Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge)

• Directly supervises the work of 2 or more Special Agents and provides oversight over journeyman level Special Agents.
• Responsible for the implementation and management of the law enforcement program.
• Responsible for the quantity and quality of all investigative work products.
• Oversees and reviews investigative priorities; the efficiency and effectiveness of investigative operations conducted by Special Agents and the quality control of work products.
• Develops general investigative strategies and tactics and organizes multi-discipline and/or multi-agency teams of federal state and local law enforcement personnel.
• Approves or disapproves Reports of Investigation and case referrals to the Department of Justice.
• Provides counsel to line managers on investigative law enforcement and security issues.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the HOW TO APPLY and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Security Clearance Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position you will be required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period if one has not previously been completed.
• Incumbent must maintain a delegation of law enforcement authority.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license while employed in this position.
• Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to addition this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• If selected for this position you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-450 within 30 days of reporting to duty. You will be required to provide this information annually.
• Applicants appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license.
• Duties may require the incumbent to perform irregular or occasional overtime per week. The position may qualify for LE Availability Pay.
• Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment.
• Must complete a Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or equivalent at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) within 12 months of appointment if one has not been completed.
• Drivers License required GSA Form 3607 will be required to be completed during the onboarding process.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience Requirements:
In order to be rated as qualified for this position we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement(s); please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To be creditable this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled. To qualify for the GS-13 grade level 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 is required.

Examples include but are not limited to: full range of law enforcement activities comprehensive experience and knowledge in using criminal investigative techniques and laws of evidence; independently conducting multi-jurisdictional and complex criminal investigations testifying in a court of law; documentation of a criminal investigation in investigative reports; extensive knowledge of Federal and state laws administrative and civil and criminal proceedings; and coordinating criminal investigations.

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.

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 and above grade levels.

Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

You must meet all qualification requirements byf the closing date of the announcement.

Selective Placement Factor(s): This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified.

1. Prior experience as a Law Enforcement Officer carrying out duties involving the investigation apprehension and/or detention of persons suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States. This experience must be documented in the online application or resume with specific to AND from dates (MM/YY) description of work performed AND hours worked per week.

An applicant selected for this position must successfully complete or have previously completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or an approved equivalent training program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). If CITP or equivalent has not been completed upon entry on duty they must complete the program within 12 months of appointment to the position.

(Note: The BLM does not consider Land Management Police Training (LMPT) equivalent to CITP. While both are considered basic academy curricula and share some common elements they have distinct differences. The CITP focuses on criminal investigative activities through the continuing case investigation curriculum whereas LMPT and its sister programs (UPTP etc.) focus on uniformed police / patrol functions.)

Incumbents in this position must successfully complete 40 hours of in-service training annually. For secondary law enforcement positions in-service training requirements include participation in the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB).

Physical Demands: Majority of work is primarily office oriented and may require travel to any part of the United States for meetings law enforcement operations investigations or other program activities.

Work Environment: Work is performed both in an office setting and outdoors with exposure to hazardous and environmentally adverse conditions.

An applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to complete and receive a favorably adjudicated background investigation clearable for access to Top Secret classified information prior to his/her appointment.

This is a secondary/administrative law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). While secondary positions are not subject to the maximum entry age policy the selectee must have prior service in a primary position (3 years of service in primary/rigorous position(s)) and meet the transfer requirement for movement from a primary to secondary position to be eligible for special retirement coverage. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your SF-50). YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN A PRIMARY POSITION.

FACT SHEET for Fire & Law Enforcement Positions: Information on Special Retirement.