This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, OJS, Division of Drug Enforcement in Spokane, Washington. The Division of Drug Enforcement is searching for a candidate to serve as a Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Regional Agent-in-Charge). The position is responsible for the investigation of cases relating to Federal crimes specializing in narcotics, drug violations and undercover narcotic operations on Indian Reservations and trust lands.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards ). Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards, GS-1811 Criminal Investigation Series GS-13 Grade Level: One (1) year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level serving as a team leader or lead investigator conducting and/or supervising drug enforcement investigations; preparing detailed written reports on investigations on complex drug enforcement matters; testifying in court or at disciplinary/adverse personnel action hearings on criminal and administrative matters arising out of investigations. FIREARMS REQUIREMENT: This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996. An applicant whose background includes any of the following will be ineligible for consideration: 1) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year; 2) has any outstanding warrants or is a fugitive from justice; 3) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; 4) adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution; 5) illegally or unlawfully in the United States; 6) renounced U. S. citizenship; 7) subject to a court-ordered restraining order from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child; or 8) convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. NOTE: To be eligible for Secondary Law Enforcement Coverage, you must 1) move directly from a federal Primary/Rigorous position; 2) complete 3 years of service in a primary/rigorous position, and; 3) must be continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a primary/rigorous position. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472).
Responsible for the review and investigation of cases relating to major Federal crimes specializing in narcotics, drug violations and undercover narcotic operations on Indian Reservations and trust lands. Provides advice and recommendations to the Deputy Associate Director on various matters regarding the operation and management of the BIA's Drug Enforcement program. Establish and maintain effective communication with other Federal, local, state and Tribal law enforcement agencies to develop information related to drug enforcement initiatives and/or investigations. Supervise Federal criminal investigators that include, structuring and assigning work based on priorities and deadlines; and keeping subordinates informed on issues and decisions. Supervisory duties such as scheduling and granting leave; appraising performance and issuing corrective actions; awarding performance; hearing and resolving complaints; and identifying and providing training.