TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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You must be a US citizen.

You must be able to obtain and maintain a background investigation.

Probationary period of one (1) year may be required.

Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with the Selective Service.

This position is included in the bargaining unit.

Official transcripts will be required prior to onboarding with the agency.

All applicants must apply through USAJOBS.gov

GS-7 Level Qualifications

You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Assisting with investigations and litigation of antitrust and consumer protection matters, conducting legal and relevant industry research, producing written and oral reports based on interviews, research and data analysis.

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.

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Have 1 full year of graduate education

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Have Superior Academic Achievement

S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.

1. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.

2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.)-- Applicants must have a grade-point average of:

a. 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or

b. 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum

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Have equivalent combinations of graduate education and experience. 

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

To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire, qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in the vacancy announcement.  If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation a determination is made that you have inflated your education, qualifications and/or experience, your rating will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities.

If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:

Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position.

Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position.

Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position.

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