Fraud Investigation Officer jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Position: Community Outreach Specialist, GS 12

Division: Detroit Field Office - Grand Rapids Resident Agency

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Working Hours:

8:15 am - 5:00 pm

Hours may vary depending on the needs of the office

Salary: GS 12: $86,962.00 - $113,047.00

Full Performance level: GS 12

Number of Positions Available: 1

Duration: Full Time/Permanent

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Key Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
• Frequent travel may be required
• Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually
• Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Physical Demands

Work is sedentary; however, frequent travel within the field office territory is often necessary. Operation of a bureau vehicle may be required. May involve lifting and carrying equipment and other heavy items needed for events, up to 75 pounds with assistance.

Work Environment

Work is usually performed in an office setting; however, travel is required to various locations for meetings or scheduled Community Outreach Program events. Some events may be at night or on weekends and may be in inner-city areas with high crime rates.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Major Duties:

• Serves as the FBI's Community Outreach Program representative and speaker in the areas of crime, drug, gang, as well as violence prevention, intervention, and awareness among the jurisdictional communities.
• Establishes contacts and interacts effectively with external agencies, government officials, the community, and internal FBI contacts.
• Conducts short and long term research projects concerning various aspects of the program to determine if program goals and objectives are being met.
• Coordinates and implements the Field Office's FBI Citizens Academy, Junior Special Agent's Program, Future Agents in Training Program, and other targeted strategic community outreach.
• Conducts all the logistics in organizing educational and informational programs to stimulate participation in mentoring and prevention activities concerning crime, specifically drugs, violence, gangs, and other National Security-related concerns.
• Communicates thoughts and ideas clearly, concisely, persuasively, and effectively orally and in writing while tailoring the communication to the experience level, exposure, or expertise of the audience.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI’s Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.

Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans’ preference will be applied.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Initiative
• Interpersonal Ability
• Organizing and Planning

Specialized Experience (SE):

GS 12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Coordinated and implemented programs and events for the purpose of law enforcement related community outreach
• Represented and spoke on behalf of a law enforcement agency on topics related to drug, crime, gang, and violence prevention, intervention, and awareness
• Established and maintained liaison with external agencies, government officials, the community, and internal contacts in order to provide information about a program and its initiatives
• Researched and analyzed various aspects of a program to determine its effectiveness and ensure program goals and objectives are met
• Handled tasks related to budget preparation in order to manage program funding and expenditures

Education

GS 12: Education may not be substituted for specialized experience.

How to Apply

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