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Investigator (Hotline)

Department of Defense
Office of Inspector General
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Summary

This position is located within the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Deputy Inspector General for Administrative Investigations (DIG-AI), Hotline Division.  The Hotline Division is responsible for receiving information pertaining to suspected threats to homeland security, leaks of classified information, and overseeing inquiries into allegations of fraud, waste and mismanagement affecting DoD programs and operations at the local, national and international levels.  The incumbent independently conducts sensitive, complex investigations into allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement or misconduct involving DoD officials, and other special assignments, as directed.

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.  

·    Current Permanent Department of Defense DoD OIG Employee

·    Current Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) - DOD Transfer (Excluding DoD OIG)

·    Former Department of Defense Federal Employee, eligible for reinstatement

·    Eligible due to Interagency Career Transition Program (ICTAP)

·    Eligible under Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)

·    Priority Placement Program, Program S (Military Spouse) registrants referred through the Automated Stopper and Referral System (ASARS) for this position

·    Eligible for NAF/AAFES Interchange Agreement

·    Eligible for 30% Disabled Veterans

·    Eligible for Persons with Disability

Overview

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Open & closing dates
03/20/2017 to 03/29/2017
Salary
$94,796 to - $123,234 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Alexandria, VA
2 vacancies
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Up to 10% temporary duty (TDY) travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
Service
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Announcement number
IG-17-1929107-AI-MP
Control number
465983200

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Duties

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As an Investigator (Hotline) your duties will include but are not limited to: 

1)  Independently conducting sensitive, complex investigations in to allegation involving DoD officials and special assignments, as directed.

 2) Processing Classified hotline complaints relating to intelligence matters using systems that disseminate and store Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

3)  Ensuring complaint information is properly coded and entered into the hotline database.

4)  Reviewing hotline reports and findings of investigations to ensure progress is being made in accordance with established guidelines and recommending further action, if necessary.

5)  Conducting oversight reviews of inquiries conducted by Inspectors General of the Military Departments and Defense Agencies.

6)  Maintaining contact with DoD OIG staff offices and designated officials.

7)  As necessary, briefing DoD OIG management, other senior DoD officials, Members of Congress and their staff on the status and results of investigations, oversight reviews, and special projects.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance Required
  • Position is subject to random drug testing
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Requirements:

Position has been designated as Special Sensitive; the individual(s) selected is(are) required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. 

Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.

Individuals that are still on active duty, please apply by marking #3 under Eligibility for Appointment/Consideration.  You will also need to submit a Statement of Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Requires 10% of temporary duty travel (TDY).

Permanent Change of Duty (PCS—Relocation) expenses WILL NOT be paid.

Recruitment incentives MAY be authorized; their use will be determined based on mission requirements and availability of funds.

If you have not previously successfully completed a probationary period with the Federal Government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a two year probationary period.

Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the Priority Placement Program.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

Qualifications

To meet the basic requirements, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent in the Federal service. 
GS-13
Specialized Experience is defined as experience that equips an applicant with the particular Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically related to the work of the position to be filled.  Specialized Experience for this position includes planning, supporting or conducting complex inquiries to include interviewing complainants, gathering and analyzing relevant evidence, and overseeing inquiries tasked to other components or echelons.  Specialized experience for this position also includes supporting, conducting or performing oversight of inquiries into allegations of misconduct by government officials or improprieties of DoD programs and operations; prioritizing investigative workloads which includes all aspects of supporting or conducting fieldwork and drafting written investigative reports that adhere to the Quality Standards for Investigations as established by the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE).

Candidates will be further evaluated on the level and quality of their experience and possession of the following relevant competencies in order to determine the level of your qualifications. These competencies include:
Competencies:
1. Knowledge of DoD organizational structure, functions, policies and regulations.
2. Skill evaluating allegations and analyzing evidence.
3. Experience in supporting or conducting inquiries of fraud, waste, abuse misconduct or mismanagement.
4. Skill in communicating assessments and results, orally and in writing.

Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.

All qualification and Time in Grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement

Education

Education:

There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level. 

Additional information

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will be assessed to the extent to which you possess the competencies listed in the "Qualifications" section above and ultimately placed into one of three quality category levels: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, and Qualified. 

 

During further evaluation, you may be asked to provide additional information or participate in other methods of assessment, such as structured interviews. Individuals who are subject matter experts in the requirements of this position may participate in further evaluations.

 

Your responses will be carefully reviewed and must be supported by factual information in your resume. Inflating or otherwise enhancing your qualifications and errors or omissions may result in loss of further consideration.

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