RPL) (Term Appt)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations is hiring Criminal Investigators (Special Agents) in multiple locations. This is a non-status term appointment in the competitive service, not to exceed 1 year and 1 day, with the possibility of extension based on agency needs. The position is at the full performance level. The duty location will be based on agency needs, and the employee may be reassigned to a different geographic location under a mobility agreement. The employee must live within 50 miles of the duty station and will travel frequently, sometimes on short notice. The Special Agent conducts difficult and complex investigations involving trade, travel, finance, immigration, and illicit activities by individuals, businesses, employers, criminal organizations, or cyber systems and networks. The work applies intelligence, investigative techniques, and legal authorities, often in coordination with other law enforcement officers and agencies. The agent prepares expert written documentation, may lead investigative teams, and may instruct agents in firearms use and defensive tactics. The position requires carrying a firearm and maintaining proficiency, successfully completing the firearms component of the Criminal Investigation Training Program at Glynco, Georgia, and being available for unscheduled work beyond a 40-hour week. It involves physically demanding investigative activities and work indoors and outdoors in potentially dangerous and stressful situations. A pre-employment medical examination may be required, and the employee may be required to testify in court. The position may offer Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP), an additional 25% of base salary added to locality pay, subject to the terms described in the announcement. The announcement is directed to reemployed annuitants and CTAP/ICTAP/RPL applicants. Annuitants reemployed with an approved salary-offset waiver may receive both their annuity and federal salary, leave, full-time schedules, overtime, and LEAP, but are not eligible for additional retirement coverage other than Social Security or TSP contributions. The salary range depends on the selected duty location and applicable locality pay.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Successfully pass a background investigation and drug screening; selected applicants must obtain and maintain a Top Secret background investigation.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration.
Meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date, including at least 52 weeks of service equivalent to the next lower grade in the normal line of progression.
Possess a valid automobile driver's license at appointment.
Carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency; satisfactorily complete or have previously completed the firearms component of the Criminal Investigation Training Program at Glynco, Georgia.
A misdemeanor domestic-violence conviction is disqualifying because it prohibits lawful possession of a firearm or ammunition.
Be able to meet the physical demands of surveillance, pursuing and restraining suspects, and carrying heavy equipment, including running, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting, and carrying heavy objects.
Be able to work indoors and outdoors in potentially dangerous and stressful conditions, including exposure to physical attack and lethal weapons.
Travel frequently and on short notice, live within 50 miles of the duty station, and sign a mobility agreement that remains in effect through the assignment.
Be available for unscheduled work beyond 40 hours per week; LEAP availability is required.
For GS-13 qualification, have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level conducting difficult investigations in relevant program areas; using law-enforcement-sensitive and classified databases; developing interagency and public/private partnerships; planning information collection and analysis for long-term investigations; conducting interviews and interrogations; preparing investigative reports; and leading immigration-related enforcement actions or investigations.
Retired applicants must have retired on or before the announcement opening date.
Meet qualification requirements by the announcement closing date; resume must be limited to two pages for review.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Special Agent in interagency, multi-jurisdictional, international, and/or inter-organizational inquiries and investigations.
Conduct complex investigations involving trade, travel, finance, and immigration to combat illicit activities associated with individuals, businesses, employers, criminal organizations or conspiracies, and cyber systems and networks.
Use intelligence, investigative techniques, and legal authorities to conduct investigations and related activities.
Apply knowledge of investigative trends, laws, and case development independently or in coordination with other law enforcement officers or agencies.
Prepare written documentation in support of investigations using expert knowledge.
May lead teams of special agents and other law enforcement officers, making assignments and providing guidance and coordination.
May instruct special agents in the appropriate use of firearms and application of defensive tactics.
Maintain firearm proficiency and be available for unscheduled work in excess of a 40-hour workweek.
Travel frequently and on short notice; testify in court when required.