- Position Title
- Criminal Investigator (Cybercrimes Field Special Agent)
- Agency
- Office of the Inspector General for Tax Administration
- Announcement Number
- 23-TIGTA-312 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, August 31, 2023 to Friday, September 15, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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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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Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
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Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency covered by an OPM Interchange agreement that conveys noncompetitive eligibility?
For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems
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. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
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Are you eligible for competitive consideration under any of the following merit promotion categories?
- Current Federal civilian employee in the Competitive service on a permanent career or career-conditional appointment
- Current Excepted service employee covered by an Interchange Agreement
- Former Federal employee with Reinstatement eligibility
- Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA)
- Current Federal employee serving on a VRA appointment
- Land Management Employee eligible under Public Law 114-47
- Other competitive category not listed above (you must submit proof of eligibility)
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Are you eligible to be appointed under the Military Spouse Noncompetitive Appointing Authority based on any of the following categories?
- You are the spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces.
- You are the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- You are the widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status, and you have not re-married.
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Are you a former federal employee that has been separated for at least one full year and is eligible to be non-competitively reinstated to a higher grade or full-performance level than which you left federal employment?(Note: you MUST provide: 1) a copy of your separation SF-50 (the "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2"); AND 2) the last performance appraisal you received from your federal employment which shows at least a fully successful rating.)
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Do you currently hold (or have you previously held) on a permanent basis, a position in the competitive service (or in another merit system with which OPM has an interchange agreement), with promotion potential equivalent to (or higher than) the full performance level of the position advertised in this vacancy announcement?
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Are you eligible under any other miscellaneous appointing authority not listed thus far, such as (but not all inclusive to):
For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=MiscellaneousAuthoritiesNotRegulated .
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 on Foreign overseas employment please review the following: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#NontemporaryForeignService or https://www.state.gov/global-community-liaison-office/family-member-employment/family-member-employment-in-the-d-c-area/non-competitive-eligibility-nce/#NCE5
- Postal Career Service Employee;
- Postal Rate Commission Employee;
- Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee;
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee; or
- Foreign overseas employee or eligible family member of former overseas employee
For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=MiscellaneousAuthoritiesNotRegulated .
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 on Foreign overseas employment please review the following: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#NontemporaryForeignService or https://www.state.gov/global-community-liaison-office/family-member-employment/family-member-employment-in-the-d-c-area/non-competitive-eligibility-nce/#NCE5
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Are you eligible for consideration as a Peace Corps, VISTA, or Action volunteer? If you select this option, you are required to provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility by submitting proof of employment from the appropriate agency with your completed application.
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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.
Preferences
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
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Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity?
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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)?
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Are you a current Federal employee?
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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.
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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?
Performance Appraisal
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As outlined in the vacancy announcement, you must submit a copy of your most recent rating of record(i.e; final annual performance appraisal issued and signed by appropriate management officials) dated within the last 18 months. If you have not submitted an appraisal meeting these requirements or if it is not dated within the last 18 months, you must explain why you are unable to do so. If you do not 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 meeting the requirements, 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.)
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 meeting the requirements, 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.)
Assessment 1
Specialized experience: For the GS-14, You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
-Working in a rigorous law enforcement position that has provided the incumbent with experience in investigative techniques, statutes, legal rulings and jurisdictional issues to utilize in formulating policy, provide oversight and technical advice; AND
-Performing criminal or administrative misconduct investigations involving law enforcement officers, or employees of all levels, including senior managers; AND
-Providing technical assistance, training, and consultation for criminal investigations, inspections and techniques, or coordinating criminal investigations and strategies; AND
-Working on criminal and administrative cyber-based investigations (e.g. involving digital analysis of network activity, log analysis, dead-box forensics, and/or other electronic leads in the conduct of cyber investigations)
-Working in a rigorous law enforcement position that has provided the incumbent with experience in investigative techniques, statutes, legal rulings and jurisdictional issues to utilize in formulating policy, provide oversight and technical advice; AND
-Performing criminal or administrative misconduct investigations involving law enforcement officers, or employees of all levels, including senior managers; AND
-Providing technical assistance, training, and consultation for criminal investigations, inspections and techniques, or coordinating criminal investigations and strategies; AND
-Working on criminal and administrative cyber-based investigations (e.g. involving digital analysis of network activity, log analysis, dead-box forensics, and/or other electronic leads in the conduct of cyber investigations)
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Select the choice that best describes your specialized experience.
Specialized experience: For the GS-13, 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. Specialized experience is defined as:
-Participating in the coordination of multi-agent cases or investigations that involve multiple subjects; AND
-Utilizing various investigative techniques to establish interrelationships of facts or evidence; AND
-Investigating sensitive, controversial subjects or cases involving jurisdictional problems.
-Participating in the coordination of multi-agent cases or investigations that involve multiple subjects; AND
-Utilizing various investigative techniques to establish interrelationships of facts or evidence; AND
-Investigating sensitive, controversial subjects or cases involving jurisdictional problems.
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Select the choice that best describes your specialized experience.
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Select the law enforcement activities below with which you have experience.
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Choose the statement(s) that best describes your experience and skills as a Criminal Investigator.
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Select the statement that best describes your experience of U.S. Criminal laws; Federal rules of procedure; rules of evidence; precedent court decisions; laws and decisions relating to search, seizure and arrest; and investigative principles and techniques.
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Identify the section(s) of your resume (e.g., job title, dates, employer) which reflect this experience.
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Select the option that best describes the technical level of the investigations you have conducted.
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Identify the section(s) of your resume (e.g., job title, dates, employer) which reflect this experience.
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Select all of the statements that best describe your experience leading multi-agency investigative team.
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Select the choice that best describes your experience in reporting to higher-level officials on program status and/or technical problems requiring resolution.
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Identify the section(s) of your resume (e.g., job title, dates, employer) which reflect this experience.
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Select the answer that best indicates your experience in expressing ideas effectively in writing.
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Select all of the verbal communication activities that you have routinely performed in your employment.
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Select all of the written products below that you have experience writing.
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Select the response that reflects your experience dealing with others in difficult situations.
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Select all the following individuals or groups whom you have experience presenting cyber-based investigations for prosecution, the service of legal process, investigative cooperation, or to affect policy changes:
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Identify the section(s) of your resume (e.g., job title, dates, employer) which reflect this experience.
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Select the choice that best describes the extent to which you have gathered and analyzed facts, determined the accuracy of the data, defined problems based on the data, and identified solutions.
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Select the one best choice describing your experience coordinating investigations with the United States Attorneys Office, working closely to coordinate various leads; initiating new inquiries at their requests; closely coordinating case preparation for presentation to Federal Grand Juries and in trial courts; and giving testimony resulting in convictions and/or financial restitution.
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. Select the choice that best describes your experience in responding to Congressional, interagency, or intra-agency inquiries/complaints.
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Select the statement below which best describes your application of computer network functionality, handling of digital evidence, and forensic analysis in support of criminal computer network related investigations.
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Identify the section(s) of your resume (e.g., job title, dates, employer) which reflect this experience.
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Select the choice that best describes the extent to which you have gathered and analyzed facts, prepared databases, determined the accuracy of the data, defined problems based on the data, and identified solutions.
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Select the choice that best describes your experience as a team leader coordinating the work of other team members based on priorities, requirements of the task, and capabilities of the members.
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Identify the section(s) of your resume (e.g., job title, dates, employer) which reflect this experience.
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Select the item that best describes your experience in improving the efficiency and quality of the work performed in a work unit.
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Identify the section(s) of your resume (e.g., job title, dates, employer) which reflect this experience.
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Select the choice that best describes your experience in developing plans for and administering a nation-wide program for an organization.
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Identify the section(s) of your resume (e.g., job title, dates, employer) which reflect this experience.
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Select the choice that best describes your experience with establishing and maintaining effective working relations outside of the organization.
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Choose the item that describes your experience providing guidance on policies, techniques, and procedures in a law enforcement environment
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Identify the section(s) of your resume (e.g., job title, dates, employer) which reflect this experience.
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