This position is in support of the Military Commissions Defense Organization (MCDO), which is responsible for providing defense legal services to detainees being tried in military commissions. The incumbent serves as an Investigator on a MCDO defense team and requires expertise on a broad range of investigate duties.

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Develops and administers investigative plans in defending the assigned cases through the pre-trial, trial and penalty phases in conjunction with the supervisory investigator and defense team attorneys. Plans, organizes, and conducts difficult and complex investigations relevant to all phases of the defense case, both by determining the appropriate investigative steps and by taking individual actions in pursuit of those steps. Preparing written statements or results of interview of witnesses as directed by team defense attorneys. Developing mitigation evidence to present at trial on behalf of the accused.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position may be subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require you to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance
• This position may require occasional travel away from the normal duty station via military or commercial aircraft
• This position may require you to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or mandatory overtime

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ You may qualify at the GS-12level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates: 1) Applying investigative procedures for criminal defense cases; 2) Assisting in preparing criminal defense cases for court proceedings; and 3) Assisting with interviewing witnesses and preparing reports for senior level review of criminal defense cases. You may qualify at the GS-13level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the (GS-12) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates: 1) Applying investigative techniques to obtain evidentiary information to support complex criminal defense cases; 2) Conducting analysis of criminal defense cases to determine the appropriate investigative process; And 3) Interviewing complex witnesses to prepare reports for various criminal defense cases, including capital cases. 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. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address WHS Office of Military Commission Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Email: [email protected]