This vacancy is for a Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Direct Hire) in the Bureau of Industry and Security within the Department of Commerce.

Duties

As a Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Direct Hire), you will perform the following duties: Recommends, based on national law enforcement best practices, what changes in emphasis need to be made in firearms and/or use of force operations and procedures. As appropriate, directs and manages firearms and use of force operations on a national level. Ensures that these operations are accomplished in a manner that makes the most effective use of Departmental resources and results in high impact program successes. Supervises Criminal Investigators (GS- 1811) designated as Firearm Instructors (FIs). Plans for and directs the professional development and administration of the FIs. Coordinates programs with other units in BIS as well as other law enforcement agencies. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Direct Hire) GS-1811-14 Full Performance Level (FPL) GS-14 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Medical Requirements The duties of positions in this series 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. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying. Basic Training: Selectee must have completed the basic criminal investigator course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glyndon, GA (or equivalent training determined by the agency). Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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. To qualify at the GS-14 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: - Knowledge of and experience utilizing national law enforcement best practices. - Recommending changes in firearms and/or use of force operations and procedures. - Providing oversight in certain investigations which involve use of force. - Coordinating programs with offices located within an organization and other law enforcement agencies.

Education

There is no positive education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Bureau of Industry and Security 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 US
• Name: Selima Morgan
• Email: [email protected]