Criminal Investigator, ZA-1811-2/3 (DE/CR)
As a Criminal Investigator, you will perform the following duties:
Conduct complex domestic and international investigations of both civil/administrative and criminal suspected violations of United States laws and regulations including fish and wildlife laws and regulations and those specifically under the purview of NOAA that may result in criminal or civil/administrative prosecution and criminal or civil/administrative penalties. Utilize a full range of investigative techniques to uncover and document the illegal commercialization and destruction of protected wildlife including surveillance, use of undercover operations and conducting interviews. Coordinate investigative efforts with other Federal, State, local Tribal agencies. Work with civil/administrative and criminal prosecuting attorneys to prepare for an effective prosecution. Conduct arrests, searches, and seizures in accordance with the U.S. Constitution, pertinent laws, regulations, directives and court decisions. Comply with all existing policies, procedures and guidelines (including the use of force policy) pertaining to use, display, safety and maintenance of firearms and intermediate weapons. NOTE:
The duties described are at the full performance level of the ZA-3 grade; the duties at the ZA-2 are developmental leading to the ZA-3 level. The full promotion potential for this position is the ZA-4 level. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (continued):
Inclement Weather:
The duties of this position require exposure to inclement weather. Medical Requirements:
Applicants must pass a pre-employment medical/physical examination and psychological examination, then, maintain medical, psychological and comprehensive physical requirements as evidenced by successful completion of annual physicals. 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. Distant vision must be 20/20 (Snellen) in each eye corrected and no worse than 20/200 (Snellen) uncorrected. Near vision must be normal. Color vision must be sufficient to distinguish basic colors. Hearing must be at 30 db HL RE:
ANSI 1969 or better in each ear at 500, 1000, and 2000Hz. At 3000 Hz, hearing must be at 40 db HL or better. Applicants are not permitted to use hearing aids for screening. 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 may be disqualifying. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy.EDUCATION:
There is no positive education requirement for this position.SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.To qualify at the ZA-2 or GS-09 level:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZA-2 or GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
Participating in civil/administrative and/or criminal investigations; Assisting to identify and develop sources of information for use in investigations; and Working with prosecutors in civil/administrative and/or criminal prosecutions. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION:
A Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field such as Natural Resource Management, Natural Resources, Marine Biology, Law Enforcement, Criminology, Criminal Justice or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural resources or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
A combination of education and experience. NOTE:
Only graduate education in excess of one year is qualifying for combination. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (MANDATORY):
In addition to the specialized experience, applicants must possess the following selective placement factor:
Maximum Entry Age:
This position is a covered primary law enforcement position under Title 5 U.S.C 3307 Maximum Entry Age, the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO). Candidates without previous LEO service must be under age 37. Those with current or prior federal LEO coverage will be considered only if they can demonstrate that they will have completed 20 years of covered service by mandatory retirement age of 57. This requirement is waived for Veterans; please click here for more information. Your application materials must clearly demonstrate this experience. Failure to do so will result in your application being marked as ineligible. If you have current or prior Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) coverage you must submit appropriate SF-50s that shows period of coverage. Failure to provide proof of Federal LEO coverage may result in removal from consideration. Incumbent must maintain requirements to qualify for LEO retirement coverage (5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d)). To qualify at the ZA-3 or GS-11 level:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZA-2 or GS-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
Conducting civil/administrative and/or criminal investigations of alleged criminal activities; Assisting to identify, develop, and manage sources of information for use in investigations; and Working with prosecutors in civil/administrative and/or criminal prosecutions. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION:
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field such as Natural Resource Management, Natural Resources, Marine Biology, Law Enforcement, Criminology, Criminal Justice or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural resources OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
A combination of education and experience. NOTE:
Only graduate education in excess of two years is qualifying for combination. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (MANDATORY):
In addition to the specialized experience, applicants must possess the following selective placement factor:
Maximum Entry Age:
This position is a covered primary law enforcement position under Title 5 U.S.C 3307 Maximum Entry Age, the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO). Candidates without previous LEO service must be under age 37. Those with current or prior federal LEO coverage will be considered only if they can demonstrate that they will have completed 20 years of covered service by mandatory retirement age of 57. This requirement is waived for Veterans; please click here for more information. Your application materials must clearly demonstrate this experience. Failure to do so will result in your application being marked as ineligible. If you have current or prior Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) coverage you must submit appropriate SF-50s that shows period of coverage. Failure to provide proof of Federal LEO coverage may result in removal from consideration. Incumbent must maintain requirements to qualify for LEO retirement coverage (5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d)).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Conduct complex domestic and international investigations of both civil/administrative and criminal suspected violations of United States laws and regulations including fish and wildlife laws and regulations and those specifically under the purview of NOAA that may result in criminal or civil/administrative prosecution and criminal or civil/administrative penalties. Utilize a full range of investigative techniques to uncover and document the illegal commercialization and destruction of protected wildlife including surveillance, use of undercover operations and conducting interviews. Coordinate investigative efforts with other Federal, State, local Tribal agencies. Work with civil/administrative and criminal prosecuting attorneys to prepare for an effective prosecution. Conduct arrests, searches, and seizures in accordance with the U.S. Constitution, pertinent laws, regulations, directives and court decisions. Comply with all existing policies, procedures and guidelines (including the use of force policy) pertaining to use, display, safety and maintenance of firearms and intermediate weapons. NOTE:
The duties described are at the full performance level of the ZA-3 grade; the duties at the ZA-2 are developmental leading to the ZA-3 level. The full promotion potential for this position is the ZA-4 level. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (continued):
Inclement Weather:
The duties of this position require exposure to inclement weather. Medical Requirements:
Applicants must pass a pre-employment medical/physical examination and psychological examination, then, maintain medical, psychological and comprehensive physical requirements as evidenced by successful completion of annual physicals. 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. Distant vision must be 20/20 (Snellen) in each eye corrected and no worse than 20/200 (Snellen) uncorrected. Near vision must be normal. Color vision must be sufficient to distinguish basic colors. Hearing must be at 30 db HL RE:
ANSI 1969 or better in each ear at 500, 1000, and 2000Hz. At 3000 Hz, hearing must be at 40 db HL or better. Applicants are not permitted to use hearing aids for screening. 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 may be disqualifying. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy.EDUCATION:
There is no positive education requirement for this position.SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.To qualify at the ZA-2 or GS-09 level:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZA-2 or GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
Participating in civil/administrative and/or criminal investigations; Assisting to identify and develop sources of information for use in investigations; and Working with prosecutors in civil/administrative and/or criminal prosecutions. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION:
A Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field such as Natural Resource Management, Natural Resources, Marine Biology, Law Enforcement, Criminology, Criminal Justice or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural resources or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
A combination of education and experience. NOTE:
Only graduate education in excess of one year is qualifying for combination. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (MANDATORY):
In addition to the specialized experience, applicants must possess the following selective placement factor:
Maximum Entry Age:
This position is a covered primary law enforcement position under Title 5 U.S.C 3307 Maximum Entry Age, the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO). Candidates without previous LEO service must be under age 37. Those with current or prior federal LEO coverage will be considered only if they can demonstrate that they will have completed 20 years of covered service by mandatory retirement age of 57. This requirement is waived for Veterans; please click here for more information. Your application materials must clearly demonstrate this experience. Failure to do so will result in your application being marked as ineligible. If you have current or prior Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) coverage you must submit appropriate SF-50s that shows period of coverage. Failure to provide proof of Federal LEO coverage may result in removal from consideration. Incumbent must maintain requirements to qualify for LEO retirement coverage (5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d)). To qualify at the ZA-3 or GS-11 level:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZA-2 or GS-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
Conducting civil/administrative and/or criminal investigations of alleged criminal activities; Assisting to identify, develop, and manage sources of information for use in investigations; and Working with prosecutors in civil/administrative and/or criminal prosecutions. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION:
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field such as Natural Resource Management, Natural Resources, Marine Biology, Law Enforcement, Criminology, Criminal Justice or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural resources OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
A combination of education and experience. NOTE:
Only graduate education in excess of two years is qualifying for combination. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (MANDATORY):
In addition to the specialized experience, applicants must possess the following selective placement factor:
Maximum Entry Age:
This position is a covered primary law enforcement position under Title 5 U.S.C 3307 Maximum Entry Age, the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO). Candidates without previous LEO service must be under age 37. Those with current or prior federal LEO coverage will be considered only if they can demonstrate that they will have completed 20 years of covered service by mandatory retirement age of 57. This requirement is waived for Veterans; please click here for more information. Your application materials must clearly demonstrate this experience. Failure to do so will result in your application being marked as ineligible. If you have current or prior Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) coverage you must submit appropriate SF-50s that shows period of coverage. Failure to provide proof of Federal LEO coverage may result in removal from consideration. Incumbent must maintain requirements to qualify for LEO retirement coverage (5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d)).
- Department:
1811 Criminal Investigation - Salary Range:
$52,905 to $121,668 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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