Technical Investigative Forensic Specialist
What you'd do
This position is located in the Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations. The Office of Inspector General is an independent office within EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. We consist of auditors, program analysts, investigators, and others with extensive expertise. Although we are a part of EPA, Congress provides us with our funding separate from the agency, to ensure our independence.
Major duties
As a Technical Investigative Forensic Specialist GS-1801-13 your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision: Serves as a Technical Investigative Forensic Specialist by providing technical investigative support to OI special agents. Provide computer forensic support for investigations, evidence seizure, forensic analysis, data recovery, and conduct both mobile device and computer forensic investigations using proprietary methods and advanced forensic tools. Uses forensic tools and techniques to crack passwords, detect steganography, and recover deleted, fragmented, or corrupted data from all types of digital media. Uses software to collect, search, recover, sort, and organize electronic information throughout all phases of investigations or litigation for written reports on acquisitions, lab activities, and investigative findings. Provides guidance to investigators and attorneys regarding computer crimes and forensic data recovery, including search, seizure, and preservation of electronic evidence.
What you need to qualify
All applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. You may qualify for the GS-13 grade level, if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector, or the equivalent in the private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position your specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Extensive experience conducting mobile device investigations, including the successful recovery of deleted messages in a high-profile case Proven expertise in computer forensic investigations and electronic discovery requests, with a strong track record in digital evidence acquisition, data protection, and advanced forensics analysis Developing forensic tools and software to increase password cracking efficiency and specialized in detecting stenography through custom-developed algorithms Certified in advanced digital forensics analysis and regularly lead training sessions for new investigators Skilled in recovering deleted, fragmented, and corrupted data from all types of digital media, setting myself apart through unique techniques and leadership roles in the field Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement.
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