Summary
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia's mission is to enforce the criminal laws of the United States and the District of Columbia, represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, and respond to the public safety needs of the community by leading an effective, well-coordinated law enforcement effort that contributes to the overall goal of improving the quality of life in the District of Columbia.
Duties
This position is located in the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia (USAO-DC). The position conducts complex civil investigations involving suspected fraud, misuse of Federal funds, conflicts of interest, and other violations affecting government programs. The incumbent works closely with attorneys and Federal and state agencies to gather and analyze evidence and support civil enforcement actions. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Investigator support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia, located in Washington, District of Columbia, focusing in the areas of Fraud and Civil Investigations, Evidence Collection and Analysis, and Interagency and Litigation Support. . Typical work assignments will include: Planning and conducting complex investigations involving suspected violations of Federal, state, or local laws. Interviewing witnesses, informants, government officials, and other individuals to gather facts and develop investigative information. Reviewing financial records, electronic data, communications, and other evidence to identify relationships, verify facts, and develop investigative leads. Coordinating investigative activities with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other organizations, including subpoenas, surveillance, and evidence collection. Preparing investigative reports, exhibits, charts, and other materials that summarize findings and support civil or criminal litigation.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. Structured Resume Review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review only the two (2) page resume, starting at your work experience to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will NOT review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume). To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13062590 Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures and placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position; Highly Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the job; Qualified - applicants possessing experience and/or education that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors. Names of all candidates in the best qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration (unless a sufficient number of qualified veterans are found - in which only those names will be initially certified). Candidates within the best qualified category who are eligible for veteran preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.