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Criminal Investigator
National Science Foundation · Posted 84 days ago
About the Role
This position is a Criminal Investigator in the Office of Investigations (OI), Office of Inspector General (OIG), at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The mission of the OIG is to provide independent and objective oversight of NSF to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of its programs and operations and to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
What You'll Do
- →As a GS-1811-13 Criminal Investigator, you will be responsible for the following duties: Plan, organize, and conduct investigations of alleged or suspected violations of federal criminal, civil laws, and administrative regulations.
- →Investigations can include allegations of sexual assault, stalking, grant fraud, contract fraud, and employee misconduct.
- →Provide advice to case partner(s) and management regarding planning and timing of complex interviews and investigations.
- →Plan, participate in, and organize interrogations, interviews, hearings, and conferences to resolve problems of considerable importance.
- →Obtain, handle, and analyze physical, digital, and testimonial evidence in accordance with legal standards and agency policies.
- →Ensure proper chain of custody and admissibility of evidence for judicial or administrative proceedings.
- →Prepare clear, comprehensive, and cohesive investigative reports in a timely manner in accordance with established policies.
- →Possess working knowledge of applicable rights and advisories, and ensure they are properly administered to witnesses and subjects in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- →Utilize strong interpersonal skills to convey information clearly, appropriately, and professionally with investigators, management, prosecutors, partners, and stakeholders.
- →Recognize, identify, and address undefined issues in assigned investigations, programs, and projects.
- →Coordination with other appropriate participants to determine the nature and scope of the problems and the factors that will be instrumental in their resolution.
- →Brief senior NSF management, investigative personnel, attorneys, and other interested parties regarding projects and programs.
- →Exercise sound judgment and discretion in high-visibility, sensitive, or complex matters.
- →Manage administrative requirements, including case documentation, reporting systems, and resource tracking.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S. citizen.
- ✓Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding.
- ✓Selectee may be required to serve a 1-2 year trial/probationary period.
- ✓This position is subject to Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP).
- ✓This position requires regular qualification with an issued firearm.
- ✓This position has physical requirements that must be met prior to onboarding and maintained throughout the incumbent's employment.
- ✓This position is subject to random drug testing.
- ✓ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID-compliant cannot be used as acceptable forms of identification for employment.
- ✓You must meet all eligibility requirements within thirty (30) days of the date the announcement closes and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process.
- ✓Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
- ✓You will not need a clearance to accept this position, but you must be able to obtain a clearance if needed.
- ✓If you are a current federal employee holding a General Schedule (GS) position, you must meet the time-in-grade requirements.
Benefits
- ★A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
- ★As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
- ★Learn more about federal benefits.
- ★Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
- ★Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Personality Fit
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