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Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Assistant Special Agent-In-Charge)

Bureau of Land Management | Palm Springs, CA

Posted Date 12/19/2024
Description Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.

We expect to fill 1 total vacancy at this time with choice from 3 locations: El Centro, CA; Palm Springs, CA; or Ridgecrest, CA. However, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.Specialized Experience Requirements: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement(s); please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade (GS-12) of the position to be filled.

Examples include, but are not limited to: full range of law enforcement activities, comprehensive experience and knowledge in using criminal investigative techniques and laws of evidence; independently conducting multi-jurisdictional and complex criminal investigations, testifying in a court of law; documentation of a criminal investigation in investigative reports; extensive knowledge of Federal and state laws, administrative, and civil and criminal proceedings; and coordinating criminal investigations.

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.

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 and above grade levels.

Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Selective Placement Factor(s): This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified.

1) Prior experience as a Law Enforcement Officer carrying out duties involving the investigation, apprehension, and/or detention of persons suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States. This experience must be documented in the online application or resume with specific to AND from dates (MM/YY), description of work performed, AND hours worked per week.

2) You must have successfully completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or an approved equivalent training program. Proof of Completion / Certificate or Transcripts must be submitted as part of the application process.

The individual selected for the position must have successfully completed the Criminal Investigator's Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, or its equivalent. Incumbent must successfully complete 40 hours of in-service training annually.

Physical Demands: Majority of work is primarily office oriented and may require travel to any part of the United States for meetings, law enforcement operations, investigations or other program activities.

Work Environment: Work is performed both in an office setting and outdoors with exposure to hazardous and environmentally adverse conditions.

An applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to complete and receive a favorably adjudicated background investigation clearable for access to Top Secret classified information prior to his/her appointment.

This is a secondary/administrative law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). While secondary positions are not subject to the maximum entry age policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position (3 years of service in primary/rigorous position(s)), and meet the transfer requirement for movement from a primary to secondary position to be eligible for special retirement coverage. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your SF-50). YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN A PRIMARY POSITION.

FACT SHEET for Fire & Law Enforcement Positions: Information on Special Retirement. This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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