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Criminal Investigator (IACB)Department of the InteriorInterior, US Fish and Wildlife ServiceOverview
##### Open & closing dates
10/03/2019 to 10/16/2019
##### Service
Competitive
##### Pay scale & grade
GS 13
##### Salary
$98,842 to $128,492 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Anchorage, AKRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy- DutiesSummaryThis position is part of the R9-Chief-Office of Law Enforcement. As
a Criminal Investigator (IACB) you will be responsible for planning,
directing, and independently conducting complex and highly sensitive
investigations regarding laws, regulations, and rules administered
by the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA)..Learn more about this agencyResponsibilities
Resolves conflicts in facts or evidence, handle more difficult
and complex investigations, and based on subject matter and fact
patterns, develop separate investigations and leads relative to
matters arising from original investigations
Plans, directs team members, and independently conducts
extremely complex and highly sensitive investigations of alleged
or suspected violations of Federal laws, rules, and/or
regulations relative to the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (lACA).
Plans and executes search, seizure, and arrest warrants.
Coordinates investigations with State, Federal, and
international counterparts and works closely with U.S.
Attorney's Offices to prepare for grand jury proceedings, secure
indictments and present cases in Federal court.
Leads, organizes and serves on multi-function teams to conduct
extremely complex investigations and to address /complex
counterfeit Indian art issues.
Performs raids, interviewing witnesses, interrogating suspects,
making arrests, developing evidence for presentation, testifying
in criminal and civil court, and preparing detailed reports.
Builds partnerships with Federal, State and local enforcement
authorities, media representatives, NGO's, and private industry
to obtain, secure, and exchange information and testimony and to
identify and resolve emerging and systemic issues.
Travel Required76% or greater - You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential13
#### Job family (Series)
1811 Criminal Investigation- RequirementsConditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective
Service
Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
Drug testing position
25% Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP)
Must be a permanent U.S. FWS or DOI or it's Bureaus Employee or
DOI LMWFA
QualificationsOnly experience and education obtained by 10/16/2019 will be
considered.You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following
qualification requirement:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade
level in the Federal service that demonstrates your knowledge of the
principles of criminal and/or civil investigations, laws of
evidence, rules of criminal procedure and precedent court decisions
concerning the admissibility of evidence; analyzing information in
order to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information or
evidence, to detect discrepancies in information or evidence,
establish facts or obtain evidence that will prove or disprove
allegations; and to plan and conduct investigations; experience must
have also included applying investigative techniques in order to
interview suspects and witnesses, follow leads, develop and use
informants, examine records, perform under cover work, conduct
surveillance, and prepare reports and other complex technical
material that deal with the collection, protection and recording of
evidence, the presentation of testimony and the retention of
informational materials concerning illegal activities and
practices.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer
work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps,
AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA),P.L. 114-47,
allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under
time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management
agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures:
Current appointees:
Note: You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for
each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for
LMWFA.
·Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a
time limited appointment with a land management agency.
·Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a
land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months
without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND
·Must have performed at an acceptable level.
Former appointees:
·Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a
time limited appointment with a land management agency,
·Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a
land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months
without a break in service of 2 or more years;
·Must apply for position within 2 years after separation,
·Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or
performance; AND
·Must have performed at an acceptable levelEducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional informationConditions of Employment:
DRUG TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION: Applicant(s) tentatively
selected for this position will be required prior to appointment
to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use.
Incumbent(s) will be subject to random testing for illegal drug
use.
DRIVERS LICENSES: Must possess a valid State driver's
license.
FIREARMS: Must maintain proficiency with firearms and
successfully pass periodic firearm qualifications.
PHYSICAL EXAM: Must undergo and successfully pass periodic
physical examinations, participate in physical training, and
maintain physical standards
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Must be able to obtain and
maintain a Top Secret clearance
LAW ENFORCEMENT PAY: Must be prepared to perform substantial
amounts of irregular, unscheduled, administratively
uncontrollable overtime duty (Law Enforcement Availability Pay)
Lautenberg Amendment: This position authorized the incumbent
to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a
misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a
firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9).
Candidates under consideration will be required to certify
whether they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of
domestic violence.
Applicants are ineligible for this position if ANY time they have
been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic
violence, unless such conviction was expunged, set aside or the
applicant receives a pardon.FWS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for
telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor
approval.A PCS Move is not authorized.More than one position may be filled from this announcement.If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do
not have in electronic form, view the following link for information
regarding an Alternate Application:
https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=AlternateApplicationInformation.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and
supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet
the basic qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If
you meet the basic qualifications your resume and supporting
documentation will be compared against your responses to the
assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If,
after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a
determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications
and/or experience which resulted in you being listed in the highest
quality category, you may lose consideration, or be assigned to a
lower quality category for this position. Please follow all
instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect
your eligibility.Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies
(knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Comprehensive knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range
of complex investigative, inspection, compliance, and/or
protection principles, concepts, and practices; criminal and
case law precedents; administrative and legal procedures; legal
jurisdictions; a broad range of advanced investigative
techniques, research methodologies, and statistical and
financial analysis; and business practices common to regulated
entities and parties.
Skill in applying laws, rules, and regulations, including those
dealing with import and export and search and seizure.
Skill in oral communication sufficient to present findings in
clear, concise, and accurate briefings and presentations to a
variety of audiences.
Skill in written communication sufficient to establish the
interrelationship of facts and evidence and to organize reports
and presentations.
Career Transition Assistance Program Plan (CTAP) : This program
applies to employees who have been or may be involuntarily separated
(e.g. reduction in force, declining to relocate/transfer outside
their local commuting area) from a Federal service position
within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose
positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive
selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP
eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position
with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate
documentation to support your CTAP eligibility (e.g.,
Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation
Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal or Removal Notice; SF-50 that
documents the RIF separation action; or Removal and most recent
performance appraisal.). For more information visit:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service
System at https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspxBackground checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceTop SecretDrug test requiredYesPosition sensitivity and riskCritical-Sensitive (CS)/High RiskTrust determination processSuitability/Fitness- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application
Package which includes:
Resume or Application. At a minimum, your resume MUST
contain job title (include job series and grade, if federal),
duties, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked
per week, and salary. USAJOBS has a template to ensure a
complete resume. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk
Other supporting documents:
Cover Letter, optional
Official or unofficial College Transcript(s), if the position
has education requirements, or if you are using your education
to qualify. Education must be accredited by an accrediting
institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. A
copy of your official transcripts will be required if you are
selected. If you are using education completed in foreign
colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements,
you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a
private organization that specializes in interpretation of
foreign education programs and such education has been deemed
equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education
program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S.
accredited college or university. For further information,
visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
SF-50 (non-award), or equivalent Notification of Personnel
Action if you are a current or former Federal employee. Your
SF-50 (non-award) must show tenure code 1 or 2 in block 24, and
position occupied code 1 (competitive service) in block 34.
Note: Federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility,
you MUST submit a copy of your latest non-award SF-50
"Notification of Personnel Action," that shows you are serving
under a permanent career or career-conditional appointment (code
1 or 2 in block 24) in the Competitive Service (code 1 in block
34). The SF-50 must show the position title, series, grade, and
step of your position. If you are claiming reinstatement
eligibility, you must submit an SF-50 showing your separation
(resignation, termination, etc.). If you have previously held a
higher grade than the grade/position you currently occupy, you
must submit a copy of the last non-award SF-50 you received
for that position. If you have any questions regarding which
SF-50's to submit, it is highly recommended that you contact
the person listed on this vacancy announcement before the
closing date.
Note: You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information
for each period of temporary/term employment if you are
requesting to be considered Land Management Workforce
Flexibility Act eligibility. For Public Land Corp eligibility, a
copy of the Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Compliance Hiring
Based for Public Land Corps Service is required for verification
of eligibility.
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g., DD-214
Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service,
SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.)
If applicable, documentation/proof that you are eligible Career
Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition
Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g.,
Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force
Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that
documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance
appraisal.)
Please submit a copy of your most recent, signed and completed
annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating. If
it is not dated within the last 18 months or if you have not
received a performance appraisal, please explain why in your
application." Please include incentive awards with your
application.
- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.- How to Apply
Review the Appointment Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility
section of the application process is designed to allow you to
choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy
announcement. You will ONLY be considered for the
appointment eligibilities that you selected. You must provide
proof of your eligibility as required by appointment eligibility
to be considered.
Resume or Application. At a minimum, your resume MUST
contain job title (include job series and grade, if federal),
duties, starting and ending dates (month/day/year), hours worked
per week, and salary. USAJOBS has a template to ensure a
complete resume.
You must also complete the online application and assessment
questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the
Required Documents section below.
DEADLINE DATE: A complete application package must be received
by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/16/2019 to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will
need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do
not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before
beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting
documents to be included with your application package. You will
have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include
in your application before it is received. Your uploaded
documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan
process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package,
complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem
appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must
complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online
application, verify the required documentation is included with
your application package, and submit the application.
- You will be considered for all eligibilities for which you
select "yes" and submit the required documents and supporting
documentation (e.g. DD 214, Schedule A letter, etc.). The
supporting documentation you submit will be used to determine
your eligibility. Please review the list of documentation
provided in the eligibilities language to ensure you provide the
appropriate information.
- Please note, your eligibility will be based solely on the
selections you have indicated "yes" in this section. You
must provide the supporting documentation to support your claim
to be considered. You may choose more than one eligibilities in
this section.
- To view the assessment questionnaire, click here:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10620036To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS
account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your
applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application
Status will appear along with the date your application was last
updated. For information on what each Application Status means,
visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.Agency contact informationJoeanna HeadenPhone(703) 358-1743Emailjoeannaheaden@fws.govAddressDivision of Human Resources
Division of Human Resources
5275 Leesburg Pike, MS-BPHC
Falls Church, VA 22041
USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce you submit all the required documents and the online
application in USAJOBS, you will receive an acknowledgement email
that your submission was successful. After the evaluation process is
complete, you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the
hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required,
you will be contacted by the customer office.You will be notified if this job is filled or canceled. Timelines
for this process vary widely.You may check the status of your application at any time by logging
in to your USAJobs Account as we will not be responding to inquiries
about the status of applications as long as the system has been
updated.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and
gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job
applicants
Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants
with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application process should follow
the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part
of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the
hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work
environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an
individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties
or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide
reasonable accommodations when:
An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an
equal opportunity to apply for a job.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform
the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive
equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and
office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the
application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are
considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations
or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance
Financial suitability
Social security number request
Privacy Act
Signature and false statements
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/547576900. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
