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Position Title
Supervisory Criminal Investigator (ASAC)
Agency
Office of Inspector General
Announcement Number
23-HUDIG-75 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, April 6, 2023 to Thursday, April 20, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
 
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2. Are you a current US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General employee who is eligible for competitive consideration under any of the following categories?
  • Current HUD-OIG employee in the Competitive service on a permanent career or career-conditional appointment
  • Current HUD-OIG employee serving on a VRA appointment.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
3. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)? (limit characters)
4. Are you a current Federal employee? (limit characters)
5. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit 250 characters)
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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 applicants 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.

If you are not subject to the age restriction because you have previously served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement officer (FLEO) position as described above, you must submit an SF 50 (or equivalent documentation) showing service in a covered civilian law enforcement. OR If you are not subject to the age restriction because you are a preference eligible veteran, you must submit appropriate veterans documentation to establish that you are eligible for veteran's preference in order to waive the age requirements for this position.

Will you have reached your 37th birthday by the closing date of this announcement?

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Medical Requirements: The selectee must pass a pre-appointment physical examination and meet the physical requirements for this position as required by this agency. The duties of this position 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 and hearing are required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Because the duties of this position are exacting, responsible, and sometimes performed under trying conditions, the selectee must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the selectee to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying.

Do you meet the physical requirements as described above?

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8. Please choose one of the following so that we may determine your eligibility. (limit characters)
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As outlined in the vacancy announcement, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal that includes the final rating. If you have not received this documentation for any reason (not employed, current employer does not give a performance appraisal, etc.) you must explain why in your application. If you fail to provide a copy of the performance appraisal, or a statement advising why it is unavailable, you will be removed from further consideration.

Type "yes" in the text box below if you are providing a performance appraisal meeting the above requirements with your application. If you are unable to provide a performance appraisal with your application, please provide a reason in the text box below. (This is required of all applicants regardless of prior federal service. "N/A" is not considered an acceptable response.)

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Assessment 1
1. 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 applicants 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.

Will you have reached your 37th birthday by the close of this announcement?
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2. Medical 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 himself/herself, or others is disqualifying.

Do you possess the requirements listed above?
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3. Qualifying experience for the GS-14 level includes or is equivalent to 1 year (52 weeks) at the GS-13 level or equivalent performing the following:
  • Assists in planning and monitoring the work of other criminal investigators in the conduct of multi-faceted criminal and administrative investigations; AND
  • Provides technical advice and assistance to Investigators by evaluating allegations, evidence, and investigative problems; AND
  • Reviews/finalizes reports of investigations and summaries, including making recommendations for corrective action; AND
  • Demonstrated experience performing multi-level fraud investigations.
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the specialized experience statement. Carefully review your application and ensure that your response is supported by your resume.
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4. Select the response(s) related to generally accepted investigative principles, techniques, and methods that you have independently performed on the job. (limit characters)
5. Select all of the law enforcement activities with which you have experience. (limit characters)
6. Select all of the verbal communication activities that you have routinely performed in your employment. (limit characters)
7. Select all of the written products below that you have experience writing. (limit characters)
8. Choose the statement that best describes your ability to manage and coordinate the efforts of a multi-agency investigative team. (limit characters)
9. Select all of the statements that best describe your experience working with other law enforcement agencies. (limit characters)
10. Choose the statement that best describes your skill in establishing and maintaining effective internal and external working relationships. (limit characters)
11. Select the response that best describes your knowledge of fraud abuse, white collar, and violent crime investigations. (limit characters)
12. Select the response that best describes your experience using law enforcement/criminal justice theories, techniques, procedures, and practices. (limit characters)
13. Select the response that best describes your knowledge of OIG operations or related investigative experience. (limit characters)