Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Regional Special Agent in Charge)

Forest Service • Lakewood, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Lakewood, Colorado, Region 2, with the USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations (LEI). The incumbent serves as the Regional Special Agent in Charge (SAC) and is the top-line LEI officer for the region. The role develops long-range policies and strategic plans, directs work across organizational units, and addresses complex, urgent, or controversial law-enforcement issues. It also involves serving as a technical expert and agency spokesperson for stakeholders and the public.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or national status.
• Prior law-enforcement experience involving enforcement of U.S. criminal laws through investigation, apprehension, or detection of suspected or convicted offenders.
• At least three years of service in positions approved for Rigorous or Primary Law Enforcement retirement coverage.
• For GS-14 qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including at least three of the listed specialized experience areas.
• For GS-15 qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14, including at least three of the listed specialized experience areas.
• Meet the applicable General Schedule time-in-grade requirement if applying as a current federal GS employee for promotion.
• Successfully complete Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at FLETC, or an equivalent training program, if not already completed.
• Obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
• Meet initial and continuing firearm qualifications, including semiannual qualification with issued weapons.
• Possess or obtain a valid driver's license and operate a motor vehicle.
• Pass background, suitability, fingerprint, pre-employment and random drug-testing, medical, and physical efficiency assessments.
• Meet medical and physical standards, including the ability to perform moderate to arduous exertion and duties involving walking, standing, firearms, and inclement weather.
• Meet the maximum entry-age requirement of 37 unless eligible for an exception based on qualifying prior federal law-enforcement experience or veteran preference.
• Not be disqualified under the Lautenberg Amendment due to a misdemeanor or felony domestic-violence conviction.
• Serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable; new Forest Service supervisors must complete required training during probation.
• Submit an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• Meet federal direct-deposit, E-Verify, and Selective Service requirements where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Create long-range policies addressing unprecedented issues and driving innovations and organizational changes.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement strategic plans aligned with agency mission, goals, objectives, and implementation strategies.
• Assign responsibilities, coordinate and direct work across organizational units, set performance targets, and resolve differences.
• Serve as a technical expert and use independent judgment to develop and implement outreach strategies for diverse stakeholders.
• Represent the agency at public meetings, briefings, workshops, and press conferences concerning complex program activities.
• Address problems with limited or conflicting guidance, particularly urgent or controversial matters.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct criminal investigations and associated administrative functions in accordance with specialized experience requirements.
• Provide direction and expert guidance to subordinate staff and coordinate reporting and incident notification among law-enforcement units.
• Oversee investigative and administrative processes, policies, programs, plans, standards, and procedures.
• Coordinate with law-enforcement agencies and ensure compliance with departmental, federal, and organizational requirements.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits are available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed