For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit www.justice.gov/usao/ As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced under Merit Promotion Procedures under 24-GAM-12477186-MS.

Duties

The Investigative Specialist position will help plan and conduct complex civil rights investigations relating to civil rights matters within the jurisdiction of the United States Attorney's Office. Such investigations pertain to the federal civil rights protections over which the Department of Justice has investigatory and enforcement authority. This position supports civil investigations only. The incumbent will not perform any Criminal Investigator (GS-1811) duties. At the full performance level, you will provide a variety of investigative specialist services in the civil rights division. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Duties will include, but are not limited to: Plans and conducts complex civil rights investigations relating to civil rights matters prosecuted by the United States Attorney's Office and participates in such investigations with federal, state, and local officials. Conducts or assists in investigative analysis of complex and multifaceted civil rights cases (housing discrimination, disability discrimination, employment discrimination, pattern or practice conduct of constitutional violations by law enforcement agencies, among other areas) and legal matters of concern to the United States Attorney's Office. Accesses, collects, examines and analyzes data, evidence, and other information from a variety of sources, including public access and law enforcement databases. Analyzes evidence obtained from investigators, analysts, and law enforcement officers and assists investigators in tracking leads and gathering information. Prepares interim and final comprehensive reports on progress of investigations for use by Assistant United States Attorneys and supervisory attorneys. Performs a variety of ancillary investigations-related analytical services in direct support of litigation including assisting in the analysis and compilation of documents and physical evidence and creating audio and visual materials for use in motions and in court. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

GS-9: To be eligible at the GS-9 level, you must meet ONE of the following conditions as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education or a combination of Education and Experience. Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 7 level obtained in either the public or private sector. Specialized experience is defined as assisting in the planning and conducting of investigations. Experience accessing, collecting, examining and analyzing data, evidence or other information from a variety of sources. Education: You must have one of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law): a Master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D.); OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. Combination of Education and Experience: Combination of specialized experience as described in A and education as described in B which when combined equal 100% of the requirements. Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 1 full year. GS-11: To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet ONE of the following conditions as defined below: Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 9 level obtained in either the public or private sector. Specialized experience is defined as planning and conducting investigative analysis. Experience conducting research to reconstruct events, establish possible associations, detect trends and develop case-specific subject profiles. Experience preparing and disseminating interim and final investigative reports. Education: You must have one of the following types of education in a closely related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law) a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Combination of Education and Experience: Combination of specialized experience as described in A and education as described in B which when combined equal 100% of the requirements. Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 2 full years. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov.
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Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Contacts

• Address Middle District of Georgia 300 Mulberry Street Suite 400 Macon, GA 31201 US
• Name: Luella Wallace
• Phone: 478-621-2614
• Email: [email protected]