Investigative Aide

Hiring Path:

- Custom Announcement (not open to the public)

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 06. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:
Secret/Confidential Clearance

Appointment Type

Term appt, NTE 4 yrs

Appointment Type Details:

- Definite not to Exceed 5 years

Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:
The work schedule for this position is:

- Full Time (40 hours per week)

Supervisory Position:
No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Travel Required:
Not Required

**Duties**:
The Criminal Investigative Aide is actively involved in the investigative aspects of the IRS-CI Office which is the criminal investigation arm of the IRS. One of the functions of the Office of the Attaché in Germany and Area of Responsibility (AOR) countries is to support the needs of IRS-CI Special Agents in the U.S. The Criminal Investigative Aide is frequently called upon to provide advice on the political situation in Germany, Europe and AOR countries, research and gather information relative to ongoing investigations in the U.S. that have ties to Germany, Europe and AOR countries. Assisting with money laundering research analysis for the IRS-CI mission. The Criminal Investigative Aide serves as resource for the IRS-CI Mission in criminal investigations.

**Qualifications and Evaluations**:

- Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of prior work experience as investigative assistant or investigative aide, or equivalent including knowledge in dealing with law enforcement, regulatory and/or tax agencies, as well as protocol activities are required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must be proficient in the use of personal computers, investigative analysis, word processing software such as Microsoft Office programs/software. Must have excellent written and oral skills. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must have accounting and computer skills.
- Education Requirements:
Mandatory:
Two (2) years of university education in Political Science, International Relations, Business Administration, Accounting, Criminology, Law, or related fields.
- Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Fluent English; speaking, reading, writing **THIS WILL BE TESTED**

**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)**: The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
- Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass security certifications.

**Benefits and Other Info**:

- Benefits:

- Agency Benefits:
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
- Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights**
- IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

**This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.