Supervisory Criminal Investigator Resident Agent In Charge

Summary
This 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.
This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• Internal to an agency
  Current federal employees of this agency.
• Land & base management
  Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Clarification from the agency
Open to current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees serving under a Career or Career-Conditional appointment, DOI Land Management eligibles, CTAP.
Duties
The mission of the Office of Law Enforcement is to protect wildlife resources. Through the effective enforcement of Federal laws, the Office of Law Enforcement contributes to the Fish and Wildlife Service efforts to recover endangered species, conserve migratory birds, preserve wildlife habitat, safeguard fisheries, combat invasive species, and promote global wildlife conservation.
As a Supervisory Criminal Investigator Resident Agentin Charge your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises all law enforcement personnel organizationally assigned. Staff may be comprised of special agents, wildlife inspectors, conservation law enforcement officers, and support personnel who are geographically dispersed in separate offices.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and carries out long-range, sensitive and complex investigations and apprehension of persons suspected of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States, which are enforced by the Service.
• Conducts the full range of law enforcement activities.
• Initiates, conducts, coordinates, and supervises extremely complex and usually sensitive investigations within broad parameters provided by Service/Department policies.
• Coordinates directly with other Federal and state law enforcement agency supervisors to plan, direct, and supervise joint complex criminal investigations.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation
• Drug testing position: Selectees tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and you will be subject to random drug testing while you occupy this position
• Driver's License: Selectees must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position.
• Qualify to carry and use firearms. Maintain a minimum 80% proficiency with assigned firearms throughout tenure.
• Mobility agreement required, which states that the candidate is completely mobile, will accept reassignments to any location, and that the candidate has no personal or family reasons which limit mobility in the future.
• Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: This position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement and you will be required to complete either OGE Form 278e or OGE Form 450 as applicable within 30 days of your appointment
• Criminal Investigators must, on an annual basis, work an average of 2 hours of unscheduled duty in excess of each regular workday to be eligible for Law Enforcement Availability Pay, which is 25% of the annual base pay.
• Position requires irregular and unscheduled hours, personal risks, arduous exertion under adverse environmental conditions, and overnight travel on a regular and recurring basis.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

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 03/27/2024 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.

Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically,
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.
Additional information
Conditions of Employment:

• DRUG TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION: Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required prior to appointment to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use. Incumbent(s) will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• Lautenberg Amendment: This position authorized the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9). Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
• 37th BIRTHDAY: The maximum entry-age for this position shall not exceed age 37, unless you have sufficient prior Federal civilian law enforcement (or firefighter, if applicable) experience, or you are a preference eligible veteran. If you are a preference eligible veteran, you may be eligible after your 37th birthday. You must supply a copy of your Defense Department Form DD214 (DD-214) along with a Standard Form 15(if applicable) and any associated documentation in accordance with instructions in this vacancy announcement. Failure to provide this documentation with your application will result in loss of eligibility to receive a waiver of the maximum entry age requirement. You must indicate your date of birth on your application/resume due to the age requirement of the position convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18 U.S.C., Section 1001).
• Mobility Agreement: Candidates for this position must sign a mobility agreement. The agreement states that the candidate is completely mobile, will accept reassignments to any location, and that the candidate has no personal or family reasons which limit mobility or accept reassignments in the future.
• Firearms: Qualify to carry and use firearms. Maintain a minimum 80% proficiency with assigned firearms throughout tenure.
• Drivers License: Possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure. Required to operate motor vehicles and boats.
• Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): Maintain requirements set forth in the Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) Act of 1994 and related Service policies. Criminal Investigators must, on an annual basis, work an average of 2 hours of unscheduled duty in excess of each regular workday to be eligible for LEAP, which is 25% of the annual base pay.
• Travel: Be aware that the position often requires irregular and unscheduled hours, personal risks, arduous exertion under adverse environmental conditions, and requires overnight travel on a regular and recurring basis in order to accomplish the duties.
• Statement of Employment and Financial Interests: File a financial disclosure statement under the p...