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Conditions of employment
This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-9, GS-11, or GS-12 with a target grade of GS-12.
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-7 if applying at the GS-9 level, GS-9 if applying at the GS-11 level, or GS-11 if applying at the GS-12 level) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
GS-9 Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: assisting higher-graded investigators in planning and conducting routine criminal investigations; gathering, organizing, and reviewing evidence or case-related documentation; participating in witness or subject interviews under close supervision; and assisting in drafting portions of investigative reports or case files.
GS-11 Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: independently planning and conducting criminal investigations of moderate difficulty; performing the full range of investigative activities including gathering and analyzing complex evidence, distinguishing fact from hearsay, and interviewing witnesses and suspects; preparing comprehensive Reports of Investigation for legal or administrative action; and coordinating investigative activities with legal counsel and/or external law enforcement agencies.
GS-12 Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: planning, organizing, and executing complex, sensitive, and multi-jurisdictional criminal investigations; employing advanced investigative techniques to uncover violations of federal law; conducting highly sensitive interviews and interrogations; drafting legally sufficient, comprehensive Reports of Investigation; and presenting completed cases to prosecutors or high-level agency officials for prosecution or administrative action.
You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Education
GS-07 (2-grade interval) Substitution of Education for Experience: One full year of graduate level education or Superior Academic Achievement ( ) may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
GS-9 Substitution of Education for Experience: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
GS-11 Substitution of Education for Experience: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
GS 12 and above: Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.
Additional information
- Independently plan, organize, and conduct complex criminal investigations into violations of U.S. statutes and DFAS policies such as fraud, egregious employee misconduct, and theft or misuse of government equipment.
- Collect, analyze, and evaluate evidence and statements, distinguishing facts from hearsay. This includes conducting interviews with suspects and witnesses, administering oaths, and utilizing tools such as administrative subpoenas.
- Prepare and present oral/written interim and final reports of investigation to DFAS officials, partner law enforcement agencies, and prosecutors for administrative, criminal, or civil action.
- Coordinate investigative activities with prosecutors and other federal law enforcement agencies (such as DCIS, NCIS, USACID, AFOSI) on complex, high-visibility, or multi-jurisdictional cases.
- Receive and investigate complaints. Maintain electronic case files and analyze data to identify trends, develop investigative leads, and initiate proactive investigations.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S Citizen
- This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
- Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
- Suitable for Federal employment
- Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
- Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
- New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.
This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-9, GS-11, or GS-12 with a target grade of GS-12.
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-7 if applying at the GS-9 level, GS-9 if applying at the GS-11 level, or GS-11 if applying at the GS-12 level) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
GS-9 Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: assisting higher-graded investigators in planning and conducting routine criminal investigations; gathering, organizing, and reviewing evidence or case-related documentation; participating in witness or subject interviews under close supervision; and assisting in drafting portions of investigative reports or case files.
GS-11 Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: independently planning and conducting criminal investigations of moderate difficulty; performing the full range of investigative activities including gathering and analyzing complex evidence, distinguishing fact from hearsay, and interviewing witnesses and suspects; preparing comprehensive Reports of Investigation for legal or administrative action; and coordinating investigative activities with legal counsel and/or external law enforcement agencies.
GS-12 Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: planning, organizing, and executing complex, sensitive, and multi-jurisdictional criminal investigations; employing advanced investigative techniques to uncover violations of federal law; conducting highly sensitive interviews and interrogations; drafting legally sufficient, comprehensive Reports of Investigation; and presenting completed cases to prosecutors or high-level agency officials for prosecution or administrative action.
You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Education
GS-07 (2-grade interval) Substitution of Education for Experience: One full year of graduate level education or Superior Academic Achievement ( ) may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
GS-9 Substitution of Education for Experience: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
GS-11 Substitution of Education for Experience: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
GS 12 and above: Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.
Additional information
- Moving expenses may be paid.
- This position is not eligible for Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) or LE retirement.
- The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click .
- For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about .
- Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
- Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
- We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
- This position is Non-Exempt at the GS-9 and Exempt at the GS-11 and GS-12 from the Fair Labor Standards Act
- Travel requirement is 75% or less - You will be expected to travel for this position
- This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
- This position may be covered by formal training under the DFAS Career Acclimation Program (DCAP). The purpose of this program is to develop well-qualified, well-trained, high potential employees for future positions within DFAS. Promotion is conditional based on performance, successful completion of training, and availability of higher graded work. Participants who do not successfully complete the program may be separated.
- For grades below the full performance level, only MSP/PPP eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position will be entitled to exercise their priority preference.
- Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, .
- The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
- Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information.
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