Deputy Chief Criminal Investigation

About the role

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy.

We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.

What you will do

• We strongly encourage applicants to read the entire announcement before submitting their applications.
• As the Deputy Chief, Criminal Investigation you will provide executive leadership and direction for all matters relating to Criminal Investigation activities and programs for a designated geographical area consisting of up to ten territory field offices.
• The organization managed is responsible for investigating potential violations of the nation's internal revenue laws and related financial crimes.
• Criminal Investigation has sole responsibility for criminal violations of the tax code.
• The Deputy Chief, Criminal Investigation performs the following duties and responsibilities: Plans, develops, implements, monitors, and represents the Chief, Criminal Investigation on sensitive and controversial issues related to criminal violations of the tax code and related financial crimes.
• Manages all human, physical, information technology and financial resources assigned to his/her respective field offices, which includes direct line supervision of the respective Special Agents in Charge (SAC).
• As a member of the CI leadership team, assists in strategic planning and is responsible for implementation of the strategic plan in his/her area, including tailoring the national strategy to local compliance issues.
• Serves as an expert consultant and advisor to top ranking IRS and Treasury officials on issues and regulations relevant to the prosecution of criminal cases.
• Coordinates Criminal Investigation activities with other top-level IRS and law enforcement executives (foreign and domestic) to address crosscutting issues and ensure consistency of approach.
• Serves as a principal advisor and consultant to the Chief, Criminal Investigation, to address cross-functional issues and to advise on the status, results and disposition of significant case matters.
• Provides oversight for certain sensitive investigative techniques and sensitive investigations and conducts periodic reviews with the SACs on current activities.
• As required, protects Service employees and property during civil and other disturbances, and performs other protective assignments as requested.
• WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS?
• If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at ***

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
• Be geographically mobile to accomplish the Service's mission.
• Complete a one-year SES probationary period, if not previously completed.
• Certify you have registered with the Selective Service System if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, or certify you are exempt from having to do so.
• Complete a OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Provide information to successfully complete a background investigation.
• Applicants must have a successfully adjudicated FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check) and a NACI or equivalent.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification as listed on Form I-9 (***); of which one must be a valid state or federal government-issued picture identification.
• Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Employees must maintain PIV credential eligibility during their service with the Department of the Treasury.
• Complete verification of identity and employment eligibility as required by Federal law for all persons hired to work in the United States.
• The IRS participates in e-Verify (Employment Verification) and may provide information from your Form I-9 to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to secure a work authorization.
• You will receive written instructions and contact information for SSA and DHS if this information cannot be confirmed.
• The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.
• In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act.
• Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, ***.
• To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Your resume will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your application will be referred to and evaluated by an executive panel. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and/or be asked to provide a list of references or additional documents to confirm eligibility.

The Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results of the evaluation and make a written recommendation on the final selection(s) to the appointing authority.

Unless you have already been certified by the OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past or received certification by an OPM approved Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program, your qualifications must be certified by an OPM QRB before appointment may occur.

If the selected candidate does not have Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the individual will be required to undergo an ECQ based structured interview with OPM to determine that you meet the leadership competencies required to serve as a member of the SES.

Certification by the Office of Personnel Management's Qualifications Review Board is required to be appointed to this position.

Documents you must provide

• ***********************ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED IN PDF FORMAT************************* A complete application includes 1.
• Vacancy Questionnaire 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).
• RESUME: The new SES hiring process requires applicants to submit a two (2)-page resume which includes information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the ECQs and required MTQs.
• If you submit more than two pages, the remainder of the pages will not be reviewed nor considered.
• Note: Applications must be presented in a font size and font style that is legible, preferably Times New Roman font, no less than 11-point size with no less than half an inch margin all around.
• Reviewers of your application must be able to read your resume or your application will be disqualified.
• Your resume MUST contain specific information that can be used to make a qualification determination, including employment beginning and ending dates for each position, whether employment is Full-time or Part-time, or average number of hours worked per week, and position titles.
• If the position is/was in the Federal government, you will need to provide the position series and grade level.
• The resume should show relevant experience and education, as well as support the required specialized experience.
• VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USAJOBS when you apply to this vacancy.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable: CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and a SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
• SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
• CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of a SF-50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current or former Federal Civil Service employee.
• You may be asked to provide additional documentation to support your eligibility and the information provided in your application package.
• For example, we may request transcripts, SF-50s, SES Candidate Development Program certificate, etc. Therefore, we encourage you to have these documents prepared and ready when requested by the agency.
• If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.
• Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position.
• Application will result in an "Incomplete/Ineligible" rating.
• REMINDER: Before uploading your required PDF documents, please ensure the resume DOES NOT EXCEED the noted page limits.
• You must submit all documentation by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date of this announcement to be eligible.
• All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing.
• (Cover letters are optional) We suggest you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure it supports your responses to the questions and TQs.

What to expect next

Once your application package and online questionnaire are received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status." For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on "more information." Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

If your email mailbox is full or blocked (SPAM) you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. The IRS is committed to affording reasonable accommodation in accordance with law and regulation.

Some examples of reasonable accommodation include providing sign-language interpreters for persons who are Deaf or adaptive technology like screen-reader software for individuals who are blind or low vision.

If you're a person with a disability and will require a reasonable accommodation, it is imperative you inform the IRS immediately of the need for accommodation to afford as much time as possible to make necessary arrangements.

Requesting a reasonable accommodation will not affect this job offer, however, failure to inform the IRS of such a need may impact your ability to effectively participate in new-employee orientation and/or to begin performing your job duties. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resource Specialist listed at the bottom of job offer letter immediately.

In addition, please review Reasonable Accommodations, complete Form 13661 Reasonable Accommodation Request, and return it to the Reasonable Accommodation's email box at *** or send it by fax to ***. Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.

11 paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 26 days of vacation leave each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods.

We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at : Pay and Benefits.

Additional information

Provisions of Public Law 93-950 and Public Law 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for original appointments to a law enforcement officer position within the Federal government. The date immediately preceding your 37th birthday is the final date of entry.

This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. Section 8336 (c) provisions. The applicant must be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended (18 U.S.C.

922 (G)(9).

In accordance with Executive Order 12564, applicants selected for this position are required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment.

In addition, this position is drug-testing designated position subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination. Existing IRS Special Agents will undergo a periodic medical examination to determine continued fitness for duty.

Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. Applications MUST be submitted through USAJOBS. Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM EST of the closing date.

If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management. PODs may change, however, would remain within the local commuting area. Salary for Senior Executive Service jobs vary depending on qualifications.

Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at *** to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.

The employment of any candidate selected for this position, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns.

This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury.

For more information regarding your rights refer to Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (sf278) within 30 days of appointment and annually. Disclose Political Appointments.