Serves as a Criminal Investigator (Desk Officer), in the Office of Investigations, ISD, with responsibility for planning and conducting complex and highly sensitive investigations related to fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in SSA programs and operations. The position description number for this position is PD01F096. A summary of the major duties are listed below. You may also view the full position description on the Agency intranet at the following link: PD Search
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience must include all of the following: Planning, managing, or conducting investigations related to alleged or suspected violations of laws; Utilizing criminal investigative techniques, rules of criminal procedures, laws, and precedent court decisions; Leading or managing a multidisciplinary task force, team, or specialized project; and, Briefing managers to recommend policy or corrective actions in the administration of programs or operations. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks at GS-13. Time in grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additionally, the Law Enforcement (1811) series has the following qualification requirements: Tentative selectee(s) must pass a pre-appointment physical examination. 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, 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. Tentative selectee(s) will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment unless currently an SSA employee occupying a position already in a random drug testing program. Appointment to the position is contingent upon a negative test result. After appointment the employee will be included in the agency's random drug test program. This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. The selected employee will not be made a final offer of employment until after we receive notice of the completion of a successful background investigation. Selectee will be required to pass firearms qualification and may be required to carry a firearm. The selectee will be required to attend a course of instruction on the proper use of Oleoresin Capsicum spray (OCS), which is the oily resin of pepper. This instruction includes being exposed to OCS so that knowledge of its effects can be gained. This position is covered by the special retirement provision for Federal Law Enforcement Officers (FLEO). Selectee without previous FLEO service must be at least 21 years of age and not yet 37 years of age or older on the date of appointment. Selectee newly assigned to the Criminal Investigator position MUST successfully complete the 9-week Criminal Investigator Program training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Glynco, Georgia.
Conducts research and analysis to determine the applicable laws and regulations which were violated; and the proof required to support such cases and methods of obtaining them.
Determines the most effective manner for planning, developing and conducting investigations and the additional resources required.
Plans, coordinates and initiates contacts with Federal, State, Local and other officials related to investigations to obtain facts, signed statements, explanations of actions, and to learn the sequence of events and related information.
Advises Special Agent-in-Charge and Assistant to the Special Agent-in-Charge on investigative activities and reports including direction and progress; findings and developments; problems or questions; testimony or law; and other related matters.
Prepares interim and final investigative reports for prosecutive and management officials. Responsible for the coordination and integration of investigative findings to ensure clarity, accuracy, conciseness, and presentation of sufficient detail.
Prepares and/or provides guidance for Management Advisory Reports where programmatic weaknesses were identified. Reports the program areas involved; existing integrity controls and lack of controls; and recommendations for improvement.