- Position Title
- Criminal Investigator
- Agency
- Food and Drug Administration
- Announcement Number
- FDA-OII-25-MP-12746476-KM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 6, 2025 to Friday, June 13, 2025
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Eligibilities
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS VERY CAREFULLY. YOUR RESPONSES WILL AFFECT YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION!
This advertisement is in accordance with merit promotion procedures. This means that only specific groups of applicants are eligible for consideration (as identified in the "This job is open to" section of the JOA). The following questions will determine if you are within any of these specific groups eligible for consideration under this advertisement. You will only be considered for each eligibility which you respond "Yes" to.
NOTE: There is an exception, as noted below, for status candidates who do not select the correct type of consideration for referral purposes (i.e., competitive vs. non-competitive).
If you respond "Yes" to an eligibility and do not provide the required documentation, you will not be considered under the eligibility. If you respond "No" to all eligibility options in this list, your application will not be considered under this advertisement.
For more information about each eligibility, please review the following article on USAJOBS, "Which jobs am I eligible to apply for?"
If you still have questions about this advertisement or your potential eligibility, please e-mail quickquestions@fda.gov or call 888-478-4340.
This advertisement is in accordance with merit promotion procedures. This means that only specific groups of applicants are eligible for consideration (as identified in the "This job is open to" section of the JOA). The following questions will determine if you are within any of these specific groups eligible for consideration under this advertisement. You will only be considered for each eligibility which you respond "Yes" to.
NOTE: There is an exception, as noted below, for status candidates who do not select the correct type of consideration for referral purposes (i.e., competitive vs. non-competitive).
If you respond "Yes" to an eligibility and do not provide the required documentation, you will not be considered under the eligibility. If you respond "No" to all eligibility options in this list, your application will not be considered under this advertisement.
For more information about each eligibility, please review the following article on USAJOBS, "Which jobs am I eligible to apply for?"
If you still have questions about this advertisement or your potential eligibility, please e-mail quickquestions@fda.gov or call 888-478-4340.
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
3.
Enter the number of MONTHS of Federal service experience you have attained as a firefighter, law enforcement or air traffic controller.
4.
Are you a current employee of any agency within the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) who has been notified that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by reduction-in-force (RIF)? If the duty station of your job you're separating from is in the same local commuting area as this vacancy, is at or below the grade level of this vacancy, and has the same (or lower) promotion potential as this vacancy, you may be entitled to selection priority under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP).
You must submit the documentation identified for I/CTAP under the Required Documents section of the job advertisement.
You must submit the documentation identified for I/CTAP under the Required Documents section of the job advertisement.
5.
Are you a current or former Federal employee of another agency (not the HHS) who has been notified that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by reduction-in-force (RIF)? If the duty station of your job you're separating from is in the same local commuting area as this vacancy, is at or below the grade level of this vacancy, and has the same (or lower) promotion potential as this vacancy, you may be entitled to selection priority under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)..
You must submit the documentation identified for I/CTAP under the Required Documents section of the job advertisement.
You must submit the documentation identified for I/CTAP under the Required Documents section of the job advertisement.
6.
Are you a current Federal employee on (or former Federal employee who held) a permanent appointment in the competitive service and your position is at a lower grade than the position being advertised, and you have never held a position at the grade or with the same (or higher) promotion potential of the position being advertised? If you answer "Yes' to this question, you must submit your most recent SF-50 as described under the Required Documents section of the job advertisement. Your SF-50 must reflect career or career-conditional tenure (Block 24 is 1 or 2) and the position is in the competitive service (Block 34 is 1).
NOTE: This question is used to determine if you can apply as a status candidate under merit promotion procedures. It is also used to determine how status candidates will be considered (competitively vs. noncompetitively). If you are an eligible and qualified status candidate and the review of your application shows you have already competed for the grade of this position, your response will be changed to ensure proper consideration procedures are followed.
NOTE: This question is used to determine if you can apply as a status candidate under merit promotion procedures. It is also used to determine how status candidates will be considered (competitively vs. noncompetitively). If you are an eligible and qualified status candidate and the review of your application shows you have already competed for the grade of this position, your response will be changed to ensure proper consideration procedures are followed.
7.
Are you a current Federal employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service and your position is at the same (or higher) grade level with the same (or higher) promotion potential as the position being advertised; or you are a current or former Federal employee who previously held such a position? If you answer "Yes' to this question, you must submit your most recent SF-50 as described under the Required Documents section of the job advertisement. Your SF-50 must reflect career or career-conditional tenure (Block 24 is 1 or 2) and the position is in the competitive service (Block 34 is 1).
NOTE: This question is used to determine if you can apply as a status candidate under merit promotion procedures. It is also used to determine how status candidates will be considered (competitively vs. noncompetitively). If you are an eligible and qualified status candidate and the review of your application shows you have never held or competed for the grade of this position (or a higher grade), your response will be changed to ensure proper consideration procedures are followed.
NOTE: This question is used to determine if you can apply as a status candidate under merit promotion procedures. It is also used to determine how status candidates will be considered (competitively vs. noncompetitively). If you are an eligible and qualified status candidate and the review of your application shows you have never held or competed for the grade of this position (or a higher grade), your response will be changed to ensure proper consideration procedures are followed.
8.
Do you wish to be considered under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act? If you are a current or former Federal employee of a land management agency who held a time-limited (term or temporary) appointment for more than 24 months and received an acceptable performance rating throughout the employment, you may be eligible under this Act. If you answer "Yes' to this question, you must submit your most recent SF-50 and performance appraisal as described under the Required Documents section of the job advertisement.
9.
Do you wish to be considered under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)? If you are a preference eligible (including those with derived preference such as spouses and parents of a veteran) OR a veteran separated from the armed forces after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions, you may be eligible under VEOA. You must submit the applicable veterans' preference documentation identified under the Required Documents section of the job advertisement.
NOTE FOR CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ONLY: If you are a current Federal employee, you may be considered under VEOA, however, you must meet time-in-grade requirements and must submit an appropriate SF-50 as indicated under the Required Documents section of the job advertisement.
NOTE FOR CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ONLY: If you are a current Federal employee, you may be considered under VEOA, however, you must meet time-in-grade requirements and must submit an appropriate SF-50 as indicated under the Required Documents section of the job advertisement.
10.
Do you wish to be considered under the authority to appoint certain military spouses? If you are eligible under this appointing authority as a military spouse, you may be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. Please read the military spouse information to ensure you are eligible and provide the necessary documentation. Required documentation is also identified under the Required Documents section of the job advertisement.
11.
Do you wish to be considered as an overseas family member? If you are living overseas with a family member, worked at least 52 weeks in an appropriated funds position under a local hire appointment, and are returning to the United States, you may be eligible to be considered for a non-competitive appointment. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, performance appraisal, and Permanent Change in Station (PCS) orders.
12.
Do you wish to be considered under an Interchange Agreement? If you are a current excepted service employee of an agency with a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management or an employee of an agency not regulated by title 5 United States Code (U.S.C.), you may be eligible to apply for this position which is in the competitive service.
Below are examples of agencies with an interchange agreement:
Below are examples of agencies not regulated by title 5 U.S.C.:
You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action reflecting your employment status, appointment type, tenure, position information, and full biographic data.
Below are examples of agencies with an interchange agreement:
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Federal Aviation Administration
Below are examples of agencies not regulated by title 5 U.S.C.:
- Postal Career Service and Postal Regulatory Commission Employees
- Government Accountability Office Employees
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employees
You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action reflecting your employment status, appointment type, tenure, position information, and full biographic data.
13.
Do you wish to be considered as a former Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA member? If you completed your years of service (at least two years for Peace Corps and one year for AmeriCorps) within the last year, you may be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.
You must submit your Certification of Volunteer Service.
You must submit your Certification of Volunteer Service.
14.
Do you wish to be considered under another Special Authority? If so, you may be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. To be eligible you must:
- Be a former employee of the Canal Zone Merit System or Panama Canal Employment System; or
- Be a former employee who served in the Office of the President or Vice-President or on the White House Staff; or
- Be a former incumbent of a position brought into the competitive service; or
- Be a disabled veteran who has completed a training course under Chapter 31 of title 38, United States Code; or
- Be a former ACTION volunteer; or
- Be a current or former Foreign Service officer or employee; or
- Be an employee of the Panama Canal Commission located in the United States; and
- Submit the required supporting documentation.
15.
Do you wish to be considered under the 30% or more disabled veteran appointing authority? If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a noncompetitive, temporary or term appointment. Under this eligibility, you may be converted to a permanent position, but conversion is not guaranteed. You must submit the applicable veterans' preference documentation identified under the Required Documents section of the job advertisement.
16.
Do you wish to be considered under a Schedule A appointment for individuals with disabilities? If you are an individual with a documented intellectual, severe physical, or psychiatric disability, you may be eligible. You must submit the applicable Schedule A (individuals with disabilities) documentation identified under the Required Documents section of the job advertisement.
Schedule A (individuals with disabilities) appointments are in the excepted service; you may be converted to the competitive service after completing 2 years of satisfactory service.
NOTE FOR CURRENT COMPETITIVE SERVICE EMPLOYEES: If you are a current Federal employee in the competitive service who is eligible under Schedule A (individuals with disabilities), if appointed under this authority you will no longer be a competitive service employee and will have to sign the FDA's Statement of Understanding When Voluntarily Leaving the Competitive Service to Enter the Excepted Service.
Schedule A (individuals with disabilities) appointments are in the excepted service; you may be converted to the competitive service after completing 2 years of satisfactory service.
NOTE FOR CURRENT COMPETITIVE SERVICE EMPLOYEES: If you are a current Federal employee in the competitive service who is eligible under Schedule A (individuals with disabilities), if appointed under this authority you will no longer be a competitive service employee and will have to sign the FDA's Statement of Understanding When Voluntarily Leaving the Competitive Service to Enter the Excepted Service.
17.
Are you a current Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Corps Officer? Not all positions are appropriate for the Commissioned Corps and it is at the supervisor's discretion to fill a position through the Corps.
To be eligible, you must:
1. Be a current PHS Commissioned Corps Officer; and
2. Submit a copy of your most recent PHS personnel orders or letter from the Public Health Service verifying you are currently in, or have been accepted to, the Commissioned Corps.
See the PHS Commissioned Corps website for more information.
Based on the above, are you eligible and would you like to be considered for a Commissioned Corps appointment?
To be eligible, you must:
1. Be a current PHS Commissioned Corps Officer; and
2. Submit a copy of your most recent PHS personnel orders or letter from the Public Health Service verifying you are currently in, or have been accepted to, the Commissioned Corps.
See the PHS Commissioned Corps website for more information.
Based on the above, are you eligible and would you like to be considered for a Commissioned Corps appointment?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee?
You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
3.
===== Acknowledgement of Restrictions on the Employment of Relatives by Public Officials =====
5 U.S. Code, § 3110 lays out specific and important restrictions on the employment of relatives within an agency.
A public official of a government agency may not appoint, promote, or otherwise advocate for the employment, advancement, or promotion of relatives within the agency for which the public official is employed or has control over.
Employees hired in violation of 5 U.S. Code, § 3110 will not be entitled to any pay for their period of employment, and any pay already received before the violation becomes known, will be considered as a debt to the government on the part of the employed individual.
For the purpose of this question, a "relative" is defined as: father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, husband, wife, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, or half sister.
QUESTION:
After having read the definition of "relative" as stated above, does the Food and Drug Administration employ any of your relatives?
IF YES: You must provide the following information, for each relative employed by the FDA:
- The full legal name of the relative.
- The relative's relationship to you (from the list above).
- If known, the relative's employing organization and position.
4.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System?
(Note: If you currently do not have an approved exemption or Status Information Letter you must request one from the Selective Service System. A copy of your proof of registration or the exemption/Status Information Letter must be provided prior to appointment.)
(Note: If you currently do not have an approved exemption or Status Information Letter you must request one from the Selective Service System. A copy of your proof of registration or the exemption/Status Information Letter must be provided prior to appointment.)
5.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959 AND you have NOT registered with the Selective Service System, do you have an approved exemption or Status Information Letter from the Selective Service System?
(Note: If you currently do not have an approved exemption or Status Information Letter you must request one from the Selective Service System. A copy of your proof of registration or the exemption/Status Information Letter must be provided prior to appointment.)
(Note: If you currently do not have an approved exemption or Status Information Letter you must request one from the Selective Service System. A copy of your proof of registration or the exemption/Status Information Letter must be provided prior to appointment.)
6.
Your responses to the all questions, and any information or documentation which you provide as part of your application, will be thoroughly reviewed for accuracy and truthfulness. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, your application will not be considered. Knowingly providing false information in your application (or submitted documentation) is a crime!
- I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in my application is true, correct, and provided in good faith.
- I understand that if I intentionally make a false statement, or commit deception or fraud in my application, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 USC, Sec 1001); my eligibility may be canceled, 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 provide may be investigated.
- I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
Assessment 1
Your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
The duties of positions in this series 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 these positions 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.
Do you meet the medical requirements listed above?
Do you meet the medical requirements listed above?
2.
This position requires a valid driver's license. Do you possess a current valid driver's license?
3.
I have successfully completed one of the following recognized federal law enforcement training programs and have submitted the training certificate with my application.
(1) the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) conducted by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC); or
(2) the Special Agent Basic Training conducted by Drug Enforcement Agency or Federal Bureau of Investigations; or
(3) the Basic Inspector Training conducted by the US Postal Service.
(1) the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) conducted by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC); or
(2) the Special Agent Basic Training conducted by Drug Enforcement Agency or Federal Bureau of Investigations; or
(3) the Basic Inspector Training conducted by the US Postal Service.
4.
I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service which includes: using investigative techniques; applying federal laws, regulations, and procedures where applicable to criminal investigations; conducting federal criminal investigations; conducting investigative interviews; and analyzing information and preparing written reports of investigation.
5.
I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which includes: leading Federal criminal investigations; using investigative techniques to uncover suspected violations pertaining to criminal activities, fraud, or related misconduct; applying federal laws, regulations, and procedures applicable to criminal investigations; collecting and analyzing data and relevant investigative information; and preparing written reports of investigation.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Identify the need for and arrange for participation of auditors in the development of creditable financial evidence.
7.
Provide assistance to other criminal investigators in conducting research, study, and analysis of violations and proof required.
8.
Coordinate criminal investigations involving multiple agencies.
9.
Plan, coordinate and conduct criminal, civil, and administrative investigations.
10.
Serve as technical expert providing assistance to other criminal investigators in conducting research, study, and analysis of violations and proof required.
11.
Develop relevant evidence in criminal investigations.
12.
Prepare investigative reports for prosecutors and management officials.
13.
Plan and conduct surveillance of a suspect or group of suspects.
14.
Collaborate and coordinate with Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Officials in the planning/conducting of investigative and prosecution efforts.
15.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct interviews with suspects, witnesses, and informants.
16.
Serve subpoenas and participate in the execution of arrests and the search for and seizure of evidence.
17.
Initiate contact with officials of regulated businesses and individuals related to matters under investigation.
18.
Ferret out legal or administratively defensible testimony.
19.
Prepare investigative reports for prosecutors and management officials.
20.
Present investigative findings and facts to Federal, State, and Local law enforcement officials and prosecutors.
21.
Plan and time serving of warrants and subpoenas.
22.
Verify, corroborate, and establish relationships of facts and evidence to establish the accuracy and authenticity of the information.
23.
Reconstruct activities and/or records from fragments or scattered sources.
24.
Conduct research, studies, and analysis of cases to determine the applicable laws.
25.
Initiate requests and submit justification for use of mail covers, recording instruments, and special devices.
26.
Lead or coordinate criminal investigations involving multiple agencies.
27.
Present investigative findings and facts to Federal, State, and Local law enforcement officials and prosecutors.
28.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other Federal, State, and local law enforcement, and foreign government agencies where jurisdiction may overlap.
29.
Collaborate and coordinate with Federal, State, and Local law enforcement officials in the planning/conducting of investigative and prosecution efforts.
30.
Assist U.S. Attorneys in the selection of witnesses, preparation of evidence for trial, and organization and presentation of cases for trial.