Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Assistant Special Agent in Charge)

Forest Service•Lakewood, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the USDA Forest Service, Law Enforcement and Investigations staff, Office of the Special Agent in Charge, on a Forest Service Unit. The incumbent serves as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) for Law Enforcement and Investigations in the Region. Duties are described at the GS-14 full-performance level. The ASAC leads complex, multijurisdictional investigations; establishes investigative objectives, scope, and resource needs; and coordinates with federal, state, local, and international law enforcement agencies. The position investigates violations of federal statutes and regulations, including cases involving jurisdictional conflicts, significant public interest, transnational elements, and sophisticated criminal networks. It also develops intelligence sources and professional relationships with experts, research institutions, law enforcement agencies, private industry, and professional organizations. The position manages investigative operations, including staffing and supervision, budgets, cooperative agreements, interagency coordination, and equipment approvals. The incumbent assesses regional staffing needs and leads recruitment and outreach with Forest Supervisors, District Rangers, and the Regional Special Agent in Charge. The ASAC sets investigative and operational priorities to use personnel and equipment effectively while protecting public safety, employees, and natural resources; oversees program budgets; and coordinates complex cases with the Office of General Counsel, U.S. Attorneys, and federal and state law enforcement leaders.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including at least three of the listed GS-14 specialized-experience areas.
At least three years of service in positions approved for Rigorous or Primary Law Enforcement retirement coverage.
Prior law enforcement experience involving enforcement of U.S. criminal laws through investigation, apprehension, or detection of individuals suspected or convicted of offenses.
Successful completion of the Criminal Investigator Training Program at FLETC, or an equivalent program, if not previously completed.
Meet initial and continuing firearms qualifications; qualify semiannually with all weapons issued by USDA and maintain proficiency.
Successfully complete required pre-employment physical efficiency battery assessments and medical examination, and meet applicable medical and physical standards.
Hold or be able to obtain a valid driver's license and operate a motor vehicle.
Meet the maximum entry age requirement of 37, unless eligible for an exception.
Be a U.S. citizen or national.
Pass a pre-employment drug test and remain subject to random testing; continued employment is conditional on negative results.
Meet suitability and background investigation requirements, including fingerprint checks where applicable.
Submit the OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
Complete the required new-supervisor training program before the end of the supervisory probationary period, if applicable.
Meet time-in-grade requirements if a current GS employee applying for promotion.
Meet Selective Service registration requirements if applicable.
Have federal payments made by direct deposit.
Successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Meet the one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable.
Maintain professional grooming and appearance standards for law enforcement personnel.

Responsibilities

Lead highly complex, multijurisdictional investigations and define objectives, scope, and resource needs.
Investigate violations under 18 USC, 16 USC, 21 USC, and 36 CFR, including cases involving jurisdictional conflicts, high public interest, transnational elements, and sophisticated criminal networks.
Coordinate investigations with federal, state, local, and international law enforcement agencies.
Develop and sustain intelligence sources and professional contacts with experts, research institutions, law enforcement agencies, private industry, and professional organizations.
Manage investigative operations, including staffing, supervision, budget allocation, cooperative agreements, interagency coordination, and equipment approvals.
Assess regional law enforcement staffing needs and lead recruitment and outreach efforts in collaboration with Forest Supervisors, District Rangers, and the Regional Special Agent in Charge.
Set investigative and operational priorities to ensure effective use of personnel and equipment while protecting public safety, employees, and natural resources.
Oversee investigative program budgets and ensure compliance with law enforcement requirements.
Coordinate complex case work with the Office of General Counsel, U.S. Attorneys, and federal and state law enforcement leaders.