USAJOBS Hiring for GENERAL INVESTIGATOR at Washington, DC Full Time

As a GENERAL INVESTIGATOR, You Will

• Perform a wide range of investigative duties relating to internal investigations and inspections encompassing but not limited to the following allegations: Theft of Product; Theft of Equipment; False Claims for Reimbursement of Mutilated Currency; Fraudulent Credit Card Purchases from Public Sales; Waste, Fraud and Abuse; Off and On Duty Arrests; Inappropriate Use of Government Credit Cards/Travel; Worker’s Compensation Fraud; Procurement Fraud; and other investigations deemed appropriate by the Chief, Office of Security.
• Interview or interrogate suspects and witnesses; searches for documentary evidence from federal, state and local law enforcement or investigative agencies, courts and other sources to substantiate findings or conclusions, examines records to detect possible links to an employee’s conduct and trustworthiness, and prepares a Report of Investigation (ROI).
• Plan, organize and conduct OIG referral investigations.
• Participate in program and project planning efforts to evaluate the need for updated or improved security requirements, recommends equipment, methods, procedures, and systems enhancement.
• Acquire and maintain the minimum Bureau firearm proficiency standard with a Bureau issued weapon.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 24-BEP-101. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service . One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résume.

Key Requirements:

• Please refer to “Conditions of Employment.”
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• Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable).

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized Experience: for this position includes:

• Experience with generally accepted investigative principles, techniques, methods and procedures applicable to administrative investigative function; AND
• Experience developing evidence that reconstructs events, sequences and time elements; AND
• Experience working with other individuals, agencies, or offices to gather required information; AND
• Experience preparing investigative reports.

Education

Education Requirements

Bureau of Engraving and Printing has a memorandum of understanding the U.S. Office of Personnel Management that requires each investigator to have the required education or experience as follows:

• A college degree (bachelor’s); or
• Four years of general experience; or
• Two years of specialized experience within the last 5 years; or
• One year of specialized Federal background investigation experience within last 5 years.

General experience is progressively responsible experience that demonstrates the ability to problem solve, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions, plan and organize work and communicate effectively orally and in writing on a professional level.

Specialized Experience is progressively responsible experience conducting general background investigations or as a local, state, military or Federal law enforcement officer.

The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions .

Additional Information

OTHER INFORMATION:

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• We offer opportunities for telework.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
• The facility typically shuts down annually between Christmas and New Year’s Day. As such, all BEP employees must take leave for workdays during the shutdown period.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into “Continuous Vetting.” Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one’s employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI’s Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights – FBI , FD-258 Privacy Act Statement – FBI , and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov) .
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9 . Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Pass and maintain Bureau firearm proficiency.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment.
• Possess a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license upon appointment OR within 60days of appointment (as appropriate) and maintain a valid license while you occupy the position.
• Wear required safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc.
• Weekend work and overtime, if applicable, will be scheduled when needed based on production requirements as determined by Management.