Duties
- Serves as a senior level Criminal Investigator involved in conducting investigations of complex national, international and systematically important financial institutions.
- Utilizes special investigative techniques (i.e., undercover operations, surveillance, mail covers, recording instruments, etc.) when coordinating investigative efforts of multiple law enforcement groups and the Department of Justice (DOJ).
- Conducts comprehensive research and analysis of cases to determine applicable laws and the implementing regulations that were violated; and the proof required to support such cases and the methods for obtaining them.
- Collaborates with and mentors other Special Agents to establish plans for the execution of extremely complex and sensitive investigations of alleged or suspected violations of criminal laws or personnel irregularities with particular emphasis on white collar crime that involves fraud, abuse, and waste.
- Provides guidance and leadership in planning and coordinating investigative activities of lower graded criminal investigators assigned to assist in extremely complex and sensitive investigations.
- Performs briefings and presentations to senior OIG management, agency senior management, other law enforcement groups, and the DOJ as a SME on financial fraud types and area to the missions of OIG and the FDIC.
- Prepares Reports of Investigations/Prosecution Reports. Drafts affidavits, subpoenas and indictments.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
- You must successfully pass and are subject to random drug screenings.
- You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- You may be subject to a probationary period.
- You must maintain firearm proficiency and successfully pass periodic tests.
- You must pass and maintain medical qualifications.
- You must maintain a valid state issued driver's license.
- You must complete a confidential financial disclosure report.
- You may be required to report for work and/or work irregular shifts (days, nights, evening, weekends, and holidays).
Qualifications
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
To qualify at the CG-14 level, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG or GS-13 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience independently planning, organizing and conducting complex investigations; obtaining and analyzing information and data from various sources to develop and justify sound conclusions and recommendations related to administrative, civil, and financial crime investigations.
Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position by the closing date of the closing date of this announcement.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.
Additional information
For information regarding the FDIC OIG telework options, please reference the FDIC OIG Benefit page click here.
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- Applicants must meet the age requirements for "covered" positions under the special retirement provisions for law enforcement officers' positions. Minimum age restriction -- You must have reached your 21st birthday to be appointed into this position. Maximum age restriction -- You can be appointed into this position as long as you have not reached your 37th birthday. The maximum age restriction does not apply if you are a preference eligible, or you are presently or have previously been employed in a Federal civilian law enforcement position covered under the 6c retirement coverage (Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d)). In order to receive consideration, you need to include your date of birth in the application process.
- LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition [Title 18, USC, Section 922 (g) 9]. A "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 unless the pardon, expungement, or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition. Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statute are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, USC, Section 1001).
- Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
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- A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
- In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
- For information regarding the FDIC OIG telework options, please reference the FDIC OIG Benefit page: click here
- Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
For information regarding the FDIC OIG telework options, please reference the FDIC OIG Benefit page: click here
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
You MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
- Resume: Your resume should list all work experience (paid and unpaid) including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with government pay plan and grade if applicable; salary and the number of hours worked per week. Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube.
- Responses to the job questionnaire: You will be directed to the online job questionnaire during the application.
- Eligibility Documentation: You must submit documentation to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:
- CURRENT FDIC OIG EMPLOYEES: You must submit a copy of your most recent SF Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action that shows: (1) Title/Series/Grade/Salary (2) permanent or career-conditional tenure (codes 1 or 2, in block 24), and (3) position occupied in the competitive service (code 1, in block 34). To be considered as a noncompetitive eligible candidate, the SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying. Detail and Award SF-50(s) do not include all the required information and will not be accepted. You may need to upload multiple SF-50s.
Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
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