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Position Title
Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Resident Agent in Charge)
Agency
Veterans Affairs, Inspector General
Announcement Number
25-VAOIG-39-P Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 to Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.
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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.
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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. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
3. Would you like the opportunity to be considered for similar positions that require the same knowledge, skills and abilities? (limit characters)
4. 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)? (limit characters)
5. Are you a current Federal employee?
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6. 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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7.

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?

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9. Have you successfully completed the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Criminal Investigation Training Program (or its equivalent)? (limit characters)
10. If you have completed (FLETC) please state where and when you have attended a Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or an equivalent basic criminal investigation training course, such as FBI, USPIS, CID, etc.
If no, type: N/A
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Assessment 1
 Specialized experience is one full year of experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is:

- Conducting or leading criminal and civil investigations involving fraud or public corruption.
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1. Select the answer that describes your experience as it directly relates to the specialized experience statement. Carefully review your application and ensure that your response is supported by your resume. (limit characters)
2. This experience must be clearly documented in your resume, indicate where we can find it to ensure you receive proper credit (limit 250 characters)
3. Have you successfully completed the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Criminal Investigation Training Program (or another equivalent Federal Law Enforcement Training Program)? (limit characters)
4. Please state where and when you have attended a Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or an equivalent basic criminal investigation training course, such as FBI, USPIS, CID, etc.? (limit 250 characters)
5. Select all of the law enforcement activities with which you have experience. (limit characters)
6. Select the response that describes your experience with law enforcement/criminal justice techniques, procedures, and practices. (limit characters)
7. Choose all of the statements that describe your experience as a Criminal Investigator. (limit characters)
8. Choose all of the statements that describe your experience working with fraud investigations. (limit characters)
9. Choose the statement that describes your skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations outside of the organization. (limit characters)
10. Select all of the verbal communication activities that you have routinely performed in your employment. (limit characters)
11. Please choose all of the statements that describe your experience with communicating in writing. (limit characters)
12. Select the choice that 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. (limit characters)
13. Do you have experience providing guidance to subordinates or team members on criminal investigations? (limit characters)
14. Please choose all of the statements that describe your highest level of experience developing, leading, directing, and motivating a diverse investigative staff taking into account individual goals, values, and sensitivities. (limit characters)