SummaryThis position is part of the Export-Import Bank of the US - OIG. The incumbent will be responsible for functioning as a Senior Criminal Investigator coordinating and conducting the most complex investigations of financial fraud, money laundering, waste, abuse, misconduct, and mismanagement as well as inspections of Export-Import Bank of the United States programs and operations
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- Investigate financial fraud involving bank fraud, export fraud, money laundering, and other criminal activity.
- Review and analyze requests, complaints, or allegations to identify the issues involved, investigative merit, and formulates appropriate disposition or resolution of the matter.
- Exercise Federal law enforcement authority, including carrying firearms, making arrests, executing warrants, testifying before grand juries, serving subpoenas, and supporting the U.S. Attorney's Office in court and other law enforcement tasks.
- Serve as the lead investigator on diverse investigative teams to provide guidance, support, and direction to other team members concerning investigative operations, strategy, and approaches towards case resolution.
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Conditions of employment- US Citizenship is required.
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
- Direct Deposit of pay is required.
- Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
- Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) filer.
- Top Secret clearance required.
- Periodic drug testing required.
- Pre-employment and periodic physical required.
- Maximum Entry Age (MAE) 37.
- FLETC Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) certification or equivalent required.
- Current and valid Driver's License is required.
QualificationsAt the GS-14 level, you must meet the following qualifications
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position is experience in item (1)
Leading fraud investigations involving bank fraud, export fraud, money laundering, and related criminal activities;
AND at least 4 of the following remaining 5 items:
(2) Managing and organizing information, documentation, and evidence;
(3) Preparing and delivering investigative reports of findings and outcomes;
(4) Analyzing, interrelated business structures, financial transactions, and networks;
(5) Communicating investigative findings through formal written reports and/or providing testimony in legal proceedings;
(6) Directing diverse investigative teams.
The duties of this position are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying. This position's duties are determined to be arduous, for this reason the position requires pre-employment and periodic physical examinations to verify and maintain fitness for duty. Physical exams completed within the past two years may be used to meet the pre-employment physical exam requirement.
Position is eligible for Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP).
Employees entering into positions covered as primary/rigorous are subject to a maximum entry age: Law Enforcement Officers must be under age 37. Those with current or prior federal LEO coverage will be considered only if they can demonstrate that they will have completed 20 years of covered service by mandatory retirement age of 57 (this requirement is waived for qualified preference eligible Veterans).
If you have current or prior Federal Law Enforcement Officer coverage you must provide SF-50 proof of previous retirement coverage in addition to your current SF-50 in order to be considered for this position. Failure to provide proof of Federal LEO coverage may result in removal from consideration. Must maintain requirements to qualify for LEO retirement coverage (5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d)).
Employees subject to either CSRS or FERS, who are covered by the special retirement program, must pay an extra 1/2 percent (starting January 5, 1975). Payment of the extra 1/2% is mandatory when in a primary position. When in a secondary position, the extra 1/2% is mandatory if the employee meets transfer and continuous coverage requirements.
Applicants must carefully review the information in the "
How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.
TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
EducationThis position does not allow substituting education for experience.
Additional informationCareer Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit here.
Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities
OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities
Telework Suitability:The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.
Stipulations of Employment:As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- Your performance and conduct;
- The needs and interests of the agency;
- Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
This position requires operation of a Government vehicle, therefore, proof of possession of a valid state driver's license is required.
In accordance with Executive Order 12564, and under the EXIM-OIG Drug Free Workplace Program this position is subject to periodic and random testing for illegal drug use.
Subject to relocation (change of official duty station) at the direction of management and will require travel in fulfilling operational and oversight responsibilities.
Work Schedule:The work schedule for this position includes working irregular, unscheduled overtime and extended shifts of duty and being on-call 24 hours a day. The position requires availability to return to duty upon being summoned irrespective of holiday or off-time considerations.
Miscellaneous:EXIM-OIG uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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