Investigative Specialist

Full Job Description

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-LAW-12924613-MS.

Specialized Experience GS-12: At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in federal service.

One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in federal service.

Specialized Experience is defined as: 1) applying analytical and investigative principles and procedures to coordinate investigative analytical activities; 2) planning and conducting investigative analyses; 3) examining records and conducting interviews to obtain and analyze evidence; and 4) using office automation tools and applications to obtain, organize and prepare evidence for use in court.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the 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 proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.

Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

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/. Major Duties:

Major Duties If selected for this position you will be responsible for planning and conducting complex investigations and/or financial examinations relating to criminal violations and civil actions within the jurisdiction of the United States Attorney's Office, District of Louisiana.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to: Conducts complex investigations and financial examinations based on cases or broad legal issues.

Performs extensive searches of files, records, financial and billing documents, and regulatory processes to find or obtain appropriate evidence for prosecution.

Plans and conducts investigative analysis of complex and multifaceted cases and legal matters.

Extrapolates information from questionable or incomplete data, validates analytical conclusions, and integrates contributions from other analysts in order to prepare finished analytical products.

Participates in investigative activities with Federal, State, and local officials.

Accesses, collects, examines and analyzes data, evidence and other information from a variety of sources, including public access and law enforcement databases.

Prepares reports that include significant findings and conclusions, recommendations for additional investigative actions, and candid assessments of strengths and weaknesses of witnesses, documentary evidence, or other aspects of cases.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.