Investigator

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is seeking qualified applicants for a GS-12 level position. The role requires specialized experience in investigations, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing financial records and other evidence.

Duties include coordinating with attorneys and law enforcement, drafting detailed investigative reports, and supporting prosecutors in complex cases. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications described in the job announcement.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to GS-11 in the Federal service.
• Experience includes planning and conducting investigations, interviewing witnesses, analyzing evidence, and coordinating with attorneys or law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct complex investigations to identify potential violations and develop evidence for legal action.
• Conduct interviews and analyze witness statements, financial records, and electronic information to establish facts and develop findings.
• Coordinate investigative activities with attorneys, law enforcement, and other organizations to obtain evidence.
• Draft detailed investigative reports presenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations for attorneys and investigators.

Skills

Specialized Experience

Job description

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying:

To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must possess:

Specialized Experience: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing at least three (3) of the four (4) duties listed below:

• Planning and conducting complex investigations to identify potential violations, determine investigative methods, and develop evidence needed to support legal action.
• Conducting interviews and analyzing witness statements, financial records, electronic information, and other evidence relating to allegations under investigation, establish facts and develop investigative findings.
• Coordinating investigative activities with attorneys, law enforcement personnel, government agencies, or other organizations to obtain evidence and advance investigations.
• Drafting detailed investigative reports that present findings, conclusions, recommendations, and assessments of evidence for use by attorneys, investigators, or other officials.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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