SummaryThis position is located in one of the domestic field or resident offices within the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Domestic Operations Directorate, Office of Field Office Management, (DS/DO/FLD). The office manages policies and processes for domestic field and resident offices across the United States. Its responsibilities include investigating passport and visa fraud, providing protective security to foreign dignitaries, and maintaining liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement.
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- Research, obtain, and analyze classified and unclassified databases to follow trends of criminal violations related to passport and visa fraud, including fraudulent misconduct with potential nexus to human trafficking and national security threats.
- Search and link various databases information that determines criminal activities or methodologies to support criminal prosecutions.
- Conducts electronic record checks and evaluations of documents to identify potential leads, for investigative caseloads.
- Attend and contribute to criminal investigative briefings, presentations, and other platforms addressing investigative procedures, evidence collection processes, and related informational products.
- Input, track, and review analytical data trends that supports the nature, type, and mode of potential subjects' criminal behavior and activities.
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Conditions of employment- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/
QualificationsApplicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.
NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:- Experience researching, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating information related to the investigations of criminal violations and/or administrative wrongdoing committed in the U.S. and/or overseas.
- Experience conducting queries in various electronic databases in support of criminal investigations.
- Experience drafting and presenting investigative technical findings to be used in support of criminal prosecution.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.
EducationEducation requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Additional information- For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at OAA@state.gov.
- OAA is responsible for reviewing and adjudicating reasonable accommodation (RA) requests for the Assessment Battery being used for this announcement. RA requests cover additional time on timed sections only. Applicants MUST submit their application before the vacancy closes, even if pending an adjudication decision. Applicants will have 48 hours after their RA request is adjudicated to complete the assessment battery. Scores generated after the allotted timeframe will not be admissible and the applicant will not be considered further for the vacancy. If a different type of RA is needed, please contact OAA directly at OAA@state.gov.
- If eligible, situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days and may require a higher or lower security clearance. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
- Agency & Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP & ICTAP): View OPM's CTAP & ICTAP eligibility website for more information. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category and submit supporting documents under the required documents section of this announcement to receive selection priority consideration. To be considered Well-Qualified applicants must: score an 85 or above, meet Minimum Qualifications, and demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all major aspects of the position.
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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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