- Position Title
- Investigative Analyst (Term)
- Agency
- Small Business Administration
- Announcement Number
- ST-11972739-23-MLJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 22, 2023 to Monday, June 5, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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")
3.
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.
4.
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service or equivalent. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: experience in an investigative or legal environment supporting criminal, civil, and administrative investigations by gathering complex or technical data using online sources; analyzing data to draw conclusions; manipulating spreadsheets containing volumes of data and summarizing the results; knowledge and understanding of various legal documents such as subpoenas; and presenting complex information (using presentation software) to stakeholders.
2.
Which of the following responses best describe your qualifications for this position at the GS-12 level? Your resume must support your response.
To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service or equivalent. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: experience in an investigative or legal environment supporting criminal, civil, and administrative investigations by gathering complex or technical data using informational databases to collect relevant data and other facts; perform expert analyses and interpret data; experience using analytical, evaluative and research techniques to draw conclusions and make recommendations; manipulate spreadsheets containing volumes of data and summarizing the results; knowledge and understanding of various legal documents such as subpoenas; and presenting complex information (using presentation software) to stakeholders.
3.
Which of the following responses best describe your qualifications for this position at the GS-13 level? Your resume must support your responses.
TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) RESTRICTIONS: Current and 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.
4.
Do you meet TIG restrictions for advancement to a GS-12? (Please provide an SF-50 that supports your response. You can submit more than one SF-50 if necessary.)
5.
Do you meet TIG restrictions for advancement to a GS-13? (Please provide an SF-50 that supports your response. You can submit more than one SF-50 if necessary.)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
6.
This is a TERM appointment NTE 2 years with options to renew annually for an additional 2 years. Are you willing to accept a time-limited appointment? (Position NTE date may be extended up to a maximum of 4 years based on management approval which will be determined by their review of workload requirements and available funding.)
7.
This position is located in San Francisco, CA or Sacramento, CA and relocation expenses are not authorized. Are you willing to accept a position in San Francisco, CA or Sacramento, CA?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Which of the following responses best describe your professional experience gathering data on individuals or businesses?
9.
Which of the following responses best describe your professional experience querying a variety of resources, including law enforcement and intelligence databases and computerized recordkeeping systems?
10.
Which of the following responses best describe your professional experience evaluating allegations of fraud?
11.
Which of the following responses best describe your professional experience preparing lead packages based on your research into fraud allegations?
12.
Which of the following responses best describe your professional experience providing input into and monitoring criminal and/or civil investigations?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
13.
Do you have experience conducting online research?
14.
Do you have professional knowledge of fraud, waste and abuse regulations and policies?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Which of the following responses best demonstrates your ability to identify fraud within a program?
16.
Which of the following types of information do you have professional experience analyzing? (Select all that apply)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
17.
Do you have experience preparing IG and/or Grand Jury Subpoena requests?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Which of the following responses best describe your professional experience in handling and/or analyzing subpoena return information?
19.
Which of the following responses best describe your professional experience in preparing formal presentations of work product?
20.
Which of the following responses best describe your professional experience presenting the results of your work product to other members of your team or to other stakeholders?
21.
Which of the following response best describe your professional experience testifying about your work product in any legal court proceeding?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
22.
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.