- Position Title
- Criminal Investigator
- Agency
- Department of Energy - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- 25-EH-00163-12717721-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 1, 2025 to Monday, April 7, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND:
--you have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR
--you are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
--you have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR
--you are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
3.
Were you employed overseas as an appropriated funded employee, AND:
--you complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area;
--you received a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating;
--you returned to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/family-of-overseas-employees/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
--you complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area;
--you received a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating;
--you returned to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/family-of-overseas-employees/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
4.
Are you a current/former federal employee who meets one of the following Merit Promotion eligibilities:
1. Current career/career-conditional federal employee applying for a PROMOTION or TRANSFER to a position with a higher grade/pay band or higher promotion potential than you previously held on a permanent basis?
2. Former career/career-conditional federal employee with "Status" applying for REINSTATEMENT to a position with a higher grade/pay band or higher promotion potential than you previously held on a permanent basis?
Note: also select "Yes" if applying for a change-to-lower grade (CTLG) to a position with higher promotion potential than you previously held on a permanent basis.
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
1. Current career/career-conditional federal employee applying for a PROMOTION or TRANSFER to a position with a higher grade/pay band or higher promotion potential than you previously held on a permanent basis?
2. Former career/career-conditional federal employee with "Status" applying for REINSTATEMENT to a position with a higher grade/pay band or higher promotion potential than you previously held on a permanent basis?
Note: also select "Yes" if applying for a change-to-lower grade (CTLG) to a position with higher promotion potential than you previously held on a permanent basis.
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
5.
Are you a SURPLUS or DISPLACED federal employee (e.g., Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP))?
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--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;
--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 equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--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;
--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 equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
6.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) AND:
--you worked in a term or temporary job (time-limited) under a competitive appointment;
--you served under 1 or more appointments for a period totaling more than 24 months, without a break in service of 2 or more years;
--you performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; AND
--if you are a former employee, you have been separated no more than 2 years since the most recent date of separation; and
--you did not leave your job due to misconduct or performance?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/land-management/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
--you worked in a term or temporary job (time-limited) under a competitive appointment;
--you served under 1 or more appointments for a period totaling more than 24 months, without a break in service of 2 or more years;
--you performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; AND
--if you are a former employee, you have been separated no more than 2 years since the most recent date of separation; and
--you did not leave your job due to misconduct or performance?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/land-management/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
7.
Are you the spouse of:
--a member of the armed forces serving on active duty;
--a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR
--a service member who was killed while performing active duty (un-remarried widow or widower)?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
--a member of the armed forces serving on active duty;
--a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR
--a service member who was killed while performing active duty (un-remarried widow or widower)?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
8.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position (you must provide supporting documentation?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/peace-corps/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position (you must provide supporting documentation?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/peace-corps/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
9.
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Are you a current/former federal employee who meets one of the following non-competitive eligibilities:
1. Current career/career-conditional federal employee applying for REASSIGNMENT, CHANGE-TO-LOWER GRADE, REPROMOTION, or TRANSFER, and you currently or previously held a position with the same grade/pay band or higher and the same or higher promotion potential on a permanent basis?
2. Former career/career-conditional federal employee with "Status", applying for REINSTATEMENT, and you previously held a position with the same grade/pay band or higher and the same or higher promotion potential on a permanent basis?
3. Current Excepted Service employee at an agency that has a valid INTERCHANGE agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)?
4. Current or former federal employee with the Foreign Service, Postal Career Service, Postal Rate Commission Employee, Government Accountability Office (GAO), Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts or other federal agency for which you gained eligibility to apply for career/career-conditional positions?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments
1. Current career/career-conditional federal employee applying for REASSIGNMENT, CHANGE-TO-LOWER GRADE, REPROMOTION, or TRANSFER, and you currently or previously held a position with the same grade/pay band or higher and the same or higher promotion potential on a permanent basis?
2. Former career/career-conditional federal employee with "Status", applying for REINSTATEMENT, and you previously held a position with the same grade/pay band or higher and the same or higher promotion potential on a permanent basis?
3. Current Excepted Service employee at an agency that has a valid INTERCHANGE agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)?
4. Current or former federal employee with the Foreign Service, Postal Career Service, Postal Rate Commission Employee, Government Accountability Office (GAO), Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts or other federal agency for which you gained eligibility to apply for career/career-conditional positions?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
10.
Do you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
11.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND:
--you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military; OR
--you are entitled to veterans' preference?
Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour or claiming "derived preference" you may also meet the eligibility criteria.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
--you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military; OR
--you are entitled to veterans' preference?
Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour or claiming "derived preference" you may also meet the eligibility criteria.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
Conditions of Employment
This position may have pre-employment requirements and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, possession of, and the ability to obtain and maintain these requirements and conditions.
1.
Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister).
2.
Are you currently serving or have you served under a Political Appointment in the Federal Government within the last five (5) years?
3.
Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments
4.
Are you currently receiving an annuity from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for FERS or CSRS service as a retired U.S. Federal civilian employee?
5.
When this departmental element completes their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with hiring managers and Human Resources specialists within the Department of Energy who are hiring for similar positions. I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
6.
This position requires the incumbent to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Are you willing to comply with this requirement?
7.
This position requires a security clearance. Failure to obtain and maintain the required security clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Are you able to obtain or maintain a security clearance?
8.
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will participate in drug urinalysis testing, unless currently occupying a TDP within the Department of Energy in accordance with Department's Order for the Federal Substance Abuse Program (DOE O 343.1). Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment and random drug urinalysis tests?
9.
Instructions: To provide the hiring manager an opportunity to consider your accomplishments, you may submit/attach copies of your performance appraisals and/or incentive award justification as part of your application by uploading these documents into USA Staffing.
All current Federal employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating or higher, to be considered for competitive placement. Competitive Federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration.
All current Federal employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating or higher, to be considered for competitive placement. Competitive Federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration.
10.
Have you received awards or been recognized as part of your annual performance appraisal for work that was based on one or more of the competencies described in this vacancy announcement?
11.
I understand this position requires me to be authorized to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency. Therefore, the position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g) (9) and I will be required to verify that I have not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. I understand this requirement and am willing and able to meet this requirement.
12.
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 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 this position 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 himself/herself, or others is disqualifying. I understand these requirement and am willing and able to meet these requirements.
13.
I understand that this is NOT a remote position and that I will be required to report to the office a certain number of days per pay period.
14.
I understand that the responses in this questionnaire must be fully supported in my online resume. I further understand that my resume must provide detailed descriptions and/or examples of my knowledge and competencies as required in the vacancy announcement, and that my failure to do so may result in my being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position.
15.
I have read this Vacancy Announcement thoroughly and understand that supplemental documentation may be required. I further understand that I will not be considered if my supplemental documentation is not received in the Servicing Personnel Office by the closing date of the announcement.
16.
I declare under penalty of perjury, that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Criminal Investigator position with Department of Energy. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
GS-12 - Choose one answer that best describes your experience.
2.
GS-13 - Choose one answer that best describes your experience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Utilize investigative concepts and principles to participate in sensitive or complex criminal investigation of alleged or suspected violations pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and other applicable federal laws
4.
Conduct analysis of criminal intelligence investigations that includes numerous investigators and jurisdictions of other federal, state and local law enforcement departments or agencies.
5.
Evaluate proposed sites or facilities for direct or indirect hazards to protected client to ensure the safety and protection of all concerned.
6.
Coordinate activities with external organizations, local law enforcement agencies, addresses problematic and large scale arrival ceremonies and contingency plans.
7.
Provide executive protection services for government officials, high level executives, or other designated by appropriate authority.
8.
Assist in investigations of threats against high level officials and coordinates interviews of witnesses and victims to determine the reliability and credibility of information and statements provided.
9.
Exercise the "use of force" paradigm; using the appropriate degree of force up to and including deadly force, to stop the action of an aggressor.
10.
Participate in preparation of affidavits for search and arrest warrants; obtaining and executing arrest warrants, subpoenas or summons
11.
Conduct interview of witnesses, victims, and other stakeholders to determined reliability and credibility of information and statements received.
12.
Apply technique of assessing the reliability and credibility of information accumulated through interviews and interrogations of witnesses and suspects; acquiring and exploiting leads; obtaining credible information from confidential sources or informants; safeguarding and preserving evidence.
13.
Conduct criminal investigations of alleged or suspected violations pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and other applicable federal laws.
14.
Analyze evidence compiled during criminal investigation to provide comprehensive reports that are complete, accurate, concise, logical, and objective based solely on the facts gathered during the investigations
15.
Evaluate proposed sites and facilities to identify environmental factors and physical conditions posing direct or indirect potential hazards to the protectee.
16.
Establish liaison with domestic and foreign law enforcement officials to coordinate the protection service for high-level executives.
17.
Obtain search and seizure and arrest warrants in accordance with applicable laws when cases cross multiple jurisdictions.
18.
Initiate request for wiretaps and/or surveillance during the course of investigation.
19.
Utilize multiple interviewing techniques during the course of the investigation depending on situation in order to obtain reliability and credibility of information
20.
Establish liaison and solicit cooperation with other law enforcement agencies, local, State, and/or foreign law enforcement entities which are crucial to assuring immediate cooperation and support is acquired as investigative cases overlap jurisdictional
21.
[MAX 250] *NARRATIVE: Indicate the job(s) (i.e., title, name of employer, dates of employment) listed on your resume that support your self-ratings to the questions above. Be specific, do NOT say "see resume. "Your self-ratings will be validated against this information and may be lowered if your resume does not support your self-rating. (Max. 250 characters)
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy.Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy."