Supervisory Criminal Investigator

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This position is located R10 Juneau Alaska with USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations. This position serves as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) for Law Enforcement and Investigations (LEI) in the Region. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact SM.FS.LEI_RECRUIT@USDA.GOV In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Medical 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. Due to the requirements of this position, applicants must have prior law enforcement experience that included the following activities: enforcement of criminal laws of the United States through investigation, apprehension, or detection of individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against these criminal laws. This experience must be reflected in the resume. 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. Selective Placement Factor: Must have at least three years of service in positions that have been approved for Rigorous or Primary Law Enforcement retirement coverage. GS-13: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12. Specialized experience is defined as 3 or more of the following: Conducting difficult and sensitive criminal investigations by developing investigative plans from general supervisory direction, analyzing obscure leads and conflicting evidence, and applying modified investigative techniques to resolve cases that expanded into multiple related investigative matters requiring careful linkage of facts and evidence. Planning and executing surveillance operations and limited undercover activities by establishing operational parameters, identifying suspect contacts and locations, coordinating with additional investigators, and making field decisions such as reassigning coverage when suspects separated or terminating surveillance operations due to safety or evidentiary concerns. Performing investigative activity in support of national security and critical-infrastructure protection missions, including gathering and sharing intelligence with authorized partners, operating within established counterterrorism frameworks, and assisting in identifying, disrupting, or responding to threats targeting resources within the National Forest System. Coordinating multi-jurisdictional investigations involving Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies by facilitating interagency operational planning, serving subpoenas and warrants, preparing cases for Federal Grand Jury consideration, testifying in court proceedings, and consulting with U.S. Attorneys on logistical and strategic issues arising during investigations. Providing investigative program support by advising colleagues on methods to detect fraud, misuse of government property, or internal misconduct; preparing detailed and legally sufficient investigative reports; participating in program planning meetings; and maintaining communication with agency officials to ensure investigative activities aligned with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements GS-14: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13. Specialized experience is defined as 3 of the following: Leading and conducting complex criminal

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