- Position Title
- Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)
- Agency
- Office of Inspector General
- Announcement Number
- 24-HUDIG-112 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, October 7, 2024 to Monday, October 21, 2024
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.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
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)
6.
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.
7.
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.)
(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?
9.
Are you eligible under any other miscellaneous appointing authority not listed thus far, such as (but not all inclusive to):
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 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.
National Service (Peace Corps and VISTA)
National Service (Peace Corps and VISTA)
11.
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.
12.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
• recently separated (within the past 3 years)
• are a disabled veteran
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• recently separated (within the past 3 years)
• are a disabled veteran
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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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?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
3.
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)?
4.
Are you a current Federal employee?
5.
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.
(limit 250 characters)
Performance Appraisal
1.
As outlined in the vacancy announcement, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal that includes the final rating. If you have not received this documentation for any reason (not employed, current employer does not give a performance appraisal, etc.) you must explain why in your application. If you fail to 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, 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-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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Utilizing various investigative techniques to establish interrelationships of facts or evidence; AND
Investigating sensitive, controversial subjects or cases involving jurisdictional problems.
1.
Select the choice that best describes your specialized experience.
2.
Please list the dates and/or resume references when you gained this experience, so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit.
(limit 250 characters)
Specialized experience: For the GS-12, You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
- Independently performing the full range of investigative functions on assigned cases or portions of cases from planning and conducting fact-finding to reporting the results of investigations; AND
- Conducting investigative interviews; AND
- Analyzing investigative facts to arrive at sound conclusions.
- Independently performing the full range of investigative functions on assigned cases or portions of cases from planning and conducting fact-finding to reporting the results of investigations; AND
- Conducting investigative interviews; AND
- Analyzing investigative facts to arrive at sound conclusions.
3.
Select the choice that best describes your specialized experience.
4.
Please list the dates and/or resume references when you gained this experience, so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit.
(limit 250 characters)
Specialized experience: For the GS-11, You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
- Participating in the performance of the full range of investigative functions on assigned cases or portions of cases from planning and conducting fact-finding to reporting the results of investigations; AND
- Assisting in the investigative interview process; AND
- Assisting in analyzing investigative facts to arrive at sound conclusions.
OR
You may substitute education for experience as follows: A Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related.
OR
You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
- Participating in the performance of the full range of investigative functions on assigned cases or portions of cases from planning and conducting fact-finding to reporting the results of investigations; AND
- Assisting in the investigative interview process; AND
- Assisting in analyzing investigative facts to arrive at sound conclusions.
OR
You may substitute education for experience as follows: A Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related.
OR
You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
5.
Select the answer that best describes your experience/education as it directly relates to the specialized experience statement. Carefully review your application and ensure that your response is supported by your resume.
6.
Please list the dates and/or resume references when you gained this experience, so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit.
(limit 250 characters)
Specialized experience: For the GS-9, You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Working with Criminal Investigators performing segments of investigations which includes the following types of tasks:
- Searching public records/databases; AND
- Interviewing witnesses/employees to verify facts and obtain specific pieces of information; AND
- Securing signed statements, affidavits and documentary evidence to be included in reports or case records; AND
- Writing reports for case records.
OR
You may substitute education for experience as follows: Master's degree or equivalent or two years progressively higher education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. if related. (Attach copy of transcript or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.
OR
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. This is creditable providing the combination consists of 100% of the requirement. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
- Searching public records/databases; AND
- Interviewing witnesses/employees to verify facts and obtain specific pieces of information; AND
- Securing signed statements, affidavits and documentary evidence to be included in reports or case records; AND
- Writing reports for case records.
OR
You may substitute education for experience as follows: Master's degree or equivalent or two years progressively higher education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. if related. (Attach copy of transcript or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.
OR
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. This is creditable providing the combination consists of 100% of the requirement. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
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Select the choice that best describes your specialized experience/education as described above.
8.
Please list the dates and/or resume references when you gained this experience, so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit.
(limit 250 characters)
9.
Please indicate which positions below you have held or have demonstrated work-experience supporting.
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Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience, so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit.
(limit 250 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have experience utilizing various investigative techniques to establish interrelationships of facts or evidence?
12.
Select the law enforcement activities below with which you have experience.
13.
Select the choice that best describes your experience in handling demanding and stressful situations in an office environment.
14.
Select all of the following types of affidavits that you have written and submitted, sworn, and had approved, that resulted in arrests, seizures, indictments, or penalties.
15.
Choose all of the following that apply to your experience of systems and practices.
16.
Select all of the statements that best describes your experience working with other law enforcement agencies.
17.
Choose the statement(s) that best describes your experience and skills as a Criminal Investigator.
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Select the statement that demonstrates your experience utilizing an automated information management system to manage an investigative workload and accurately report investigative information.
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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.
20.
Select the response that best describes your experience with law enforcement/criminal justice theories, techniques, procedures, and practices
21.
Select all the responses that best describes your experience with fraud abuse, white collar, and employee misconduct investigations.
22.
Select the choice that best describes your experience working white collar or financial fraud investigations, such as grant or mortgage fraud.
23.
Select the statement(s) that describes your experience working under pressure where fluctuating timeframes and deadlines are present.
24.
Select all of the verbal communication activities that you have routinely performed in your employment
25.
Select all of the written products below that you have experience writing.
26.
Select the response that reflects your experience dealing with others in difficult situations.
27.
Select the choice that best describes your experience in reporting to higher-level officials on program status and/or technical problems requiring resolution.
28.
Select the choice that best describes your ability to establish and maintain effective working relations outside of the organization.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have experience investigating sensitive, controversial subjects, or cases involving jurisdictional problems?
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Select all of the duties related to generally accepted investigative principles, techniques, and methods that you have independently performed on the job.
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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.
32.
Select all of the duties related to generally accepted investigative principles, techniques, and methods that you have independently performed on the job.
33.
Select all of the statements that best describes your investigation skill.
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Select the statement that demonstrates your ability to utilize an automated information management system to manage and accurately report information.
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Select the choice that best describes your experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships outside of the organization.
36.
Choose the statement that best describes your experience in providing employee training.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
37.
Do you have experience providing technical assistance, training, and/or consultation for criminal investigations, inspections, and techniques, or coordinating criminal investigations and strategies?
38.
Choose the item that describes your experience providing guidance on policies, techniques, and procedures in a law enforcement environment.
39.
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.
40.
Select the item that best describes your experience in improving the efficiency and quality of the work performed in a work unit.