Positions are located in the Office of Investigations' following field offices: Region I, King of Prussia, PA, Region II, Atlanta, GA, Region III, Lisle, IL, Region IV, Arlington, TX. These are non-bargaining unit positions. The position offers 25% law enforcement availability pay.
This is an Open Until Filled Vacancy Announcement. It will be used to fill positions as vacancies occur.
As a Criminal Investigator for one of the Office of Investigations (OI) Field Offices, you will conduct criminal investigations of alleged wrongdoing by individuals or organizations who are licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), applicants for NRC licenses, certificate holders, or vendors or contractors of these individuals or organizations. You will plan, conduct, and bring to conclusion sensitive and complex criminal investigations under the close supervision of the Special Agent in Charge and/or the Senior Special Agent to whom he/she is assigned. Criminal Investigators for OI are sworn as a Special Deputy United States Marshal.
Under the authority of Section 161c. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), as assigned, and without detailed guidance, you will plan and conduct investigations concerning alleged or suspected violations of NRC regulations and/or Federal laws which occur at or are related to NRC licensed facilities and activities. These include the Act, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the relevant sections of Title 18, U.S. Code. Incumbent is authorized to administer oaths and affirmations, and, when directed by competent authority, to serve subpoenas and perform such functions as provided in Section 161k. of the Act. The investigations performed are frequently sensitive in nature and may stem from outside allegations, from NRC inspections or from NRC initiated inquiries into accidents, incidents, theft, fraud or any unusual circumstances involving nuclear materials or facilities which could adversely affect the public health and safety. Matters being investigated are occasionally controversial and may be of great interest to employees, the general public, special interest groups, members of Congress and the media. OI investigations are exceptionally complex in that most involve matters where criminal and civil violations are inextricably intertwined.
As the Criminal Investigator you will have the following duties:
Analyze developed information, complaints or allegations in order to identify the issues involved and to ascertain the types of evidence that will be needed in each case; determines the scope, timing and direction of each investigation and makes recommendations regarding the technical skills and equipment needed to support the investigation.
Gather facts through such methods as interview, observation, interrogation, and contacts with allegers or others, and analyze records to establish facts or obtain evidence.
Recognize, explore and exploit leads to information and evidence to establish accuracy and authenticity of facts. Remain aware of and identifies the elements of criminality in all investigations.
Recognize the need for prompt reporting of critical information to the Director, OI Field Office and other appropriate NRC managers and staff and to outside agencies having competence or jurisdiction in a given area; coordinate investigations with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as the situation and own judgment and experience dictates.
Direct and participate in (1) the gathering and preservation of evidence to be used in the furthering of enforcement cases; (2) interviewing individuals as necessary to further an investigation and obtaining, where appropriate, signed statements to be used in evidence; and (3) the preparation of clear, logical and impartial reports which must be complete, accurate and in a form suitable for evidentiary purposes in a court of law or other legal or administrative proceedings.
In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GG-12) level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience includes experience that demonstrates progressively responsible criminal investigative experience indicating a thorough knowledge of investigative techniques, laws of evidence, and rules of criminal procedure.
The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
1. Extensive knowledge of criminal investigative techniques and procedures.
Describe specific experience, training, and developmental assignments which have provided you with knowledge of all aspects of criminal investigations, specifically addressing basis and advanced investigative techniques, technical investigative techniques, rules of evidence in criminal cases and rules of criminal, civil, regulatory, and administrative procedures.
2. Demonstrated ability to collect, prepare, document, analyze, and preserve physical and documentary evidence.
Describe specific experience, training and developmental assignments which demonstrate your skill in gathering facts through such methods as interview, observation, interrogation, and contacts with complainants/allegers or others, and analyzing records to establish facts or obtain evidence.
3. Demonstrated skill in planning and conducting investigations.
Describe specific experience, training, and developmental assignments which demonstrate your skill in handling investigations to conclusion concerning alleged or suspected violations of Federal laws and false statements, including those of relevance to NRC, such as false statements, substitution of counterfeit parts, whistle blower discrimination, records falsification, etc.
4. General knowledge of administrative policies, practices and procedures within the Federal Government and knowledge of NRC.
Describe specific experience, training, and developmental assignments which have provided you with the knowledge of the NRG/Federal Government regulations, policies, and procedures, for administration and investigation activities, i.e., under the Atomic Energy Act of 1953, as amended, and/or the Energy reorganization Act of 1974, as amended. Describe how you have applied this knowledge and for what purpose.
5. Demonstrated skills in communicating information, ideas and advice in a clear, concise, and logical manner, both orally and in writing.
Describe any training, education, and/or experience that demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively, in writing and in person, to develop written technical reports and findings and present technical findings and recommendations to varied audiences.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume and additional space provided for supplemental response.
Physical Requirements: The selectee must pass a pre-employment medical examination (including vision, hearing, cardiovascular, mobility of extremities, and other factors), unless already working in a position covered under 5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d), or the selectee works for another Federal law enforcement agency and has passed a physical exam within the previous (3) months. Prior to appointment, the selectee must be determined by an authorized Government physician to be physically fit to perform strenuous and demanding duties such as making arrests, conducting surveillance, and using firearms. Any physical condition that would cause the selectee to be a hazard to oneself or others is disqualifying. The selectee will be required to pass regular medical examinations and maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of the agency.