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Position Title
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR
Agency
Office of Inspector General
Announcement Number
DOD-OIG-11225612-21LP Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, September 13, 2021 to Monday, September 20, 2021
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 
NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 
NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.  
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3. Are you a current, permanent Career or Career-Conditional employee of the agency hiring for this position in the competitive service AND have permanently held a grade below the target grade of this position? (SF-50 block 24 must be a "1" or "2") (limit characters)
4. Are you a current, permanent Career or Career-Conditional employee of the agency hiring for this position in the competitive service AND have permanently held a grade at or above the target grade of this position? (SF-50 block 24 must be a "1" or "2") (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Are you a retired Federal employee receiving an annuity from the Office of Personnel Management? NOTE: If you answered yes to this question, attach a copy of your retirement Standard Form 50 to your application. (limit characters)
3. To be eligible for Military Spouse Preference (MSP) under this vacancy announcement, you must have appointment eligibility under one of the following authorities and submit the appropriate, required documentation to verify your eligibility. Please select one or more eligibilities that apply to you. (limit characters)
4. Are you a current or former (within last five-years) Executive Branch political appointee; Schedule C excepted service appointee (confidential, policy or transitional role), or non-career or limited appointee in the Senior Executive System (SES)?

Agencies must request OPM approval to appoint the following current or former (within five-years) Executive Branch political appointees to permanent competitive service, non-political excepted service, or career SES positions:
https://www.opm.gov/FAQs/QA.aspx?fid=023f2059-dff7-4307-89b4-c553c218af1d&pid=08248d29-d26e-44b6-9988-57655358d509
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5. There is a time in grade (TIG) requirement for advancement to this position. Have you completed one year in a position at, above, or equivalent to the GS-07 level? Please indicate the appropriate response below: (limit characters)
6. There is a time in grade (TIG) requirement for advancement to this position. Have you completed one year in a position at, above, or equivalent to the GS-05 level? Please indicate the appropriate response below: (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please accurately identify your level of training or experience when completing this questionnaire. Your responses will be evaluated and verified based on your submitted resume. Ensure that your resume accurately describes the level of education and/or experience claimed in the assessment questionnaire. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. By continuing in the application process, you acknowledge that your self-assessment questionnaire score may be reduced, and you may lose consideration for this position if the work experience described in your resume does not support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the letter that corresponds to the highest level of education and/or experience that you fully possess and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR at the GS-07 grade level. Select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, select the letter that corresponds to the highest level of education and/or experience that you fully possess and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR at the GS-09 grade level. Select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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4. Ability to provide investigative and/or research support.
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5. Ability to research laws, regulations, and directives.
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6. Ability to inspect documents, gather data, and prepare reports.
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
7. Prepare reports that detail investigation findings through concise reports of investigations.
 
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8. Present interim and final reports of investigations which contain summaries and statements of the facts developed, copies of summaries of evidential documents, records, affidavits, and recommendations for process and procedural remedies.
 
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
9. Conducting routine criminal investigations involving members of the military services, civilian employees, and Department of Defense (DOD) contractors. (limit characters)
10. Monitor or report on the status of work to ensure quality and adherence to regulatory requirements (limit characters)
11. Applying investigation principles, concepts, and methodologies. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
12. Do you certify, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all of the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.)? Do you understand that the information provided may be investigated? Do you understand that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with your application may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work? Do you also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001)? (limit characters)