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This position is located in the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance (BEIC), Office of Compliance (OC). The incumbent's primary responsibilities include administering and monitoring the Vessel Operating Common Carrier (VOCC) Review Audit Program and the Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) - Ocean Freight Forwarder (OFF) Review Audit Program.

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11/08/2024 to 11/22/2024
Salary

$117,962 - $153,354 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 13
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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- District of Columbia, DC
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 1805 Investigative Analysis
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure

No
Bargaining unit status

No
Announcement number

2025-04-MP
Control number

818301000

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Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate has experience administering and coordinating international ocean documentation relating to Ocean Transportation Intermediary transactions (i.e. a customs broker, direct importer or exporter, etc.) They have strong analytical skills and experience performing reviews and investigations to ensure compliance with program initiatives, particularly with the shipping industry. They also have the ability to administer and coordinate auditing programs that impact the mission of an organization or business, as related to the shipping industry.

As an Investigative Analyst,you will:

Collect, examine, and analyze data, evidence and other relevant information to develop detailed reports and to determine leads for further research and analysis.
Conduct research utilizing databases, systems (general and legal) such as Regulated Persons Index, FMC-1, and FMC-18 information, Lexis, Westlaw and affiliated databases.
Prepare correspondence and internal documents for BEIC management, Office of Transportation Intermediaries, Bureau of Trade Analysis or other government agencies to assist with more complex cases.
Communicate with representatives of regulated entities and legal counsel of OTIs to clarify information provided and to obtain more definitive data as well as respond to inquiries initiated by the public, regulated OTIs and tariff publishers.
Analyze and evaluate licensing, certification and/or practices regarding individuals or entities operating in international trade or transportation.
Utilize a wide range of analytical investigative techniques to provide recommendations or solutions to investigate issues and develop leads for further fact-finding/investigation.
Use analytical techniques or procedures to reconstruct complicated industry practices and find evidence to resolve issues of contradictory, missing or inconclusive data.

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Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen
A 1-year probationary period is required (unless already completed)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a background investigation.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
FMC participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
May be required to obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
May be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.

In addition to the above requirements, Status Candidates must meet the following by the close of the announcement:

For the GS-13 grade level: You must have been at the GS-12 for 52 weeks (time-in-grade requirement).

To preview questions click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12602494.

Qualifications

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

Selective Placement Factors:

This position requires special qualifications that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties of this position and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified:

You must have a comprehensive understanding of international ocean import/export shipping operations essential to reviewing OTI related processes, activities, and documentation such as: booking of international ocean cargo transportation with OTIs/agents/ocean common carriers, negotiating rates, collecting/paying freight charges, reviewing international ocean master bills and house bills of lading along with shipper's letter of instruction, tariffs, invoices, cargo arrival/availability notices, VOCC service contracts, pickup/delivery orders, dock receipts, etc.
You must have experience in resolving various types of OTI shipment issues such as with unlicensed/unregistered OTIs, improper tariffs, misuse of service contracts, OTI issued documentation as well as complaints relating to VOCC account holds, customs and other government agency holds, detention & demurrage, rolled cargo, container availability, freight accessorial/surcharges, general rate increases, free time, etc.

Specialized Experience:

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 exercising discretion in conducting follow up actions, including obtaining additional documents directly from carriers or intermediaries; Facilitating communication with various contacts such as related businesses and/or other agencies, the maritime industry, and the general public; Conducting research utilizing tariff publishing websites to locate and review NVOCC & VOCC tariff publications and VOCC service contracts; Developing audits and compiling findings; Reviewing, scrutinizing, and analyzing audit responses and related documents, to detect inconsistencies or omissions in the information provided which could point to violations; Analyzing the full range of data received, preparing summaries and recommendations for enforcement action.

Education

There is no substitute for education at this level.

Additional information

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
We may fill like positions within 12 months of the close of the announcement.
Federal employees are required to adhere to the 14 Principles of Ethical Conduct.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume will result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating: Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. Subject matter expert(s) may evaluate your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the specialized experience (under the qualifications section) and the competencies listed below:

Communication
Manages and Organizes Information
Problem Solving
Reasoning
Technical Competence

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)), you must score an 80 or better to receive special selection priority.

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Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancyquestion responses (eligibilities and occupational questionnaire), and 3.Submission of any required documents (below). Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position (or will not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.)
CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
SF-50: Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status that reflects the following:
- The position occupied block on the SF-50 should show a 1 and your "tenure" block should show a 1 or 2.
- Highest grade held on a permanent basis
- If you currently hold or previously held a General Schedule (GS) or equivalent position within the last 12 months and are applying for a position advertised at a higher grade level, you MUST submit a SF-50 that shows you have held the next lower GS grade level or equivalent for at least one year:
  - SF-50s that have an effective date within the past year may not clearly show you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement
  - Within-Grade/Rate-Increase (WGI/WRI) SF-50s OR SF-50s that have an effective date outside the past year demonstrate you meet the time-in-grade requirements
- Non-Competitive: Submit a copy of your SF-50 the reflects your current grade level and promotion potential.
- Award SF-50s will not be accepted.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) or INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION
These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, you must submit the following documents:
- To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility including:
  - Agency notice,
  - SF-50 that reflects current grade,
  - SF-50 that reflect full performance level of the position, and
  - Your performance appraisal which must reflect "full successful" or equivalent).
- Displaced District of Columbia Government, Department of Corrections employees will be eligible for priority consideration and competitive appointment (Public Law 105-274). Eligible candidates are not restricted by geographic location or grade level in jobs for which they apply. Documentary evidence is the same as stated above.
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA)
- If you are applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation (such as a statement of service) from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge.
- Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form.
SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES DOCUMENTATION
If you are applying under a special hiring authority (such as: Schedule A persons with disabilities authority, Military Spouse authority), submit a copy of proof of your eligibility.
- Schedule A, Persons with Disabilities Appointment: Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
- Certain Family Members Eligible under E.O. 12721: Your most recent non-award SF-50 and performance appraisal.
- Certain Military Spouses Eligible under E.O. 13473: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, that lists you as authorized to accompany the Military member to the new duty permanent station; OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and/or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
- The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon EST on the announcement's closing date.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to saved application at a later date, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information

Cassie Hayden

Phone

2025235773

Email

chayden@fmc.gov

Address

Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance
800 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573
US

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Next steps

You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS My Account tab and clicking on Application Status. For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on more information.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancyquestion responses (eligibilities and occupational questionnaire), and 3.Submission of any required documents (below). Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position (or will not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.)

CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
SF-50: Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status that reflects the following:

The position occupied block on the SF-50 should show a 1 and your "tenure" block should show a 1 or 2.
Highest grade held on a permanent basis
If you currently hold or previously held a General Schedule (GS) or equivalent position within the last 12 months and are applying for a position advertised at a higher grade level, you MUST submit a SF-50 that shows you have held the next lower GS grade level or equivalent for at least one year:
- SF-50s that have an effective date within the past year may not clearly show you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement
- Within-Grade/Rate-Increase (WGI/WRI) SF-50s OR SF-50s that have an effective date outside the past year demonstrate you meet the time-in-grade requirements
Non-Competitive: Submit a copy of your SF-50 the reflects your current grade level and promotion potential.
Award SF-50s will not be accepted.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) or INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION
These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, you must submit the following documents:

To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility including:
- Agency notice,
- SF-50 that reflects current grade,
- SF-50 that reflect full performance level of the position, and
- Your performance appraisal which must reflect "full successful" or equivalent).
Displaced District of Columbia Government, Department of Corrections employees will be eligible for priority consideration and competitive appointment (Public Law 105-274). Eligible candidates are not restricted by geographic location or grade level in jobs for which they apply. Documentary evidence is the same as stated above.

VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA)

If you are applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation (such as a statement of service) from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge.
Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form.

SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES DOCUMENTATION
If you are applying under a special hiring authority (such as: Schedule A persons with disabilities authority, Military Spouse authority), submit a copy of proof of your eligibility.

Schedule A, Persons with Disabilities Appointment: Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
Certain Family Members Eligible under E.O. 12721: Your most recent non-award SF-50 and performance appraisal.
Certain Military Spouses Eligible under E.O. 13473: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, that lists you as authorized to accompany the Military member to the new duty permanent station; OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and/or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).

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To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon EST on the announcement's closing date.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to saved application at a later date, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

Cassie Hayden

Phone: 2025235773
Email: chayden@fmc.gov
Address: Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance
800 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS My Account tab and clicking on Application Status. For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on more information.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Help

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11/08/2024 to 11/22/2024
Salary

$117,962 - $153,354 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 13
Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- District of Columbia, DC
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 1805 Investigative Analysis
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure

No
Bargaining unit status

No
Announcement number

2025-04-MP
Control number

818301000

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/818301000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Investigative Analyst

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Remote job

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Service

Promotion potential

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Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

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Trust determination process

Financial disclosure

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Qualifications

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