The positions are located in the Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Financial Practices. The Bureau of Consumer Protection investigates and litigates civil actions to enforce federal consumer protection laws, including unfair and deceptive acts and practices related to COVID-19.

Duties

At the full performance level of the Federal Trade Investigator position, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.
• This position is subject to a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
• You may serve a one-year probationary period under this appointment.
• You must meet time-in-grade requirement by the closing date of this vacancy.
• You must submit a copy of your performance appraisal with your application.
• This position is in the bargaining unit.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Federal Trade Investigator at the GS-12 level, you must meet the following requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: conducting complex consumer protection investigations with limited supervision, including interviewing witnesses; reviewing financial records, company records and documents, and consumer complaint data; drafting investigative affidavits or declarations; implementing investigative steps based on the nature of the investigation and following leads developed from the information obtained; and testifying at depositions, trials, hearings, or before grand juries. To qualify for a Federal Trade Investigator at the GS-13 level, you must meet the following requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: conducting and directing the full range of functions for highly complex consumer protection investigations, including, but not limited to, planning, arranging and executing investigations with minimal supervision, including interviewing witnesses; obtaining and analyzing financial, company records and documents, and consumer complaint data; drafting investigative affidavits or declarations; and planning and implementing investigative steps based on the nature of the investigation and following leads developed from the information obtained; testifying at depositions, trials, hearings, or before grand juries; and generating case leads and developing new investigations. 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.

Education

There is no education substitution for specialized experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Suite H-723 Washington, DC 20580 US
• Name: Corey Pickeral
• Phone: 202-326-3002
• Email: [email protected]