Summary

These positions are located in the Office of Investigations (OI) Field Offices in Region I (King of Prussia, PA) and Region III (Lisle, IL). The supervisors are the Special Agents in Charge, in each assigned office. The positions are Non-Bargaining Unit and require up to 50% travel.

THESE POSITIONS OFFER 25% LAW ENFORCEMENT AVAILABILITY PAY.

Travel expenses associated with interview and/or relocationexpenses associated with job offer MAY be paid.

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Applications will be accepted from internal employees of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on permanent or competitive Term appointments.

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Duties

As a senior member of the Field Office, conducts investigations of allegations, accidents or incidents occurring at or related to NRC licensed facilities and activities and provides specialized advice and counsel to the Director and senior regional personnel on investigative matters. Utilizing the full range of investigative skills, plans, conducts and brings to a conclusion sensitive and complex investigations which may ultimately result in significant enforcement action and/or criminal prosecution. These activities require close familiarity with all phases of agency operations. Position occasionally requires exceptionally close and confidential relationship with the Director due to sensitivity of subject matter.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

Candidates must have successfully completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, GA, or have completed approved equivalent criminal investigator training program in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must also have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is progressively responsible criminal investigative experience indicating a thorough knowledge of investigative techniques, laws of evidence, and rules of criminal procedure.

The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Extensive knowledge of criminal investigative techniques and procedures.
Describe specific experience, training, and developmental assignments which have provided you with knowledge of all aspects of criminal investigations, specifically addressing basis and advanced investigative techniques, technical investigative techniques, rules of evidence in criminal cases and rules of criminal, civil, regulatory and administrative procedures.
Demonstrated ability to collect, prepare, document, analyze and preserve physical and documentary evidence.
Describe specific experience, training and developmental assignments which demonstrate your skill in gathering facts through such methods as interview, observation, interrogation, and contacts with complainants/allegers or others, and analyzing records to establish facts or obtain evidence.
Demonstrated skill in planning and conducting investigations.
Describe specific experience, training, and developmental assignments which demonstrate your skill in handling investigations to conclusion concerning alleged or suspected violations of Federal laws and false statements, including those of relevance to NRC, such as false statements, substitution of counterfeit parts, whistle blower discrimination, records falsification, etc.
Knowledge of administrative policies, practices and procedures within the Federal Government and the NRC.
Describe specific experience, training, and developmental assignments which have provided you with the knowledge of the NRC/Federal Government regulations, policies and procedures, for administration and investigation activities, i.e., under the Atomic Energy Act of 1953, as amended, and/or the Energy reorganization Act of 1974, as amended. Describe how you have applied this knowledge and for what purpose?
Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and in person, to develop written technical reports and findings and present technical findings and recommendations to varied audiences.
Describe any training, education, and/or experience that demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively, in writing and in person, to develop written technical reports and findings and present technical findings and recommendations to varied audiences.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume and additional space provided for supplemental response.
Education
There is no educational requirement for this position, however, a bachelor's degree or higher is desired.
Additional information
The duty locations for these positions are King of Prussia, PA or Lisle, IL, duty stations. In general, employees are expected to be in the office (4 days per pay period). Telework schedules are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, if applicable.
Based on the staffing needs of the agency/area of consideration, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Physical Requirements: The selectee must pass a pre-employment medical examination (including vision, hearing, cardiovascular, mobility of extremities, and other factors), unless already working in a position covered under 5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d), or the selectee works for another Federal law enforcement agency and has passed a physical exam within the previous (3) months. Prior to appointment, the selectee must be determined by an authorized Government physician to be physically fit to perform strenuous and demanding duties such as making arrests, conducting surveillance, and using firearms. Any physical condition that would cause the selectee to be a hazard to oneself or others is disqualifying. The selectee will be required to pass regular medical examinations and maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of the agency.
This position authorizes you to carry a firearm when deputized under the provision of the United States Marshals Service. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime or greater of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (18 U.S.C., Section 922 (g)(9)). Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime or greater of domestic violence are not qualified for this position.
Applicants for all Criminal Investigator (1811) positions must meet all GS-1811 Criminal.

Average Compensation: $145,334

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