Criminal Investigator

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Internal to agency means current permanent competitive service Department of Defense (DoD) employees. Veterans eligibilities include Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). Military Spouse Preference (MSP), Retained Grade Preference (RGP), and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibles may also apply.

Duties

Considered a functional/technical expert by others in the organization; is regularly sought out by others for advice and assistance.

Develops, integrates, and implements solutions to diverse, highly complex problems across multiple areas and disciplines.

Reviews and approves, or is a major contributor to/ lead author of, management reports or contractual documents for external distribution.

Establishes customer alliances, anticipates and fulfills customer needs, and translates customer needs to programs/projects.

Effectively accomplishes multiple projects’/programs’ goals within established guidelines.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. citizen

Security Requirements: Critical Sensitive with Top Secret Access

Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.

Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Criminal Investigator, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Medical Requirements

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.

AND

B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

The incumbent independently plans, organizes, conducts, and manages complex criminal investigations involving persons and property under the charge of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) pursuant to Federal Statutes and applicable DoD and DCMA Directives.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:

Tour of Duty: Flexible

FLSA:Exempt

Bargaining Unit: No

If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel.

Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period.

Financial Disclosure Required

LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT: This position authorizes 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, USC, Section922 (g) (91). Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, USC, Section 1001).

FIREARMS QUALIFICATION: Must qualify with and carry a firearm. The incumbent is required to bear and maintain proficiency in the use of hand and shoulder-fired firearms, and incapacitating devices and materials.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: The incumbent is required to attend and successfully complete the Criminal Investigator Training Program through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, or equivalent and an Inspector General Qualifications Course administered by the OIG DoD, and the OIG DoD Hotline training course.

DRUG TESTING: This position is a TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION. Subject to random drug testing under the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program established pursuant to Executive Order No. 12564.

MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR'S LICENSE: The incumbent must possess a valid State driver's license at all times and have the ability to safely operate a motorized vehicle(s) in accordance with applicable OPM regulations and requirements.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies:

Criminal Investigation

Criminal Law

Forensics

Legal, Government and Jurisprudence

Security

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility and/or score.

Once the application process is complete, a manual review of your resume and supporting documentation will occur to determine if you are eligible and among the best qualified as determined by the predetermined cutoff score. Your score is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire.

Required Documents

Required documents for submission vary based on the authority you are using to apply (e.g., applying as a veteran, a current permanent Federal employee, a reinstatement, etc). Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED:

1. Your resume:

Must include your name and contact information, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g. tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application.

To ensure full credit for time worked regarding qualifications determinations your resume must include your work schedule. You are strongly encouraged to ensure your resume contains the number of hours worked per week and the specific dates of employment (i.e.,"40 hrs per week; 1/15/2020 - 1/14/2022" or "30 hrs per week; 1/15/2020 - Present").

Applying for a Federal job requires more information than applying for a job in the private sector. Learn more about creating a suitable resume by reading, viewing the video and using the . In addition to information identified in What to Include, provide pay plan-series-grade for Federal civilian positions, when applicable, and be sure your resume is complete. 2. Veteran's Documents:

If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents:

DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.

(PPP DoD MRNG): In order to receive this preference, you must choose the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibility, and fill out and submit the and copies of the appropriate documentation. 3. Current Federal Employees:

You must provide a SF-50 (most current Gen Adj or WGI actions are best), or other equivalent official "Notification of Personnel Action" (Note: Request for Personnel Action (SF-52) and Award SF-50's are NOT acceptable).

Please review the link for ICTAP, ALL PPP ELIGIBILITIES AND OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: .