This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Criminal Investigators for the Criminal Investigation Division to recruit and appoint qualified candidates in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as a Criminal Investigator conducting and/or overseeing investigations of suspected procurement fraud felony violations against the laws of the United States and the Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) in which the U.S. Army is, or maybe, a party of interest.

Duties

Conduct large scale felony criminal investigations of fraudulent activities involving the complicated Army major procurement process and logistics system. Analyze cost accounting and test procedures used by civilian contractors in researching, developing, testing, manufacturing, and installing of major weapons systems and equipment worldwide for the United States Army. Meet with senior contractor management and legal representatives to obtain information on management actions with cost implications. Consolidate and evaluates incoming criminal information and intelligence data, identifying necessary investigative and intelligence follow-up actions to be initiated. Administer oaths and arrests criminal suspects. Interview staff and executive personnel that may be directly or indirectly involved in the alleged criminal activity. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must agree in writing to comply with management-directed permanent change of station (PCS) movement to meet mission requirements.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment, must maintain license while employed in the position, and will be required to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must qualify with and carry a firearm.
• Must sign DA Form 5019-R and must pass urinalysis testing as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. Position is subject to random drug testing.
• Must have completed the CID Basic Special Agent Course, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Criminal Investigator Training Program, or equivalent prior to or within 1 year of employment. Failure to do so will result in removal from employment.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• A medical examination for Criminal Investigation Series 1811 is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized experience is defined as: GS-09: One year of specialized experience in conducting criminal investigations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-7 or above). GS-11: One year of specialized experience that involves planning, developing, and conducting major fraud criminal felony investigations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-9 or above). GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in planning, developing, and conducting major procurement fraud investigations and providing investigative guidance to subordinate criminal investigators. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11 or above). GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes independently planning, developing, and conducting major procurement fraud investigations and providing investigative guidance to subordinate criminal investigators. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 or above). Age has been determined to be essential to the performance of duties for the positions to be filled with this job announcement; age waivers will be considered in accordance with the provisions in DoDI 1400.25, Volume 336. Law Enforcement Retirement Coverage: This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. For more information follow this link. Primary Law Enforcement Officer: https://acpol2.army.mil/chra_dodea/LE_Primary_SRC.pdf Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): LEAP in the amount of 25% has been approved for this position. Applicants must agree to work an average of two hours extra per day to meet the requirements for LEAP as described in 5 U.S.C.5545a(d)(1). PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: May manage, plan, and participate in protective service missions, undercover functions such as surveillance and sting operations. Performance of these kinds of duties require: moderate, to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Incumbent must possess sufficiently good vision, with or without glasses, in each eye, in order that they may perform the duties satisfactorily. Near Vision, glasses permitted, must be acute for the reading of printed material the size of typewritten characters. The ability of incumbent to hear the conversational voice and whispered speech is required (any hearing impairment may be compensated by use of a hearing aid). Since the duties of the position are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, incumbent must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition, which would cause the applicant to be a hazard to themselves or to others, will disqualify themselves for appointment. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contracting/ProcurementCriminal InvestigationInterview and InterrogationInvestigatory Analysis

Education

Education: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.):

GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or at least two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited college or university in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position that would otherwise substitute for specialized experience.

GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or completion of all requirements for an LL.M. degree from an accredited college or university in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position that would otherwise substitute for specialized experience.

Combining Education and Experience:
GS-09: Having some specialized experience, but less than one year; and more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. The total must be at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education in excess of 18 hours (total semesters hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)

GS-11: Having some specialized experience, but less than one year; and more than two years but less than three years of education as described in B. The total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education in excess of 36 hours (total semesters hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)

For the GS-12 and GS-13 position, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address AS-APF-W4VKAA HHD, 701ST MP GROUP (CID) DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk