If
you would like to be a part of a Federal organization dedicated to serving our
Nation and those who defend it, consider a career with the Department of
Defense (DoD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The agency promotes
integrity, accountability and improvement of critical DoD programs and
operations to support mission accomplishment and to serve the public interest.
The OIG offers the full range of Federal benefits (https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits) and a flexible work
schedule, depending on position requirements.
This position is located in Alexandria, VA with the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Defense (OIG DoD), Assistant Inspector General of Investigations (AIG INV), Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS), Investigative Operations Directorate.
Summary
If
you would like to be a part of a Federal organization dedicated to serving our
Nation and those who defend it, consider a career with the Department of
Defense (DoD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The agency promotes
integrity, accountability and improvement of critical DoD programs and
operations to support mission accomplishment and to serve the public interest.
The OIG offers the full range of Federal benefits (https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits) and a flexible work
schedule, depending on position requirements.
This position is located in Alexandria, VA with the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Defense (OIG DoD), Assistant Inspector General of Investigations (AIG INV), Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS), Investigative Operations Directorate.
The
incumbent will serve as a principal staff member with responsibility for
independently initiating, developing, directing, and coordinating a variety of
complex criminal investigations.
The duties of the position include:
·
Plan, coordinate and conduct
inspections of agency HQ and regional offices at regular intervals to ensure
agency is operating in compliance with laws, regulations and standards;
effectively managing and using resources.
·
Provide inspection oversight of
management and the functionality of operational and administrative programs;
identifies and establishes inspection program criteria.
·
Prepare inspection reports.
·
Test agency internal controls to
mitigate risk and improve internal operations.
·
Coordinate, facilitate and support
external reviews.
·
Coordinate investigations, many of
which affect organizational integrity and/or the national defense; maintain
operational, administrative and historical files.
·
Provide direction and guidance to
field elements regarding investigative procedures, techniques, and methods.
·
Analyze trends and patterns in the
overall program as well as in the management and conduct of individual
investigations.
·
Make recommendations to management
regarding best practices, organizational vulnerabilities, material weaknesses
and policy updates/changes.
This is an
Excepted Service position. Any appointment made under the provisions of this
announcement is excepted from competitive civil service and may require the
incumbent serve a trial period. An applicant receiving such an appointment does
not acquire competitive civil service status.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Position is subject to random drug testing
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
This is an Excepted Service position
Incumbent
must have successfully completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program at
the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia, or
another Federal equivalent criminal investigator training program, such as the
FBI Special Agent training program or Military Criminal Investigative
Organization equivalent. Tribal, State, and local law enforcement academy
training does not meet this requirement.
Federal
employees currently serving in the Competitive Service must acknowledge that
they will voluntarily leave the Competitive Service by accepting an offer of
employment in the Excepted Service.
If you
have not previously successfully completed a trial period within the Federal
Government in a similar position, you will be required to serve
a two year trial period.
Permanent
Change of Duty (PCS) expenses MAY BE authorized.
Recruitment
incentives WILL NOT be authorized.
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 referral certificate issue date.
Required
to submit a financial disclosure form at time of appointment and annually.
Requires
the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
This
position requires employees to agree to a Mobility Agreement. Selectees will be
required to sign the Mobility Agreement as a condition of employment.
May
require travel internationally and/or deploy to Southwest Asia.
Interagency
Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) does not apply for Excepted
Service positions.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements: To meet basic requirements for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is defined as: Law enforcement experience investigating cases and/or managing criminal investigations of a sensitive or special nature; serving as an advisor on a wide variety of investigative and operational initiatives; coordinating and providing effective and efficient investigative direction to an investigative team/unit and subordinates; providing leadership/training to lower level agents; planning, coordinating and conducting criminal investigations with extensive problems; devising new investigative approaches, techniques and policies; researching, developing, and conveying an agency position or objective to senior level managers to include creating presentations and giving briefings commensurate with the classification level or sensitivity of the material and the intended audience.
Competencies:
Your application package will be reviewed by a human resources specialist to ensure you meet the requirements of the position. All applicants will be rated on the following skills or competencies:
Extensive knowledge of criminal investigative principles and methods for conducting fraud investigations (procurement, contract, health care, illegal technology transfer).
Extensive knowledge of investigative techniques and applicable criminal, civil and administrative statutes, rules, procedures and reporting requirements.
Written Communication skill in preparation of reports, case files, policies, recommendations and presentations.
Skill in verbal communication and in briefing and advising management.
Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Education: There is no substitution of education for experience at this
level.
Requirements:
This
position requires qualifications to carry and use government-owned firearms as
part of assigned duties (and maintain this qualification).
Employees are ineligible for this position if, at any time, they have been
convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless the conviction
was expunged, set aside, or he/she received a pardon. The applicant selected
for this position must be able to qualify and maintain authorization to carry
firearms including no current or previous domestic violence
charges/convictions.
This
position is considered a secondary law enforcement administrative position and
is covered under the special retirement provision for secondary law enforcement
positions.
Incumbent
will be required to work, or be available to work substantial amounts of
unscheduled overtime duty based on the needs of the agency, and will receive
availability pay, a special form of premium pay fixed at 25 percent of the
adjusted salary (basic and locality.)
This is
covered by the special retirement provision for Federal Law Enforcement Office
(FLEO). Candidates without previous FLEO service must be under age
37. Employees subject to special retirement coverage for law enforcement
officers must retire at age 57 upon completing 20 years of law enforcement
service under the special retirement provisions for law enforcement
officers. If these 20 years of service are not attained at age 57,
mandatory retirement is required upon completion of 20 years of
service. This requirement may be waived only for
veterans. See OPM Retirement Handbook for further details.
The Maximum Entry Age requirement (See Maximum Entry may be waived for
applicants eligible for veteran's preference.)
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Working
for OIG offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation,
sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits and participation in the
Federal Employees Retirement System. Explore the major benefits offered to most
Federal employees at http://www.usa.gov/Federal-Employees/Benefits.shtml.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You
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.
Applicants will receive further consideration in accordance with category
rating procedures.
Best-Qualified: This highest
category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of
experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the
position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality
ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.
Highly-Qualified: This higher category
will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of
experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, as
determined by the job analysis.
Qualified: This lowest category
will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the
position and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the
position. Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order
to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Working
for OIG offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation,
sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits and participation in the
Federal Employees Retirement System. Explore the major benefits offered to most
Federal employees at http://www.usa.gov/Federal-Employees/Benefits.shtml.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
- Resume
showing relevant experience (cover letter optional). Resume should include the
following: where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's
name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates
(Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary;
- If
qualifying based on education, provide an official or unofficial transcript.
Document must have name of college/university to prove accreditation. If
selected, an official transcript will be required prior to your entrance on
duty;
-
Completed
assessment questionnaire;
- Copy
of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which documents
current grade, step and salary.
- To
claim veterans' preference, submit a DD-214 indicating the most recent
dates of service, character of service and type of discharge. To claim 10% or
more disability, submit a VA certification letter in addition to a DD-214 (If selected, a completed SF-15
will be required prior to your entrance on duty.). Future military
retirees can submit a "Statement of Service" only if retirement DD 214 or proof
of transitional leave is not yet available. The "Statement of
Service" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel
officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate
when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service,
the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable).
- Any
additional documentation that would provide proof of your eligibility category
for which you are applying. Required documents are listed next to the
eligibility category in the "Other Information" section below.
Submission
of a resume alone is NOT a complete
application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s
and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information
and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for
employment.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the
occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the
Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 to receive consideration.
•To begin, click Apply Online to create a
USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to
select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the
occupational questionnaire.
•Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application
package.
•It is your responsibility to ensure your responses
and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
•To verify your application is complete, log into
your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more
information link for this position. The Details page will display the
status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded
documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
•To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account
and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must
re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your
application will be incomplete.
Faxing
Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to
apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of
your application.
NOTE: If you
applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper
application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may
result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire
online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1984144.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of
your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM
(EST) on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax
confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and
submit via fax:
3. Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting
documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your
fax transmission.
Your
complete application package includes:
- Resume
showing relevant experience (cover letter optional). Resume should include the
following: where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer’s
name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, starting and end dates
(Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary;
- If
qualifying based on education, provide an official or unofficial transcript.
Document must have name of college/university to prove accreditation. If
selected, an official transcript will be required prior to your entrance on
duty;
- Completed
assessment questionnaire;
- Copy
of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which documents
current grade, step and salary.
- To
claim veterans’ preference, submit a DD-214 indicating the most recent
dates of service, character of service and type of discharge. To claim 10% or
more disability, submit a VA certification letter in addition to a DD-214 (If selected, a completed and signed SF-15
will be required prior to your entrance on duty.). Future military
retirees can submit a “Statement of Service” only if retirement DD 214 or proof
of transitional leave is not yet available. The "Statement of
Service" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel
officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate
when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service,
the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable).
- Any
additional documentation that would provide proof of your eligibility category
for which you are applying. Required documents are listed next to the
eligibility category in the “Other Information” section below.
Submission
of a resume alone is NOT a complete
application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s
and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information
and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for
employment.
DFAS Office of Inspector General DFAS OIG
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Indianapolis, IN 46249
Next steps
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
When your application package has been reviewed, you will receive an email advising whether or not you were determined to be best qualified and referred to the hiring manager. Referred candidates may be contracted for an interview. You will be notified when the selection process is complete.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Resume
showing relevant experience (cover letter optional). Resume should include the
following: where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's
name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates
(Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary;
- If
qualifying based on education, provide an official or unofficial transcript.
Document must have name of college/university to prove accreditation. If
selected, an official transcript will be required prior to your entrance on
duty;
-
Completed
assessment questionnaire;
- Copy
of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which documents
current grade, step and salary.
- To
claim veterans' preference, submit a DD-214 indicating the most recent
dates of service, character of service and type of discharge. To claim 10% or
more disability, submit a VA certification letter in addition to a DD-214 (If selected, a completed SF-15
will be required prior to your entrance on duty.). Future military
retirees can submit a "Statement of Service" only if retirement DD 214 or proof
of transitional leave is not yet available. The "Statement of
Service" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel
officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate
when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service,
the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable).
- Any
additional documentation that would provide proof of your eligibility category
for which you are applying. Required documents are listed next to the
eligibility category in the "Other Information" section below.
Submission
of a resume alone is NOT a complete
application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s
and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information
and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for
employment.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the
occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the
Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 to receive consideration.
•To begin, click Apply Online to create a
USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to
select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the
occupational questionnaire.
•Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application
package.
•It is your responsibility to ensure your responses
and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
•To verify your application is complete, log into
your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more
information link for this position. The Details page will display the
status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded
documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
•To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account
and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must
re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your
application will be incomplete.
Faxing
Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to
apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of
your application.
NOTE: If you
applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper
application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may
result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire
online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1984144.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of
your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM
(EST) on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax
confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and
submit via fax:
3. Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting
documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your
fax transmission.
Your
complete application package includes:
- Resume
showing relevant experience (cover letter optional). Resume should include the
following: where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer’s
name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, starting and end dates
(Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary;
- If
qualifying based on education, provide an official or unofficial transcript.
Document must have name of college/university to prove accreditation. If
selected, an official transcript will be required prior to your entrance on
duty;
- Completed
assessment questionnaire;
- Copy
of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which documents
current grade, step and salary.
- To
claim veterans’ preference, submit a DD-214 indicating the most recent
dates of service, character of service and type of discharge. To claim 10% or
more disability, submit a VA certification letter in addition to a DD-214 (If selected, a completed and signed SF-15
will be required prior to your entrance on duty.). Future military
retirees can submit a “Statement of Service” only if retirement DD 214 or proof
of transitional leave is not yet available. The "Statement of
Service" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel
officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate
when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service,
the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable).
- Any
additional documentation that would provide proof of your eligibility category
for which you are applying. Required documents are listed next to the
eligibility category in the “Other Information” section below.
Submission
of a resume alone is NOT a complete
application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s
and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information
and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for
employment.
DFAS Office of Inspector General DFAS OIG
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Indianapolis, IN 46249
Next steps
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
When your application package has been reviewed, you will receive an email advising whether or not you were determined to be best qualified and referred to the hiring manager. Referred candidates may be contracted for an interview. You will be notified when the selection process is complete.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
