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Job SummaryThis position is located at Office of the Inspector General for Tax Admin,Office of Investigation.
QualificationsAs a Digital Forensics Examiner, you will provide support and advice to the Office of Investigations concerning the searching and seizure of digital devices and related media; and the processing and forensic examination of seized electronic evidence and related media. The incumbent may be called upon to present evidence to federal Grand Juries as well as state and federal courts to determine violations of federal, state, and local laws. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Leads on-site digital forensic operations and processes seized electronic evidence and related media as it relates to applicable criminal laws; AND Leads complex digital forensic operations and examinations of seized electronic evidence and related media and provides in depth analysis of the contents of electronic storage devices seized during criminal or administrative investigations ; AND Testifies before Grand Juries, courts, or administrative hearings on the facts of investigative cases, in particular the result of forensic examination of electronic and digital storage media and devices; AND Independently develops, writes and edits forensic reports and/or presentations, along with reviewing peer forensic reports to ensure compliance with CIGIE standards; AND -Provide on-site support, assistance, and guidance to special agents' computer crimes and forensic data recovery matters with respect to network systems, incident response capabilities, and malware analysis, in accordance with NIST standards. For the GS-13, you must have 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: Conducts digital forensic acquisitions on site and processes seized electronic evidence and related media as it relates to applicable criminal laws; AND Conducts forensic analysis/review of electronic evidence including digital and electronic storage devices, forensic media, computers, mobile devices and other related electronic items and documenting conclusions from it; AND Testifies before Grand Juries, courts, or administrative hearings on the facts of investigative cases, relating to forensic examination of electronic and/or digital storage media and devices; AND Develops, writes and edits forensic reports and/or presentations. In addition to meeting specialized experience, individuals must meet proficiency levels in each of the following competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork For the required proficiency levels and competency definitions, please see the following link: Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210 Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-14, you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.
Major DutiesAs a Digital Forensics Examiner, you will: Analyze evidence provided by investigators stationed in multiple regions throughout the nation. Provide laboratory analysis of the contents of electronic storage devices seized during criminal or administrative investigations; Provide support and assistance to special agents regarding digital and mobile investigations and share expertise with co-workers in support of agency goals and objectives.RequirementsThe experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Key Requirements: Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.