Criminal Investigator (Office of Inspector General)

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Export-Import Bank of the US - OIG.

The incumbent will be responsible for conducting investigations of financial fraud, money laundering, waste, abuse, misconduct, and mismanagement as well as inspections of EXIM Bank's programs and operations.

At the GS-13 level, you must meet the following qualification: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level.

Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

Specialized experience for this position includes experience in item (1) Completing complex international investigations involving bank fraud, export fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes; AND at least 3 of the following items: (2) Effectively organizing and managing substantial volumes of investigative documents, data, and evidence; (3) Developing and presenting thorough investigative reports outlining key findings and outcomes; (4) Conducting in-depth analysis of complex financial transactions, interconnected business entities, and international financial networks; (5) Clearly communicating investigative results through formal reports and providing testimony in legal or judicial settings 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.

This position's duties are determined to be arduous, for this reason the position requires pre-employment and periodic physical examinations to verify and maintain fitness for duty.

Physical exams completed within the past two years may be used to meet the pre-employment physical exam requirement. Position is eligible for Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP).

Employees entering into positions covered as primary/rigorous are subject to a maximum entry age: Law Enforcement Officers must be under age 37.

Those with current or prior federal LEO coverage will be considered only if they can demonstrate that they will have completed 20 years of covered service by mandatory retirement age of 57 (this requirement is waived for qualified preference eligible Veterans).

If you have current or prior Federal Law Enforcement Officer coverage you must provide SF-50 proof of previous retirement coverage in addition to your current SF-50 in order to be considered for this position.

Failure to provide proof of Federal LEO coverage may result in removal from consideration. Must maintain requirements to qualify for LEO retirement coverage (5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d)).

Employees subject to either CSRS or FERS, who are covered by the special retirement program, must pay an extra 1/2 percent (starting January 5, 1975).

Payment of the extra 1/2% is mandatory when in a primary position. When in a secondary position, the extra 1/2% is mandatory if the employee meets transfer and continuous coverage requirements.

Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

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).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

• Review and analyze requests, complaints, or allegations to identify the issues involved, investigative merit, and formulates appropriate disposition or resolution of the matter.
• Follow investigative leads to gather facts, assess evidence, apply sound methods, resolve relevant issues, and present clear, objective findings with proper documentation.
• Exercise federal law enforcement authority, including carrying firearms, making arrests, executing warrants, testifying, serving subpoenas, and supporting the U.S. Attorney’s Office in court proceedings.
• Coordinate with DOJ and other federal, state, local, and international agencies to gather facts and evidence needed to prosecute cases or reach other appropriate resolutions.