Summary See below for important information regarding this job. This position is not covered under the Federal Law Enforcement retirement plan. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) is not authorized, and salary is restricted to the pay scale for the duty location. Responsibilities Plans, organizes, and conducts difficult and complex investigations involving persons and property under the charge of DLA pursuant to Federal Statutes and applicable DoD and DLA Directives. Acts independently with little or no supervision during investigations to include violations of Titles 5, 10, 15, 18, 31, and 41 of the United States Code, and the Departments of State and Commerce export laws and regulations. Presents investigative findings, both verbally and in writing, to the U.S. Attorney's or General Counsel's Office for determination of prosecution merits and -- -- is frequently required to testify before juries, courts, and administrative hearings as to the results of the investigation. Initiates, oversees, plans, organizes, and conducts crime vulnerability assessments (CVA) independently or as the Lead Investigator of an Investigative Team with limited or no supervision. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a Criminal Investigator your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Conducting a variety of difficult and complex criminal and administrative investigations. Analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. Utilizes expertise in investigations and knowledge of criminal methods to identify weaknesses, and makes subsequent recommendations for the elimination of the weakness. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of @typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. 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. The incumbent must submit to any medical requirements to enter OCONUS locations to performs the duties of this position. The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions such as working around moving parts, carts or machines; exposure to adverse weather conditions; or exposure to biological hazards or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as protective vests, masks, coats, safety shoes, goggles, hearing protection and/or gloves. Lautenberg Amendment: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., section 922 (g). A felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is generally defined under the statue, as any offense involving the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the victims current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian. The term convicted, as defined in the statue, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set-aside, or pardoned, or any person whose civil rights have been restored, so long as such restoration does not restrict the shipping, transport, possession or receipt of firearms or ammunition. Candidates who have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statue are not eligible for this position. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, nor fentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
