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Summary This position is that of a Criminal Investigator in the Office of Investigations (OI), Office of Inspector General (OIG). The incumbent of this position is responsible for planning, implementing, and guiding a national investigative program with minimal oversight from the Special Agent in Charge or the Assistant Special Agent in Charge. This position is designated as Remote Eligible. This position requires travel up to 50% to Antarctica. Responsibilities As a Criminal Investigator, you will perform the following duties: Plan, implement, and guide national investigative programs, including the investigative proactive review program for the OIG/Office of Investigations. Work across broad functional units and processes within NSF, between NSF and other federal agencies, and NSF awardees, as well as with professional groups to ensure the effective resolution of matters being addressed. Recognize, identify, and address undefined issues and elements, and through extensive probing and analysis and coordination with other participants, determine the nature and scope of the problems and the factors that will be instrumental in their resolution. Independently plan, organize, and conduct extremely difficult and complex investigations of alleged or suspected violations of federal criminal and civil laws as well as administrative regulations. Conduct extremely sensitive investigations related to prominent or senior level government employees or civilian personnel suspected of involvement in complex criminal activities. Assist the NSF Office of Investigations' managers and the Special Agent in Charge to plan, develop, and implement management goals for the Office of Investigations as it pertains to expert-level projects and programs. These functions include coordinating with project team staff to establish action assignments, track progress, establish priorities, etc. Provide advice and guidance to less experienced agents regarding expert-level projects and programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a US citizen. Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding. Selectee may be required to serve a 1-year trial/probationary period. This position is subject to Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) This position requires regular qualification with an issued firearm. Position is subject to random drug testing. Additional Requirements You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire & any external assessment that is included. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. Qualifications To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 Level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes conducting complex investigations of sexual assault and/or stalking, as well as allegations of fraud, bribery, misuse of funds, false claims, mismanagement, conflicts of interest, and unethical behavior as they relate to Federal grants and/or contracts. Applicants should also have experience assessing organizational operations for potential adverse effects on agency objectives and reputation. This position requires travel up to 50% to Antarctica. Applicants are subject to the maximum entry age into federal law enforcement positions. The maximum entry age is the date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday, UNLESS you are eligible for veteran's preference (proof of eligibility must be submitted with your application). Also considered eligible will be those individuals presently serving in or having served in a position covered by the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (FLEO) retirement provisions. The duties of positions in this series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. The applicant must successfully complete a physical examination. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause applicants to be a hazard to themselves, or others is disqualifying. This position requires a medical health screening examination for the initial hire and bi-annual upon acceptance. In addition, this position requires successful completion of Physical Qaulifications testing for positions traveling to Antarctica as an ongoing condition of employment. Completion of the Basic Criminal Investigator Training Program at a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or other equivalent law enforcement training such as US Army, Criminal Investigation Command (CID); US Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI); or Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is required. You MUST submit the proper documentation in order to be considered. Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, & skills & can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level. Additional Information Relocation Expenses will not be paid. This is a non-bargaining unit position. It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) ICTAP and CTAP provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "Very Good" on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources Veteran's Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), 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. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the VA letter or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15. This position is designated as remote eligible & the selected candidate may work at an approved alternate work site location, with no requirements/expectations to report to NSF on a regular/recurring basis. The employee's duty station will be the location where the individual regularly performs their official duties & pay will reflect that Locality Pay Area This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.