The EPA Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office within the EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient & cost effective manner. We perform audits, evaluations, & investigations of the EPA to promote economy, efficiency, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse. We strive to provide solutions to problems that ultimately result in making America a cleaner and healthier place.
Duties
This position will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management’s delegated Direct Hire Authority (DHA). Veteran’s Preference does not apply to this announcement. Please note: This position has a Selective Placement Factor that must be met and supported by your applicant package. This position is in the EPA Office of Inspector General (OIG) Office of Investigations (OI). OI criminal investigators investigate allegations of fraud, waste, abuse and misconduct impacting EPA programs and operations. Investigations include procurement, grant and program fraud, cybercrime, employee integrity, laboratory fraud and scientific integrity, and national security threats against our nation’s water utilities. Responsibilities This position is designated as a “Primary Position” pursuant to 5 CFR 842.802. Primary duties mean those duties of a position that: (a) Are paramount in influence or weight; that is, constitute the basic reasons for the existence of the position; (b) Occupy a substantial portion of the individual’s working time over a typical work cycle; and (c) Are assigned on a regular and recurring basis. Law Enforcement Officer (LEO): This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Law Enforcement Officer (LEO). Candidates without previous LEO service must be under age 37. Employees subject to special retirement coverage for law enforcement officers must retire at age 57 upon completing 20 years of law enforcement service under the special retirement provisions for law enforcement officers. If these 20 years of service are not attained at age 57, mandatory retirement is required upon completion of 20 years of service. This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. Section 8336 (c) provisions and preference eligible veterans. This position is covered by Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP). An additional compensation rate of 25% (subject to statutory limitations) will be added to the locality salary. The ideal candidate will perform the following duties: Plans, organizes, and conducts complex and sensitive investigations relating to violations of criminal and civil law, and administrative regulations; Performs special investigative projects; Interviews witnesses and subjects, administer oaths, provide constitutional rights warnings when necessary, obtain statements, carry firearms in the performance of official duties, make arrests, and execute search and seizure warrants; and Works closely with other personnel within the OIG, EPA, law enforcement organizations, and professional business community in investigating and resolving allegations of criminal, civil, and administrative misconduct. Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. citizen.
Background Investigation Required.
Pre-employment physical is required and periodic physicals thereafter.
Pre-employment drug testing is required and random testing thereafter.
Criminal Investigators – Special Provisions Medical Requirements for 1811 occupational series may be found .Age Requirements: You must be at least 21 years of age and not older than 36 at the time of appointment. In accordance with PL 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirements provisions; therefore, you must be appointed before reaching your 37th birthday unless you presently serve or have previously served in a Federal civilian law enforcement retirement-covered position. Incumbent will be required to carry and use firearms in the performance of their law enforcement duties. Incumbent will be required to participate in firearms training and qualifications, as well as physical standards and training consistent with Departmental law enforcement requirements. Lautenberg Notice: Title 18 USC, Section 911 (g), automatically disqualifies anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from being appointed to this position unless such conviction was expunged, set aside, or the applicant received a pardon. Work Schedule: The hours are long and irregular. You must be available at all times, to include holidays. You may also be sent on extended temporary duty station assignments away from your assigned off ice. You may be reassigned to different duty locations throughout the U.S. based on the needs of the Agency. Applicants must possess a valid state driver’s license or be able to operate a Government-owned or leased motor vehicle. Incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance. Incumbent will be required to satisfactorily complete the criminal investigator training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) if selected and not yet completed.
Qualifications
All applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Experience may have been obtained in either the federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations GS-11: You must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level or equivalent band of responsibility in the Federal service to include: (1) Conducting complex criminal investigations in the areas of financial fraud (i.e., contact or grant fraud), employee misconduct, etc.; (2) Performing special investigative projects using knowledge of criminal investigative techniques; (3) Securing facts and developing evidence in support of criminal investigations; (4) Gathering, reviewing and discerning evidence for use in criminal investigations; (5) Preparing fact-based written summaries in support of ongoing criminal investigations; OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M. OR an combination of specialized experience and education beyond a masters or equivalent degree, or in excess of two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or in excess of a LL.B. or J.D. In addition to the above specialized experience, applicants must also meet the selective placement factor listed below: Failure to provide the certificate of completion or equivalent at the time of application will result in an incomplete application and will not receive further consideration. In addition to the above specialized experience, applicants must also demonstrate the competencies listed below: Planning and Evaluating Writing Oral Communication Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). 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. How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and required documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your resume must address the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the Qualifications section. If you meet basic qualification requirements, your application will be further evaluated based on your answers to the online assessment. Your responses to the online assessment will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for the position. You are being evaluated under the category rating method which means, if you are determined to be qualified, you will be placed into the ‘Best Qualified’, ‘Well Qualified’, or ‘Qualified’ category. . We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. We will evaluate your qualifications and eligibility and notify you if you meet minimum qualification requirements. If you are referred for consideration, you may be subject to additional assessments. NOTE: We do not require a separate statement responding to the competencies, also referred to as Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). However, your resume should clearly show possession of these competencies. You may for this vacancy.
Required Documents
Documents to be submitted online: NOTE: You should ensure your social security number, date of birth, and any other personal information are redacted. -Resume clearly stating your experience related to this position as described in the Duties section and Qualifications section. In describing your experience, you need to be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience. -Responses to the online assessment questionnaire (you must complete this online – it is not a document you need to upload).-Veterans’ Preference Documents:PDN-9a089dcb-4e96-4600-bce3-f185e2b2e343
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