- Position Title
- Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- WO-1614-VRP-25-12727705-IMP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Sunday, May 4, 2025 to Saturday, May 17, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
2.
This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
3.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
4.
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) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
5.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Due Weight Performance
1.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications Requirements for the Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) position
1.
Choose the statement that best describes your experience and/or training. In addition to meeting the specialized experience, you must possess prior law enforcement experience as gained by substantial service in a primary law enforcement officer position with at least two years of experience.
2.
Choose the statement that best describes your experience and/or training. In addition to meeting the specialized experience, you must currently possess a level I National Park Service (NPS) Law Enforcement Commission or be able to obtain one. You will be required to obtain and maintain a Level I Law Enforcement Commission after you begin work. Indicate below if you hold, or have held, a NPS (Type I) Law Enforcement Commission withing the past three years. (you must include your commission number and expiration date; date(s) and location(s) of your last 40-hour refresher training; and the date of your last established proficiency in the use of firearms in your resume/application.)
3.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Criminal Investigator work at the GS-11 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
4.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Criminal Investigator work at the GS-12 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
For the questions below, please select the best answer or answers to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Your responses will be used to determine minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Be sure that your experience as listed in your application materials supports your responses to the questions below. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience that you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Identify the resources needed (e.g. people, equipment, etc.) to complete an investigation.
6.
Develop case management plans outlining the scope, methods, and tools used in an investigation.
7.
Set the standards and report formats to be used in a criminal investigation case.
8.
Prioritize investigative activities in order to balance workload among multiple, competing criminal cases.
9.
Utilizes appropriate methods for solving complex (e.g. unprecedented, multi-jurisdictional, etc.) law enforcement problems.
10.
Coordinate the completion of investigations with other law enforcement bodies.
11.
Provide guidance to other law enforcement professionals on law enforcement techniques, best practices, and technologies.
Criminal Investigation - Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with criminal investigation, including evidence detection and handling and drawing appropriate factual inferences and conclusions.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Collect physical evidence from crime scenes consistent with all laws, rules of evidence, and written procedures.
13.
Seize and maintain evidence consistent with chain of custody and other related rules of evidence.
14.
Conduct undercover operations as the undercover officer.
15.
Ensure investigative activities comply with court decisions, Federal rules of criminal procedure and other pertinent laws and decisions relating to search, seizure, and arrest.
16.
Conduct a variety of investigations, including: Death investigations, Violent crime investigations, Crimes against children investigations, Property crime investigations, Natural and cultural resources crime investigations; and Drug crime investigations.
Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Write affidavits in support of search warrants and criminal complaints.
18.
Create a prosecution referral package used by criminal prosecutors to evaluate the merits of an investigation and whether it supports criminal prosecution.
19.
Write progress reports summarizing intelligence gathered during the course of an investigation.
20.
Draft investigative reports outlining relevant facts to support the prosecution of criminal activities.
21.
Prepare affidavits for court authorized search and seizure warrants.
Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Develop positive working relationships with other law enforcement organizations in order to promote information sharing.
23.
Interview witnesses/suspects who may be hostile or distressed in order to gather information as part of an investigation.
24.
Collaborate with attorneys, investigators, and other law enforcement officials to develop cases for prosecution.
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Collaborate with individuals to follow a particular course of action to accomplish mutually agreed upon goals.
26.
Develop informants to aid in preventing or reporting illegal activities.
Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
27.
Testify during legal proceedings related to criminal offenses.
28.
Interrogate suspects to gather intelligence as part of an investigation into criminal activity.
29.
Analyze evidence to identify relationships between individuals/organizations in criminal enterprises.
30.
Evaluate evidence to determine relevant facts in a case.
31.
Identify the most effective approach for completing a criminal investigation.
Verification Statement
32.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.