Regional Criminal Investigator (Export Control) Officer

Regional Criminal Investigator (Export Control) Officer

Department: Department of Commerce

Location(s): Paris, France, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Salary Range: $102409 - $150391 Per Year

Job Summary: This incumbent will serve as a Export Control Officer at an Embassy. Location of position encumbered by the selectee will be determined by Hiring Official. A Limited Non- career appointment is initially guaranteed for a period not to exceed 2 years, but may be extended in one year increments. However, extensions are not guaranteed, and no promise of an extension is implied.

Major Duties:

• Under the U.S. Commercial Service section at the U. S. Embassy or Consulate, the incumbent will serve as a Business Industry and Security (BIS) Regional Criminal Investigator (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. The 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 U. S. mission. As a Regional Criminal Investigator (Export Control) Officer, the incumbent has country-wide (or region-wide) responsibility for implementing and reporting on all BIS programs, including those relating to dal-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 (IEEP), and the Fastener Quality Act and the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations.The incumbent will serve as a Regional Criminal Investigator (Export Control) Officer responsible for investigating actual or alleged violations of the EAR. As a Regional Criminal Investigator (Export Control) Officer, ECO duties will include liaising with U.S. Governmental law enforcement officials conducting end use monitoring, and providing investigative support to BIS HQ and field offices as appropriate by the Region.The position is categorized as a Secondary Position defined using the following criteria:(a) The employee, while covered under the special LEO provisions, moves directly (i.e., without a break in service exceeding three days) from a rigorous position to a secondary position; and(b) The employee has completed three years of service in a rigorous position, including any such service during which no FERS deductions were withheld; and(c) The employee has been continuously employed in secondary positions since transferring from a rigorous position without a break in service exceeding three days, except that a break in employment in secondary positions which begins with an involuntary separation (not for cause), is not considered in determining whether the service in secondary positions is continuous for this purpose.Typical duties performed include but are not limited to: Having country-wide (or region-wide) responsibility for implementing and reporting on all BIS programs, including those relating to dual-use and certain munitions export controls, non-proliferation and anti-terrorism, 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. Serving as a Criminal Investigator responsible for investigating actual or alleged violations of the EAR. Conducting pre-license checks and post shipment verification on U.S. origin items to facilitate EAR compliance. Providing support to all BIS activities, including U.S. export control issues and host country export control development that will typically include bilateral information exchanges by U.S. government agencies and their host Government counterparts. Working with host Government officials and local businesses to provide information and appropriate training in order to facilitate understanding of U.S. export control laws and regulations. Providing export control expertise to post by supporting and briefing senior U.S. Consulate officials with current information on U.S. and multilateral export control norms and practices. Coordinating and supports U.S. export enforcement and export control programs. Supporting 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.

Qualifications: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SERIES 1811, INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT (IOR): Medical Requirement- 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. Since the duties of the position are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, incumbent must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition, which would cause the applicant to be a hazard to them self or to others, will disqualify them self for appointment. 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". LAW ENFORCEMENT RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO). 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-reguirements­veterans%E2%80%99-Rreference-eligibles NOTE: If you have current or prior Federal Law Enforcement Officer coverage you must submit appropriate SF-S0's that shows period of coverage. Failure to provide proof of Federal LEO coverage may result in removal from consideration. Must maintain requirements to qualify for LEO retirement coverage (5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d)). To qualify for the FP-1811-02, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of a GS-13 in the Federal Service. Experience must be related to export control laws. 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:1. Knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations, the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, and the International Emergency Economic Act, and related export control laws, or2. Knowledge of international export control issues including the nonproliferation regimes (the Wassenaar Arrangement, Missile Technology Control Regime, Australis Group and Nuclear Suppliers Group), or3. Experience conducting end-use checks, or4. Experience conducting export control investigations, or5. Experience planning and implementing conferences and events (examples include trade seminars ,outreaches to companies ad official meetings), or6. Experience working with foreign government officials or preparing for high level bilateral 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 Officer (LEO). 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-eligiblesIf you have current or prior Federal Law Enforcement Officer coverage you must submit appropriate SF-50's that shows period of coverage. Failure to provide proof of Federal LEO coverage may result in removal from consideration. Must maintain requirements to qualify for LEO retirement coverage (5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d)).

How to Apply: Applicants applying under this announcement are required to complete and submit an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS at website http://www.usajobs.gov/. The information you provide and your resume will become part of your application and will automatically be transferred to the Department of Commerce's application system when you apply on-line. Information you provide is general information that must be completed by all applicants. There are several parts of the application process that will affect your overall evaluation: (i). Your on-line resume, (ii). Your responses to the vacancy questions, (iii). Your supporting documentation. Your complete application, including required documents, must be received on-line by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-05