Career Opportunities
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Office of Inspector General
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Criminal Investigator - GS-1811-13/13
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 08-16NJ
Salary Range: 82,961.00 - 107,854.00 USD per year
Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP)
OPENING DATE: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, May 14, 2008
LOCATION: Duty Location: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
Who May Be Considered:
Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service
Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.
Job Summary:
The USAID Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations is responsible for
investigating allegations of criminal and civil violations and employee misconduct relating
to USAID's worldwide programs and operations. Headquarters and regional field offices are
currently located in Washington, DC; Cairo, Egypt; Dakar, Senegal; Pretoria, South Africa;
San Salvador, El Salvador; Manila, Philippines and Baghdad, Iraq.
Key Requirements:
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Age Restriction
Major Duties:
You will serve as a Criminal Investigator under the direction of the Special Agent
In Charge and will plan, organize and conduct investigations related to USAID programs
involving alleged violations of U.S. criminal and civil laws and USAID regulations by
Agency employees, contractors, grantees or other entities.
You will be responsible for developing and evaluating reactive and proactive
investigative plans for sensitive, complex, criminal investigations and other
special investigative projects to determine the validity of allegations, scope
of illegal activity or administrative mismanagement and maintain the integrity
of Agency programs. These investigations often involve U.S. and foreign Agency
contractors; senior career and appointed officials of the agency, as well as
foreign citizens in the United States and abroad. The violations include but
are not limited to false statements, conflict of interest, bribery, theft,
kickbacks, antitrust, conspiracy, procurement integrity, and violations under
the standards of ethical conduct.
Other duties include interviewing witnesses, interrogating subjects, obtaining
statements, making arrest, executing search and seizure warrants, and testifying
before the grand jury, trial court, and special hearings. The incumbent will
utilize investigative techniques including use and development of informants,
undercover operations, searching for evidence, surveillance, financial analysis,
and obtaining evidence through the use of tools such as recording devices,
technical equipment, and subpoenas. The incumbent will work closely with
other USAID personnel, law enforcement organizations, and professional business
communities in resolving alleged violations of criminal and/or civil laws, or
administrative regulations.
You will coordinate prosecutive activities with federal, state, and local
prosecutorial authorities; prepare reports of investigations to be used in criminal,
civil, or administrative proceedings; report investigative findings, as necessary;
and assist authorities in the development and execution of judicial and/or
administrative actions.
Qualifications:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of
this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required
to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this
field or a field that is closely related.
GS-13: 1 year equivalent to at least the
GS-12 level in the Federal government. Examples of qualifying specialized experience
include: (1) planning, organizing, and conducting difficult and complex investigations;
and (2) perform record searches, reviewing and analyzing contracts and business records.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You will be required to maintain firearm proficiency and carry a firearm
while performing the duties of this position.
You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be
appointed into this position.
In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Top Secret
security clearance.
You can be appointed into this position as long as you have not reached your
37th birthday.
You must meet time-in-grade restrictions by the closing date of this announcement.
Appointment to this position is contingent upon successful completion of a full
field background investigation and issuance of a ’TOP SECRET’ clearance. Prior to
appointment, the applicant will be asked to complete a ’Declaration for Federal
Employment’ (OF-306). The information collected on this form is used to determine
applicant’s suitability for federal employment. The applicant may be asked to sign
and certify the accuracy of all information in the application/resume. The applicant
must answer all questions truthfully and completely. A false statement on any part
of the declaration or attached forms may be grounds for not hiring the applicant, or
for termination after being hired.
Applicants must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license upon appointment and be
able to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle.
Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical examination by
an Agency designated physician to determine if they are physically and medically
qualified to perform the full duties of the position. Any physical condition which
could hinder an individual’s full, efficient and safe performance of his/her duties
as a criminal investigator, or failure to meet any of the required physical or
medical qualifications, will usually be considered disqualifying for employment,
except when sufficient evidence is presented that the individual can perform the
essential functions of the job efficiently and without hazard to themselves and
others. Applicants who refuse to submit to the required examinations will not be
considered for employment as criminal investigators. Medical examinations may be
performed by a family doctor, in which case USAID will reimburse the candidate,
otherwise, the examination may be conducted at the Agency’s medical facility
in Washington, DC.
Applicant must have satisfactorily completed the Basic Criminal Investigative
Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia,
or its equivalent.
Applicants must agree to work an average of two hours extra per day to meet the
requirements of law enforcement availability pay (LEAP) as described in Title
5 U.S.C 5545A (d) (1).
Applicants for this position are required to qualify with and use firearms and
other weapons as part of assigned duties and to maintain such qualifications. Because
of an amendment to 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9), which became effective September 30, 1996, and
is referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment, applicants are ineligible for this position
in at ANY time they have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic
violence, unless such conviction was expunged, set aside or the applicant received a pardon.
Continuing employment in this position is contingent upon: (1) maintaining
eligibility for a top-secret clearance in a position which has been designated
as critical-sensitive; (2) maintaining criteria outlined in USAID/OIG/I Policy
Directive 723, Health and Fitness Program for Criminal Investigators; (3) willingness
to travel domestically and overseas as necessary; (4) work an average of 2 extra hours
a day to meet the requirements of law enforcement availability pay (LEAP) as described
in Title 5 U.S.C. 5545a(d)(1); (5)willingness to carry and use a firearm in the
execution of official duties; and (6) compliance with the Lautenberg Amendment.
Because of an amendment to 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9), which became effective
September 30, 1996, and is referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment, applicants are
ineligible for this position if at ANY time they have been convicted of a misdemeanor
or felony crime of domestic violence, unless such conviction was expunged, set aside
or the applicant received a pardon.
SPECIAL NOTE: This position is covered
under the special retirement provisions for law enforcement officers. Applicants
that have no prior series 1811 criminal investigator experience must meet the
maximum age for entry into a ’covered position’ which is the date immediately
preceding the applicant’s 37th birthday and must be able to retire at the
mandatory age of 57 with 20 years of service as an 1811 criminal investigator.
In order to receive consideration, you must include your date of birth in your
application package.
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 are 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 arduous and responsible, involving
activities under challenging conditions, applicants must possess emotional and
mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be
a hazard to himself/herself, or other, is disqualifying.
This position is covered under the special retirement provisions for law
enforcement officers. Applicants that have no prior series 1811 criminal
investigator experience must meet the maximum age for entry into a 'covered
position' which is the date immediately preceding the applicant's 37th birthday
and must be able to retire at the mandatory age of 57 with 20 years of service
as an 1811 criminal investigator. In order to receive consideration, you must
include your date of birth in your application package.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required;
and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges,
skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing
your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain
how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the
level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.
Please limit your KSA responses to three pages.
1. Knowledge and experience in planning, coordinating and
conducting, complex and sensitive investigations involving contract and procurement fraud,
assistance agreements, and employee misconduct relative to agency operations and programs.
2. Demonstrated experience in the application of U.S. criminal
laws (Title 18 and 15, U.S.C.); Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and Evidence and related
constitutional and statutory authorities in the investigation of financial and contract-related
crimes and employee-integrity matters.
3. Knowledge and experience in the application of criminal,
civil and administrative investigative tools and techniques and modern detection methods and
equipment.
4. Knowledge and experience communicating effectively orally
and in writing, reporting fact clearly, concisely and accurately on investigative matters.
5. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with
individuals and/or groups at all levels of government, the public and private sector.
Benefits:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info:
The USAID/OIG offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
Comprehensive health and life insurance
Competitive salaries
Generous retirement programs
Paid holidays, annual and sick leave
Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
Paid employment related training and education
Subsidized transportation (Metro check)
Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degree, as applicable
Incentives and awards, as appropriate
Telecommuting, as appropriate
Long Term Care Insurance is offered
Flexible Spending Account is offered
Thrift Savings Plan (401 K Plan)
Other Advantages:
We are located in the beautifully designed Ronald Reagan Building (RRB) and International
Trade Center (ITC), which is within walking distance of the White House, the Capitol,
Smithsonian Museums, and much more! The RRB is easily accessible to the Federal Triangle metro
station (blue/orange line), has an on-site fitness center and day care center, a DC Visitor and
Information Center, food court, and underground parking garage.
Alternative work schedule options are available.
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized.
Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
Other Information:
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received,
your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive
full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your
application in a notebook or binder.
The U.S. Agency for International Development is a participant of E-verify. E-vertify
provides an automated link to Federal database to help employers determine employment
eligibility of new hires and the validity of their social security numbers.
How to Apply:
Applications must be postmarked by closing the date and received within five (5)
working days of that date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by
closing date.It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure that his/her
application is complete. The personnel office will not be responsible for soliciting
additional information from applicants.
1. Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or a Resume. Applications
must include the following:
Vacancy announcement number; title and grade(s) of the job for which they are applying;
Full name, social security number, day and evening phone numbers, mailing address, country
of citizenship. If applicable, reinstatement eligibility to Federal service and highest
Federal civilian grade ever held on a permanent basis.
Name, city and state of high school and colleges/universities attended with date(s) of
diploma. For college include major and type and date of degree(s).
Job titles, salaries, employer's name and addresses, supervisor's name and phone number
(indicate if we may contact your current and former supervisors), starting and ending dates,
hours per week and any unpaid or non-paid work experience that relates to this vacancy.
Job-related training courses, special skills, certificates and licenses, honors,
awards and publications.
2. All applicants must submit an OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment Form.
This form may be downloaded from the OPM website at www.opm.gov/forms.
3. If a particular level of education/certification is required or
you are asking us to qualify you based on education, you must submit a copy of your college
transcript. Credit for college education will be given if it was obtained through an accredited
university.
4. Status candidates and reinstatement eligibles (current or former
government employees) must provide a copy of the last or most recent SF-50, 'Notice of Personnel
Action' which indicates proof of competitive status (reflecting career, career-conditional or
reinstatement eligibility.
5. Candidates eligible for other non-competitive appointments must
present appropriate documentation reflecting their eligibility.
6. All current Federal employees should provide a copy of their current performance appraisal
(must be within 18 months from the closing date of the announcement).
7. Responses to the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA). Please
provide a narrative statement addressing each KSA separately.
8. If you are a federal employee seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must include a copy
of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating and a copy of your most
recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. You must clearly
annotate your application package to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail
system will not be considered.
Contact Information:
Nealy Johnson
Phone: (202)712-4189
Fax: (202)216-3392
Email: recruitmentoig@usaid.gov
Or write:
U.S. Agency for International Development
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Room 8.07-A
Washington, D.C. 20005
US
Fax: (202)216-3392
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications
and determine your ranking. The qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for
further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
EEO Policy Statement:
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status,
disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation:
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where
appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and
hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for
reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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