- Position Title
- Criminal Investigator (Direct Hire)
- Agency
- Bureau of Industry and Security
- Announcement Number
- BIS-OASEE-DH-23-12005001 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, July 7, 2023 to Saturday, September 30, 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.
This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
If yes, confirm:
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
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:
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
If yes, confirm:
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
5.
If you are a Federal civilian employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
Note: If you are unsure of your appointment type, refer to your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), ask your servicing human resources office, or contact the human resources representative listed in the vacancy announcement.
Note: If you are unsure of your appointment type, refer to your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), ask your servicing human resources office, or contact the human resources representative listed in the vacancy announcement.
6.
If you answered "Other" to the previous "Federal Civilian Appointment Type" question , please enter your current appointment type. Otherwise, enter "Not Applicable" if this does not apply to you.
7.
If you are a current Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed?
8.
If you answered "Other" to the "Federal Civilian Agency Employment" question, please enter the agency and organization. Otherwise enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
9.
If you are eligible for reinstatement based on prior Federal service and you are NOT currently serving in the competitive service as a permanent career or career-conditional Federal civilian employee, please indicate the beginning and ending dates of your prior Federal civilian employment. If you are not eligible for reinstatement please enter NA. Note: Use the format From MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY.
10.
If you are eligible for appointment under an Interchange agreement or similar authority, please identify the organization in which you work(ed). Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
11.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the pay plan of the highest grade level or pay band you held on a permanent basis. Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
Note: You can locate your pay plan in Block #16 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
Note: You can locate your pay plan in Block #16 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
12.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the highest grade level (or equivalent) you held on a permanent basis.
13.
What is your grade level? Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
Note: You can locate your grade level (or equivalent) in Block #18 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
Note: You can locate your grade level (or equivalent) in Block #18 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
14.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the beginning and ending dates of the highest grade level (or equivalent) that you held. Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
15.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian career or career in the competitive service, what is the highest full performance level (promotion potential) of the position you held on a permanent basis?
Note: Your highest full performance level should be shown in the "Remarks" section of you Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that documents your initial placement into that position.
Note: Your highest full performance level should be shown in the "Remarks" section of you Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that documents your initial placement into that position.
16.
Does the Department of Commerce employ any member of your family?
17.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service system?
18.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
19.
Have you accepted a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 3 location(s).
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Have you held a political appointment within the previous 5-year period?
4.
I authorize the sharing of my application for other similar positions.
Assessment 1
1.
Please indicate which basic criminal investigator training program you have completed successfully.
2.
An applicant may not have reached his/her 37th birthday at the time of initial appointment to a Federal Law Enforcement covered position within the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security. Select the answer choice that describes your age.
3.
Please select the response that best describes how your experience and/or education meets the minimum qualifications for a Criminal Investigator, GL-1811-09 position:
4.
Please select the response that best describes how your experience and/or education meets the minimum qualifications for a Criminal Investigator, GS-1811-11 position:
5.
Please select the response that best describes how your experience and/or education meets the minimum qualifications for a Criminal Investigator, GS-1811-12 position:
6.
Please select the response that best describes how your experience and/or education meets the minimum qualifications for a Criminal Investigator, GS-1811-13 position:
This request is to be filled through the Direct Hire Authority and ratings will not apply for DHA eligibles. The assessment below is for eligible CTAP and/or ICTAP candidates only, it will be used to determine that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100.
7.
Please select one response that best describes your experience assisting with criminal investigations?
8.
Please select the response(s) that describe your experience assisting in interviews, interrogation of witnesses and suspects in an investigation? (Select all that apply).
9.
Select the statement(s) that best reflects your experience conducting interviews, interrogations of witnesses and suspects and to identify when the option of continuing or terminating an investigation exists?
10.
Select the investigative activities you have conducted:
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
11.
Select the statement that best describes your experience making recommendations under U.S. law and regulations in order to prevent goods from leaving the U.S. illegally or to have such goods returned to the U.S. from abroad.
12.
Select the statement that best describes your experience making determinations regarding the completion of an investigation and how it should be resolved to include gaining sufficient evidence for legal action.
13.
Please select the response(s) that describe your experience supporting the review and collection of information ensuring legality of investigative methods used to collect evidence. (Select all that apply).
14.
Please select one response that best describes your experience ensuring compliance with U.S. laws and regulations while conducting investigative matters.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Select the statement that best describes your experience applying current Federal Statues involving evidentiary matters, constitutional rights, searches and seizures, and fraud and conspiracies, the conduct of grand jury investigations and appropriate criminal and administrative sanctions.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
16.
Select the statement that best reflects your experience in identifying and applying the correct guidance and regulations during an investigation?
17.
Select the statement that best describes your experience obtaining pertinent records such as sales quotes and invoices, shipping declarations and records, and bank/payment information and transaction correspondence.
18.
Select the statement that best describes your experience training junior level employees with the rules of evidence and with export control laws and regulations.
19.
Select the statement that best reflects your experience in handling suspected violation of regulations that impact economic, commercial, national security or foreign policy?
20.
Please select the response(s) that describe your experience assisting in preparing documents for a law enforcement organization. (Select all that apply).
21.
Please select the response(s) that describe your experience assisting in writing search warrant affidavits and participating in the execution of search warrants. (Select all that apply).
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
22.
What statement best describes your experience in reviewing, collecting or coordinating the collection of information and preparing detailed written reports that clearly summarize the information?
23.
What statement best describes your experience training in preparing documentation and communications (such as criminal investigation reports, affidavits, written summaries, and briefings) for a law enforcement organization?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Please select one response that best describes your experience coordinating with other law enforcement/intelligence agencies in specific cases under investigation where criminal investigative services of these agencies are required to conduct a joint investigation.
25.
Please select one response that describes your experience establishing and maintaining rapport with witnesses to create a cooperative environment conducive to obtaining information for case investigation.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
26.
Please select one response that describes your experience conducting meetings and delivering presentations to industry representatives in the private sector and general public.
27.
Please select one response that describes your experience training junior level employees with interviews or interrogations, and the taking of statements.
28.
Please certify that you have accurately and truthfully represented your level of work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or education when completing this questionnaire as your responses, resume and supporting documents will be reviewed for accuracy and completeness as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information are grounds for non-selection and for termination. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.