Summary

The Office of Enforcement Operations (OEO) provides investigative & prosecutorial support, legal advice, and statutorily required review and approval in almost 40 distinct subject areas. OEO oversees the use of the most sophisticated investigative tools of the federal government, including electronic surveillance, the Federal Witness Security Program, media subpoenas, and witness immunity requests. OEO provides legal advice to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies on these programs.

Duties

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The Supervisory Case Analyst serves as a Deputy Chief in the Special Operations Unit (SOU) with primary responsibilities in witness security and other sensitive operations. The incumbent is required to perform very critical, highly complex, far-reaching and precedent-setting assignments to assist the Chief of the SOU in determining and monitoring the use of highly specialized and sensitive investigative tools. These include the administration and management of the Federal Witness Security Program and the use and targeting of federal prisoners in covert investigative activities. In addition, the position:

• Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit.
• Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised.
• Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates.
• Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members.
• Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
• You must complete the online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You must meet status eligibility for this announcement.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• This position has supervisory responsibilities. A one-year supervisory probationary period is required upon selection. This may be waived if you have already successfully completed the supervisory probationary period.
• The Criminal Division participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program. E-Verify helps employers to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must have one year specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-13 federal grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: providing direct or supervisory support to a program that applies and/or administers statutory or regulatory programs, such as Title 18 USC 3521, et seq., or assistance to witnesses with security/safety issues; coordinates with interagency components to achieve program objectives; and provides analysis and advice on issues related to agency programs such as Title 18 USC 3521 or other witness security or safety issues.

Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional information

ELIGIBILITY: You are eligible under merit promotion procedures, if you meet one of the following criteria:

• Federal employees currently serving on career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service;
• Former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility based on previous career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service. For more information see https://www.opm.gov/job-seekers/reinstatement/;
• Displaced federal employees requesting special priority selection consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP);
• Veterans with Veterans' Preference or veterans who have been separated under honorable conditions after three years or more of active continuous service (Veterans Employment Opportunities Act);
• Individuals with disabilities - For more information and proof required see https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities; or
• Any other individuals eligible for a non-competitive appointment, including former Peace Corps and AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers, Boren Scholars, Fulbright Scholars, military spouses, etc.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. 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 based on the competencies listed above; and
3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

USA Hire Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

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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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