The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is unique in the size and the scope of its work. It serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. On the local side, AUSAs assigned to the Superior Court Division prosecute cases ranging from misdemeanors to homicides. On the federal side, AUSAs assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute federal crimes. The Civil Division further defends the United States in civil suits brought in the District of Columbia.
To qualify for the GS-15 Criminal Investigator, you must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 in federal service. Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to planning, conducting and managing complex federal criminal investigations. Specialized Experience is defined as performing the following duties: testifying in local and federal courts and grand juries; conducting or leading complex federal investigations in one or more of the following areas: fraud, bribery and public corruption, national security-related offenses, cyber-crimes, money laundering, violent crimes and sexual assault; consulting with attorneys and trial teams to provide investigative advice, ensure compliance with applicable laws, investigative strategy, and recommend investigative methods and techniques; evaluating the accuracy and relevance and identifying and gathering information using investigative techniques or resources; planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting short-term priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work; managing or providing oversight to Criminal Investigators, including supervisory or support roles involving criminal investigative functions as a first-line supervisor; recognizing, seizing and preserving evidence; soliciting cooperating witnesses/defendants and other sources to identify members of criminal organizations. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
If selected for this position, you will lead a team in the Criminal Investigative Unit that is responsible for the planning, conducting and managing complex federal criminal investigations for the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia. Typical work assignments will include: Supervising a team of investigators, which entails assigning work, providing guidance on complex investigations, approving leave requests, approving overtime, and resolving difficult or unusual problems. Representing the United States Attorney's Office at law enforcement conferences. Overseeing the planning and coordination of complex investigations in one or more of the following areas: national-security related offenses, fraud, bribery and public corruption, money laundering, violent crime and cyber-crime. Conducting interviews of victims, witnesses, and subjects. Reviewing and analyzes data such as telephone records, cell-site data, bank records, credit card records, and email. Providing advice and assistance to assigned Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) during investigations and prosecutions. Testifying in the grand jury or at trial and other court proceedings as to facts and to explain in detail how evidence was obtained. Apprehend and arrest persons violating U.S. laws and conduct searches and seizures incident to arrest when appropriate or by warrant. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/ As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.