Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) - Temporary Promotion Not to Exceed 1yr

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This Job Opportunity Announcement is for current and permanent GS-13 (including temporary GS-14) and former GS-14 ICE employees seeking a temporary promotion to a GS-1811-14 Criminal Investigator position. Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations. This is a temporary promotion, not to exceed one (1) year that may be extended an additional year, for a maximum of 3 years. This Job Opportunity Announcement is for current and permanent GS-13 (including temporary GS-14) and former GS-14 ICE employees seeking a temporary promotion to a GS-1811-14 Criminal Investigator position. Selections will be based on the needs of the agency and availability of positions and funding. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within the National Capital Region. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to work of the position to be filled. To qualify for the GS-14 grade level, you must possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent performing the following duties: Conducting a broad range of investigations and directly associated activities (e.g., enforcement actions, presenting investigative findings, preparing written legal documents) which required making evaluations of situations and complex decisions to combat illicit activities related to trade, travel, finance, and immigration. Contributing to investigations with increasing levels of independence, responsibility, and/or authority over the course of tenure as a special agent. Collaborating with and/or influencing law enforcement partners while performing assigned investigative activities. Holding roles on interagency, multi-jurisdictional, international, and/or inter-organizational inquiries and investigations. Demonstrating flexibility by navigating various environments, investigative programs, and/or temporary duty assignments. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. In addition to meeting the eligibility and qualification requirements, candidates must have a prior passing score for the Supervisory Situational Judgement Test (SSJT) assessment, as a requirement for placement on a Certificate of Eligibles. Candidates who do not have a passing SSJT score will be removed from further consideration. Please note: Ensure that your specialized experience is clearly reflected in your standard two-page resume. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

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