APPLIED LINGUIST-GS 13 Directorate of Intelligence (Current FBI Employees Only)

Job Opening: 58605
Open to current, permanent FBI employees in all locations
Opening Date: January 3, 2025
Closing Date: January 17, 2025 11:59 p.m. (EST)

Job Summary
Position: Applied Linguist, GS 13
Division: Directorate of Intelligence
Unit: Language Quality and Training Unit
Location: Washington, DC
Working Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (hours may vary)
Salary: GS 13: $117,962.00-$153,354.00
Full Performance Level: GS 13
Number of Positions Available: 1
Duration: Full Time/Permanent
Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Key Requirements

• Must be a current, permanent FBI employee
• Must be able to obtain an SCI clearance
• Some travel may be required
• Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually
• Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Transcripts are required to meet the positive education requirements of this position.

ALL applicants must verify completion of the basic education requirement by submitting a copy of college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Major Duties

• The Applied Linguist will work in the Foreign Language Training Program (FLTP), Language Quality and Training Unit (LQTU), Language Services Section (LSS), Directorate of Intelligence (DI). The FLTP supports critical operations by providing training to FBI personnel who require proficiency in a foreign language. FBI personnel with language skills contribute to the FBI's national security mission by facilitating communication and rapport building with local communities, foreign nationals, and international allies.
• Serves as an expert and authoritative consultant in foreign language acquisition, language-related training, and teaching theory and methods. Performs specialized and complex research projects to develop and improve training approaches and educational materials in support of the FBI's Foreign Language Program objectives. Performs a full range of duties connected with analyzing, designing, developing, reviewing, and evaluating course instruction, course materials, and developmental tools.
• Manages training programs to include developing training curricula, instructional guides, lesson plans, learning objectives, informal assessments, guided activities that apply to real world and current scenarios, visual aids, PowerPoints, and other educational materials to increase the skills of personnel within the FBI. Oversees daily program activities to execute and advance training programs, operations, processes, and procedures while complying with relevant policies, regulations, and guidelines.
• Provides training to personnel to include foreign language skill development and maintenance, cultural expertise, and professional development for FBI language instructors. Assesses and evaluates student progress, as well as instructor performance, during training. Conducts needs assessments and monitors and assesses student/instructor needs in order to enhance and modify content, identify performance gaps, and forecast language training needs in the FBI.
• Coordinates training programs and resources; conducts research; uses appropriate training program management tools; achieves goals and objectives while adhering to the constraints of scope, time, and budget. Gathers and analyzes training data related to training programs' effectiveness and efficiency in achieving objectives. Establishes criteria and develops new training program evaluation approaches. Designs and conducts comprehensive studies and surveys. Performs qualitative and quantitative evaluations; visually represents data, patterns, and significance of findings; develops logical, clear, and well-documented recommendations and conclusions.
• Reviews linguistic and educational publications and other literature for reports of advances, developments, and improvements relevant to the Foreign Language Program. Acts in a consultative capacity, conferring with Bureau personnel regarding language matters pertinent to area of responsibility.
• Maintains liaison and professional contact with the government and academic language community as well as with professional associations or private institutions within the language field. Participates in linguistic and educational conferences and serves on boards and committees pertaining to the field of language research or related disciplines

Qualifications and Evaluations
Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.
If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies :

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Education and Training
• Initiative
• Organizing and Planning

Positive Education Requirement
This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic education requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.
OR

Combination of education and experience - Courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
Specialized Experience (SE):
GS 13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 12 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Identified, analyzed, and assembled pertinent information into finished reports to make recommendations to management
• Designed course materials and developmental tools related to translation, interpretation, cultural expertise and education and/or training
• Evaluated training program materials, methods and use of technology in order to make improvements
• Managed resource allocation and project requirements
• Provided advice and guidance as a subject matter expert

Education
Education may not be substituted for SE at this grade level, however all applicants must meet the positive education requirements for this position.
How to Apply
For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
Required Documents
To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates

A complete assessment questionnaire

Other supporting documents (if applicable) :

• College transcripts (REQUIRED)
• Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information

Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.
You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
What to Expect Next
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
Additional Information

• Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
• As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
• Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing the other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• Limited Movement: Policy has been implemented wherein support employees entering a position through a competitive OR non-competitive action may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau by means of reassignment or change to lower grade for a minimum of 12 months. HRD will waive this limited movement policy for qualified employees, who have received an official notification letter that their current position is being relocated to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama by 2024, so those employees can compete for a position elsewhere.
• Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
• Candidates will not be considered if currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP); a Letter of Requirement (LOR); or have failed a PIP or LOR and are currently awaiting the final action by HRD.

a. A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a 90-day written developmental plan for an employee whose performance on one or more critical elements is rated "Inconsistent."
b. A Letter of Requirement (LOR) is issued when a supervisor identifies leave abuse and/or when frequent absences negatively impact operations of an office.

• Relocation expenses will be borne by the selectee, except FBI employees returning from LEGAT assignment. Employees returning from LEGAT assignments must advise the Staffing and Administrative Unit / International Operations Division of their application for this position.
• Current tax law impacts your transfer by making your moving expense reimbursements taxable. Please contact Transfer_Issues for information regarding taxable expenses. For additional insight on the personal impact of the IRS tax rules, you may wish to contact the IRS or a tax professional. Federal Travel Regulation provides that the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) plus the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) are designed to "substantially reimburse" an employee for the additional Federal, State, and Local taxes associated with a change of duty station and the FBI has the authority to compensate employees through the WTA and RITA.
• Candidates receiving a transfer of physical location, whether at the expense of the FBI or not, will be required to complete a one year commitment to the assignment, prior to moving to a new position at the FBI. The 12-month waiting period begins the day an employee reports for duty at the new location.
• Employees selected for promotions at the GS-12 level or higher, as well as employees selected for positions where a transfer of location is required, will be processed through the name check program prior to being notified of their selection.
• Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on a SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):

a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)
b. The month/year work began
c. Frequency worked (i.e.