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Position Title
Criminal Investigator
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NMFS OLE-23-11940845-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 to Monday, May 8, 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. (limit characters)
2. Enter the number of MONTHS of Federal service experience you have attained as a firefighter, law enforcement or air traffic controller. (limit characters)
3. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
4. Are you a current Department of Commerce employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and 
  • You have not yet been separated. 
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5. Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of Commerce) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements: 
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and 
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
  • You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.    
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Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describe your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Criminal Investigator at the ZA-1811-2 grade level or equivalent pay band (GS-9) in the Federal service.
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2. This position has a maximum entry age requirement. The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a position as a law enforcement officer as defined in Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) and 8412(d). This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in the Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement positions covered by Title 5 provisions, or to veterans eligible for preference. Select the one statement from the choices below that best demonstrates your qualifications regarding this requirement.
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3. If you selected the response that you are not subject to the age restriction because you are serving or have previously served in a covered civilian Federal Law Enforcement Officer position, please indicate the number of creditable years of service you have accrued. If this doesn't apply to you, please input NA. (Maximum length of 10 characters)
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For each item below, select the best response/s that most accurately describe your current level of experience and capability using the scale/s below. (limit characters)
4. Select the answer that best describes your level of experience applying U.S. laws, regulations, and procedures to a marine resources or other natural resources law enforcement program.
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5. Which of the following best describes your experience conducting investigations of alleged civil/administrative and/or criminal illegal activities?
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6. Do you have experience working with other law enforcement agencies at the local, state and/or federal levels?
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7. Select the answer below that best describes your level of experience in conducting interviews or interrogations of witnesses or suspects.
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8. Which of the following best describes your experience identifying, and developing sources of information for use in investigations?
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9. Which of the following best describes your training or experience preparing case documents for consultation with prosecuting attorneys? (Select all that apply)
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10. Which of the following best describes your training or experience testifying in court?
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11. Which of the following best describe your training or experience as it relates to law enforcement investigations? (Select all that apply.)
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12. Which of the following best describe your training or experience in applying community outreach and education principles? (Select all that apply.)
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13. Select the answer that best describes your experience in preparing written investigative reports.
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14. I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.
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15. NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veterans' preference documentation, assessment questions and answers, and SF-50s) is accurate and received by the Agency.

Please take this opportunity to review your resume to ensure you have included the number of work hours per week for each job or position that you have held. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you:

*Have reviewed your resume for inclusion of work hours, and
*Verify that you have included a resume containing work hours per week for each job or position held.
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