Investigator- Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE)

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. GS-12: To be eligible at the GS-12 level you must meet the following condition as defined below: Specialized Experience.

Specialized experience One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal service performing the following types of duties: Developing or participating in the development of investigative plans; conducting investigations; coordinating and/or conducting surveillance of suspects with appropriate law enforcement/investigative agencies; interviewing suspects and witnesses; identifying, analyzing, processing physical evidence; and preparing reports on criminal or civil investigations which include significant findings, conclusions, and recommendations for additional investigative actions.

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:

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for prosecution of Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) litigative activities for the United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of Iowa.

Typical work assignments will include: Conducts thorough and systematic investigations for cases of the most complex, difficult and/or unprecedented nature relating to civil actions or investigations with the jurisdiction of the United States attorney's Office (USAO).

Serves as a resource to investigators throughout the agency, and in other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

Applies a mastery of the field of investigations to achieve legally acceptable responses to new developments or legal precedents, or to investigative or court presentation problems.

Develops or recommends new approaches in investigations. Independently handles cases as either a lead agent or a major team member.

Drives investigations and coordinates with other investigators to find/obtain appropriate evidence for prosecution or defense.

Works with attorneys to determine applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law, and identify possible violations or causes of action.

Examines books, ledgers, payrolls, cost reports, billing statements, invoices, correspondence, and other records pertaining to transactions, events, or allegations under investigation.

Establishes and/or verifies relationships among all facts and evidence obtained to confirm authenticity, corroborate witness statements, and otherwise build proof necessary for successful litigation.

Coordinates with attorneys to ensure applicable legal requirements are satisfied with regard to arrests, searches, surveillance, and other investigative activities.

Locates and conducts interviews of witnesses. Identifies the need for service of warrants and subpoenas. Prepares interim and final reports on the progress of investigations for use by attorneys.

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