- Position Title
- Criminal Investigator (Desk Officer) - Temporary Promotion
- Agency
- Small Business Administration
- Announcement Number
- IMP-11891298-23-MLJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 20, 2023 to Friday, March 24, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you meet the following criteria for Competitive Merit Promotion eligibility:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field--block 24--is "1" or "2"); and
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field--block 34--is "1")
- I am a current Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service To be eligible you must have least one year Time In Grade (TIG) at the next lower grade level, or higher, from the position to which you are applying.;
- I am a former Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service.
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field--block 24--is "1" or "2"); and
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field--block 34--is "1")
2.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
• Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
• Transfer or reinstatement eligible: current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
• Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documents. For example, 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; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
• Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
• Transfer or reinstatement eligible: current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
• Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documents. For example, 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; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Assessment 1
Before applying, you are encouraged to thoroughly read the Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) for additional information regarding this vacancy. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. You must submit the required documentation to verify your eligibility as indicated. Failure to provide the required documents WILL render you ineligible for consideration.
Federal employees are required to submit their most recent performance appraisal. Failure to provide your most recent performance appraisal may render you ineligible for consideration.
Must qualify with and carry a firearm.
Lautenberg Amendment: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(91)). Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1001).
The applicant is subject to pre-appointment and random drug testing.
An applicant must be at least 21 years of age to enter a law enforcement covered position. Select the answer that best describes your age.
1.
This vacancy is open only to current SBA, competitive service, career or career conditional employees. Please select the response that best applies to you.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
I will have reached or exceeded the age of twenty-one (21) sixty (60) days from the closing date of this announcement:
3.
Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
4.
Incumbents selected for Criminal Investigator positions are covered under special law enforcement provisions. This requires that applicants not exceed the maximum age for entry. The date immediately preceding an applicant's 37th birthday is the final date for selection. The age restriction does not apply if you served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement officer (FLEO) position covered by special civil service retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement or if you are a preference eligible veteran.
Those with current or prior Federal civilian (non-military) Law Enforcement (FLEO) coverage will only be considered if they can demonstrate that they will have completed 20 years of covered service by the mandatory retirement age of 57.
5.
If selected for this position, will you have 20 years of covered service by the mandatory retirement age of 57?
Physical Requirements: The duties of positions in this series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to him/her, or others is disqualifying.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
6.
Do you meet the physical requirements listed above?
7.
To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: independently plans, organizes, and prioritizes work related to: the application of a wide range of complex investigative concepts, techniques and practices in conducting criminal investigations; extensive knowledge in applying the U.S. Criminal Code, Attorney General Guidelines, and Agency investigative policy; experience in analyzing and tracing complex financial records; skill in written and oral communication, and the ability to analyze and evaluate program policies and make recommendations in order to further the organization's strategic objectives.
TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) RESTRICTIONS: Current or former Federal employees applying for advancement to a position above their current (or former) grade level must have completed a minimum of one year (52 weeks) in a position no more than one grade lower (or equivalent) than the position to be filled.
8.
Do you meet the TIG restrictions for advancement to a GS-14?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
9.
This is a Temporary Promotion NTE September 30, 2024. Are you willing to accept a time-limited appointment?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
10.
Implemented Attorney General Guidelines and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure in complex financial investigations.?
11.
Complied with implementing investigative policies and procedures in a federal law enforcement agency.
12.
Utilized appropriate and recognized investigative standards in complex financial investigations.
13.
Conducted interviews of both witnesses and targets in criminal investigations.
14.
Prepared comprehensive Memorandums of Interview and Reports of Investigation.
15.
Presented investigative findings to Assistant U.S. Attorneys.
16.
Use and execution of search warrant affidavits in complex financial investigations.
17.
Use of criminal complaint affidavits.
18.
Use of arrest warrant affidavits.
19.
Use of consensual monitoring techniques.
20.
Developed and registered confidential informants.
21.
Use of undercover operations in complex financial investigations.
22.
Use of surveillance techniques.
23.
Use of Inspector General subpoenas in complex financial investigations.
24.
Testified as a witness in the Grand Jury, other phases of the criminal judicial process, or at trial.
25.
Conducted complex investigations requiring analysis of significant quantities of financial (business/bank/tax) records.
26.
Applied use of analytical tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, I2, Casemap, Ipro to demonstrate the manipulation or concealment of fraudulent transactions/activity.
27.
Conducted and coordinated financial investigations involving multi-jurisdictional and multi-defendant cases.
28.
Participated in major investigations involving criminal, civil, and administrative remedies.
29.
Experience in analyzing agency regulations or policies to identify systemic weaknesses and make recommendations for improving operations.
30.
Implemented the agency investigative priorities by working high-impact, high-dollar, and multiple subject financial fraud investigations.
31.
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 my resume does not support or substantiate my responses to the assessment questionnaire, my application will be removed from consideration. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, my rating will be lowered, my job eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed 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. An answer to this question is required.