Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) Direct Hire
Company: Internal Revenue Service
Location: Vienna
Posted on: October 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Duties
WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (CI) DIVISION?
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The following are the duties of this position at the full working
level.
The special agent plans and conducts investigations relative to
criminal statues of tax administration, financial crimes, and other
related offenses, which vary in levels of complexity and scope.
Allegations cannot be verified by available evidence, and may
involve indirect methods of proof (e.g., expenditures, net worth).
Cases may also involve allegations of violations that can be
verified directly, but in which there are complex problems in
reconstructing records from incomplete data or in analyzing and
interpreting available evidence.
Subject is a principal or financial backer in an organization
consisting of several individuals or entities that are involved in
legal or illegal operations on behalf of the principal. Subject's
books and records are unavailable, incomplete, or contain
sophisticated manipulations. Relationship of facts and evidence is
complicated by willful acts of concealment (e.g., two sets of
books, hidden bank accounts, etc.) and extensive use of middlemen
or nominees. Reconstruction of books and records requires extensive
third party contacts plus complex computations and analysis. Issues
of substantial delicacy may arise in the course of
investigations.
Performs other investigative and enforcement duties such as
testifying as a Government witness, assisting the U.S. Attorney
during the preparation of cases for trial, conducting collateral
inquiries, and providing protection to persons and property.
Obtains, evaluates, integrates, and recommends action on
information items to identify large areas of noncompliance (e.g.,
major profession, occupation, industry, or wide geographic area).
May function as a team leader and/or expert consultant in the
information gathering function.
Conducts or participates in enforcement activities such as
surveillance, armed escorts, dignitary protection, undercover
operations, execution of search and arrest warrants, seizures, etc.
Protects the government's interest in enforcement activities.
Maintains excellent physical condition in order to conduct
investigations, undercover assignments, etc.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been
gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of
experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on
a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience,
please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate
number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of
this announcement OR time of referral:
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
GRADE 11 Level: You must have one year of specialized experience
equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Government.
Specialized experience is experience in or related to investigation
of criminal violations that provided the specific competencies
needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. This law
enforcement experience must have been acquired in investigative
work related to the Accounting or Auditing of business or
commercial practices of subjects investigated. Qualifying
experience is law enforcement experience which demonstrates
knowledge of accounting and legal principles to assess
investigative options and use innovative approaches or methods of
proof to overcome complex accounting issues related to criminal
activities that can involve piecing together financial information
that may be located in several venues both domestic and
international. Examples of qualifying law enforcement experience
include conducting criminal investigations involving federal tax
and/or money laundering violations including one or more of the
following: Indirect methods of proof; utilization of multiple
nominees, bank accounts, and/or entities; utilization of alter ego
and/or sham corporations; multiple judicial districts and/or
targets; and/or other financial investigations (money
laundering).Specialized experience must have included Federal Law
Enforcement experience in leading and effecting Federal enforcement
actions including search, seizure, and arrest warrants.
OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as
follows: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree;
OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education
leading to such a degree in any field of study that included or was
supplemented by at least 15 semester hours in accounting, and 9
semester hours from among the following or closely related fields:
finance, economics, business law, tax law, or money and
banking.
OR an LL.M., if related.
GRADE 12 LEVEL: You must have one year of specialized experience
equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Government.
Specialized experience is experience in or related to investigation
of criminal violations that provided the specific competencies
needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. This law
enforcement experience must have been acquired in investigative
work related to the Accounting or Auditing of business or
commercial practices of subjects investigated. Qualifying
experience is law enforcement experience which demonstrates
knowledge of accounting and legal principles to assess
investigative options and use innovative approaches or methods of
proof to overcome complex accounting issues related to criminal
activities that can involve piecing together financial information
that may be located in several venues both domestic and
international. Examples of qualifying law enforcement experience
include conducting criminal investigations involving federal tax
and/or money laundering violations including one or more of the
following: Indirect methods of proof; utilization of multiple
nominees, bank accounts, and/or entities; utilization of alter ego
and/or sham corporations; multiple judicial districts and/or
targets; and/or other financial investigations (money laundering).
Specialized experience must have included Federal Law Enforcement
experience in leading and effecting Federal enforcement actions
including search, seizure, and arrest warrants.
AND all applicants must also meet the following special
requirements:
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: Provisions of Public Law 93-950 and Public Law
100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for original
appointments to a law enforcement officer position within the
Federal government. The date immediately preceding your 37th
birthday is the final date of referral for selection. This age
restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a
Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by
Title 5 U.S.C. Section 8336 (c) provisions and preference eligible
veterans.
Physical: Pass a medical examination prior to being appointed. This
position requires moderate to arduous physical exertion involving
walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement
weather. Manual dexterity with free motion of fingers, wrists,
elbows, shoulders, hips, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands,
legs, and feet must function sufficiently in order for applicants
to perform the duties satisfactorily. As part of the medical
screening process, applicants must be able to certify that they are
physically able to perform fitness requirements.
Vision: Near vision, corrected or uncorrected, must be sufficient
to read Jaeger type 2 at 14 inches. Normal depth perception,
peripheral vision, and the ability to distinguish shades of
color-by-color plate tests are required. If you have undergone
refractive surgery, you must meet Treasury approved requirements,
including documentation that you have passed exam and protocol
testing. The earliest the refractive surgery evaluation can be
performed is: three months post Laser in Situ Keratomileusis
(Lasik); six months post Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK). Visual
acuity requirements are expressed in terms of the Snellen vision
test. Uncorrected distant vision must test 20/200, and corrected
vision must test 20/20 in one eye, and 20/30 in the other.
Hearing: Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not
exceed 30 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in
the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges. You must be able to hear the
whispered voice at 15 feet with each ear without the use of a
hearing aid.
Other Medical Requirements: You must possess emotional and mental
stability. Any condition that would hinder full, efficient
performance of the duties of this position or that would cause an
individual to be a hazard to himself/herself or to others is
disqualifying.
All of the medical requirements MUST be met at the time of initial
examination/test. Applicants failing to meet the medical
requirements at the time of their initial examination/test will be
considered ineligible for the position.
Applicants for all Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) 1811
positions must meet all GS-1811 Criminal Investigator (Special
Agent) Qualification Standards, including Medical Requirements,
please see .
For more information on qualifications please refer to .
Education
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are
qualifying for this position by substituting education or training
for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An
official transcript will be required if you are selected.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited
(or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these
criteria, please refer to .
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or
universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show
proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least
equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Click for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
**Additional Information**
Incentive Information:
A Recruitment OR Relocation incentive MAY be authorized for
locations identified with an asterisk (*). Authorization will be
considered based on location AND applicant qualifications. The
incentive will require a three-year service agreement. The service
agreement details will be provided to new employee prior to
entrance on duty. The monetary incentive will be disbursed as
outlined in the service agreement.
*A monetary Recruitment OR Relocation Incentive MAY be authorized
for the following locations:*
Homewood, AL
Anchorage, AK
Camarillo, CA
Fresno, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Modesto, CA
Oakland, CA
Sacramento, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Jose, CA
San Rafael, CA
Santa Maria, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
West Palm Beach, FL
Macon, GA
Savannah, GA
Boise, ID
Peoria, IL
Springfield, IL
Evansville, IN
Indianapolis, IN
Merrillville, IN
South Bend, IN
Cedar Rapids, IA
New Orleans, LA
Shreveport, LA
Boston, MA
Traverse City, MI
Rochester, MN
Jackson, MS
Saint Louis, MO
Omaha, NE
Greensboro, NC
Akron, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cleveland, OH
Columbus, OH
Dayton, OH
Independence, OH
Toledo, OH
Muskogee, OK
Eugene, OR
Medford, OR
Portland, OR
Erie, PA
Harrisburg, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Rapid City, SD
Knoxville, TN
Memphis, TN
Amarillo, TX
Beaumont, TX
Corpus Christi, TX
El Paso, TX
Lubbock, TX
Salt Lake City, UT
Norfolk, VA
Richmond, VA
Bridgeport, WV
Madison, WI
Cheyenne, WY
Though many locations may be listed, you will be limited to a
maximum of five (5) location choices. Please consider each location
carefully when applying and make your selections in
priority/preference order. If you are selected for a position at
one of your location selections, that location will become your
official post of duty.
Additional information
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. .
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.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your
application. All application materials, including transcripts, must
be in English.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as
specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this
position (or may not receive the special consideration for which
you may be eligible).
Pay Retention MAY be offered to current Treasury employees
applying. Applicants from other Federal Agencies may be eligible
for Highest Previous Rate salary step adjustments. Typically, those
new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary
(step 1) of the applicable grade.
How to Apply
This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may
or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will
remain active through the open period of this Public Notice.
Applicants will be referred on a first in, first out basis. Those
applicants who are applying earlier in the process will stand a
much better chance of being referred for consideration in the
selection process.
The following instructions outline our application process. You
must complete this application process and submit any required
documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 11/29/2024 in this
announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours
(normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying
online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on
11/29/2024.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the
following link:
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at
any time during the announcement open period, return to your
USAJOBS account (). There you will find a record of your
application, the application status, and an option to Update
Application. This option will no longer be available once the
announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the
announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: . All of
your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application
record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application
Information page that provides information regarding the
documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent
related to this application. The Application Status will appear
along with the date your application was last updated. For
information on what each Application Status means, visit: .
Agency contact information
(ERC) Employee Resource Center
Email
Address
CI
1111 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20224
US
Next steps
Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion;
please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures at
. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities on a case-by-case basis; please contact us if you
require this for any part of the application and hiring
process.
Once your application package and online questionnaire is received
you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for
checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy
notifications will not be sent to you. You may check the status of
your application for this position at any time by logging onto the
USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status." For
a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on
"more information." Please notify us if your contact information
changes after the closing date of the announcement. If your email
mailbox is full or blocked (SPAM) you may not receive important
communication that could affect your consideration for this
position.
The IRS anticipates filling approximately 50 vacancies. Applicants
may apply at any time during the open period. However, applicants
are referred on a first-in first-out basis. Qualified applicants
applying early and successfully completing the assessment process
will be referred before those applying later. Contingent upon
funding and space requirements, one or more vacancies may be filled
at the locations listed in this announcement as they become
available.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
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