This position is in Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Office of Criminal Enforcement Forensics and Training, Criminal Investigation Division, National Capitol Area Branch. About OECA: OECA This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.    

Duties

You will:

Requirements

• See requirements under Qualifications Section.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required and random testing thereafter.
• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Pre-employment physical is required and periodic physicals thereafter.

Qualifications

Criminal Investigators - Special Provisions Medical Requirements: You must be found to be physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties. Age Requirements: You must be at least 21 years of age and not older than 36 at the time of appointment. In accordance with PL 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirements provisions; therefore, you must be appointed before reaching your 37th birthday unless you presently serve or have previously served in a Federal civilian law enforcement retirement-covered position. Basic Agent Training Requirements: You must successfully complete and pass the required Basic Agent Training Program. Failure to pass the training program will result in separation from EPA. Law Enforcement Training: You must successfully complete the 9-week Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Basic Criminal Investigator training program and the 8-week Environmental Investigations Basic training program at Glynco, GA. You must pass the training program on the first attempt or you will be removed from this position and failure may result in separation from the Agency. You are exempt from this training if you have previously completed the program. You must meet qualifications to carry a firearm. Lautenberg Notice: Title 18 USC, Section 911 (g), automatically disqualifies anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from being appointed to this position. You must not have been convicted of a felony crime. Work Schedule: The hours are long and irregular. You must be available at all times, to include holidays. You may also be sent on extended temporary duty station assignments away from your assigned office. You may be reassigned to different duty locations throughout the U.S. based on the needs of the Agency. You must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a Government-owned or leased motor vehicle. To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have one year of full time experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as experience leading complex criminal investigations when evidence is concealed; developing and preparing operational plans related to the service of Federal search warrants, arrest warrants, undercover operations, electronic monitoring, and surveillances; and providing leadership to less experienced Special Agents on conducting criminal investigations. Additionally, expertise planning and conducting complex protective operations to included advances, motorcade operations, site and physical security plans, counterintelligence, etc. with other Federal, State, local and international law enforcement entities for a cabinet level or equivalent level high-ranking official. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Skill in applying criminal provisions of environmental protection statutes, laws and regulations to inspection, investigation, enforcement, and/or compliance work. Knowledge and understanding policies and procedures. Knowledge of the operation and function of a protective detail and associated security requirements. Skill in use of force, special and personal protective equipment, protective operations driving/motorcade operations, medical “first responder” and surveillance/counter-surveillancetechniques. Knowledge of complex protective advances and movements to provide personal physical security. Expert knowledge of business operations and techniques and ability to analyze voluminous, complex, and often incomplete books and records to find evidence of complex, subtle and skillful manipulationand concealment. Expert knowledge of decisions and precedential cases involving admissibility of evidence, search and seizure, and arrest authority. Knowledge of the availability and uses of modern detection devices and laboratory services, including those related to electronic monitoring, undercover operations, and physicalsurveillance. Knowledge of the availability and uses of modern detection devices and laboratory services, including those related to electronic monitoring, undercover operations, and physicalsurveillance. Knowledge of what constitutes a crime or violation as defined in pertinent statutes, including Title 18 of the U.S. Code and statutes with antifraud or similar criminal penalties. Knowledge of the methods and patterns of criminal operations. Ability to properly maintain complete and organized case files and physical evidence and meet administrative and investigative documentation obligations in a timely manner. 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. If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency OMS/OHCO/RCD 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW WJC Bldg North, Mail Code 1448K Washington, District of Columbia 20460 United States
• Name: RCD Staffing
• Phone: 919-541-3014
• Email: [email protected]