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Position Title
Criminal Investigator
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NMFS OLE-24-12208984-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, December 8, 2023 to Friday, December 22, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. 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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3. 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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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes 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 Criminal Investigator, ZA-1811-2 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-7) in the Federal service.
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Criminal Investigator, ZA-1811-3 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service.
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3. 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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4. 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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5. Which of the following best describes your experience participating in identifying and developing sources of information for use in investigations?
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6. Select the answer that best describes your experience in drafting investigative reports.
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7. Which of the following best describes your experience assisting with investigations of alleged civil/administrative and/or criminal illegal activities?
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8. Select the response that best describes your experience identifying and developing sources of information for use in investigations.
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9. Do you have experience working in law enforcement or in an investigative environment relating to the destruction and/or protection of wildlife?
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10. Select the response that best describes your experience in the collection and cataloging of evidence.
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11. Select the response that best describes your experience conducting arrests, searches and seizures in compliance with laws, regulations and court decisions.
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12. Select the response that best describes your training and experience assisting with interviews or interrogations of witnesses or suspects.
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13. Select the response that best describes your experience complying procedures and guidelines, including the use of force pertaining to the display, safety and maintenance of firearms.
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14. Select the response that best describes your experience conducting investigations of alleged civil/administrative and/or criminal illegal activities.
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15. Select the response that best describes your experience identifying and developing sources of information for use in investigations.
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16. Select the response that best describes your experience applying U.S. laws, regulations, and procedures uncovering and documenting illegal commercialization and/or destruction of protected wildlife resources.
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17. Select the response that best describes your experience conducting interviews or interrogations of witnesses or suspects.
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18. Select the response that best describes your experience preparing detailed written reports that summarizes the information collected during a criminal investigation.
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19. 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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20. Do you have experience working with other law enforcement agencies and other entities at the local, state and/or federal levels?
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21. Select the response that best describes your experience preparing case documents for consultation with prosecuting attorneys.
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22. Select the response that best describes your training or experience testifying in court.
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23. Select the response that best describes your experience conducting arrests, searches and seizures in compliance with laws, regulations and court decisions.
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24. Select the response that best describes your experience complying procedures and guidelines, including the use of force pertaining to the display, safety and maintenance of firearms.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
25. 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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