Clarification from the agency

U.S. citizens and U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.

As a Supervisory Criminal Investigator, you will:

• Oversee the completion of sensitive investigations, some of which may be national in nature, which require the incumbent to possess a certain level of expertise in the review of Department programs and operations and knowledgeable of investigation policies and procedures.
• Assist the Director in managing/supervising, directing, and controlling all staff assignments and for the utilization of investigation resources consistent with OIG policy and directives.
• Maintain operational oversight over field offices relating to investigations of the main program areas of HUD and directs subordinate personnel to pursue investigations that have the greatest impact on HUD's programs and operations.
• Ensures that field investigations result in the consideration of all remedies being made available to HUD, to include criminal/civil prosecution, PFCRA, suspension, debarment and other administrative actions as deemed appropriate.
• Support Director as the investigative liaison focal point for programmatic fraud and integrity issues with senior-level components of the Department, including the Office of General Counsel and all OIG district offices.
• Advise and coordinate with senior government officials within and outside the Department, including the senior staff having oversight and responsibility for each respective functional program area, the Department of Justice, the United States Attorney's Office, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Conditions of employment

• If selected, you will be required to report to one of the established HUDIG duty stations.
• A one-year probationary period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period.
• A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
• Top Secret- Background Investigation will be required.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Pass a detailed background investigation.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Test negative for the presence of illegal drugs before placement in this position and be subject to random drug testing thereafter.
• Satisfactorily complete the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Criminal Investigator Training Program, or its equivalent.
• Carry a firearm, maintain firearms proficiency, and conduct full law enforcement activities. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence may not be hired [Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(9)].
• Be willing to work irregular unscheduled hours and under hazardous conditions.
• Be willing to relocate at the direction of management.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

1. Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.
2. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Age Restriction: The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a law enforcement officer position. This requirement does not apply to a) Preference-eligible veterans; OR b) Individuals who are 37 years of age or older and have previously served in law enforcement officer positions that were covered by a special law enforcement retirement plan.
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Medical Requirements: The selectee must pass a pre-appointment physical examination and meet the physical requirements for this position as required by this agency. The duties of this position 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 is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision and hearing are required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Because the duties of this position are exacting, responsible, and sometimes performed under trying conditions, the selectee must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the selectee to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
- Leading criminal investigations involving fraud, public corruption, and misuse of housing program funds by using surveillance, interviews, financial analysis, and digital evidence collection to gather and evaluate information, identify violations, and prepare reports, affidavits, and case documentation; AND
- Coordinating investigative activities with prosecutors and partner law enforcement agencies to support enforcement decisions and ensure appropriate criminal, civil, and administrative outcomes.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Conflict Management, Creativity and Innovation, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Law and Leadership

Referral: This announcement is issued under "direct-hire" authority. Consistent with 5 U.S.C3304(a)(3) and OPM regulations (5 CFR 337 Subpart B) on direct-hire: All candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration. Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must meet the definition below to be considered "well qualified" and receive special selection priority.
Well Qualified: Experience supervising and coordinating investigative staff on investigations requiring discretion and oversight due to legal, operational, political, or programmatic factors; advising and briefing senior officials across multiple law enforcement agencies; using housing program requirements to support investigative oversight; and making recommendations and decisions that affect operations and program integrity.


To preview the application questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12868781

A complete application includes:
Submission of required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

1. All applicants are required to submit a 2-page resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) Please limit your résumé to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, your resume will still be accepted, however only the first 2 pages will be reviewed and considered for qualifications and eligibility determination in whether or not the minimum qualifications for the position have been met. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. For resume writing guidance, please visit USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job?

VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veterans' preference, please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veterans' preference, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

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