- Position Title
- Criminal Investigator (Term)
- Agency
- Small Business Administration
- Announcement Number
- ST-12118066-23-MLJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 8, 2023 to Friday, September 22, 2023
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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.
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service and have you never held the full performance level of this position?
-OR-
Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or did you obtain career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you never held the full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
-OR-
Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or did you obtain career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you never held the full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
5.
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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
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).
The applicant is subject to pre-appointment and random drug testing.
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-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 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: planning and conducting multi-jurisdictional and multi-defendant complex white-collar and government program/financial fraud criminal investigations to determine violations of Federal laws and regulations; obtaining and evaluating evidence and recommending actions; reconstructing and examining records; conducting interviews and interrogations; developing facts; making arrests; conducting searches and seizures; assisting attorneys during case preparation; and, preparing comprehensive oral and written briefings.
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-13?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
8.
This is TERM appointment NTE 2-years with options to renew annually for two additional 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.)
9.
This position is located in Dallas, TX and relocation expenses are not authorized. Are you willing to accept a position in Dallas, TX? (Employees are required to commute to the physical location of this position on an as needed basis.)
10.
Which of the following responses best describe your highest level of knowledge and conduct of investigations (i.e. knowledge and application of principles, practices, and techniques for conducting civil, criminal, and administrative investigations and documenting findings and conclusions in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner)?
11.
Which of the following responses best describe your highest level of knowledge of legal, government, and jurisprudence in criminal investigations (i.e. knowledge of applicable Federal rules of criminal and civil procedures; agency and government laws, regulations, and policies; and executive orders governing the conduct of criminal investigations)?
12.
Which of the following responses best describe your highest level of self-management skills in conducting white-collar investigations (i.e. setting well-defined and realistic personal goals; displaying a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; working with minimal supervision; demonstrate motivation to achieve and demonstrating responsible behavior)?
13.
Which of the following responses best describe your ability to verbally communicate with higher level managers and external stakeholders? Select all that apply.
14.
Which of the following responses best describe your experience interviewing others (i.e., asking question of key witnesses and subjects to determine important case related information; listening to others, attending to nonverbal cues, and responding appropriately)?
15.
Which of the following best reflects your level of law enforcement specific training?
16.
Which of the following law enforcement activities do you have experience performing? Select all that apply.
17.
Which of the following responses best describe your highest level of skill in preparation of investigative reports and other documents to support investigative activities?
18.
Which of the following types of experience do you have investigating criminal matters? Select all that apply.
19.
List your experience in presenting complex and/or technical information orally to others (i.e., expressing information (e.g., ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (e.g., technical, sensitive controversial); making clear and convincing oral presentations? Select all that apply.
20.
Which of the following responses best describe the experience you have investigating criminal and civil matters? Select all that apply.
21.
Which of the following responses best describe your experience determining the most effective manner for planning and conducting investigations, including the timing and selection of appropriate investigative techniques and interviews to conduct?
22.
Which of the following written products do you have experience writing? Select all that apply.
23.
Which of the following types of investigations have you conducted? Select all that apply.
24.
Which of the following responses best describe the types of affidavits you have written and submitted, sworn, and had approved, that resulted in arrests, seizures, indictments, or penalties?
25.
Which of the following responses best describe your knowledge of Federal law enforcement/criminal justice theories, techniques, procedures and practices?
26.
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.