Investigations Specialist

DutiesSummary

Due to the Pandemic, and individual states with different phases of reopening, the selectee’s report date to the official duty station/facility may be delayed until such time as employees are allowed to report to the workplace. The person selected may telework up to the maximum extent possible, up to and including full time, until it is safe to relocate.

This position is located within the Office of Security and Hazardous Materials Safety (ASH).



Responsibilities

The incumbent performs routine, multiple, and varying, assignments under the limited direction of the manager or more experience specialist. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow for some discretion to select the most appropriate approach. He/she applies experience and detailed knowledge of the Investigations Program to accomplish assignments. The incumbent may be responsible for conducting general investigations. Typical duties include but are not limited to the following:

FV-H level: Conducts civil, administrative and regulatory compliance investigations involving multiple parts of CFR Titles 14 and 49 and other federal policies and directives. Investigations may include regulatory infractions, tort and personal claims, security clearance investigations, medical or behavioral patterns of airmen, security suitability of agency personnel, employee misconduct, sexual harassment, Accountability Board issues, hotline cases and others. As required, appears before grand juries or participates in other judicial and administrative proceedings. Interviews witnesses and administers oaths or affirmations. Receives evidence and security material, documents or property in accordance with the laws of search and seizure and established rules of evidence. Takes signed sworn statements, and prepares reports to document facts disclosed during investigation. As part of the general investigative processes, is responsible for ensuring the identification and collection of physical evidence that relates to the activities alleged to taken place, such as time and attendance documents, travel voucher claims, travel card billing documents, accountability board, hot line complaints, misconduct, airmen certification documents, evidentiary photographs. Maintains property custody of physical evidence. The investigative process requires extensive casework involving identification and interviewing of individuals involved in alleged activities and of witnesses, and obtaining sworn statements and developing investigative leads. These leads may result in court records being examined, communications with various law enforcement agencies, contact with prosecuting authorities and agency investigative records being examined. Performs other duties as assigned.

FV-I level: Duties at the I level is the same as duties at the H level as well as the following: Selects, interprets and applies a variety of guidelines, materials and standard reference material in accomplishing task, using judgment and discretion in determining the most appropriate approach to use. Issues faced require extensive analysis and decisions and recommendations reflect the need to balance sensitive investigations information with expert interpretations and analysis performed. Refers unusual or highly sensitive issues where guidelines are not applicable to the staff within the office and other ASH organizations, staff in other FAA offices, law enforcement offices and the public. Independently performs tasks and assignments and identifies and informs management of problems that require their attention. Develops and recommends techniques to address problem situations. Work is reviewed periodically, typically to ensure appropriate factors have been considered, sufficient information or evidence has been collected to support conclusion, and pertinent regulations and precedents have been applied. Completed work is reviewed for conformity with policy, the appropriateness of the employee's approach, and technical soundness and deadlines. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned resources to accomplish tasks. Provides guidance to developmental staff and develops or recommends techniques to address problem situations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Travel Required

50% or less - The job may require up to 50% travel.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

NA

• Job family (Series)

  1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series

• Requirements

  RequirementsConditions of Employment
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
  • Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
  • This position requires between 25%- 50% travel.
  • Transcript required if qualifying based on education (FV-H level).
  Qualifications

  For the FV-H level: You must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-G, FG/GS-11 OR an education substitution: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related, in an accredited college or university OR a combination of education and experience that qualifies for this position.

  Specialized experience is that which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience may include, but are not limited to: Experience interpreting and applying policies and procedures of investigations programs; conducting civil, administrative and/or regulatory investigations; and preparing investigative reports.

  For the FV-I level: You must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H, FG/GS-12. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience may include, but are not limited to: Experience conducting complex and diverse civil, administrative and/or regulatory investigations, investigations of a sensitive nature and independently completing written investigative reports.

  Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

  As part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) narrative from the initial application and hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

  In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA in your work history. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist, as appropriate.

  Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

  Education

  Substitution of education or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying for this position. For more information, refer to OPM's Operating Manual Qualifications Standards information at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN

  To qualify for the FV-H level based on education, you must possess a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related, in an accredited college or university OR a combination of education and experience may be qualifying for this position.

  Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.

  To qualify based on education, you MUST upload a copy of your college transcripts at the time of application. Your transcripts MUST be received by the closing date of this announcement. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment.

  There is no educational substitute at the FV-I level.

  Preview Job Questionnaire

  Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

  Additional information

  We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
  Position may be subject to a background investigation.
  A one-year probationary period may be required.
  The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.
  
  This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
  

  Full promotion potential to the FV-I Level: Identification of promotion in the vacancy announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon the selectee meeting training, qualification requirements, and recommendation by the supervisor.

  The position may be filled at the FV-H or FV-I level.

  Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

  Incomplete Applications: Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

  Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

  Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

  Conditions of Employment: This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

  
  This is not a bargaining unit position.
  
  Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA
  
  How You Will Be Evaluated

  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  
  

  
  
  IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
  

  Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance

  Secret

  Drug test required

  Yes

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  SF 50 required
  
  To qualify based on education, you must upload or fax a copy of your high school or college transcripts or certificates at time of application. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment.
  
  DD214 required for EVHO
  
  Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.
  
  If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee), you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
  
  If you are a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. If you are a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295. Additional information is available from this link: http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/civilian-personnel/.
  
  Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are those veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service. Applicants claiming eligibility for EVHO, MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.
  

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  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, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• Benefits

  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. Learn more about federal benefits.

  Review our benefits

  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.

• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Federal employees - Excepted service

  Current excepted service federal employees.

• Veterans

Also open to former permanent excepted service federal employees eligible under an interchange agreement. Current or former permanent federal employees must have met a one year probationary period or trial period in the competitive or excepted service. Applications will also be accepted from preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least 3 years of continuous active duty service.