This position is in Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training, Criminal Investigation Division, Southwest Area Branch. About OECA: OECA This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after selection).*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 may have limited exposure to hazardous materials.
• Pre-employment physical is required and periodic physicals thereafter.
• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

NOTE:  You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as coordinating criminal investigations with internal and/or external law enforcement agencies/entities; participating in investigations involving federal environmental violations; and assisting in program policy planning, procedure analysis, and/or guidance development related to investigative matters.  Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:  Ability to supervise staff during the conduct of a wide variety of law enforcement activities to accomplish agency's mission and program priorities; and evaluate their quality of work and job performance. Knowledge of program management, strategic planning, and quality management practices to measure and improve effectiveness and efficiency. Knowledge of principles and techniques in conducting criminal investigations, including knowledge of laws and decisions relating to search and seizure; and functions and jurisdictions of federal, state, and local agencies. Knowledge of federal environmental laws and enforcement issues in order to plan and execute investigations nationwide in scope. Skill in administering resources and materials necessary to effectively support subordinates and the enforcement program. Skill in written communications regarding criminal investigations and related issues to meet the program's mission needs. Ability to communicate operational and investigative activities that are controversial and sensitive in nature. 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. 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.

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]