Duties

The selectee directs proactive and reactive operations for an OEE field office with responsibility for a full for a region covering several states. The selectee works independently to plan, conduct and complete multi-agency, multi-state or international inspections, investigations, enforcement activities or compliance evaluations. Work includes responsibility for performing assignments that resolve the most complex problems or initiatives crossing a range of program areas. The selectee will be required to posses mastery skills in applying, export compliance practices and structures common to global commercial industry, governmental agencies and contract suppliers, sufficient to conduct efficient investigations and provide well-researched and professional presentations to prosecuting authorities and the business community. The following knowledge, skills and abilities will be applied to up hold Export Enforcement interests as a senior-level representative at national and international law enforcement conferences and meetings.

As a Supervisory Criminal Investigator, you will perform the following duties:

• Evaluates, approves and distributes leads, original requests, complaints and allegations from sources outside OEE and investigative trends within EE. The incumbent provides appropriate general guidance in developing investigative plans and obtaining essential elements of proof. As a supervisor, the incumbent guides general methods of approach for investigations with the greatest possible deterrent impact, delineates objectives and boundaries, and designates the needed resources. The incumbent conducts investigations and handles complex case matters as appropriate.

• Supervises investigations and unit operations. The incumbent conducts and/or provides consultation on interviews, interrogations, examination/procurement of pertinent records, and investigative activities including surveillance, writing and serving of subpoenas, taking sworn statements, preparing and serving search and arrest warrants, developing and utilizing informants and conducting detentions/seizures of shipments/items. The incumbent ensures investigations are accomplished with effective use of DOC resources and result in a high quality investigative report. The incumbent reviews determination regarding the completion of an investigation and, as needed, requires the continuation of investigations to gain sufficient evidence for legal action.

• Establishes and maintains liaison contacts in all areas of the law enforcement/intelligence community to develop information concerning possible violations of ECRA and coordinate approval authorities with involved or affected jurisdictions. The incumbent maintains cooperative working arrangements and relationships with the investigative staff of other Federal law enforcement agencies during joint investigations. The incumbent coordinates findings, as appropriate, with other law enforcement agencies, other regulatory agencies, the BlS Office of Chief Counsel (OCC), other DOC program areas, and the United States Attomey's Office, as appropriate, in preparation and prosecution of administrative proceedings and/or criminal prosecutions arising from investigations conducted by the field office.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/).
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Drug Test Required: Yes
• License required: Yes, Valid State Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Medical/Physical Requirements: The duties of positions in this series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions 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.
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes
• This position is not a part of a bargaining unit.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  A complete application consists of the following:

  • Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume should list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire. Your resume should also indicate your citizenship and if you are registered with the Selective Service System if you are a male born after 12/31/59.
  • Veterans' Preference documentation. Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans/special-hiring-authorities/#VEOA
  • Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable (see other information).
  • Education. If this position requires proof of higher education, or you are substituting education for experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp for more information.
  • Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
    • Position title;
    • Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
    • Agency; and
    • Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

  You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
  
  Failure to provide such documents when requested may result in lost consideration.
  
  Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - http://www.ed.gov/international/usnei/us/workrecog.doc. You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

  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.

• How to Apply

  Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

  To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply button and follow the prompts to register/sign-in into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents.

  To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply to continue.

  For instructions on submitting your application in an alternate format, please contact the Agency Contact listed in this vacancy announcement.

  Agency contact information

  Devon Jackson

  Email

  Djackson2@doc.gov

  Address

  Bureau of Industry and Security
  1401 Constitution Ave NW
  Washington, DC 20230
  US

  Next steps

  You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov and clicking on "Track Your Online Application." The four points of notification are:

  • Application Received or Application Incomplete

  • Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Not Met;

  • Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or Ineligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); and

  • Selected or Not Selected.

  By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

  You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens