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Form of workThis position is a Supervisory Criminal Investigator Resident Agentin Charge, GS- 1811-14 working in for the R9-Chief-Office of Law Enforcement. As a Supervisory Criminal Investigator - Resident Agent in Charge (RAC) you will be responsible for managing a multi-faceted program consisting of special agents, administrative support personnel and in some instances wildlife inspectors and/or Conservation Law Enforcement Officer.
6 positions will be filled from this announcement.
Qualifications: Salary Information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2024/general-schedule
Alaska/Hawaii COLA: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-systems/nonforeign-areas/#url=COLA-Rates
6 positions will be filled from this announcement.
One selection will be made for RAC- International Operations in Baileys Crossroads, VA
Only experience and education obtained by 03/20/2024 will be considered. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work.
In order to qualify for this position you must possess Minimum Qualification.
Minimum Qualification GS-14
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to oversee and conduct the full range of law enforcement activities involving fish and wildlife resources such as surveillance; participation in raids; interviewing witnesses, interrogating suspects, searching for physical evidence and clues; seizures of contraband, equipment and vehicles; securing and serving search warrants; making arrests; inspecting records and documents; developing evidence; testifying in court; preparing detailed written reports and carrying out undercover operations; planning and directing investigations; supervising/leading a variety of personnel; planning budgets; coordinating with a variety of stake holders concerning highly sensitive and controversial issues.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/"
The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA),P.L. 114-47, allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures.
Note: You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s).Current appointees:
- Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency;
- Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND
- Must have performed at an acceptable level.
Former appointees:
- Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency;
- Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years;
- Must apply for position within 2 years after separation;
- Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND
- Must have performed at an acceptable level.
i. Area of Consideration.
ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502.
iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method.
Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.
Cost of Living Allowance: In addition to the yearly salary, this position is entitled to a Anchorage/Fairbanks AK 1.69% COLA. Honolulu HI 8.90% COLA.
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-systems/nonforeign-areas/#url=COLA-Rates .This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment, and rate decrease.
PCS INFORMATION:
Yes, entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses, as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) 302-3.101, are authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6. All moving expenses are taxable
-In addition, relocation discretionary entitlements May be authorized for this position excluding contractor-provided home sale.
-Discretionary entitlements are not authorized for this position
Telework:
This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.Education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: FULL_TIME
