This position is located in the Department of Education, Office of Inspector General, Investigation Services. As a Criminal Investigator, the incumbent of this position will be responsible for investigations involving allegations of suspected violations of criminal statutes as they relate to fraud or corruption in various Department of Education programs. *We are seeking Criminal Investigators in the following locations: Long Beach, CA, Sacramento, CA, and Phoenix, AZ. 

Duties

The Inspector General (IG) of the U.S. Department of Education (Department) heads an independent and objective organization responsible for audit, investigation, and other inspection services related to programs and operations of the Department. The IG provides leadership and coordination and recommends policies for activities designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations as well as to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs and operations. The IG is the principal advisor to the Secretary of the Department on the above matters and is responsible for keeping the Secretary and Congress fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of the Department's programs and operations and the necessity for and progress of corrective action.

Requirements

• You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Relocation will not be paid.
• You must complete a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Requires a financial disclosure statement.
• Verification of Employment eligibility in the United States is required.
• Statement of Employment & Financial Interest is required.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Top Secret Clearance required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Services.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in federal service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position (see description below). Specialized Experience for the GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 performing all three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: Experience demonstrating skills in law enforcement techniques. Experience in analyzing records, complaints or allegations to identify issues in a case. Experience questioning or interviewing subjects, witnesses and victims to obtain and verify information. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). Knowledge of and skill in applying investigative approaches and techniques to gather information and evidence. Knowledge of and skill in analyzing and organizing data and in presenting facts and analyses in writing. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. You may meet the minimum requirements for the GS-13 if you possess:One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) in federal service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position (see description below).Specialized Experience for the GS-13: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 performing all three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: Experience demonstrating advanced skills in law enforcement techniques. Experience questioning or interviewing subjects, witnesses and victims to obtain and verify information. Experience analyzing records, complaints or allegations to identify issues in a case. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).  Knowledge of independently applying investigative approaches and techniques to gather information and evidence. Knowledge of and skill in analyzing and organizing data. Ability to interact and work effectively with others and skilled in the use of computers and computer software. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Skill in oral and written communications.  Selectee must meet the initial agency suitability determination before a final offer can be made. Applicants must agree to work an average of two hours extra per day to meet the requirements of law enforcement availability pay (LEAP) as described in Title 5 U.S.C. § 5545A(d)(1). Applicants may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical examination by an Agency designated physician to determine if they are physically and medically qualified to perform the full duties of the position. Any physical condition which could hinder an individual's full, efficient and safe performance of his/her duties as a criminal investigator, or failure to meet any of the required physical or medical qualifications, will usually be considered disqualifying for employment, except when sufficient evidence is presented that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job efficiently and without hazard to themselves and others.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level. 

Contacts

• Address EDUCATION-OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL 550 12th Street, S.W. Attn: OIG Human Resources Services Washington, District of Columbia 20202 United States
• Name: April Harris
• Phone: (202) 258-6348
• Email: [email protected]