Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a GSA Office of Inspector General (OIG) employee or a GSA OIG surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). Additionally, you must be serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.

This position is located in the Office of Investigations (JI). The responsibility of the incumbent includes serving as a Supervisory Criminal Investigator who supervises operational staff and serves as a liaison with other Offices within the OIG and subordinate groups of JI. The incumbent is responsible for providing oversight and keeping abreast of developing issues and complex concerns relative to JI. In addition, the incumbent provides insight, recommendations, and conclusions that contribute to JI’s strategic planning.

The Assistant Special Agent in Charge will:

• Direct, manage, and administer a staff of special agents in the conduct of investigation of criminal, civil, or administrative matters.
• Determine whether incoming allegations have investigative merit and recommend appropriate disposition, i.e. assignment to subordinate staff members or referral to other investigative entities or closing without action.
• Plan and conduct high level complex sensitive investigations.
• Assist the Special Agent in Charge and other GSA OIG leaders in implementing national and/or regional administrative initiatives in support of GSA OIG programs and operations.
• Participate in effecting arrest, search warrants, and/or surveillance activities.
• Initiate liaison with other Federal Investigative and law enforcement agencies; and maintain lines of communication between field personnel and OIG headquarters.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

Qualifications

The GS-14 salary range starts at $141,367 per year in Tacoma, WA or $146,632 per year in Santa Ana, CA. This position is also authorized Law Enforcement Availability Pay of an additional 25 percent of a criminal investigator's rate of basic pay, subject to the biweekly maximum earnings limitation for law enforcement officers in 5 U.S.C. 5547(c).

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience serving as a special agent responsible for planning and conducting highly complex investigations; preparing clear and concise investigative reports; training others in investigative and administrative matters/procedures; coordinating case assignments and reviews; preparing information for presentation to high-level agency officials as well as officials of other federal law enforcement agencies; demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of Federal statutes and regulations, rules of evidence, court decisions, constitutional rights, search and seizure, methods of interview and interrogation, and admissibility of confessions; working with federal prosecutors to prepare cases for trial; maintaining effective working relationships and cooperating with others.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: In addition to the qualification requirements listed above, you must also be a graduate of the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or another Federal equivalent criminal investigator training program, such as the FBI Special Agent training program or Military Criminal Investigative Organization equivalent.

If selected, you must also meet the following conditions of employment:

• This position is covered by the law enforcement officer retirement provisions, and as such is covered by a mandatory age requirement. There is a maximum entry age of the day before your 37th birthday (except for veteran's preference eligibles) for entry into law enforcement office positions. This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officers [5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) or 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d)] and have a mandatory retirement age of 57. If you are over age 37, you must have been or currently be covered by the special retirement provisions and be able to complete at least 20 years of covered service by age 57.
• All OIG criminal investigators are required to qualify to use OIG owned firearms and to accept assignments where firearms are required. Quarterly certification is required. Per the Lautenberg Amendment, any person who has been convicted of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition.
• Selectee will be required to undergo a pre-employment examination and meet the physical requirements for this position. The duties require moderate to arduous physical exertion. Manual dexterity of fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips and knees is required. Arms, hands, legs and feet must be sufficiently functioning in order to perform the duties satisfactorily. Good vision and hearing are required. Selectee must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the selectee to be a hazard to him/her, or others is disqualifying.
• This position requires a pre-employment drug test to screen for illegal drug use (appointment to the position is contingent upon a negative drug test result), and random drug testing after appointment.
• This position is a critical-sensitive national security position. The person selected for this vacancy will be required to undergo a Tier 5 background investigation and the GSA security office must grant you a Top Secret national security clearance.
• Operate a Government-owned or leased motor vehicle. A valid State driver's license is required.
• Due to the nature of the work, Criminal Investigators are required to work, or be available to work, substantial amounts of unscheduled duty.
• This position requires the employee to sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your resume will be reviewed to determine if you meet the basic qualifications and eligibility requirements outlined in this vacancy announcement. If you meet the basic qualifications and eligibility requirements, you will be invited to participate in a structured interview. A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will conduct the structured interview and assign a score for each of the four required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, based on your responses to the interview questions.

1. Expert knowledge of investigative methods, techniques, and approaches, necessary to plan and conduct criminal, civil and administrative investigations.
2. Skill in leading complex investigations into white collar crimes, including procurement fraud.
3. Ability to analyze requests for investigations from a standpoint of complexity, cost effectiveness, manpower requirements, and other investigative priorities.
4. Skill in leading or coordinating participation in investigations involving external agencies.
5. Expert knowledge of, and skill in conducting, a full range of federal law enforcement techniques and procedures, including activities requiring the use of complex surveillance and undercover detection methods.
6. Knowledge of precedent court decisions, criminal rules of evidence, constitutional rights, arrest authorities, and administrative procedures to be followed in criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings.
7. Ability to communicate orally to present investigative results to high level internal and external stakeholders as well as provide advice and testimony.
8. Skill in preparing thorough, organized, and complete reports and other written deliverables.
9. Ability to plan and lead, mentor, and supervise the day-to-day work of subordinate employees, communicate and evaluate performance measures, and manage employee outputs to meet organizational objectives.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under GSA OIG’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must score 85.0 or higher to receive priority consideration.

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

Resume: Your resume should not exceed 2 pages and must demonstrate the specialized experience related to the position for which you are applying. Your resume must contain the following information:

• Name, address, telephone number, email address;
• Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);
• Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
• Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic, general, or specialized experience requirements for each grade level you are applying. This information must be clearly identified in your resume. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

If you are CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.

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