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Position Title
Criminal Investigator (SPEC AGENT)
Agency
Office of the Inspector General
Announcement Number
USDA-OIG-MP-12392466-24-BTG Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, April 29, 2024 to Friday, May 3, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
 
 
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4. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below: 

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating? 
OR 
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for the position(s) under this announcement.

NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
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Preferences
1. Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee? (limit characters)
2. All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Appraisal must be included in Applicant's submission. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration. (limit characters)
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The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of Inspector General Drug Programs. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?
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4. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance as required? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please respond to the following questions. Any experience claimed in response to the questions MUST be supported by information in your resume. This information must be SPECIFIC, (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Failure to provide supporting documentation may result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. From the choices below, select the one statement that BEST describes your education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications requirement for the Criminal Investigator, GS-1811-13 position. SELECT ONLY ONE RESPONSE. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience).
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. The selectee will be required to meet the initial agency suitability determination (i.e. local police checks, review of past employment data, review of Query National information Center report, results of special agency check, etc.) before a final job offer can be made. Are you able to pass such an initial agency suitability determination?
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3. This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition. (False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment per 18 U.S.C. Section 1001). Are you willing and able to obtain and maintain eligibility for this position based on the provisions of the Lautenberg Amendment?
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4. This position requires you to have a Top Secret Clearance based on the completion of a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation. Do you possess, or are you able to obtain and maintain for the duration or employment, a Top Secret clearance?
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5. This position requires you to obtain and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Do you possess, or are you able to obtain and maintain for the duration or employment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license?
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6. This position requires you to qualify with your assigned duty firearm(s) on a quarterly basis. Are you willing and able to qualify with your assigned duty firearm(s) on a quarterly basis?
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7. This position is subject to pre-employment and periodic random drug testing. Are you willing to submit to pre-employment and periodic random drug testing?
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8. This position requires travel to other duty locations approximately up to 75% of the time. Are you able to travel up to 75% of the time?
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9. This position will require you to obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel at government expense. Are you able to obtain and maintain for the duration or employment, a government-issued charge card for business-related travel?
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10. This position may require you to obtain and use a government-issued purchase charge card for non-travel business-related expenditures. Are you able to obtain and maintain for the duration or employment, a government-issued purchase charge card for non-travel business-related expenditures?
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11. From the choices below, select the law enforcement activities you have conducted (Select all that apply):
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12. From the choices below, select the statements that describe your knowledge and skills as a Criminal Investigator (Select all that apply).
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13. From the choices below, select the one statement that BEST describes your knowledge of law enforcement/criminal justice theories, techniques, procedures, and practices.
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14. From the choices below, select the statements that describe your experience providing guidance on policies, techniques, and procedures in a law enforcement environment (Select all that apply):
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15. From the choices below, select the types of activities that apply to your knowledge and experience dealing with various of systems and business practices (Select all that apply):
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16. From the choices below, select the one statement that BEST describes your knowledge of the United States Department of Agriculture, its various component agencies, and the missions of those agencies.
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17. From the choices below, select the liaison activities you have conducted (Select all that apply):
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18. From the choices below, select the one statement that BEST describes your skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships outside of your organizational component or sub-component.
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19. From the choices below, select the activities you have participated in to establish working relationships with counterpart law enforcement officers and staff (Select all that apply):
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20. From the choices below, select the one statement 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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21. From the choices below, select the statement(s) that describe your experience leading multi-agency investigative teams (Select all that apply):
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22. From the choices below, select the types of interpersonal communication duties you have performed as a regular part of your current job (Select all that apply): (limit characters)
23. From the choices below, identify the types of audiences with which you have communicated complex technical information (Select all that apply):
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24. From the choices below, indicate the types of interpersonal communication duties you have performed as a regular part of your job (Select all that apply):
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25. From the choices below, select the following types of affidavits you have written and submitted, sworn, and had approved, that resulted in arrests, seizures, indictments, or penalties (Select all that apply):
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26. From the choices below (i.e., list of investigative writings), select those that you have personally drafted or generated (Select all that apply):
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27. From the choices below (i.e., list of investigative writings), select those that you have personally drafted or generated (Select all that apply):
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28. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaire, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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