Announcement for GS-1811-07/09/11, Criminal Investigator

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

THIS POSITION IS UNDER THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AVAILABILITY PAY ACT (LEAP) THAT REQUIRES MANDATORY OVERTIME

DUE TO POSTAL SERVICE COMPLICATIONS, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT APPLICATION PACKAGES BE FORWARDED TO OUR OFFICE VIA FAX, E-MAIL, PRIVATELY OPERATED DELIVERY SERVICE, OR HAND DELIVERED.
THIS IS TO ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED ON TIME.

Position:	GS-1811-07/09/11 Criminal Investigator ($43,786 - $74,329 per annum)	Announcement Number:	JI-02-12
Organization:	Office of the Inspector General Office of Investigations NCR Zone Investigations Office Atlanta Resident Field Investigatns of(JI-W/G)	Opening Date:	02/25/2002
		Closing Date:	03/15/2002
Duty Station:	Atlanta, GA	Number of Vacancies:	1
Duty Station:	Atlanta, GA	Promotion Potential:	12
Area of Consideration:	ICTAP eligibles in the local commuting area OUTSTANDING SCHOLARS CURRENT COMPETITIVE STATUS APPLICANTS AND REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLES	Paid Relocation:	No
		Bargaining Unit:	None

Applications must be received or postmarked on or by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

VETERANS WHO ARE PREFERENCE ELIGIBLES OR WHO HAVE BEEN SEPARATED FROM THE ARMED FORCES UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS WITH APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS OR MORE OF CONTINUOUS ACTIVE SERVICE MAY APPLY.

Applicants for all GSA/OIG GS-1811, Criminal Investigator positions with no previous 6c law enforcement retirement coverage must not have reached their 37th birthday by time of appointment.

Criminal Investigator applicants transferring from other government agencies must have previous 6c law enforcement officer service which is creditable under CSRS or FERS. At time of appointment the applicant must have sufficient 6c creditable service (under CSRS or FERS) in order to meet GSA/OIG's mandatory retirement age of 57. Maximum age limitations will not be waived for any applicant, including those entitled to veterans' preference.

Maximum Entry Age: This is a covered position subject to the special retirement provisions for law enforcement officers. This requires that applicants meet the maximum age for entry into a covered position. The maximum entry age is the date immediately preceding the applicants 37th birthday. In order to receive consideration, you must include your date of birth in your application package.

Duties

The incumbent serves as a criminal investigator in the Field Investigations Office, As such, the incumbent will receive both formal and informal training relevant to the criminal investigation occupation. Performs criminal and non-criminal investigative duties with emphasis on white-collar crime. Plans and conducts investigations of alleged violation of Title 18, United States Code, including fraud, bribery, larceny, embezzlement, collusion, conflict of interest, as well as the violations of Title 18 which involve GSA employees. Also, investigates alleged violations of numerous Federal statues affecting labor law provisions. GSA contracts, contractors, contractor employees, and criminal statues relating to the falsification of contractors certified payrolls and fraudulent deviation from GSA contract specifications. Conducts investigations of violations of GSA Standards of Conduct. Requires detailed analyses of financial records and related documentation. Analyzes financial data and reports on the manipulation of books and records and business transactions of individuals, partnerships, corporations, Government programs and other entities. Conducts proactive investigations into GSA program areas to detect fraud and mismanagement. Evaluates complaints and information to determine investigative merit; plans investigative objective, scope, methods and techniques; gathers, analyzes and reports on complex financial, observational and other information in order to establish it's evidentiary value and sufficiency. Uses current state of the art information technologies to facilitate the collection, analysis and reporting of results of investigation. Participates in surveillance and electronic monitoring. Makes arrests and carries firearms and non-lethal weapons such as pepper spray.

Qualification Requirements.

Applicants must meet the qualifications as outlined in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.

Specialized Experience: is criminal investigative experience in which the principal duties consisted of the independent conduct of investigations of security, intelligence, or criminal cases, the preparation of comprehensive methods and techniques such as surveillance, assuming an undercover role, etc. Experience in performing the normal duties of policeman, guard, watchman, or private detective assigned principally to the protection of life or property, or similar experience in other kinds of positions is not acceptable. Specialized experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower grade level.

Applicants applying at the GS-07 level must have 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-05 level.

OR

EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION:

1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement in a field such as law enforcement, police administration, criminology, or criminal justice is fully qualifying at this grade level.

ALTERNATE PROVISION: Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the baccalaureate level is fully qualifying for the GS-7.
Applicants who wish to apply under this provision must submit proof from their educational institution that they meet one of the criteria listed below. To qualify for SAA, applicants must have completed all requirements for a bachelor's degree and meet one of the following.

1. A grade point average of "B" (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.
2. A grade point average of "B+" (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two year of undergraduate study.
3. Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university or major subdivision.
4. Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.

APPLICANTS APPLYING AS OUTSTANDING SCHOLARS (GS-07 ONLY) MUST POSSESS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

1. Graduation with a cumulative grade point average of 3.45 or higher based on all coursework toward a bachelor's degree.

OR

2. Graduating ranking in the 10% of the entire university class or major subdivision.

APPLICANTS APPLYING UNDER THE OUTSTANDING SCHOLAR PROGRAM NEED NOT ADDRESS THE QUALITY RANKING FACTORS.

Applicants applying at the GS-09 level must have 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level.

OR

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or
LL.B or JD., in a field such as law enforcement, police administration, criminology, or criminal justice.

Applicants applying at the GS-11 level must have 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level.

OR

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a related field.

INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) APPLICANTS:
To be eligible for consideration under the ICTAP, an applicant must : (1) be a current Federal, competitive service displaced or surplus employee with career conditional tenure; and (2) have a fully successful or greater rating for the most recent rating of record. In addition, ICTAP applicants MUST submit a copy of their Reduction-in-Force (RIF) notice or other official documentation of the elimination of their position. NOTE: Applicants who have received another nontemporary position in the service are not eligible for consideration under ICTAP.

ICTAP APPLICANTS WHO ARE CONSIDERED WELL QUALIFIED HAVE SELECTION PRIORITY OVER NON-ICTAP APPLICANTS. To be considered well qualified, ICTAP applicants must: (1) meet the minimum qualification requirements for the subject position; (2) receive a Superior (top level) rating for the factors listed below; and (3) be able to perform the full range of duties of the position upon entry to it. ICTAP applicants must comply with ALL other criteria required in this announcement as well.

Selective Placement Factor
NONE

Quality Ranking Factors
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) are important for the successful performance in this position and will be used to identify the best qualified candidates. You should present information as detailed as possible because it will be used as the basis on which you will be evaluated. On a separate sheet of paper, describe the extent to which you possess the knowledge, skill, or ability listed. Provide clear, concise examples of your levels of training, education, accomplishments and responsibility as they relate specifically to this announcement. YOUR STATEMENTS SHOULD BE SUPPORTED BY EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION LISTED IN YOUR SF-171, OF-612, OR RESUME.

GS-1811-7

1. Knowledge of investigative techniques.
2. Ability to analyze reports or data.
3. Ability to apply laws, rules, and regulations.

GS-1811-9

1. Knowledge of investigative techniques.
2. Ability to communicate in writing.
3. Ability to communicate orally.
4 Knowledge of Federal criminal statutes, Federal criminal and civil procedures, rules of evidence and constitutional rights.
5. Ability to conduct examination of financial, contractual or organizational records and transactions.

GS-1811-11

1. Ability to plan, coordinate, and conduct investigations of criminal wrongdoing through use of standard and specialized investigative standards.
2. Knowledge of Federal criminal statutes, Federal procurement and contracting regulations, Federal criminal and civil procedures, rules of evidence and constitutional rights.
3. Ability to conduct and coordinate examinations of financial, contractual, and organizational records and transactions.
4. Ability to communicate in writing.
5. Ability to communicate orally.

Conditions of Employment:
Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. This position is also subject to subsequent random drug screening.

; Frequent travel.

; Geographic mobility.

; This position is a special-sensitive national security position. To work in this position, you must have undergone a single scope backgroud investigation and the GSA security office must grant you a Top Secret national security clearance. If you are not a GSA employee, the security office must grant the clearance before we can hire you.

Appointment to this position is contingent upon;

Successful completion of a background investigation and ability to obtain and retain a security clearance and

Providing a certified statement that selectee has not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic
violence "within the meaning of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922 (g) (9)."

Applicants must successfully complete the 8-week Basic Criminal Investigator Course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA, or have completed an approved Basic Criminal Investigator Course.

Applicants for this position must be physically fit and emotionally and mentally stable.IF

Applicants must meet appropriate medical standards.

Criminal Investigators are required to qualify to use OIG-owned firearms and to accept assignments where firearms are required.

Requires moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, possible use of firearms, operating a vehicle and exposure to inclement weather.

Successful completion of an initial one-year probationary period, unless exempt based on previous completion of such probation.

Person(s) selected for this position will be subject to investigation and favorable adjudication.

Additional Information:
GSA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify us immediately. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

This vacancy announcement does not preclude filling this position by other means, such as a new appointment from an Office of Personnel Management list of eligibles, reassignment, transfer, or reinstatement.

We will not accept applications received with Government-paid postage.

Applicants must meet qualification and time-in-grade requirements, if applicable, for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date.
How to Apply
IF QUALIFYING ON THE BASIS OF EXPERIENCE AND YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT A SEPARATE SHEET ADDRESSING THE KSA'S YOU MAY LOSE RATING POINTS.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY ELIMINATE YOU FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

Our e-mail address is oig.personnelhelp@gsa.gov. Our fax number is (202) 219-2397.
The following forms are required
DD 214, Statement of Military Service.
GSA Form 3413, Supervisory Appraisal of Demonstrated Performance or Potential.
Quality Ranking Factors - A separate sheet of paper, describing the extent to which you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) for each factor identified above.
Letter of specific notice of RIF, if you are applying as a displaced employee.
SF 171, Application for Federal Employment (Rev. 6/88), OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, resume, or other documentation of your experience, education, and training relevant to the position.
SF 50, Notification of Personnel Action, proving your competitive status and/or documenting your RIF separation, if applicable.

Be sure to specify the Announcement Number for which you are applying.

Personnel Contact

Personnel Contact:	Loretta Gamble
Phone:	(202) 501-0360
TDD:	None

Send or Bring your Application to: General Services Administration
Office of the Inspector General
1800 F Street, NW, Room 5042A
Washington, DC 20405

Consideration will be given to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, non-disqualifying disability, marital status, age, religious affiliation, or membership or nonmembership in an employee organization.

Supplemental Information

Approval

SUPERVISORY APPRAISAL OF DEMONSTRATED PERFORMANCE OR POTENTIAL

(GSA FORM 3413)

Announcement Number: JI-02-12 Position: GS-1811-07/09/11, Criminal Investigator
($43,786 - $74,329 per annum)

Applicant's Name:

INSTRUCTIONS: Please have a person who is familiar with your knowledge, skills, and abilities complete this appraisal (e.g., present or past supervisors or senior associates. If your evaluator submits this appraisal directly, you can review it and obtain a copy of it.
SUPERVISOR: Take into consideration the employee's annual performance appraisal when completing this Appraisal.

SECTION I -- DEMONSTRATED PERFORMANCE OR POTENTIAL
Basis for Appraisal: 4 = Job Performance; 3 = Formal Training; 2 = Outside Activities; 1 = Potential
Performance Level: 4 = Superior; 3 = Above Average; 2 = Average; 1 = Developmental; 0 = Not Observed

Basis for Appraisal (enter a Number)	QUALITY RANKING FACTORS (Knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics)	Performance Level (enter a number)
	GS-1811-7 1. Knowledge of investigative techniques. 2. Ability to analyze reports or data. 3. Ability to apply laws, rules, and regulations. GS-1811-9 1. Knowledge of investigative techniques. 2. Ability to communicate in writing. 3. Ability to communicate orally. 4 Knowledge of Federal criminal statutes, Federal criminal and civil procedures, rules of evidence and constitutional rights. 5. Ability to conduct examination of financial, contractual or organizational records and transactions. GS-1811-11 1. Ability to plan, coordinate, and conduct investigations of criminal wrongdoing through use of standard and specialized investigative standards. 2. Knowledge of Federal criminal statutes, Federal procurement and contracting regulations, Federal criminal and civil procedures, rules of evidence and constitutional rights. 3. Ability to conduct and coordinate examinations of financial, contractual, and organizational records and transactions. 4. Ability to communicate in writing. 5. Ability to communicate orally.

Appraiser's Position:
____ Immediate Supervisor ____ 2d Level Supervisor ____ Other (Specify)
____ Former Immediate Supervisor ____ Former 2d Level Supervisor _______________

I supervised the Applicant from _______________________ to _________________________.

_______________________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor's Signature | Printed Name Date Telephone Number

_____________________________________________________________________________
Employee's Signature Date
SECTION II -- NARRATIVE STATEMENT

BRIEFLY EVALUATE THE CANDIDATE'S OVERALL ABILITY TO PERFORM THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION. (Narrative comments are required for all factors. If you need additional space, use the reverse side.)

MERIT PROMOTION VACANCY APPLICATION (GSA FOR\M 2422-A, 7/15/95)

SECTION I - APPLICATION (Answer all questions in this section)
Announcement Number: JI-02-12 Position: GS-1811-07/09/11, Criminal Investigator
($43,786 - $74,329 per annum)
Duty Station you will accept (City and State): Atlanta, GA

Your Name ______________________________________ Correspondence Symbol: ___________

Present Grade: ___________________ Date You Received Present Grade: _________________

Your Present Supervisor's Name: ____________________________________________

Date You started working for your Present Supervisor: _________________

Date You started in your Present Position: __________________

Remarks:

_________________________________________________________________
Signature Date

FOR PERSONNEL OFFICE USE ONLY: ___ Eligible ___ Ineligible (Reason)

Sec. III Sent on ____________ Sec. II Sent on ___________

________________________________________________________________________________
SECTION II - NOTICE OF ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION (Enter your mailing address Only)
Announcement Number: JI-02-12 Position: GS-1811-07/09/11, Criminal Investigator
($43,786 - $74,329 per annum)

Your Application was reviewed and you are:
___ Basically Eligible. You will be evaluated further with other candidates.

___ Ineligible because you did not: ___ Meet minimum Education or Experience Requirements

___ Meet the Time-in-Grade Requirement ___ Other _________________________________________

___ This position will not be filled now.

Date of this Notice: __________

Type or Print your name and mailing address in the box at the left. Include your zip code.

____________________________________________________________________________________
SECTION III - ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF MERIT PROMOTION VACANCY APPLICATION RECEIPT
(Enter your Mailing Address Only)
Announcement Number: JI-02-12 Position: GS-1811-07/09/11, Criminal Investigator
($43,786 - $74,329 per annum)

Your Application has been Received.

___ You will be notified of your eligibility status in the near future.

___ No vacancy exists at this time. Your application will be kept for use when an appropriate vacancy occurs.

___ You will not be considered because you did not submit your application in time.

Date of Acknowledgment ___________

Type or Print your name and mailing address in the box at the left. Include your zip code.

Applying for a Federal Job

Here's what your resume or application must contain
(in addition to specific information requested in the job vacancy announcement)

JOB INFORMATION
Announcement number, and title and grade(s) of the job for which you are applying.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full name, mailing address (with ZIP code) and day and evening phone numbers (with area code)

Social Security Number

Country of Citizenship (Most Federal jobs require US citizenship.)

Veterans' preference (See below.)

Reinstatement eligibility (If requested, attach SF 50 proof of your career or career-conditional status.)

Highest Federal civilian grade held (Also give job series and dates held.)

EDUCATION
High School

Name, city, and State (ZIP Code if known)
Date of diploma or GED
Colleges and universities

Name, city, and State (ZIP Code if known)
Majors
Type and year of any degrees received
(If no degree, show total credits earned and
indicate semester or quarter hours.)
Send a copy of your college transcript only if the job vacancy announcement requests it.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Give the following information for your paid and nonpaid work experience related to the job for which you are applying. (Do not send job descriptions.)

Job title (include series and grade if Federal)

Duties and accomplishments

Employer's name and address

Supervisor's name and phone number

Starting and ending dates (month and year)

Hours per week

Salary

Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
JOB-RELATED training courses

JOB-RELATED skills, for example, other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed

JOB-RELATED certificates and licenses (current only)

JOB-RELATED honors, awards, and special accomplishments, for example, publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, and performance awards (Give dates but do not send documents unless requested.)

VETERANS' PREFERENCE IN HIRINGIf you served on active duty in the United States Military and were separated under honorable conditions, you may be eligible for veterans' preference. To receive preference if your service began after October 15,1976, you must have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, or a service-connected disability. For further details, call OPM at 912-757-3000. Select "Federal Employment Topics" and then "Veterans." Or, dial our electronic bulletin board at 912-757-3100.

Veterans' preference is not a factor for Senior Executive Service jobs or when competition is limited to status candidates (current or former Federal career or career-conditional employees.

To claim 5-point veterans' preference, attach a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof of eligibility.

To claim a 10-point veterans' preference, attach an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, plus the proof required by that form.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The agency will also ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed.

The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives.

Federal annuitants (military and civilian) may have their salaries reduced. All employees must pay any valid delinquent debts or the agency may garnish their salary.

PRIVACY AND PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENTS
The Office of Personnel Management and other Federal agencies rate applicants for Federal jobs under the authority of sections 1104, 1302, 3301, 3304, 3320, 3393, and 3394 of title 5 of the United States Code. The information requested in this information sheet and in the associated vacancy announcement is needed to evaluate your qualifications. Other laws require us to ask about citizenship, military service, etc.