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Duties

As the GS-1811-14 Criminal Investigator (Operations Officer), you will be responsible for the following: Identifies indicators of fraud by developing proactive analytical methodologies Drafts referrals to program integrity investigators based on uncovered indicators of fraud that warrant further investigation Tracks activity in all proactive investigative initiatives for review to identify and analyze emerging fraud trends Reviews OI policies and procedures to identify any necessary changes to address new legislation, policy changes and/or emerging issues Drafts changes to existing procedures or new policies to address new legislation, policy changes and/or emerging issues Uncovers information in support of the analysis of complaints received through the OIG hotline by conducting investigative interviews Determines NSF program areas susceptible to fraudulent activity by researching and analyzing NSF funding programs Addresses uncovered indicators of fraud in NSF programs by designing proactive investigation initiatives Determines whether further investigation into indicators of fraud uncovered in NSF programs by analyzing alert information and performing any additional research Leads OI's efforts in conducting peer reviews, ensuring that those efforts comply with policies and guidelines of OI, OIG and the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE)

Requirements

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be subject to a background/security investigation This position is subject to Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) This position requires regular qualification with an issued firearm 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 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 Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.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. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. For this announcement, specialized experience is defined as identifying indicators of fraud by developing proactive analytical methodologies; referring indicators of fraud for further investigation; tracking proactive investigative activity to identify and analyze emerging fraud trends; uncovering information to analyze reported complaints by conducting investigative interviews; drafting changes to organizational policies and procedures to address new legislation, higher-level policy changes, and/or emerging issues. Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, skills and can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. TIME-IN-GRADE: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-14 position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate that you possess one year of time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one year of time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Do not submit an award SF-50. It is highly recommended that multiple SF-50s be submitted to verify that time-in-grade requirements are met. Applicants are subject to the maximum entry age into federal law enforcement positions, which is the date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday, unless they are eligible for veterans' preference. Those who have served or are serving in positions covered by the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (FLEO) retirement provision may also be considered eligible. Documentation/proof of this eligibility is required. The duties of positions in the 1811 job series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, the use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. The applicant must successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, and knees is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning so that the applicants can perform their duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Because the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would pose a hazard to applicants or others is disqualifying. This position requires medical health screening for pre-employment, and biannually thereafter. In addition, this position requires successful completion of physical qualifications testing for positions that may require travel to Antarctica. The completion of the Basic Criminal Investigator Training Program at a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or other equivalent law enforcement training such as U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID), U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), or Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is required. You MUST submit the proper documentation showing completion of the requisite training in order to be considered.

Education

Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.

Other Information

Relocation Expenses will not be paid. This is a non-bargaining unit position. This announcement may be used to fill similar positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation and other federal agencies, including OIG offices. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or 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 meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM-approved qualifying conditions for the position; be physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receive a rating of at least "Very Good" on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources. Veteran's Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the VA letter or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15.