Summary This position is located at Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General, OIG, Office of Investigation. As an Forensics Investigative Specialist, you will be responsible for leading and conducting extremely sensitive, complex, and often time-critical computer forensic and eDiscovery projects pertaining to investigations which are civil, criminal, and administrative in nature. Responsibilities The following are the duties of this position at the GS-14. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Serve as a technical expert in the development of investigative methods. Apply specialized forensic knowledge in developing processes to acquire, analyze and identify digital evidence in criminal, civil, or administrative investigations involving the use of computers, network technology, and digital information in the commitment of crimes. Prepare reports, position papers, and other documents concerning the OI Digital Forensic Unit and their impact on digital forensics, ESI, and eDiscovery, which are clear, concise, factual, and timely. Reports include, but are not limited to, monthly and quarterly evaluations of the operational performance of the DFU, weekly highlights, input into the semiannual report to Congress, and policy documents. Prepare, review, and revise new policies, programs, standards, and techniques. Perform staff studies and other special assignments, as required, in a timely and acceptable manner. Requirements Conditions of Employment The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Key Requirements: Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience for the GS-13, you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Demonstrated experience utilizing applicable principles, procedures, and techniques to ensure digital evidence is collected, transported, and stored properly; AND Demonstrated experience processing and analyzing digital evidence; AND Demonstrated experience using automated databases to manage information. Education Additional Information Other Information: - Compensation is strictly limited to the base General Schedule table and applicable locality pay. It is not eligible for Administrative Uncontrolled Overtime (AUO), or Information Technology Specialty Pay differentials. - This is a Direct Hire Authority announcement; selections may be made from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. - This is a non-bargaining unit position. - We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED): - All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding." - Top Secret background Investigation will be required. - 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 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. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. - In order to comply with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reporting requirements, Treasury's Common Service Center (TCSC) is asking applicants to complete the Race and National Origin (RNO) information during the application process. This information will be kept confidential and anonymous, and will only be used for demographic reporting purposes.