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Duties

The position is in the Office of Investigations.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess expertise and skill in litigating white collar criminal cases.

The following are the duties of this position at the EL-14. (Equivalent to the GS-14). If you are selected at a lower grade, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As an Investigative Counsel, where appointed, the candidate will serve as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, conduct grand jury investigations, present indictments, negotiate plea agreements, prepare memoranda of law, engage in motion practice, and prepare for and represent the United States in pre-trial hearings and criminal trials on matters within the jurisdiction of FHFA-OIG.

Serving as an Investigative Counsel, the incumbent advises the Office of Investigations regarding application of criminal statutes, search and seizure law, and best practices in conducting criminal investigations of concern to the FHFA-OIG.

The incumbent will conduct complex, document intensive white collar crime investigations and prosecutions.

The incumbent must possess skill in using available information and evidence to recognize, explore, and develop leads and facts.

The incumbent also should have skill in conducting interviews as well as an ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• A one year trial period may be required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.

• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• This position is subject to the random drug testing program.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  A complete application includes 1. A rsum, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
  
  Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package.
  
  All applicants are required to submit a rsum either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your rsum. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your rsum to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view rsum tips.
  
  EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: A copy of transcript(s) or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned for a law degree is recommended. If selected, you will need to verify that you meet these requirements before appointment.
  
  RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS: In addition, we recommend that you submit copies of the following:
  Cover Letter
  Writing sample

• How to Apply

  FHFA-OIG has partnered with the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Fiscal Service's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
  
  Please review the entire announcement before applying.
  
  The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
  
  The Bureau provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  • Follow the prompts to select your rsum and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

  To verify the status of your application:
  

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  For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.
  
  To preview the assessment questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12298575

  Agency contact information

  Applicant Call Center

  Phone

  304-480-7300

  Email

  HFIGINQUIRIES@fiscal.treasury.gov

  Address

  OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS
  Administrative Resource Center
  Parkersburg, WV 26101
  US

  Next steps

  Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your rsum and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.