Department of Commerce – Agency Wide Hiring for Regional Criminal Investigator (Export Control Officer) at New Delhi, India Full Time

Summary This announcement is open to all current & former US Government employees that meet the maximum entry age requirement. The positionis located in the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement (EE), Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA), Export Control Officer Program located in New Delhi, India. Responsibilities Temporary initial appointment of 2 years. Initial appointment may be extended in one year increments; but may not exceed 5 years. Under the U.S. Commercial Service section at the U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate, the incumbent will serve as a BIS Export Control Officer and provide support for all BIS initiatives including conducting, planning, and performing operations related to the enforcement of export control laws and regulations, and host country export control law development. The incumbent will travel frequently conducting BIS end-use checks in the region of their respective offices. This position reports to the FCS Senior Commercial Officer and to the BIS Export Control Officer Program Director, who directs the incumbent, reviews the incumbent’s performance, and ensures consistency with agency and administration priorities. The incumbent must also coordinate with other parts of the US mission. As an Export Control Officer, the incumbent has country-wide (or region-wide) responsibility for implementing and reporting on all Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) programs, including those relating to dual-use and certain munitions export controls, non-proliferation and anti-terrorism. The incumbent is responsible for issues covered under, inter alia, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) of 2018, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the Fastener Quality Act and the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations. The incumbent will serve as a Criminal Investigator responsible for investigating actual or alleged violations of the EAR from the point of suspicion or receipt of substantive allegation of violation to the conclusion of resulting criminal judicial process or administrative proceeding. As a Regional Criminal Investigators, ECO duties will include liaising with US Government law enforcement officials at post, building and maintaining relationships with host nation law enforcement officials and providing investigative support to BIS HQ and field offices as appropriate by the region. Typical duties performed include but are not limited to: Conducts pre-license checks and post shipment verification on US origin items to facilitate EAR compliance. Provides support for all BIS activities, including U.S. export control issues and host country export control development that will typically include bilateral information exchanges by US government agencies and their host Government counterparts. Works with host Government officials and local businesses to provide information and appropriate training in order to facilitate understanding of US export control laws and regulations. Provides export control expertise to post by supporting and briefing senior US Embassy officials with current information on US and multilateral export control norms and practices. Coordinates and supports US export enforcement and export control programs. Supports Trade Center programs and activities, such as trade fair exhibits, trade missions, and other trade promotion programs, as related to Export Controls, and with the coordination of BIS headquarters. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the FP-1811-02, youmust have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of a GS-13in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations, theExport Control Reform Act of 2018,and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and related export control laws. Knowledge of international export control issues including the nonproliferation regimes (the Wassenaar Arrangement, Missile Technology Control Regime, Australia Group and Nuclear Suppliers Group). Experience conducting end-use checks. Experience conducting export control investigations. Experience planning and implementing conferences and events (examples include trade seminars, outreaches to companies, and official meetings). Experience working with foreign government officials or preparing for highlevelbilateral meetings. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS PERTAINING TO THIS POSITION: This position requires moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, and exposures to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of fingers, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of this position are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to him or herself or others is disqualifying.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Incumbent will be required to maintain all overall requirements for a criminal investigator position including: physical fitness, proficiency in firearms, and continued professional training.Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): Selectee is entitled to the LEAP of 25% of base pay for availability to work substantial amounts of “unscheduled duty”. This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs). Candidates without previous LEO service must be under age 37. Those with current or prior federal LEO coverage will be considered only if they can demonstrate that they will have completed 20 years of covered service by mandatory retirement age of 57. (This requirement is waived for Veterans (please see link below): https://www.chcoc.gov/content/change-maximum-entry-age-requirements-veterans%E2%80%99-preference-eligibles. If you have current or prior Federal Law Enforcement Officer coverage you must submit appropriate SF-50s that shows the period of coverage. Failure to provide proof of Federal LEO coverage may result in removal from consideration. You must maintain requirements to qualify for LEO retirement coverage (5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d)). You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Education None Additional Information SECURITY CLEARANCE:You must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. TRAINING REQUIREMENT: Satisfactorily complete (or have previously completed) the Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), CITP or equivalent (FBI, DEA, Postal Inspector, etc.) are also acceptable. DRUG TESTING:Under the Department of Commerce’s Drug Free Workplace Plan, all applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment, and if appointed the incumbent will be subjected to random drug testing procedures. TOUR OF DUTY: Initial tour of duty is two years. Extension(s) up to a maximum of 5 years is possible; however, extensions are not guaranteed, and no promise of an extension is implied. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:You must complete a Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment. AGE RESTRICTION:The date immediately preceding an individual’s 37th birthday is the maximum entry age requirementfor original appointment to a law enforcement officer position. This requirement does not apply to a) Preference-eligible Veteran;OR b) individuals who are 37 years of age or older and havepreviously served in law enforcement officer positions that were covered by a special law enforcement retirement plan. FOREIGN SERVICE:Starting Foreign Service Officer Salary is commensurate with experience. Current Federal employees will be converted at their current grade level and pay shall be set at the Foreign Service salary that equals or exceeds the employee’s current pay. RE-EMPLOYMENT WITH LOSING AGENCY:An employee of any agency who accepts, with the consent of the head of that agency, a limited appointment in the Foreign Service under section 309 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 is entitled, upon the expiration of that appointment, to be reemployed in that employee’s former position or in a corresponding or higher position in that agency. Upon reemployment under this section, an employee shall be entitled to any within-grade increases in pay which the employee would have received if the employee had remained in the former position in the agency. APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY: The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Foreign Service HumanCapital contact identified in this vacancy. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER. SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT:Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law. Must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.