Criminal Investigator - Newark, NJ - Overview Summary It is anticipated that there will be significant interest in the announcement. As a result, the announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on the date of receipt of the 200th application or at 11:59 p.m. ET on April 4, 2018; whichever occurs first. Any required documents should be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes. OIG is organized into three line elements: the Offices of Investigations, Audits and Evaluations, and Healthcare Inspections; along with the Office of Contract Review and the Office of Management and Administration. In addition to the Washington, DC, headquarters, OIG has offices located in more than 30 cities throughout the country. Duties The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. -Incumbent serves as an experienced OIG Special Agent (SA) responsible for planning, managing, conducting, and concluding, independently or as a team leader, the most complex, sensitive and difficult OIG criminal, civil, and/or administrative investigations of allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse directed at VA programs and/or operations. The incumbent will develop new approaches in response to identified weaknesses and vulnerabilities of ongoing operations. -Function as a law enforcement officer with full law enforcement authority, i.e., carrying authorized firearms and other enforcement equipment; applying for and executing arrest and search warrants; apprehending, searching, and transporting criminals and arranging for their detention. -Provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendation to agency management and other senior agents, officers, or inspectors on critical operations. Solve problems demanding technologically advanced methods and innovative approaches. -Collect and analyze operational and strategic intelligence from wide-ranging sources including Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies. -Assist the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) and the Resident Agent in Charge (RAC) in the day-to-day operation of the office. In the absence of the ASAC or RAC, may specifically be assigned limited investigative and/or administrative operational responsibilities for the office by the supervisor. - $59,880 $77,266 Job Details Application Open Date 3/21/2018 Application Close Date 4/4/2018 Organization Veterans Affairs, Inspector General Who May Apply U.S. citizens and U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required. Status Career/Career Conditional - - We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. - This is a non-bargaining unit position. - We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: - A one year probationary period may be required. - Must successfully complete a background investigation. - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the - or are exempt from having to do so. - Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. - Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the - . Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. - Complete a - to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. - Obtain and use a Government-issued purchase card for business-related travel. - File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. - Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless you received a pardon or your conviction was expunged or set aside. - Complete a pre-employment medical examination (including vision, hearing, cardiovascular and mobility of extremities) by an authorized Government physician and be determined physically fit to perform strenuous physically demanding duties. You may be required to provide medical or related documentation to Federal Occupation of Health at the time of the pre-employment physical. You will be required to undergo regular physical examinations and to maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of this agency. - Have previously completed the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA OR its equivalent. - Agree to work an average of two extra hours per day. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) has been approved to compensate for unscheduled duty in excess of the 40-hour workweek. - Possess and maintain a valid driver's license from one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. - Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. - Qualifications - You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Age Restriction: The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a law enforcement officer position. This requirement does not apply to a) Preference-eligible veterans; OR b) Individuals who are 37 years of age or older and have previously served in law enforcement officer positions that were covered by a special law enforcement retirement plan. AND Medical Requirements: The selectee must pass a pre-appointment physical examination and meet the physical requirements for this position as required by this agency. The duties of this position 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 and hearing are required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Because the duties of this position are exacting, responsible, and sometimes performed under trying conditions, the selectee must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the selectee to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying. AND Specialized experience: For the GS-9, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: -Researching laws, regulations, guidelines, and approved procedures to provide findings; AND -Analysis of technical documents from different/multiple sources and summarizing review in a written product; AND -Verbal communications that include interviews, briefings and presentations; AND -Writing reports or products that presented facts, findings, logical conclusions, and persuasive arguments; AND -Applying investigative techniques to conduct and assist in investigations. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Master's degree or equivalent or 2 years progressively higher education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. if related. (Attach copy of transcript or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit. OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours may be combined with experience. - Benefits - None - How To Apply - The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date. VAOIG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. To begin, either click the Create a New Account button and follow the prompts to register or if you previously registered, click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts. You will be re-directed to VAOIG's CareerConnector system to complete your application process; answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, click one of the available options; Upload; Fax; or Reuse existing documents. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN). Also, go to My Account to view and update your information, as necessary. To complete, you must click the Finish button located at the bottom of the Application Review page. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. If you are experiencing system issues with your application, please contact the CareerConnector Help Desk at careerconnectorhelp@treasury.gov and/or the USAJOBS Help Desk. - Additional Details - Series: 1811-Criminal Investigation Job Pay Type: Per Year Job Openings: None Job Position: 18-VAOIG-112-P The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. -Incumbent serves as an experienced OIG Special Agent (SA) responsible for planning, managing, conducting, and concluding, independently or as a team leader, the most complex, sensitive and difficult OIG criminal, civil, and/or administrative investigations of allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse directed at VA programs and/or operations. The incumbent will develop new approaches in response to identified weaknesses and vulnerabilities of ongoing operations. -Function as a law enforcement officer with full law enforcement authority, i.e., carrying authorized firearms and other enforcement equipment; applying for and executing arrest and search warrants; apprehending, searching, and transporting criminals and arranging for their detention. -Provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendation to agency management and other senior agents, officers, or inspectors on critical operations. Solve problems demanding technologically advanced methods and innovative approaches. -Collect and analyze operational and strategic intelligence from wide-ranging sources including Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies. -Assist the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) and the Resident Agent in Charge (RAC) in the day-to-day operation of the office. In the absence of the ASAC or RAC, may specifically be assigned limited investigative and/or administrative operational responsibilities for the office by the supervisor.