Job Summary

The open positions are located in the Western Region Los Angeles, and Western Region San Francisco. The FTC's Regional Offices investigate and litigate civil actions to enforce federal consumer protection laws. For more information visit, https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc.

Job Description

To qualify for a Federal Trade Investigator at the GS-12 level, you must meet the following requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: conducting complex consumer protection investigations with limited supervision, including interviewing witnesses; reviewing financial records, company records and documents, and consumer complaint data; drafting investigative affidavits or declarations; implementing investigative steps based on the nature of the investigation and following leads developed from the information obtained; and testifying at depositions, trials, hearings, or before grand juries. 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.