Supervisory Criminal Investigator

Full Job Description

As a Supervisory Criminal Investigator, you will serve as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) in the Western Division of the OIG Office of Investigations.

We are currently filling one vacancy that may be filled in either Tacoma, WA (JIF-10) or Santa Ana, CA (JIF-9A).

The GS-14 salary range starts at $141,367 per year in Tacoma, WA or $146,632 per year in Santa Ana, CA.

This position is also authorized Law Enforcement Availability Pay of an additional 25 percent of a criminal investigator's rate of basic pay, subject to the biweekly maximum earnings limitation for law enforcement officers in 5 U.S.C.

5547(c). To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is experience serving as a special agent responsible for planning and conducting highly complex investigations; preparing clear and concise investigative reports; training others in investigative and administrative matters/procedures; coordinating case assignments and reviews; preparing information for presentation to high-level agency officials as well as officials of other federal law enforcement agencies; demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of Federal statutes and regulations, rules of evidence, court decisions, constitutional rights, search and seizure, methods of interview and interrogation, and admissibility of confessions; working with federal prosecutors to prepare cases for trial; maintaining effective working relationships and cooperating with others.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: In addition to the qualification requirements listed above, you must also be a graduate of the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or another Federal equivalent criminal investigator training program, such as the FBI Special Agent training program or Military Criminal Investigative Organization equivalent.

If selected, you must also meet the following conditions of employment: This position is covered by the law enforcement officer retirement provisions, and as such is covered by a mandatory age requirement.

There is a maximum entry age of the day before your 37th birthday (except for veteran's preference eligibles) for entry into law enforcement office positions.

This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officers [5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) or 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d)] and have a mandatory retirement age of 57.

If you are over age 37, you must have been or currently be covered by the special retirement provisions and be able to complete at least 20 years of covered service by age 57.

All OIG criminal investigators are required to qualify to use OIG owned firearms and to accept assignments where firearms are required. Quarterly certification is required.

Per the Lautenberg Amendment, any person who has been convicted of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition.

Selectee will be required to undergo a pre-employment examination and meet the physical requirements for this position. The duties require moderate to arduous physical exertion.

Manual dexterity of fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips and knees is required. Arms, hands, legs and feet must be sufficiently functioning in order to perform the duties satisfactorily.

Good vision and hearing are required. Selectee must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the selectee to be a hazard to him/her, or others is disqualifying.

This position requires a pre-employment drug test to screen for illegal drug use (appointment to the position is contingent upon a negative drug test result), and random drug testing after appointment.

This position is a critical-sensitive national security position.

The person selected for this vacancy will be required to undergo a Tier 5 background investigation and the GSA security office must grant you a Top Secret national security clearance.

Operate a Government-owned or leased motor vehicle. A valid State driver's license is required.

Due to the nature of the work, Criminal Investigators are required to work, or be available to work, substantial amounts of unscheduled duty.

This position requires the employee to sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment. Major Duties:

This position is located in the Office of Investigations (JI).

The responsibility of the incumbent includes serving as a Supervisory Criminal Investigator who supervises operational staff and serves as a liaison with other Offices within the OIG and subordinate groups of JI.

The incumbent is responsible for providing oversight and keeping abreast of developing issues and complex concerns relative to JI.

In addition, the incumbent provides insight, recommendations, and conclusions that contribute to JI's strategic planning.

The Assistant Special Agent in Charge will: Direct, manage, and administer a staff of special agents in the conduct of investigation of criminal, civil, or administrative matters.

Determine whether incoming allegations have investigative merit and recommend appropriate disposition, i.e.

assignment to subordinate staff members or referral to other investigative entities or closing without action. Plan and conduct high level complex sensitive investigations.

Assist the Special Agent in Charge and other GSA OIG leaders in implementing national and/or regional administrative initiatives in support of GSA OIG programs and operations.

Participate in effecting arrest, search warrants, and/or surveillance activities.

Initiate liaison with other Federal Investigative and law enforcement agencies; and maintain lines of communication between field personnel and OIG headquarters.