Criminal Investigator |
2009-OIG-0081 |
Vacancy Description: |
Criminal Investigator |
Open Period: |
06/19/2009 - 07/06/2009 |
Series/Grade: |
CG-1811-12 |
Salary: |
$77,254.00 TO $123,818.00 |
Promotion Potential: |
CG-12 |
Hiring Agency: |
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation |
Duty Locations: |
FEW vacancies Washington, DC |
For more information, Contact: |
Sakeithea "Kay" Rodgers, 703-562-6419 OIGCareers@fdic.gov |
Additional Information
Who May Apply:
Current and former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility
& VEOA veterans in the local commuting area.
Applicants without prior Federal service or special hiring
eligibility must apply to the "Public Non-Status" companion
announcement for this same vacancy.
Job Summary:
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is one of the most
respected forces in America's financial community. Our mission is
to maintain stability of and public confidence in the financial
system by insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial
institutions, and managing receiverships.
FDIC ranks first among federal employers for pay, benefits, and a
family-friendly work culture.
The FDIC OIG is an independent and objective unit established under
the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended. The OIG's mission is
to promote the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of FDIC
programs and operations and to protect against fraud, waste, and
abuse to assist and augment the FDIC's contribution to stability and
public confidence in the nation's financial system. In carrying out
its mission, the OIG conducts audits, evaluations, and
investigations; reviews existing and proposed legislation and
regulations; and keeps the FDIC Chairman and the Congress fully and
currently informed of problems and deficiencies relating to FDIC
programs and operations.
This position is located in the Office of Inspector General,
Office of Investigations (OI), Headquarters duty location in
Arlington, Virginia. The OI is responsible for carrying out a
comprehensive nationwide program for the prevention, detection, and
investigation of criminal or otherwise prohibited activity affecting
the FDIC and its programs. The OI is comprised of four (4) Regions:
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, and Western Regions; and an
Electronic Crimes Unit. The incumbent is a Special Agent in the
Electronic Crimes Unit and conducts difficult and complex
investigations, either independently or as a team member, of alleged
or suspected violations of federal criminal statutes or other laws
and regulations relating to matters that fall under the jurisdiction
of the FDIC.
Key Requirements:
* This position may require frequent overnight travel.
Position Information:
Competitive Service
This is a permanent position
Major Duties:
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. Determines the most effective manner for planning,
developing and conducting investigations, including electronic
crimes, and the additional resources required.
Plans, coordinates and initiates contacts with Federal, State, and
local officials and other key officials related to the matter under
investigation for the purpose of obtaining facts, signed statements,
explanation of actions and to learn the sequence of events, and
background or related information that may be required.
Advises the Special Agent-in-Charge and Senior Special Agents and
others on the progress of investigative activities, significant
findings and developments, problems or questions or evidence,
testimony or law and actions to be taken on other related matters.
Testifies before grand juries, courts, or administrative hearing on
the facts of investigative cases.
Advises and/or assists the Department of Justice and U.S. Attorneys
in preparing cases for presentation to Federal Grand Juries and in
trail courts on matters involving violations of Federal criminal
statues.
Prepares investigative reports to support possible prosecution
and/or administrative action.
Plans and coordinates the Investigative activities of lower graded
criminal investigators assigned to assist in extremely complex and
sensitive investigations. Provides technical information, advice
and guidance on problem situations. Considers and evaluates
investigative resources needed in order to validate allegations,
gather evidence, and relate events to the milestones and critical
points in the progress of the case.
Plans and conducts interviews with suspects, witnesses and
informants in pursuit of case development. Obtains affidavits;
serves search warrants and subpoenas; researches crime scenes for
collection of evidence; and participates with other law enforcement
agencies as required.
Qualifications and Evaluations:
The minimum age for "initial appointment" to a law enforcement
position is 21 and the maximum age is 37 (except for veterans'
preference eligibles). Individuals must be selected for these
positions prior to their 37th birthday.
Under law, FDIC may not employ any person who has:
1) been convicted of any felony;
2) been removed from, or prohibited from participating in the
affairs of any insured depository institution pursuant to any final
enforcement action by any appropriate Federal banking agency;
3) demonstrated a pattern or practice of defalcation regarding
obligations to insured depository institutions; or
4) caused a substantial loss, in an amount in excess of $50,000, to
Federal deposit insurance funds.
FDIC employees, their spouses, and minor children are also
prohibited from acquiring, owning, or controlling, directly or
indirectly, a security of an FDIC-insured depository
institution, or an affiliate of an FDIC-insured depository
institution.
Only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American
Samoa and Swains Island) are eligible for appointment to competitive
service positions.
High Risk Position - Background Investigation (BI) Required
Candidates who are tentatively identified for appointment must meet
suitability requirements for Federal employment prior to appointment.
FDIC will request candidates to provide additional information,
including a credit statement release, prior to making a formal offer
of employment, as required by 12 CFR Part 336.
Candidates tentatively selected for this position must complete a
Confidential Financial Disclosure OGE-450 prior to receiving an
official offer from OIG Human Resources.
Candidates eligible for CTAP or ICTAP will be determined to be well-
qualified if they achieve a score of 85 points or higher. More
information on http://www.fdic.gov/about/jobs/jobs_ctap_ictap.html
In order to meet minimum qualifications for this position,
applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience
at the GS-11 level or above. For this position, specialized
experience is experience in investigating cases involving alleged or
suspected violations of federal statues or regulations.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
Applicants will be evaluated on responses to quality ranking factors
described in vacancy questions. The applicants' answers will be
validated against information provided in their resumes, including
their paid or volunteer experience, education, training,
certifications, and for FDIC employees, in their current performance
appraisal.
How to Apply:
The first step is registering as a user of FDIC Careers and then
responding to all of the questions, and providing responses to the
quality ranking statements. During registration you will be
required to establish a password. Login assistance is available via
telephone and email 7AM-7PM Eastern Time zone, Monday through
Friday. Call 1-866-656-6831 or email mgshelp@monster.com. When
requesting login assistance, please provide your first name, last
name, registered email address, and the last 4 digits of your Social
Security Number for verification purposes. Each account is linked
to a unique SSN; therefore, you cannot create a new account as a
work-around to a lost password. Creating a false SSN or using
another's is prohibited under 18 USC 1001.
We encourage you to review the resume that you load in FDIC Careers
and update it to accurately reflect your current experience
providing specifics that will help us verify the responses provided
to the vacancy questions. If you have rated yourself higher than i
supported by your description of experience and/or education or your
application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible or your score
may be lowered. Check below for any additional documentation needs
that may be relevant to your application.
Only applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time of the
closing date via FDIC Careers site will be accepted.
Exceptions will be made in the instance of handicap accommodation
specific to problems with using a computer or extreme hardship cases
in accessing technology. Applicants requesting an exception from on-
line application must contact the Human Resources Specialist listed
in the vacancy announcement prior to 12:00--noon local time on the
closing date. Approved applicants will receive a complete paper
application package which includes the same vacancy questions as
those applying on-line, to be completed and returned within
applications submitted without prior approval will not be accepted
for this announcement.
Required Documents:
Please review the information about types of documentation that may
apply to your application. If you claim special hiring eligibility,
you will need to provide supplemental documentation. For VRA and 30%
disabled veterans, please check the information at our Veterans
Employment link; for the disabled, please check the information at
our People with Disabilities link. Both of these links are
displayed at the top of the FDIC Careers home page.
All supplemental documents required to establish your eligibility or
entitlement to any type of consideration need to be received by the
closing date. If you encounter a delay in meeting the cut-off,
contact the HR Specialist noted in this announcement by noon of the
closing date to request an extension. Late filling of documentation
will not be accepted without the prior approval of the specialist.
Submit your documentation using the fax coversheets that you will be
prompted to printout at the end of the application process.
Current and former civil service employees (other than current FDIC
employees) must provide a copy of their last SF-50, "Notification of
Personnel Action," that shows their type of appointment and career
status.
Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility should review
requirements at the CTAP/ICTAP
http://www.fdic.gov/about/jobs/jobs_ctap_ictap.html. Documents
required to establish eligibility include a copy of the agency RIF
notice or certificate of expected separation, your most recent
performance appraisal, and your most recent SF-50 showing position,
grade level and duty locations.
All FDIC employees must submit their most recent Performance
Management Program Plan & Evaluation Form (FDIC 2430/05) via fax.
What to Expect Next:
Applicants should sign in to the FDIC Careers system to monitor the
status of their application.
Benefits:
The FDIC offers a comprehensive package of employee benefits and
worklife programs. Some benefits are at no cost while others
involve a premium or contribution, often on a pre-tax basis. Your
type of appointment determines the benefits for which you are
eligible.
Enrollment in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Federal
Thrift Savings Plan and FDIC 401(k) Plan, both with employer
matching funds.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Federal and FDIC Life Insurance Programs,
Federal health insurance and FDIC dental and vision plans; for
permanent appointments only, long-term disability insurance.
Thirteen paid sick leave days annually, including sick leave usage
options for family- related reasons.
Ten paid holidays per year.
Thirteen paid days of vacation for the first 3 years of federal
service, increasing to 20 days for more than 3 to 15 years of
service, and 26 days for more than 15 years of federal service.
Transit Subsidy Program for employees who commute via public
transportation.
WorkLife Programs and Services, including: teleworking, alternative
work schedules, Information and Referral Services and Elder Care
Support Services.
Business Casual Dress Code.
Clinical Support Services.
Supplemental pay and support for activated Reserve and Guard members.
The candidate selected maybe eligible to receive Law Enforcement
Availability Pay (LEAP) subject to statutory limitations.
Additional Information:
1. 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 veteran, 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.
2. 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 posses 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 statue excluded any person
whose conviction has been expunged, set-aside, or pardoned; or any
person who 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).
3. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidate selected must meet and maintain
medical requirements for law enforcement officers. This included a
pre-employment physical examination and periodic physical
examinations throughout the incumbent's career as a law enforcement
officer.
4. DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Candidates selected may be subject to
random drug testing.
Please read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant
for Federal employment under the following link:
http://www.fdic.gov/about/jobs/jobs_rights protections.html.
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