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Job Title:Investigative Assistant Department:Department Of State Job Announcement Number:DS-2012-0299 SALARY RANGE: $37,463.00 to $48,699.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 to Monday, May 14, 2012 SERIES & GRADE: GS-1802-06 POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time - Permanent PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 07 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) in the following locations: Denver, COView Map WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to all U.S. citizens "You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not get full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined." "More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur." JOB SUMMARY: The men and women of the US Department of State with their skills, character and commitment to public service, are the backbone of America's diplomacy. Civil Service employees support the foreign policy mission from offices in Washington, DC and worldwide. Join us in helping to shape a freer, more secure and prosperous world as we formulate, represent and implement US foreign policy. Choose from hundreds of career possibilities - there's something for everyone! This position is located in the Denver Resident Office, Office of Investigations and Counterintelligence, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The incumbent supports the Special Agents and Criminal Investigators providing investigative and protective security coverage for the Department of State and Foreign Service. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement #DS-2012-0298. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements. KEY REQUIREMENTS Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing. U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Relocation expenses will NOT be paid. One year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation. DUTIES: Back to top - Gathers, screens, and provides factual information, communication support, or other support associated with inspections or investigations; - Conducts database searches and analysis; - Maintains telephone contact with investigative personnel concerning oral requests and dispatch reports; - Ensures appropriate clearances have been given prior to conducting searches; - Sets parameters to search for suspects using characteristics that may be helpful to law enforcement personnel; - Reviews law enforcement, credit, immigration, vital statistics and medical records to verify claims of subjects of offices, public and private institutions, organizations and other agencies; - Processes personal identification information to compile fingerprint record identity. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. Education may only be substituted in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov. Applicants applying for the GS-06 grade level must have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: - Experience performing database searches and compiling information in support of investigations. - Experience reviewing law enforcement, credit, immigration, and other records to verify subjects of criminal and background investigations. - Experience performing office administrative duties such as managing case files, maintaining property logs, and preparing routine correspondence. Education Substitution: As a general rule, education is not creditable at this level for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position. * HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Your application will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and Selection Procedures on the quality and extent of your education (if applicable), experience, and training that is relevant to the duties of this position. If you are found minimally qualified for the job, your application package will be further evaluated to determine your possession of the critical knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics of this announcement. Your responses to the job specific self-assessment questionnaire will be validated against your resume to determine if you meet the qualification requirements for this position. Your resume must provide enough detail to fully support your answers to the job specific self-assessment questionnaire. Applicants found to be among the top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. When answering the self-assessment questions, keep in mind that information contained in your resume is subject to verification. Your responses to the job specific self-assessment questionnaire will be validated against your resume to determine if you meet the qualification requirements for this position. Your resume must provide enough detail to fully support your answers to the questionnaire. Applicants found to be among the top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. If, after reviewing your resume and self-assessment questionnaire responses and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and experience, a score will be manually determined that reflects your documented experience. This may result in a lowered score, which may also eliminate you from consideration for this position. Based on the responses to the job-specific self-assessment questions, eligible candidates are placed for selection consideration into one of three pre-defined quality categories as described below: Highly-qualified Category - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications for the position, candidates must fully demonstrate proficiency in all major aspects of the position. Well Qualified Category - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in some but not all of the major aspects of the position. Qualified Category - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate a basic level of knowledge, skill and ability of the position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics and must be supported by information in your resume: 1. Knowledge of administrative concepts, principles, and practices. 2. Knowledge of computer software and media. 3. Ability to conduct research using a variety of sources. 4. Knowledge of compliance, investigations, analytical and advisory work. 5. Knowledge of investigative techniques. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and in order to fully evaluate your application it must contain the information outlined in the Applying for a Federal Job pamphlet (OF-510) http://careers.state.gov/forms/of0510.pdf. To receive full consideration, your resume must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. Failure to identify the required experience in your resume will result in loss of consideration. You may receive credit for unpaid or volunteer experience on the same basis as paid experience, provided it is directly related to this job. To receive proper credit, you resume must include: (1) knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to the position; (2) examples of the specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work for each job listed; (3) actual time spent in such activities (percentage of time worked in each position); (4) beginning and ending dates of employment (dates must be listed with both month and year for qualifying purposes); (5) frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.); (6) number of hours worked; and (7) names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). This information must be clearly identified in your resume. For tips on writing your resume, please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/resumeandapplicationtips.asp#icc. Application of Veterans Preference: The Category Rating Method does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three," but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each pre-defined quality category. Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent (i.e., CPS and CP) must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit the appropriate documentation (DD-214, SF-15, letter from VA, etc.) with your application materials to receive preference. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates must be rated well-qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority. Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and submit any supporting documentation by the closing date of this announcement. To preview questions please click here. BENEFITS: Back to top The Department of State offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to these benefits, we also offer the Student Loan Repayment Program, Child Care Centers, Child Care Subsidy, Flexible work schedule, Transit Subsidy Program. For additional information on Federal benefits click here. OTHER INFORMATION: SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials will result in your application not being processed. SELECTIVE SERVICE - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify at the time of appointment that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Employee Relations, Work/Life Programs, at (202) 261-8180. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - The Department of State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, sexual orientation, disability, or any other non-merit factors. HOW TO APPLY: Back to top Please carefully read all the instructions before you begin the application process. To apply for this position, you must submit a resume and an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. The information you provide in your Federal resume will become part of your application and will automatically be transferred to the Department of State's Gateway to State application system when you apply on-line. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement to complete the following four-step application process: To begin the online process: STEP 1: Select the "Apply On-line" button at the bottom of this page and follow the instructions provided. STEP 2: Submit a detailed resume or any other written format you choose documenting your job-related qualifications, experience and education (if applicable) that addresses the KSAs/competencies listed above under the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section. Cover letter is optional. If you submit a cover letter, you must also submit a resume. You may either use USAJOBS Resume Builder to create a resume or upload your own; whichever option you choose, your resume must contain the information outlined in the Applying for a Federal Job pamphlet (OF-510) http://www.careers.state.gov/forms/of0510.pdf. STEP 3: Answer the job-specific self-assessment questions online through the Gateway to State automated application system. These questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications and experience for this job. Review your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to the on-line job specific self-assessment questions and the KSAs/competencies listed under the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section. STEP 4: Submit all required documentation, that is applicable to you, listed in the required documents section of this announcement to our automated system "Gateway to State" prior to the closing date of this announcement. For instructions on how to view the status of your supporting documentation, please click here. Technical assistance with your on-line application can be obtained by contacting the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com OR by calling (866) 656-6830 or (703) 269-4944 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. NOTE: If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package by fax. Please contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, at least two working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: All required documents listed below must be submitted to our automated system "Gateway to State" by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. See Step 3 under "How to Apply." 1. Resume - your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. Insufficient information will result in an ineligible rating. Your resume must contain the information outlined in the Applying for a Federal Job pamphlet (OF-510) http://www.careers.state.gov/forms/of0510.pdf and highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education as it relates to this job opportunity to include the starting and ending dates (month/year) when this experience and education (if applicable) was obtained. For tips on writing your resume, please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/resumeandapplicationtips.asp#icc. 2. Online job specific self-assessment questionnaire through the Department's automated system "Gateway to State". 3. Transcripts - if you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed under the Qualifications and Evaluations section, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application. If selected, an official college transcript will be required to verify education prior to employment. 4. Veterans Preference - If claiming veteran's preference, you should indicate the type of veteran's preference you are claiming on your resume. For 5-point veteran's preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy #4), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g. documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If the appropriate copy of the DD-214 is not submitted and the discharge status is not confirmed, you will not receive credit for the claimed active duty military service. For 10-point veteran's preference, you must submit a SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf and any documentation required by this form to support your claim. These documents must be submitted before 10-point preference can be awarded. If we cannot verify your 10-point preference status, you will receive 5-point preference if veterans' preference requirements have been met. For further information regarding Veterans visit: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.html. To gain access to your DD214 online, please visit: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html If you are still on active duty, you MUST submit a statement of service from your unit, which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received. 5. If you are qualifying based on other criteria listed under the Qualification Section of this announcement, you MUST submit the required supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, panel recommendations, etc.) with your application by the closing date of this announcement. 6. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit a copy of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF separation notice, certificate of expected separation, Standard Form 50 Notification of Personnel Action stating you were separated by RIF, OR a letter from your agency documenting your priority consideration status, with your application package. (See links below.) ICTAP Considerations CTAP Considerations SUBMIT ONLY the requested/required documents that are applicable to you. Failure to submit any of the required documents or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, will disqualify you from being considered for this position. The documents must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Debra Jones Phone: 571-345-3778 Fax: 000-000-0000 Email: JonesDD4@state.gov Agency Information: U.S. Department of State 1801 N. Lynn St SA-20 9th fl Attn: DS/MGT/HRM Rosslyn, VA 22091 US Fax: 000-000-0000 WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. After we review and evaluate all applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and or security background investigation. You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process: 1. Upon receipt of your application. 2. Upon minimum qualification determinations. 3. After the certificate is issued. 4. After final selection is made. For instructions on how to view the status of your application, please click here . < Back to ResultsBack to top EEO Policy Statement | Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement | Veterans Information | Legal and Regulatory Guidance Apply Online Print Preview Save JobShare Job Agency Information: U.S. Department of State 1801 N. Lynn St SA-20 9th fl Attn: DS/MGT/HRM Rosslyn, VA 22091 US Fax: 000-000-0000 Questions about this job: Debra Jones Phone: 571-345-3778 Fax: 000-000-0000 Email: JonesDD4@state.gov Job Announcement Number: DS-2012-0299 Control Number: 315764600