Supervisory Investigator (Area Director)

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Supervisory Investigator/Area Director.

You will work have managerial authority for planning, directing, and coordinating investigations of violations of federal laws and regulations falling within APHIS jurisdiction in a multi-state or assigned geographic area within the region.

You will provide assistance, advice, and counsel to the Field Operations Director, Deputy Field Operations Director, headquarters staff, senior management, and field Investigators.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Planning, coordinating, and conducting complex investigations concerning violations of federal laws and regulations governing the international and interstate movement of livestock, poultry, and agricultural products.

Conducting field investigations in collaboration with internal and external government agencies.

Providing technical leadership and guidance to lower-grade investigators regarding investigatory techniques and the resolution of jurisdictional conflicts with other enforcement entities.

Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

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

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Oversees and coordinates investigative support during special joint investigations and in emergency task force, incident command, and quick response situations.
• Reviews, assesses, and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of investigation activities in the assigned area in order to promote uniformity and quality throughout the area.
• Represents the office in meetings and conferences with other federal agencies, state and local government officials, and industry groups in the regulated community to encourage cooperation.
• Participates as a member of the extended Leadership Team in developing national policies and procedures.
• Assists in evaluating budgetary, technological, and human resource needs to effectively support program operations, and recommends staffing and funding levels.
• Provides managerial liaison in cross-jurisdictional cases, oversees intelligence-gathering initiatives, and oversees investigative activities.