Criminal Investigator (Reemployed Annuitant & CTAP/ICTAP/RPL) (Term Appointment)

View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This is a Term position not-to-exceed 5 years and 1 day (may be extended based on the needs of the agency). Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in the Office of Professional Responsibility.

Dual Compensation Off-Set Waiver for Criminal Investigators May Be Approved for Rehires: This announcement is being used to recruit CSRS and FERS annuitants on a limited basis with a waiver of salary offset (if a dual compensation waiver is requested) under certain specified circumstances not to exceed 11/30/2031 excluding annuitants with early voluntary and buyout retirements. Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are eligible for: Full annuity and full Federal salary. Annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule) Full-time work schedules. Receive overtime (on a full schedule). Overtime hours are counted towards maximum hour limitations. Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime (AUO). New hires under this authority will be offered a non-status, term appointment in the competitive service Not-to-Exceed 5 years (may be extended based on the needs of the agency). Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are NOT eligible for: Additional retirement coverage (other than Social Security coverage). TSP Contributions. All candidates must clearly demonstrate in their two-page resume how they meet the specialized experience requirements listed below. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Your resume needs to clearly outline your experience to include specific actions you took. Reviewers will not make assumptions regarding your role or experience. Copying and pasting the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume does not establish sufficient evidence of your experience or qualifications. Reemployed annuitants may only receive one appointment per job series. To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Conducting a broad range of investigations and directly associated activities which required making evaluations of situations and complex decisions to combat illicit activities related to trade, travel, finance, and immigration. Contributing to investigations with increasing levels of independence, responsibility, and/or authority over the course of tenure as a special agent. Collaborating with and/or influencing law enforcement partners while performing assigned investigative activities. Holding roles on interagency, multijurisdictional, international, and/or inter-organizational inquiries and investigations. Demonstrating flexibility by navigating various environments, investigative programs, and/or temporary duty assignments. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and 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, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.