Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)

Summary This position is located at Department of Housing and Urban Development OIG -Office of Investigation. As a Criminal Investigator, you will handle complex, sensitive criminal investigations and plan and direct complete programs including multi-agency task force operations. Responsibilities The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Review legislation, reports, and other background information and hold discussions with program personnel in order to become familiar with program requirements and operations; determine any potential problems; develop required connections to offices, organizations, and program personnel; and identify preliminary scope and course of investigation. Conduct and direct investigation. Determine what information is required to review, and when and how to obtain information. Develop and/or modify methods to ensure thorough and accurate investigation. Analyze and use leads generated nationwide by other law enforcement agencies or other Federal/State investigative agencies. Work closely with U.S. Attorneys in investigating complex cases involving intricate conspiracies, kickbacks, and embezzlements of Federal funds. Determine when all necessary investigative work has been completed and when further investigative work would be unproductive. Develop reports of findings that include recommendations for improvements to program operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 24-HUDIG-105. 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 résumé. Key Requirements: Click “Print Preview” to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Age Restriction: The date immediately preceding an individuals 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a law enforcement officer position. This requirement does not apply to a) Preference-eligible veterans; OR b) Individuals who are 37 years of age or older and have previously served in law enforcement officer positions that were covered by a special law enforcement retirement plan. AND 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 Specialized experience: For the GS-11 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-9 level, or equivalent that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes ALL of the following: – Independently performing the full range of investigative functions on assigned cases or portions of cases from planning and conducting fact-finding to reporting the results of investigations; AND – Conducting investigative interviews; AND – Analyzing investigative facts to arrive at sound conclusions. OR You may substitute education for experience as follows: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related. OR You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. Specialized experience: For the GS-09 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-07 level, or equivalent that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Working with Criminal Investigators performing segments of investigations which includes the following types of tasks: – Searching public records/databases; AND – Interviewing witnesses/employees to verify facts and obtain specific pieces of information; AND – Securing signed statements, affidavits and documentary evidence to be included in reports or case records; AND – Writing reports for case records. OR You may substitute education for experience as follows: Masters degree or equivalent or two years progressively higher education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. if related. OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. This is creditable providing the combination consists of 100% of the requirement. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. Education Additional Information Other Information: – We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. – Selectee is entitled to Law Enforcement Availability Pay at the rate of 25% of base pay. – This is a non-bargaining unit position. – We offer opportunities for telework. HUDOIGs telework is a hybrid model-2 days telework (Monday & Friday) AND 3 days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday). – We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED): – A one year probationary period may be required. – A Top Secret Security Clearance will be required. – Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. – 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. – Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. – 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. – Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. – Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. – File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. – Pass a detailed background investigation. – Be willing to travel an average of 1-5 days per month. – Test negative for the presence of illegal drugs before placement in this position and be subject to random drug testing thereafter. – Satisfactorily complete the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Criminal Investigator Training Program, or its equivalent. – Carry a firearm, maintain firearms proficiency, and conduct full law enforcement activities. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence may not be hired [Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(9)]. – Be willing to work irregular unscheduled hours and under hazardous conditions. – Be willing to relocate at the direction of management. – Pass a pre-employment physical examination. – Possess and maintain a valid state drivers license.