procedures sufficient to plan and conduct highly complex investigations; leading or directing investigative teams; ensuring reports of investigations comply with applicable regulations; coordinating with other investigative agencies; providing analytical advice with respect to investigations and evidence; interviewing witnesses; coordinating surveillance of suspects with appropriate law enforcement/investigative agencies; and utilizing office automation tools and applications, to include automated litigation support and trial presentation programs, in order to capture, review and organize data and to effectively present documentary evidence for use by attorneys in court.

Additional information

Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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.

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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.