Coast Guard
Duties
You will serve as a Fraud Investigator and be responsible for performing as a subject matter expert for all investigations involving the Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP), providing direct support to other field investigators involved in MCP related investigations, and is responsible for conducting field level investigations involving fraudulent activity or other derogatory suitability actions committed by an applicant or a credentialed merchant mariner seeking to obtain, renew or upgrade a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) or Medical Certificate. Conduct complex administrative investigations and support criminal investigations related to the program within designated boundaries Collect evidence, document, track, and secure it according to established procedures Determine the relevance and validity of leads to potential program violations Write investigative reports and present findings to supervisors and relevant authorities Develop and present evidence to support administrative and legal proceedings Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests
If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Requirements
The following qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. One‑year probationary period may be required. For first‑time supervisors and/or managers, a one‑year probationary period is required under the Civil Service Reform Act. All selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Public Trust. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Candidate must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver’s license. Time‑in‑Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit. Do Not Include the Following Types of Information in Your Resume
Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. Must meet the one‑year probationary period requirement. Must have qualified for the PSR Act probation waiver. Must pass background investigation and meet Public Trust threshold. Must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver’s license. Qualifications
To qualify at the GS‑11 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS‑09 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience includes performing the following tasks on a regular basis: Investigating fraudulent activity (e.g., insurance, accounting, timekeeping, and documentation fraud) Gathering and analyzing information Communicating effectively both orally and in writing, including drafting investigative reports Planning and organizing investigative workflow NOTE: All experience statements copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will NOT be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. College Transcript
If this position requires specific educational coursework to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts by the closing date of this announcement. Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (e.g., BIO 101, MATH 210), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. Provide evidence of equivalency as required by a credentialing evaluation service. Student Loan
Applicants newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre‑tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three‑year service agreement. How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Selected candidates will be referred to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position include: Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self‑Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Additional Information
Benefits and compensation are comparable to other federal positions. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and whether it is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Entities provide a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, long‑term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance programs; paid federal holidays; and other provisions as applicable. Disabled veteran leave will be available to eligible employees. Eligibility for a Public Trust appointment and a political appointment requires disclosure and OPM authorization as required. All support documents such as SF‑50s, SF‑15, DD‑214, and other evidence must be submitted as outlined in the announcement.
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You will serve as a Fraud Investigator and be responsible for performing as a subject matter expert for all investigations involving the Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP), providing direct support to other field investigators involved in MCP related investigations, and is responsible for conducting field level investigations involving fraudulent activity or other derogatory suitability actions committed by an applicant or a credentialed merchant mariner seeking to obtain, renew or upgrade a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) or Medical Certificate. Conduct complex administrative investigations and support criminal investigations related to the program within designated boundaries Collect evidence, document, track, and secure it according to established procedures Determine the relevance and validity of leads to potential program violations Write investigative reports and present findings to supervisors and relevant authorities Develop and present evidence to support administrative and legal proceedings Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests
If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Requirements
The following qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. One‑year probationary period may be required. For first‑time supervisors and/or managers, a one‑year probationary period is required under the Civil Service Reform Act. All selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Public Trust. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Candidate must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver’s license. Time‑in‑Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit. Do Not Include the Following Types of Information in Your Resume
Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. Must meet the one‑year probationary period requirement. Must have qualified for the PSR Act probation waiver. Must pass background investigation and meet Public Trust threshold. Must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver’s license. Qualifications
To qualify at the GS‑11 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS‑09 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience includes performing the following tasks on a regular basis: Investigating fraudulent activity (e.g., insurance, accounting, timekeeping, and documentation fraud) Gathering and analyzing information Communicating effectively both orally and in writing, including drafting investigative reports Planning and organizing investigative workflow NOTE: All experience statements copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will NOT be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. College Transcript
If this position requires specific educational coursework to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts by the closing date of this announcement. Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (e.g., BIO 101, MATH 210), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. Provide evidence of equivalency as required by a credentialing evaluation service. Student Loan
Applicants newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre‑tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three‑year service agreement. How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Selected candidates will be referred to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position include: Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self‑Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Additional Information
Benefits and compensation are comparable to other federal positions. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and whether it is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Entities provide a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, long‑term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance programs; paid federal holidays; and other provisions as applicable. Disabled veteran leave will be available to eligible employees. Eligibility for a Public Trust appointment and a political appointment requires disclosure and OPM authorization as required. All support documents such as SF‑50s, SF‑15, DD‑214, and other evidence must be submitted as outlined in the announcement.
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