Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Special Agent in Charge) Temp NTE 1 Year, MBE 2 years, MBMP

About the role

WHAT IS CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (CI) DIVISION?

A description of the business units can be found at: *** Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s): CI This job (or announcement) is open to current permanent IRS competitive service employees in Criminal Investigation business units.

REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

What you will do

• Exercise delegated managerial authority to oversee the overall planning, directing and timely execution of a program, several program segments (each of which is managed through separate subordinate organizational units), or comparable staff functions, including development, assignment, and higher level clearance of goals and objectives for supervisors or managers of subordinate organizational unit or lower organizational levels.
• Approve multi year and longer range work plans developed by the supervisors or managers of subordinate organizational units and subsequently manage the overall work to enhance achievement of the goals and objectives.
• Oversee the revision of long range plans, goals and objectives for the work directed.
• Manage the development of policy changes in response to changes in levels of appropriations or other legislated changes.
• Manage organizational changes throughout the organization directed or major change to the structure and content of the program or program segments directed.
• Exercise discretionary authority to approve the allocation and distribution of funds in the organizations budget.
• The following are the job specific duties of this position: As SAC, the incumbent is responsible for the strategic planning, development, coordination, and implementation of programs within the assigned field office that ensure the delivery of the IRS and Criminal Investigation Strategic Plans.
• The incumbent ensures that all investigative requirements are accomplished by subordinate Supervisory Special Agents under his/her field office.
• The incumbent advises the Director of Field Operations on program matters, investigative needs, and other administrative and law enforcement issues.
• Position requires eligibility for access to Top Secret or "Q" level information.
• The incumbent directs and assigns work based on selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of investigations and is responsible for reviewing and approving investigative reports.
• In addition, they incumbent performs periodic and comprehensive evaluations of field office program goals, objectives, and performance.
• The incumbent engages in long-range strategic planning initiatives by applying field office resources to the strategies set forth by headquarters and monitoring programs that require national coordination.
• The incumbent gives direction and advice on investigations to Assistant Special Agent(s) in Charge (ASAC), Supervisory Special Agents, and Special Agents, as necessary.
• In addition, the incumbent advises and assists United States Attorneys, Department of Justice attorneys, IRS Counsel attorneys, and other officials with respect to legal proceedings, investigative matters, and operational strategies.
• The incumbent is involved in the coordination of investigative activities, which are national and international in scope.
• Program decisions have an impact on the effectiveness of the Criminal Investigation function.
• As required, protects Service employees and property during civil and other disturbances, and performs other protective assignments as requested.
• STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD96384 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

Requirements

• Probationary Period - A person who is required to go through a probationary period and then is transferred, promoted, demoted, or reassigned before he or she completes such period is required to complete the remainder of the probationary period in the new position.
• Supervisory Probationary Period - Subject to a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period (unless already completed).
• Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Positions: Physical Examination - Complete a pre-employment physical examination by an authorized Government physician; be determined physically fit to perform strenuous physically demanding duties.
• Undergo regular physical examinations to maintain a level of physical fitness IAW the standards/policies of this agency.
• Drug Test - Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• Firearm - Carry and use a firearm.
• Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory.
• You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless you received a pardon or your conviction was expunged or set aside.
• Law Enforcement Training Courses - Complete or have previously completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP); Special Agent Investigative Techniques (SAIT) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA.
• Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) - Agree to work an average of two extra hours per day.
• LEAP has been approved to compensate for unscheduled duty in excess of the 40-hour workweek.
• Commuting distance for Law Enforcement Availability Pay (Required).
• IAW Title 5 CFR 550.182(D) the agency must determine that a criminal investigator is generally/reasonably accessible to perform unscheduled duty based on the needs of the agency.
• The provisions of Treasury Directive 74-06 Home-to-Work Transportation Controls paragraph 3(d) require that special agents reside within 50 miles of their official duty station to be considered for Home-to-Work transportation (only granted/waived by Treasury).
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHOWN IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND QUALIFICATIONS SECTIONS

Education

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).

How you will be evaluated

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. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. IRS employees must complete the Leadership Succession Review (LSR) Assessment.

Step by step instructions, on the on-line self assessment and managerial assessment, are available at *** The results from this assessment are used in ranking applicants on the leadership competencies. You will need the results from this assessment to complete your on-line application.

Your rating may be lowered, if your responses to the online questions are not supported.

Your application will be assessed on the following technical competencies for this position: Exceptional Accomplishment LSR Core Qualifications Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated on the leadership assessment and technical competencies of the position to be filled per the Service's Management Selection Program (MSP) 2.0 which covers Frontline, Department and Senior Manager positions. A quality group rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates.

If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level groups, Superior/Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Referral: Eligible applicants rated in the highest quality group, may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.

Candidates, if required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring practices), will be interviewed in quality group order. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

Performance Appraisal and Awards - Will not be used in determining your overall rating. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.

IRS employees may obtain their most recent awards listing at *** If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of Highly Qualified or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

Documents you must provide

• The following documents are required and must be provided with your application.
• All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.
• Incomplete or insufficient information may result in not being considered for the position, or not receiving special consideration for which you may be eligible.
• Please view Application Preparation or How to write a resume for federal job.
• Resume (Failure to follow instructions, will result in not being considered.) Do: Limit to two (2) pages.
• Recommend a standard 8.5x11-inch document size, a sans-serif font such as Arial or Calibri with a font size no smaller than 10-point, page margins of 0.5 inches.
• Applicants that attempt to circumvent the 2-page limit page limit, for example by materially reducing readability, will be deemed ineligible.
• Include relevant work experience - Employer Name, Job Title, Employment dates (start to end date or present), and a brief description of duties that clearly demonstrate your qualifications.
• Don't: Include photographs, classified or sensitive information, SSN, encrypted/digitally signed documents, or other inappropriate content.
• Resumes containing prohibited information will be deemed ineligible.
• Copy and paste duties or specialized experience from the job announcement, as this is not a demonstration of your experience.
• Additional Information: Pay plan, series, and grade (e.g., GS-0301-09) should be provided for all federal service jobs.
• Failure to do so could affect your qualification determination.
• To receive full credit for work experience, include number of hours worked per week and specific MM/DD/YYYY start and end dates for every position.
• Do not include personal information such as age, sex, religion, race, or disability.
• Do not include embedded links as they will not be opened or considered when determining qualifications.
• If you update and resubmit your application, only the most recent resume received will be considered to determine qualifications.
• Education (if applicable) - Refer to Qualification and Education sections above for requirements Submit a copy of your transcript(s) or equivalent for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position based on education or training.
• An official transcript(s) will be required if you are selected.
• Registration/License (if applicable) - Current, active registration/license 4.
• Performance Appraisal/Awards (strongly encouraged) Submit the most recent completed annual performance appraisal.
• Submit copies of any incentive/performance awards received that may have an impact on the qualifications for the position to be filled.
• Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) (if applicable) Selection priority program for displaced or surplus federal employees: Submit the required documentation as outined under CTAP 6.
• IRS Reassignment Preference Program (RPP) (if applicable) Submit your RPP Notice and most recent performance appraisal.
• Current Employees Documentation (if applicable) If you met the 52-week time-in-grade (TIG) requirement at another agency, provide documentation (e.g., Promotion SF-50(s) (Notification of Personnel Action) (or equivalent) with an effective date more than one (1) year old, Within-Grade-Increase at the highest grade held).
• Failure to do so may result in an ineligible determination.
• Age Requirement Exception Documentation (if applicable) Current or Former Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) or Land Management Employee Must submit all SF-50s and job performance documentation of the qualifying employment with your application.
• Refer to the Application Questionnaire for additional information.
• Veterans Preference eligibles DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge.
• If you are serving under active duty, provide certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of certification.
• Certification must indicate your dates of service, rank and that you will be separated under honorable conditions.
• 10-point preference eligible - Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the form if you are a 10-point preference eligible.
• For more information on claiming veterans' preference view here.

Benefits

As a current IRS employee, you know the great benefits we offer. Should you have any questions about benefits, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at *** option #1 for ERC.

What to expect next

Once your application package and online questionnaire is 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.

" 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. To view the job status or your application status: Visit USAJOBS - How to View Application/Job Status.

Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

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. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.

Additional information

Conditions of Employment (continued from Requirements section) Government Credit Card - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Driving Credentials - Possess/maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license on appointment and maintain a valid license while you occupy the position.

Mobility Agreement - You will also be required to sign a mobility agreement. Tax Audit - The employment of any candidate, 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 audit may include up to 2 years of returns.

Security Clearance - Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance Additional Information: Consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a location, that location will become your official post of duty. In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.

Additional jobs may be filled from this announcement or any other source to fill these vacancies. Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours may be available. Salary: IRS (IR) Pay Band Locality Pay tables may be found under 2026 - IR Salary Tables.

These positions are Temporary NTE 1 Year, May Be Extended Up To 2 Years, May Be Made Permanent. While on the Temporary NTE 1 Year, you will remain assigned to your permanent post of duty and will be required to travel to a temporary CI duty location as needed. Travel and per diem are authorized.

If the position becomes permanent, moving expenses may be authorized. Travel to a temporary CI duty location will be based on business needs, with consideration given to location preference(s). Though many locations may be listed, you will be limited to selecting a maximum of five (5) location preferences.

Please consider each location preference carefully when applying. If you are permanently selected for a position at one of your location preferences, that location will become your official post of duty.