Investigative Case Specialist - Posting No. 1520
Date Posted
April 20, 2009
Employer
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Office of Law Enforcement
Location
Elizabeth, NJ or Valley Stream, NY
Job Description
MAJOR DUTIES:
This is a developmental position where the incumbent will be cross-trained in the work performed by both FWS Special Agents and Wildlife Inspectors. Employee will be assigned projects and training details to develop the employee’s knowledge and understanding of the principles, concepts, regulations and operating techniques of the FWS Office of Law Enforcement.
The employee is assigned to a range of investigation projects, typically involving complex and sensitive investigations of violations of wildlife laws. The employee is assigned to projects in support of the wildlife inspection program, particularly in regards to intelligence gathering and risk assessment.
Employee assists in the process of gathering facts and information on persons or entities of interest to investigations, adhering to legal restrictions associated with information resources and handling of resulting data. Employee assists in the review and analysis of evidentiary documents obtained through Grand Jury subpoena or legal seizure, to include the preparation of case-related documents, exhibits, and correspondence that will be introduced as evidence. Employee assists in the review of import/export documents to facilitate the clearance of lawful trade and to document and interdict unlawful shipments.
Employee provides administrative support to Office of Law Enforcement staff members, and performs other duties as assigned.
At the GS-7 level, duties will be performed under closer supervision and training provided for progression towards the full performance level.
During the two year internship period, assignments will be provided to prepare the employee to assume a GS-11 level specialist position within the Office of Law Enforcement (e.g. Wildlife Inspector, GS-1801-11 or related position).
Job Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
A. GS-7: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in the Federal service; (OR) one full year of progressively higher level graduate education or superior academic achievement; (OR) an equivalent combination of education and experience. To be creditable, education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
B. GS-9: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in Federal service; (OR) two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, or a master's or equivalent graduate degree; (OR) an equivalent combination of education and experience. To be creditable, education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
C. Combination of education and experience as described in "A" and "B" above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours (or equivalent) earned towards your degree and divide by 120 semester hours (or equivalent). Then take the number of months of full time applicable experience you have had and divide by 12. Add the two percentages. The total must equal at least 100 percent in order to qualify.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
Specialized experience is experience working with law enforcement information systems involving criminal and/or civil investigative matters, or experience in analyzing data to find facts relative to law enforcement investigations and preparing reports.
At the GS-7 grade level, duties will be performed under closer supervision and training will be provided for progression towards the full performance level.
Salary
42,837-52,398
Contact Information
HOW TO APPLY
STEP 1: APPLICATION PACKAGE
Provide a complete
application package, received by the closing date of this announcement. A complete application includes the following
documents:
Resume
Transcripts (if using education to qualify)
Veteran’s preference documentation
RESUME- Please include all of the following information in
your resume:
Job Information:
Title, grade, and location for which you
are applying.
Personal Information:
Full name, mailing address (with zip
code), and day/evening telephone numbers (with area code).
Email address.
Country of Citizenship.
If ever employed by the Federal
Government, show highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, & dates
of employment in grade.
Education:
High school name, city, state, and zip
code, date of diploma or GED.
Colleges and or universities attended
city, state, and zip code.
Major field(s) of study.
Type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show total credit
hours received in semester or quarter hours.
Work Experience for each paid and non-paid position
held related to the job for which you are applying.
Job title.
Duties and accomplishments.
Number of hours per week.
Employer's name and address.
Supervisor's name and phone number.
Starting and ending dates of employment
(month and year).
Salary.
Indicate if your current supervisor may be
contacted.
Other Qualifications:
Job-related training courses (title and
year).
Job-related skills (e.g., other languages,
computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.).
Job-related certificates and licenses.
Job-related honors, awards, and special
accomplishments (do not send copies of documents unless specially requested.)
STEP 2: OCCUPATIONAL
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE:
After the closing date of the
announcement a member of the Human Resources (HR) staff may contact you with
information on completing the Occupational Assessment Questionnaire. The
Questionnaire is an on-line assessment. The HR staff member will provide you
with access instructions and the time period within which you must complete the
assessment. Failure to complete the assessment within the stated time period
will remove your name from further consideration. If required, applicants must receive an
assessment score of 70 or better to receive further consideration.
WHERE TO SEND YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE:
Applications must be RECEIVED in the Human Resources
Office by the closing date of this announcement. You may submit your application by mail, by
fax, or by email.
MAIL TO:
Office
of Law Enforcement
Attn:
FCIP-R5-09-001
PHONE:
413-253-8274
FAX: 413-253-8459
You must include the announcement
number: FCIP-R5-09-001 on your cover sheet.
EMAIL: Sal_Amato@fws.gov Submit your documents as attachments
to the email.
Include the announcement number: FCIP-R5-09-001
in the subject line.
Phone - 413-253-8274
Fax - 413-253-8459
Cell Phone - Not Available
Email - Sal_Amato@fws.gov
Website - Not Available