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Equal Opportunity Investigator

Offices, Boards and Divisions, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


This position is in the Criminal Section, Civil Rights Division, U. S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C. The Criminal Section primarily prosecutes cases involving unconstitutional use of force and other misconduct by law enforcement officers, hate crimes, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, and interference with access to reproductive health care.Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

The incumbent will serve as a Equal Opportunity Investigator. Duties include, but are not limited to:Conducting and/or assisting with appropriate investigative steps, such as reviewing evidenceConducting open-source investigation for trial research, and analyzing and organizing the results of such searchesDrafting reports and preparing and handling electronic evidenceMaintaining and utilizing the Section's case management system, as well as programs such as Excel, Power Point, and Access to present information in response to inquiries.Salary

$99,200 - $153,354/yearConditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.DOJ uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.You may be required to complete a pre-employment security screening to initiate your background investigation, which includes a drug screening. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion and adjudication of your investigation.May be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period.Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.Qualifications

Specialized Experience Requirements

For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service, public, or other private sectors that is directly related to the position as listed above and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes THREE of the following:

Working on investigations and/or prosecutions of federal criminal civil rights cases;Conducting open-source investigations;Interviewing and communicating with witnesses and people who have been marginalized or traumatized;Locating, collecting, and interpreting data and documents to discover federal criminal civil rights violations.For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service, public, or other private sectors that is directly related to the position as listed above and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes one or more of the following:

Working on investigations and/or prosecutions of federal criminal civil rights cases; ANDConducting open-source investigations; ANDInterviewing and communicating with witnesses and people who have been marginalized or traumatized; ANDLocating, collecting and interpreting data and documents to discover federal criminal civil rights violations; ANDAnalyzing all types of digital evidence of any criminal, civil, intelligence or national security matter.Required Documents

The following documents are required for your application to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in mail service, your system failure or downtime, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.Required, Resume

- All Applicants : To receive credit for experience contained in your resume, your employment history must include the start and end dates in the month and year format (MM/YYYY), and include the number of hours worked per week. Failure to follow this format may result in disqualification.

Part-time employment

will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating. (Cover letter optional).Required : A complete Occupational QuestionnaireRequired if you meet qualifications based on education:

An unofficial college transcript (Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcript will be required prior to your first day.)How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/30/2024 to receive consideration.A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

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