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

Duties

The duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee As a Criminal Investigator (Direct Hire), you will perform the following duties: Receives, develops and evaluates leads original requests, complaints and allegations from informants, industry, the U.S. Government and other sources. The incumbent finds and develops evidence sufficient to prove or disprove allegations o1 actual or attempted violations. Plans for each phase of the investigation. The incumbent develops an investigative plan designed to obtain essential facts and proof and performs accurate and impartial fact- finding to execute that plan. Summarizes and reports all investigative activities in a clear, logical and impartial manner. Organizes all findings and evidentiary support from investigative activities and attaches all significant case records electronically in an investigative information database. Conducts meetings with and delivers effective presentations to industry representatives on Export Enforcement (EE) objectives in the private sector and general public. Coordinates findings with other law enforcement agencies, other regulatory agencies, the BIS Office of Chief Counsel (OCC}, other DOC program areas, and the United States Attorney's Office, as appropriate, in preparation and prosecution of administrative proceedings and/or criminal prosecutions arising from investigations conducted. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Criminal Investigator (Direct Hire) GS-1811-12/13 Full Performance Level (FPL) GS-13 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Requirements

Qualifications

Firearms: This position requires the incumbent to carry a firearm while performing duties and maintain firearm proficiency and successfully pass periodic firearm qualifications. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition in accordance with 18 USC 922 (Lautenberg Amendment). Applicants for the Criminal Investigator position who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible for employment. Lautenberg Amendment: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, USC Section 992(g)). A felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is generally defined under the statute as any offense involving the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon committed by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian. The term convicted, as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set aside, or pardoned, or any person whose civil rights have been restored, so long as such restoration does not restrict the shipping, transport, possession or receipt of firearms or ammunition. Candidates convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statutes are not eligible for the position. Medical Requirements: The duties in this position 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 for applicants to perform their 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. As measured by an audiometer, hearing loss 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 unqualifying. 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/ 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-12 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: securing facts and developing evidence, maintaining liaison with other law enforcement bodies, conducting investigative interviews, record searches and obtaining sworn statements, and preparing comprehensive written investigative reports. To qualify at the GS-13 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: securing facts and developing evidence, maintaining liaison with other law enforcement bodies, conducting investigative interviews, record searches or obtaining sworn statements, preparing comprehensive written investigative reports, and training junior level employees in investigative matters.

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]