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Position Title
Criminal Investigator (National Firearm Coordinator)
Agency
Office of the Inspector General for Tax Administration
Announcement Number
25-TIGTA-36 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, April 24, 2025 to Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. 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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2. 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?
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3. Are you a current TIGTA employee who is eligible for competitive consideration under any of the following categories?
  • Current TIGTA employee in the Competitive service on a permanent career or career-conditional appointment
  • Current TIGTA employee serving on a VRA appointment.
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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. Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity? (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. 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. (limit characters)
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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?

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10. Which of the following defines your eligibility for this announcement? (limit characters)
Performance Appraisal
1. As outlined in the vacancy announcement, you must submit a copy of your most recent rating of record(i.e; final annual performance appraisal issued and signed by appropriate management officials) dated within the last 18 months. If you have not submitted an appraisal meeting these requirements or if it is not dated within the last 18 months, you must explain why you are unable to do so. If you do not 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 meeting the requirements, 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.) (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Specialized experience: For the GS-14, You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service and is directly related to the position as listed and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:
Applying applicable criminal laws and Federal rules dealing with firearms, officer safety, use-of-force, management, and operation; AND
Conducting testing and analyzing the program needs using any number of techniques, and or procedures; AND
Preparing and presenting, reports, studies, and evaluations of firearms and other program needs. (limit characters)
1. Select the choice that best describes your specialized experience. (limit characters)
2.  Select the choice that best describes your experience in handling demanding and stressful situations in an office environment. (limit characters)
3.  Select the response that reflects your experience in dealing with others in difficult situations. (limit characters)
4. Select the statement(s) that best describe your experience effectively making authoritative verbal presentations (training) or briefings to personnel on issues relating to firearms and officer safety. (limit characters)
5. Select the choice that best describes your experience negotiating and/or influencing others through oral communication. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
6. Have you conducted authoritative verbal and written training presentations or briefings to personnel on issues relating to the firearms program, officer safety, and use of force? (limit characters)
7. If yes, where in your resume can this be verified? List dates and place of employment. (limit 250 characters)
8.  Select the answer that best indicates your experience in expressing ideas effectively in writing. (limit characters)
9. Choose all statements which best describe your experience in effectively presenting information both orally and in writing. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
10. Have you managed a national program? (limit characters)
11. Where in your resume can this be verified? List dates and place of employment. (limit 250 characters)
12. Select the items that best reflect your experience with managing a national program. (limit characters)
13. Choose all statements that best describe your experience in planning, coordinating and implementing budget initiatives related to the procurement of firearms, officer safety equipment, and ammunition. This includes your experience to anticipate organizational requirements and translate those needs into the safe, efficient and effective operation of firearms and officer safety programs. (limit characters)
14. Choose the statement that best describes your experience in conducting an annual inventory. (limit characters)
15.  Choose the statement that best describes your experience in developing and delivering firearms training. (limit characters)
16.  Which of the following best describes your experience as a firearms instructor? (limit characters)
17. Which of the following best describes your experience as an armorer? (limit characters)
18. Which of the following best describes your experience as a control tactics instructor? (limit characters)
19. Which of the following best describes your experience as a use of force instructor? (limit characters)
20. Which of the following best describes your experience managing a firearms and officer safety program? (limit characters)
21.  Which of the following best describes your experience developing firearms, officer safety and use of force training? (limit characters)
22. Which best describes your experience as it relates to the procurement of firearms, ammunition, and officer safety equipment? (limit characters)
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