Summary
The Environment and Natural Resources Division, U.S. Department of Justice is seeking an Intelligence Operations Specialist for a detail to the Environmental Crimes Section. This is a non-reimbursable detail opportunity that requires your current supervisor's approval and an agreement between the losing and gaining agencies whereby the lending agency continues paying for your current grade and pay rate at GS-13 or above. This temporary assignment is expected to end by February 27, 2027.
This job is open to
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Clarification from the agency
This announcement is open to current Federal employees in the competitive service who are employed at GS-13 or above. This is a NON-REIMBURSABLE DETAIL opportunity until February 2027.
Duties
Federal employees who are at grades lower than GS-13 are ineligible. Applicants must receive supervisory approval in their current position prior to applying for this detail opportunity.
The Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) supports criminal investigations and prosecutions of domestic and transnational pollution and natural resource crimes (e.g., hydrochlorofluorocarbons/hydrofluorocarbons (HCFCs/HFCs) smuggling; plant, including timber, and fish and wildlife trafficking; and illegal mining). These investigations and prosecutions often implicate transnational criminal networks that may be involved in other types of criminal activity. Thus, DOJ often works collaboratively with both other enforcement agencies and other DOJ components.
This position will be a key part of the Environmental Crimes Section, working with prosecutors to identify potential criminal activity, develop cases, support prosecutions, and support ENRD in broader interagency efforts (e.g., international programming) to combat pollution and natural resource trafficking and related transnational organized crimes. Work involves advising on, administering, and performing work in the collection, analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and dissemination of information on environmental crimes that directly or indirectly affect national security.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You must successfully pass a security/background investigation and a drug screening.
- You must be a current Federal employee.
- You must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position at GS-13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience, at or equivalent to, GS-12 analyzing, collecting, and sharing intelligence to identify potential criminal activity.
Note: The following skills are expected :
- Gap Analysis - Assessing real-time analytic judgments regarding specific crimes and intelligence gaps.
- Collection Management - Enhancing intelligence collection capabilities and disseminating raw intelligence.
- Domain Analysis - Consolidating information to enhance understanding of threats, gaps, and vulnerabilities.
- Targeting Analysis - Sharing collection information across teams that identify gaps.
- Reports - Reporting raw intelligence through media, documents, and general information to determine patterns.
Highly Desirable: Experience with investigating transnational crime networks, including but not limited to, terrorists networks, CITES, and Lacey Act violations and other natural resources crimes.
Interested candidates should be available to start the detail within approximately one month of selection. ENRD encourages all interested and qualified Federal employees to apply for this position.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.
Additional information
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: 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. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy
Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the experience you report relative to this position.
Required Documents
- Resumé demonstrating relevant experience and month/year employment dates the experience was obtained (Not to exceed 2 Pages)
- Cover letter (Optional)
- Most recent performance appraisal
- SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action which shows an appointment action, change in tenure, within-grade increase, or promotion, whichever is most recent. An Award or General Pay Adjustment action will not suffice.
Do not include the following information with your application:
- Classified or government sensitive information
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Photos of yourself
- Personal information, such as age, religious affiliation, etc.
- Encrypted and digitally signed documents
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate content, you may not be considered for this vacancy.
How to Apply
You must apply online through USAJOBS. Click on the APPLY button. Follow the prompts to login or create an account, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
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Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 80 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.