Investigator

This Investigator position is with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (Department of Agriculture) in Phoenix, AZ. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and conducting complex and sensitive investigations concerning violations of federal statutes and regulations falling within APHIS' jurisdiction. The Investigator position may be located at duty stations across the United States, depending on workload and agency needs. Key duties: • The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. • The duties may include, but are not limited to: • Plans, researches, coordinates, and conducts complex investigations and other projects of involving federal statutes and regulations governing the international and interstate movement. • Identifies instances when an investigative subpoena is necessary and appropriate. • Develops a request to justify the issuance of the subpoena, and develops a draft subpoena that describes the evidence IES seeks to compel. • Efficiently and effectively responds to dramatic changes in scope and complexity of investigative work or projects. • Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Planning and conducting investigations and is regularly assigned other projects concerning violations of federal laws and regulations governing the international and interstate movement of livestock, poultry, and agricultural products; the regulation of genetically-engineered products; and the humane treatment of animals. Formulating daily plans and managing available resources through supervisor's involvement. Interviewing persons having knowledge of alleged violations and communicating findings through the preparation of reports of investigation. OR Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree, in such fields as Criminal Justice, Biology, Animal Science, Plant Science, Agriculture, J.D., or other closely related fields, OR two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. If education is required or being used to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient if it includes your name and all course information. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to entering on duty. Education must have been obtained from an accredited institution. Education completed in a foreign institution must include an evaluation by an organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs that it was deemed equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, see: Foreign Education Evaluation. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.