- Position Title
- Supervisory Criminal Investigator (SAC)
- Agency
- Small Business Administration
- Announcement Number
- ST-11931318-23-MLJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 15, 2023 to Monday, May 29, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
2.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
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")
5.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
6.
Non-Competitive Eligibility: You may be eligible to be considered non-competitively if you meet any of the following: You have held a permanent (non-temporary) position in the competitive service at the same grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as this position; or be an Interagency Career Transition Program (ICTAP) applicant. (YOU MUST SUBMIT ADEQUATE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION SUCH AS SF 50s SHOWING TENURE, CURRENT GRADE, AND FULL PROMOTION POTENTIAL OF POSITION; RIF DOCUMENTATION; ETC.)
OR
You are eligible for a non-competitive special appointment authority such as Schedule A for the severely disabled, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment based on being a 30% or more disabled veteran, Certain military spouses, Peace Corps Service or Vista Service, etc. (YOU MUST SUBMIT ADEQUATE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION SUCH AS DD 214 OR OTHER PROOF OF MILITARY SERVICE, COPY OF VETERANS ADMINISTRATION (VA) LETTER, CERTIFICATION FROM STATE OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, PEACE CORPS DOCUMENTATION, DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING MARRIAGE, A COPY OF YOUR SPOUSE'S ACTIVE MILITARY ORDERS, ETC.)
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities listed below: (THIS IS A MANDATORY QUESTION: You must answer "Yes" or "No" below in order to receive proper consideration).
Based on current or prior Federal service
Schedule A for the severely disabled
30% or more disabled veteran
Certain military spouses
Peace Corps Service or Vista Service
Pathways Program (Limited to candidates eligible for non-competitive conversion)
Other: Transfer, Reinstatement, Reassignment, OPM Interchange agreement, Other Non-competitive Hiring Authority etc.
OR
You are eligible for a non-competitive special appointment authority such as Schedule A for the severely disabled, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment based on being a 30% or more disabled veteran, Certain military spouses, Peace Corps Service or Vista Service, etc. (YOU MUST SUBMIT ADEQUATE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION SUCH AS DD 214 OR OTHER PROOF OF MILITARY SERVICE, COPY OF VETERANS ADMINISTRATION (VA) LETTER, CERTIFICATION FROM STATE OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, PEACE CORPS DOCUMENTATION, DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING MARRIAGE, A COPY OF YOUR SPOUSE'S ACTIVE MILITARY ORDERS, ETC.)
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities listed below: (THIS IS A MANDATORY QUESTION: You must answer "Yes" or "No" below in order to receive proper consideration).
Based on current or prior Federal service
Schedule A for the severely disabled
30% or more disabled veteran
Certain military spouses
Peace Corps Service or Vista Service
Pathways Program (Limited to candidates eligible for non-competitive conversion)
Other: Transfer, Reinstatement, Reassignment, OPM Interchange agreement, Other Non-competitive Hiring Authority etc.
7.
Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management?
For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems.
-OR-
Are you a current:
• Postal Career Service Employee;
• Postal Rate Commission Employee;
• Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; or,
• Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee?
For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems.
-OR-
Are you a current:
• Postal Career Service Employee;
• Postal Rate Commission Employee;
• Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; or,
• Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee?
For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
8.
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.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
9.
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?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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.
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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.
Current 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).
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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
I will have reached or exceeded the age of twenty-one (21) sixty (60) days from the closing date of this announcement.
2.
Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
3.
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.
4.
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).
5.
Do you meet the physical requirements listed above?
6.
To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the federal service or equivalent 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: leading a team that is responsible for independently initiating investigations from informant tips or leads; developing evidence by interviews, documentary searches, surveillance, etc.; establishing interrelationships of facts or evidence; investigating sensitive, controversial subjects; participating on multi-agency taskforce and performing dangerous and extensive undercover and surveillance work.
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.
7.
Do you meet the TIG restrictions for advancement to a GS-15?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
8.
This position is located in Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Lisle, IL, or Detroit, MI and relocation expenses are not authorized. Are you willing to accept a position in Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Lisle, IL, or Detroit, MI?
The applicant is subject to pre-appointment and random drug testing.
Your resume must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Failure to support your responses may cause you to be removed from consideration.
9.
Select the one response best describing your experience in managing, supervising or leading a team of employees.
10.
Select the statement best describing your skill in assigning, directing, coordinating, reviewing and evaluating the work of others.
11.
As a supervisor or team leader, select the statement best describing your capacity to adapt to change.
12.
Select the one statement best describing your work with leading subordinates or team members when planning work assignments and priorities.
13.
Select the one response most accurately reflecting your highest level of experience supervising immediate staff to ensure senior management's objectives are met, senior management receives accurate and timely information and administrative processes work effectively. I have not performed this task.
14.
I have reviewed and prepared analysis of subordinate or other investigators case files to identify deficiencies and strengths for one or more of the following purposes. (Select all that apply)
15.
I have performed the following leadership functions successfully in investigations and/or projects that I have led or was assigned senior staff responsibility. (Select all that apply)
16.
Select the statement best describing your experience leading staff responsible for applying federal laws and criminal statutes, court procedures and rules of evidence to criminal investigations.
17.
This position requires the capability to lead, develop and mentor other law enforcement officers, analysts and support staff. Select the level of experience you have mentoring and guiding law enforcement officers and support staff.
18.
Select the one response best describing your highest level of experience developing, leading, directing and motivating a diverse staff in an investigative environment.
19.
Select the one response best describing your experience supervising staff that are responsible for preparing a prosecutorial report for a Department of Justice or a State Prosecutor or attorney.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
As part of your duties, indicate your experience supervising and/or providing expert guidance in the areas of performance evaluation/quality reviews for agents working complex financial investigations related to federal loan, disaster or government contracting programs.
21.
Select the one response describing your highest level of experience developing, leading, directing, and motivating a diverse staff in an investigative environment.
22.
Select the one response describing your experience managing multiple investigations/projects related to disaster fraud, financial fraud and/or SBA Certifications.
23.
Select the level that best describes your experience communicating persuasively.
24.
Choose the statement(s) that best describe your briefing skills (merging oral and written communication skills) that you use as a regular part of your job to execute the investigative mission of the program within the context of the larger Departmental or Agency goals, objectives, and performance measures as set by the senior leadership while complying with applicable oversight policies and procedures.
25.
Choose the statement(s) that best describes your interpersonal communication skills. While you are encouraged to select all that may apply, if subsequently interviewed, applicants may be required to provide example(s) that supports their answer(s) to this question.
26.
Choose the statement(s) that best describe your communication/briefing skills that you use as a regular part of your job to support agency goals and the agency leadership. While you are encouraged to select all that may apply, if subsequently interviewed, applicants may be required to provide an example(s) that supports their answer(s) to this question.
27.
Which of the following entities outside of your work organization have you developed successful working relationships.
28.
Select the statement best describing your experience working with and understanding the functions and jurisdiction of other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
29.
Choose the one statement that best describes your skills in written communication. If subsequently interviewed, applicants may be required to provide an example(s) that supports their answer to this question.
30.
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.