Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General, Investigations Division
The supervisor for this position is the Special Agent in Charge
This position is Non-Bargaining Unit.
Note: Expenses associated with interview will be paid; however, expenses associated with relocation will not be paid.
Duties
Serves as a Criminal Investigator in the Office of the Inspector General with the responsibility under the direction of the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, to perform such investigations and event inquiries as may be required to assure the integrity of operations of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB).Personally conducts or assists in investigations of possible violations of criminal laws or regulations and other irregularities in the administration of Commission programs and activities.
- Identifies, collects, examines, and preserves evidence using controlled and documented analytical and investigative techniques.
- Analyzes and summarizes those investigations as they relate to the jurisdiction of the NRC. Undertakes and documents these investigations in accordance with professional standards.
- Ensures that investigations are pursued, documented and finalized in accordance with the professional investigative standards developed and promulgated by the Inspector General community and with due regard to applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintains liaison with other key law enforcement and investigative personnel in other departments and agencies to include the Departments of Justice, Treasury, FBI, and other Inspector General offices.
- In the performance of duties, may be required to handle, review, access, and/or protect classified, sensitive, or other information that, if not protected, could potentially cause exceptionally grave damage to national security.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- This is a Drug Tested position.
- Background investigation leading to a "Q" clearance is required.
- Successful completion of a Pre-employment Medical Examination
- Completion of the FLETC Criminal Investigator Training Program
- Filing of the Confidential Financial Disclosure Report form (OGE-450)
- This position is subject to prohibited securities rules.
Telework Schedule
Like all positions within the OIG, this is a hybrid-telework position, combining virtual work with in-person work. The in-person component involves attendance at the OIG office, located within the NRC Headquarters building (free garage parking), at least three days per week, that is, at least six days per two week pay period, subject to revision by the Inspector General. There is flexibility as to which in-person days are chosen. The person selected for this position will be required to relocate to the Washington, DC metropolitan area within 120 days after accepting the position if residing more than 50 miles from NRC headquarters.
Time and Grade Requirements
You must meet the qualifications for this position no later than 30 days after the date you submit your application and before placement in the position.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. In addition, Investigators must have experience conducting criminal and/or administrative investigations in one or more of the following areas:
- Misconduct Investigations
- Engineering
- Physical Science
- Contracts
- Program Fraud
Specialized experience is experience and training that equipped you with the ability to conduct investigations and/or inspections of allegations to determine violations of laws, regulations, and/or procedures. Specialized experience also includes the ability to prepare concise and accurate reports of investigations, inspections, and/or allegations.
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- Thorough and broad knowledge of Federal criminal laws and investigative techniques and procedures in order to conduct professional investigations of violations of those laws or irregularities within the jurisdiction of the NRC OIG.
- Demonstrated experience in the collection, preparation, documentation, analysis and preservation of physical and documentary evidence.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting complex investigations and preparing concise and accurate written summaries and reports and analysis of investigations in line with good investigative report writing techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable administrative policies, practices and procedures within the Federal Government and the NRC.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with NRC personnel, private industry, law enforcement personnel, Congressional personnel, and other personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare written investigative summaries and reports that are accurate, understandable, thorough, clear, and objective.
Education
While there is no degree requirement for this position, a Bachelor's degree or higher is preferred.
Training Requirements for the 1811 Series:
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Office of the Inspector General (NRC OIG) will not sponsor candidates for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP). Candidates who lack the specialized training required for the 1811 position may not receive full consideration.
While possessing criminal investigator training is not mandatory for candidates entering the Criminal Investigator 1811 series, it is a requirement for this advertisement as mandated by the NRC OIG Investigations Division. All Special Agents (1811s) must undergo this specialized training soon after entering the position.
Exceptions to CITP Training Requirements:
Candidates with training from similar investigator training programs may request exceptions to the FLETC CITP certification by providing their training transcript for consideration by the Inspector General. This technical training must meet agency standards. Failure to meet this requirement will result in application disqualification
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Required Documents
List of supplemental material that may be applicable:
- PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL – (Required from all current federal employees)– Applicants must submit a complete performance appraisal that includes ratings, critical elements and management narratives. Ideally the appraisal should be dated within the last 15 months. Appraisals are required from all federal, and/or quasi-federal applicants. If a PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL is not available, you must submit a separate statement with the reason why your appraisal is not available and personnel point of contact so we can verify your appraisal status. NOTE: An SF-50 IS NOT acceptable as a performance appraisal.
- Notice of Personnel Action SF-50- (Required from all current/former federal employees) - If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility. The SF-50 must show your tenure, grade, step, position title, and series. While only the most current is required, you may upload multiple in order to show information that may be pertinent to your application.
- Veterans' Preference documentation (if applicable) -(e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active-Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.) You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
- UNOFFICIAL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT(S) - (Required) All education submitted is subject to verification. If you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts. Failure to provide this information will result in your application not being considered upon the closing date of the announcement.
NOTE: Failure to submit the requested documentation by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application package not being considered further for the position.
All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have 3 choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
- Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or
- use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or
If you are submitting documents over 3 megabytes, use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax the documentation to 1-571-258-4052.
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
Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.
The NRC requires that applicants submit resumes built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting “Build New Resume” under the “Resumes” section of your USAJOBS account.
Resumes uploaded to your USAJOBS jobseeker account that have not been built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool WILL NOT be accepted and you WILL NOT be allowed to further advance through the NRC application process.
Furthermore, paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for online application submission.
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
Next steps
You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting “Application Status.”
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