Duties
Responsibilities at the H-band:
The incumbent serves as an Investigations Specialist in the Internal Investigations Division performing a mixture of routine, multiple, and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager or more experienced specialist. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow for some discretion to select the most appropriate approach. Incumbent applies their experience and detailed technical knowledge of investigative procedures, concepts, principles, and practices to conduct employee misconduct investigations in support of AXI. Typical duties include but are not limited to:
Conduct administrative investigations involving allegations of employee misconduct and violations of FAA and other federal policies and directives. Common allegations investigated include time and attendance misconduct or falsification, computer misuse, hostile work environment, sexual harassment, ethical allegations, security clearance investigations, and various employee arrests. Investigative duties may also include supporting cyber investigations, counterintelligence investigations, and insider threat matters.
The incumbent plans and scopes investigative complaints and requests, conducts interviews of complainants, witnesses, and subjects, to include union-represented Bargaining Unit employees; analyzes sources of information and evidence to prepare Reports of Investigation documenting investigative results and findings. Administers oaths or affirmations and takes signed sworn statements. Receives evidence and security material documents or property. As required, appears before grand juries or participates in other judicial and administrative proceedings. Typically receives guidance on selecting the most appropriate technique from the manager or more experienced technical specialist.
Frequently refers difficult problems and work issues to a manager, program/project manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist when guidelines are not available or applicable. Work is reviewed periodically during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness and technical compliance with the requirements of the project or other work activity. Refers matters outside of their purview to the appropriate Line of Business, ASH organization, or law enforcement entity. Work activities typically support the activities of the organizational unit and may affect project/program objectives for the major subdivision and the LOB/SO. In some areas, the work may affect the safety and security of customers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities at I-Band:
The incumbent serves as an Investigations Specialist in the Internal Investigations Division performing multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the limited direction of a manager. Applies experience and advanced technical knowledge of investigative procedures, concepts, principles, and practices to conduct employee misconduct investigations in support of AXI.
Conduct administrative investigations involving allegations of employee misconduct and violations of FAA and other federal policies and directives. Common allegations investigated include time and attendance misconduct or falsification, computer misuse, hostile work environment, sexual harassment, ethical allegations, security clearance investigations, and various employee arrests. Investigative duties may also include supporting cyber investigations, counterintelligence investigations, and insider threat matters.
The incumbent plans and scopes investigative complaints and requests, conducts interviews of complainants, witnesses, and subjects, to include union-represented Bargaining Unit employees; analyzes sources of information and evidence to prepare Reports of Investigation documenting investigative results and findings.
Required Documents
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), if applicable.
Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to Danielle.C.Long@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
To qualify based on education, you must upload or fax a copy of your high school or college transcripts or certificates at time of application. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment.
Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.
If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee), you
MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system
https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. If you are a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295. Additional information is available from this link:
https://www.archives.gov/st-louis/opf.
Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service. Applicants claiming eligibility for EVHO,
MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Salary (optional)
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide,
Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.