Summary This position is located with the Office of the Secretary of Interior, OJS, Missing and Murdered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Phoenix, Arizona, and Rapid City, South Dakota. Evidence Technicians will support the mission and the Office of Justice Services (OJS) by providing technical support to Criminal Investigators in a task force environment focusing on cold cases and ensuring compliance with federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities Supports criminal investigations by receiving evidence and seized property or assists in the seizure. Assesses evidence that was collected and ensures the preparation of materials for use in legal proceedings. Documents and controls evidence according to accepted protocols. Tracks and monitors evidence using automated systems and logs. Maintains all records and documents associated with evidence. Communicates any evidence findings within a written report as well as communicates orally to any evidence collection. Recommends and implements quality control procedures to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformance with legal requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-08 GRADE LEVEL: 1 year of specialized experience related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service or private sector performing ALL of the following: processing forms, paperwork, and other documentation in accordance with regulations/policy; evaluating evidence and/or documentation for issues or discrepancies and corrects or recommends solutions; tracking, cataloguing and storing a variety of materials; and ensuring that practices are in compliance with existing policies and procedures. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Education Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2024 Salary Tables and select the pay chart for Albuquerque, New Mexico, Phoenix, Arizona, and Rapid City, South Dakota. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: 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. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp . LAND MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY ACT: If applying under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, you must provide documentation to support your eligibility (SF-50) and performance (references and/or performance appraisal). Under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) two groups of individuals are eligible to apply under this announcement: current and/or former employees serving or who have served under time-limited competitive appointments at land management agencies. Land Management Agencies include: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service. Current appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND 3) must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service. Former appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; 3) must have separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND 4) must have performed at an acceptable level through the service period. SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/; Vets Info Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/. VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAYMENT: Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.