- Position Title
- Investigative Research Analyst
- Agency
- Government Accountability Office
- Announcement Number
- FAIS-22-ST-11439519 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, June 22, 2022 to Monday, July 11, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Please read the following eligibility questions very carefully. Your responses will affect your consideration for the position.This vacancy announcement is listed in accordance with Merit Promotion procedures. This means that only specific groups of applicants are eligible for consideration. The following questions will determine if you are within any of these specific groups eligible for consideration under this vacancy announcement. You will only be considered for each eligibility you respond "YES" to. If you respond "NO" to all eligibility questions or fail to claim at least one eligibility you will not be considered under this vacancy announcement.For more information about eligibility, please review the following article on USAJOBS, "Which Jobs am I eleigble to apply for?" located at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/eligibility/
3.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility, you must 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. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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,
- are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility, you must 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. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
4.
1. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces?
-OR-
2. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement 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-
3. 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. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility for option 1 submit documentation that reflects that you are an authorized dependent/spouse of the service member such as PCS Orders, Military Personnel Office Verification or other document that substantiates your eligibility.
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc.
-OR-
2. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement 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-
3. 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. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility for option 1 submit documentation that reflects that you are an authorized dependent/spouse of the service member such as PCS Orders, Military Personnel Office Verification or other document that substantiates your eligibility.
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc.
5.
Are you currently employed as a Career/Career Conditional employee at the Government Accountability Office and have you never held the band or full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility,
To verify your eligibility,
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 will reflect career or career-conditional: Tenure 1 or 2 in box 24 AND
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status in the excepted service: Position Occupied is 2 in box 34.
- You must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form. Your SF-50 must include your position title, pay plan/series/band and tenure. Please be aware that award SF-50's does not always include this pertinent information. If your SF-50 is an award SF-50, submit a previous SF-50 containing the aforementioned items.
6.
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
PLEASE NOTE: The GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. GAO does not accept transfers from federal agencies that operate under the Interchange agreement. Applicants who do not have status in the competitive service will not be considered for this eligibility.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
- your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
PLEASE NOTE: The GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. GAO does not accept transfers from federal agencies that operate under the Interchange agreement. Applicants who do not have status in the competitive service will not be considered for this eligibility.
7.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring- paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation that certifies that you are eligible for consideration under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u), Schedule A hiring authority, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring- paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation that certifies that you are eligible for consideration under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u), Schedule A hiring authority, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist.
8.
Were you formerly, but not currently, employed as a permanent GAO employee or a Federal civilian employee from another Agency that was on a permanent competitive appointment (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
- your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1
9.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a Federal agency other than the Agency hiring for this position and have you never held the grade or full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF- 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF- 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
- your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
10.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility, you must 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 service which includes character of service.
- 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?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility, you must 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 service which includes character of service.
Assessment 1
1.
Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band level (PE-I, PT-I), equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or comparable private or public sector experience to qualify for this position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience analyzing and processing information related to alleged violations, and determining appropriate follow-up action related to allegations of waste, fraud, abuse and mismanagement.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
2.
I have performed a variety of functions including assigning, processing, and tracking allegations of fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement until completion. Closure and disposition of case files, proficient planning, providing investigative support and conducting complex inquiries. Performing oversight of inquiries into allegations of misconduct or improprieties affecting government programs and operations and experience prioritizing workloads.
3.
From the choices below, select the one choice that BEST describes your experience receiving, assigning, tracking, closing, and documenting the disposition of hotline case files.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
I have conducted interviews of complainants, witnesses, and others.
5.
From the choices below, select the one choice that BEST describes your experience analyzing information to determine the credibility of a source(s) of information, and identifying any action that should be taken.
6.
From the choices below, select the one choice that BEST describes your experience in recognizing, exploring, and exploiting leads; detecting discrepancies in information; and distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information.
7.
Which of the following BEST describes your ability to make sound decisions related to gathering information, evaluating alternatives, and identifying a course of action?
8.
Which of the following BEST describes your highest level of experience establishing liaison with officials throughout the law enforcement community?
9.
From the list below, identify all of the types of audiences with which you have experience communicating orally or making oral presentations. Select all that apply.
10.
From the choices below, select the one choice that BEST describes your experience using law enforcement databases, such as NCIC.
11.
From the list below, select the one choice that BEST describes your ability to use third-party/subscription based databases, such as Accurint/LexisNexis.
12.
From the choices below, select the one choice that BEST describes your ability to personally coordinate effectively with individuals and organizations that use investigative information, to facilitate joint projects across programmatic and professional divisions, and to facilitate consensus as needed on behalf of an organization.
13.
From the choices below, select the one choice that BEST describes your ability to personally formulate, draft, present and/or deliver written communications/correspondence.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information in and attached to this application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent information on or attached to this application may be grounds for not hiring me or firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. I understand that any information I give may be investigated.