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This position is located in the Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations. The Office of Inspector General is an independent office within EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. We consist of auditors, program analysts, investigators, and others with extensive expertise. Although we are a part of EPA, Congress provides us with our funding separate from the agency, to ensure our independence.
['As a CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR GS-1811-9/11/12 your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision: Plan, coordinate, and conduct criminal, civil, and administrative investigations involving allegations of fraud, employee misconduct, contract and grant fraud, and violations of Federal laws, regulations, and policies affecting EPA programs and operations. Gather, analyze, and evaluate documentary, financial, electronic, and testimonial evidence to determine evidentiary value, identify investigative leads, and develop appropriate investigative strategies. Prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive investigative reports that summarize findings, document evidence, and support recommendations for criminal prosecution, civil enforcement, or administrative action. Interview witnesses, complainants, subjects, and other individuals; obtain sworn statements; coordinate with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies; and present investigative findings to supervisors, prosecutors, and other government officials. Interpret and apply Federal criminal statutes, investigative procedures, agency regulations, and Office of Inspector General policies while maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and objectivity of investigative activities.']
All applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. To qualify for the GS-09 grade level, you must meet one of the following requirements: Specialized Experience You may qualify for the GS-09 grade level, if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector, or the equivalent in the private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position your specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Identifying problems and recommending or implementing solutions; Analyzing financial, business, or government records to identify relevant information; Establishing work priorities and allocating resources; Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, regarding complex issues; Conducting research and presenting findings; and Participating in criminal, civil, or administrative investigations involving fraud, employee misconduct, contract or grant fraud, or program integrity. OR Education Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience A combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education that, when combined, equals 100 percent of the qualification requirements for this grade level. To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, you must meet one of the following requirements: Specialized Experience You may qualify for the GS-11 grade level, if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal sector, or the equivalent in the private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position your specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Planning, coordinating, and conducting criminal, civil, or administrative investigations; Analyzing allegations and determining investigative strategies; Preparing clear, concise investigative reports; Interpreting financial, business, and government records; Identifying fraud within government programs and operations; and Presenting investigative findings to supervisors, prosecutors, or other officials. OR Education Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M., if related to the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience A combination of specialized experience and graduate education that, when combined, equals 100 percent of the qualification requirements for this grade level. To qualify for the GS-12 grade level: Specialized Experience You may qualify for the GS-12 grade level, if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector, or the equivalent in the private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position your specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Independently planning, organizing, coordinating, and conducting criminal, civil, or administrative investigations involving violations of laws, regulations, or policies; Assessing allegations and developing investigative plans; Collecting, analyzing, and evaluating evidence for evidentiary value; Interpreting complex financial, business, and government records to identify fraud or misconduct; Preparing clear, accurate, and legally sufficient investigative reports; Presenting investigative findings and recommendations to management, prosecutors, or other high-level officials; and Applying Federal criminal investigative laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to resolve complex investigative matters.? Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). 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, knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement. Law Enforcement Officer (LEO): This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Law Enforcement Officer (LEO). Candidates without previous LEO service must be under age 37. Employees subject to special retirement coverage for law enforcement officers must retire at age 57 upon completing 20 years of law enforcement service under the special retirement provisions for law enforcement officers. If these 20 years of service are not attained at age 57, mandatory retirement is required upon completion of 20 years of service. This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. Section 8336 (c) provisions and preference eligible veterans. This position is covered by Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP). An additional compensation rate of 25% (subject to statutory limitations) will be added to the locality salary.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-andpolicy/college-accreditation.
The selectee will be required to complete a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms. Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to appointment and the appropriate background investigation forms to determine suitability for Federal employment. False statements or responses on these forms can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service identification from the I-9 Form. We will compare information provided on the I-9 Form to records available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The system confirms employee's identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more about e-verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Upon appointment, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450. You will need to provide the information annually. You must meet time in grade requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. EPA OIG provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement. Payment of relocation expenses is NOT authorized. All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application, by checking reference and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.