Investigative Analyst

Description:

As an Investigative Analyst, administers and coordinates the Vessel-Operating Common Carrier, Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier and Ocean Freight Fowarding Review Audit Program and the Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTI) Compliance Program; administers the internal review process for noncompliant OTIs; conducts preliminary review of requests for enforcement action; and provides research and analytical assistance for cases under the Shipping Act of 1984 and other statutes.

Requirements:

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:

GS-11: You must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Analyzing information obtained from case files, reports, industry representatives, and/or commercial and agency databases to determine alleged or suspected violations statues and regulations in international trade; Applying analytical, evaluative and research techniques to identify and evaluate data obtained from various sources and preparing investigative and/or audit reports; and Communicating with parties in the international trade industry, general public, and/or state and local entities on investigative or audit matters. OR

Have Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related.

OR

Have a combination of experience and education described in A and B above which, when combined, equals 100% of the total specialized experience for this position. Only graduate education in excess of that required for a master's degree or equivalent may be used when combining education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements.

GS-12: You must have at least one year 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 includes: Analyzing and evaluating licensing, certification and/or practices regarding individuals or entities operating in international maritime trade or maritime transportation to prepare reports or recommendations; Analyzing information obtained from case files, reports and commercial and agency databases to determine suspected violations of shipping statutes and regulations; and Communicating program-related information or assistance to the general public pertaining to compliance with, or enforcement of government statutes, regulations and policies in the maritime industry. GS-13: You must have at least one year 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 includes: Analyzing and evaluating licensing, certification and/or practices regarding individuals or entities operating in international trade or transportation to prepare reports or recommendations; Reviewing/assessing maritime transportation business practices and procedures and compliance with import/export procedures in the U.S. international trade; Participating in audits of books and records of regulated entities or participants involved in the international trade or transportation activities; and Evaluating need for edits, updates or license amendments to agency records and databases; and facilitating communication with agency headquarters contacts, the maritime industry, and the general public.