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Position Title: Criminal Investigator
Agency: Office of Inspector General
Announcement Number: IG-18-10308648-PO-EX Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 to Tuesday, October 2, 2018

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:

Have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
Retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more

If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.

Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you

have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders
are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.

-OR-

Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?

-OR-

Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you a current or former, permanent Career or Career-Conditional Federal employee in the competitive service AND your highest permanent grade is LOWER than the highest grade of this position? (SF-50 block 24 must be a “1” or “2”)

A. Yes

B. No

5. Are you a current or former, permanent Career or Career-Conditional Federal employee in the competitive service AND you have held a permanent grade the SAME or HIGHER than the highest grade of the position being filled, OR I have held a permanent developmental position with promotion potential to the same grade of the position being filled? (SF-50 block 24 must be a “1” or “2”)

A. Yes

B. No

6. Are you currently employed on a permanent appointment with a Federal agency that has an interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) such as a DoD Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality to include Army and Air Force Exchange Services? I have been continually employed for 1 year or more and have not had a break in service, or I have been involuntarily separated from such appointment without personal cause within the preceding year and have met the 1 year service requirement. NOTE: If you indicate that you are eligible for any of the eligibilities listed above, you MUST submit documentation along with your application/resume package verifying eligibility. For details about all interchange agreements with OPM please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems.

A. Yes

B. No

7. Are you a Military Spouse registered in the Priority Placement Program as a Priority S registrant, and you meet the registration eligibility requirements within Chapter 14 of the Priority Placement Program Handbook? I am applying to utilize my Priority S preference, or I have been contacted by the hiring agency to complete my application to receive Priority S preference.

A. Yes

B. No

8. I reside in the local commuting area of the position's duty station, and I am the spouse of an active duty military member (sponsor) of the US Armed Forces who accompanied my military sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move. NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of PCS Orders, area clearance, or command sponsorship letter along with your application/resume package. Additionally, verification of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status will be required for positions located in Japan and Korea.

A. Yes

B. No

9. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?

-OR-

Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?

-OR-

Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?

If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.

If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.

A. Yes

B. No

10. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.

A. Yes

B. No

11. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:

served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
are entitled to veterans' preference.

A. Yes

B. No

1. To meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-1811-13 position, you must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 level in the federal service or an equivalent level. Select the statement below that best represents your specialized experience. Your resume and/or supporting documentation must clearly support your responses to the questionnaire. Failure to provide support for your responses may result in an adjustment to your final rating or you may be removed from consideration.

A. I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 or equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as investigating crimes covered by the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

B. I do not have the above specialized experience.

2. Skill in planning, organizing, and conducting criminal investigations

A. I have extensive experience investigating crimes covered by the Uniform Code of Military Justice and civilian criminal statutes.

B. I have some experience investigating crimes covered by the Uniform Code of Military Justice and civilian criminal statutes.

C. I have knowledge of criminal investigations dealing with crimes covered by the Uniform Code of Military Justice and civilian criminal statutes.

D. I do not have the above experience.

3. Knowledge of criminal investigative organizations, operations, and programs

A. Within the last five years I have had experience working for or with a criminal investigative organizations.

B. I have experience working for or with a criminal investigative organizations.

C. I have some knowledge of criminal investigative organizations.

D. I do not have the above experience.

4. Ability to communicate in writing

A. I have expert skill in writing investigative reports and investigative policies and procedures.

B. I have skill in expressing investigative findings in writing, preparing written analysis, and preparing final written products within established parameters.

C. I have skill in written communication pertaining to criminal investigations and I have produced correspondence and reports for use by higher-level supervisors.

D. I do not have the above experience.

5. Skill in verbal communication

A. Within the last five years I have briefed senior managers and interviewed program officials and witnesses.

B. I have regularly interacted with senior managers on investigative matters and I have interviewed witnesses.

C. I have provided information or advice to managers on routine investigative matters.

D. I do not have the above experience.

6. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith, and I understand the information provided above.

B. No, I do not certify/understand the information provided above.

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