Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Responsibilities The position serves as a Supervisory Criminal Investigator responsible for the planning and direction of investigations conducted by the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. Typical assignments include: Supervising a staff of special agents, task force officers, and investigative analysts in the planning and implementation of criminal investigations. Serving as a technical expert in the exercise of federal law enforcement with skills and competencies to serve as a primary consultant to other investigators and Assistant United States Attorneys on a wide variety of investigative techniques. Evaluating work performance of subordinates and interviewing candidates for investigative positions within the organization. Serving as a direct liaison and the focal point for agency personnel engaged in conducting criminal investigations. Providing oversight and quality control of investigative reports to ensure compliance with investigative directives, standards, and guidelines. Representing the United States Attorney's Office at meetings with other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To be eligible at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is described as experience: supervising or leading complex investigations encompassing multi-jurisdictional or international conspiracy cases, targeting organizations with large-scale supply sources; investigating complex financial violations, such as money laundering or complicated electronic crimes perpetrated against financial or telecommunications infrastructure; and applying theories, concepts, laws and regulations concerning Federal and applicable State rules of evidence and the constitutional rights of individuals. Conditions of Employment Physical Requirements: The duties of positions in this series 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. Incumbent must possess sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without glasses, in order to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, glasses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of @typewritten characters. The ability of the incumbent to hear the conversational voice and whispered speech is required. Any hearing impairment may be compensated for by use of a hearing aid. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying. Firearms Qualification: Must qualify with and carry a firearm. Financial Disclosure: This is a covered position under Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations, part 2634, which requires the incumbent to file an initial and annual OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, through the supervisor to the District Ethics point of contact. Lautenberg Amendment: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(9)). Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment. (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1001). Motor Vehicle Operator's License: You must possess a valid automobile driver's license at the time of appointment. Age: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. The day immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday will be the last day to be referred for selection consideration. However, the age restriction may not apply if you are a preference-eligible veteran or if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement position covered by 5 U.S.C. § 8336(c) or 5 U.S.C. § 8412(d). Security Clearance: The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (Sensitive Compartmented Information) security clearance is required. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Education Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. A relocation incentive may be considered as appropriate based on qualifications. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): LEAP is approved for those positions to compensate employees for unscheduled duty in excess of the 40-hour week. Law Enforcement Retirement: This position meets the eligibility for law enforcement retirement under both the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Employees covered by either retirement system who reach age 50 or over with at least twenty years of service as law enforcement officers are qualified for law enforcement retirement. In addition, employees covered by FERS (all new hires to the Federal government) at any age with at least twenty-five years of service as law enforcement officers are qualified for law enforcement retirement. Finally, employees who reach age 57 with at least twenty years of service as law enforcement officers are subject to mandatory retirement. EEO Statement: 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. Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
