·         The incumbent is the principal Deputy and advisor to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) for Investigations.  Provides expert advice and assistance in the development and implementation of law enforcement policies, procedures and objectives for the overall DCIS program.

·         Manages all programs and processes within DCIS which support the establishment, maintenance and execution of effective and efficient criminal investigative programs.   This includes responsibilities for activities in the areas of planning, policy, program execution, quality assurance, in-house training, employee development and recruitment, mentoring, and sponsor programs, special projects, and administrative support

·         Represents the DIG in various capacities, particularly in the DIG's absence.  Oversees and directs the implementation of DCIS strategic planning activities and develops and implements performance based metrics for DCIS that are effective measurements of mission accomplishment. 

·         Serves as first line supervisor and evaluates the performances of various Special-Agents-in-Charge (SACs).

·          Maintains regular and effective communications with SACs, other field office (FO) and Headquarter's management officials to ensure awareness of changes in DCIS processes and procedures, or requirements.

·         Develops operational policies for use by the FOs in conducting criminal investigations. Conducts detailed operational reviews of each FO on the quality and timeliness of investigations and overall productivity. Manages various investigative programs.

·         Manages and coordinates criminal investigative matters among FOs, with other investigative units of the military departments, Federal, state and local governments, and the Department of Justice to ensure that suspected criminal activities are identified and brought to the attention of the Inspector General, the Secretary of Defense, and appropriate prosecution agencies. Develops, plans, and ensures that procedures for criminal investigations, which cut across service lines, involve other government agencies or require the multiple talents of auditors, investigators and selected program staffs.

·         Visits operating field elements to determine if investigations are being processed in accordance with established standards and policies. Ensures that the full range of investigative techniques and law enforcement procedures, to include the use of IG subpoenas, polygraphs, consensual monitoring, and undercover operations are being used in the conduct of investigations.

·         Ensures that all employees and applicants for employment receive fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of personnel management without regard to political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or handicapping condition, and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional 1ights, consistent with Federal merit system principles (5 U.S.C. 2301(b)(2)).

·         Performs other duties as directed by the Deputy Inspector General for Investigations.

·         Complies with requirements of The Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, 5 U.S.C. §4 (2000).   

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Subject to a two-year probationary period
• Required to submit to random drug testing
• Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278
• Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement, DoD Directive 1403.03
• Obtain/maintain Top Secret (TS/SCI)
• Incumbent may be required to travel both in the United States and overseas
• Mobility Agreement required
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• PCS MAY BE authorized

- PCS MAY BE authorized.

- Selectee will be required to complete and submit an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, prior to entering the position and annually thereafter.

- All newly appointed career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES in accordance with DoD Directive 1403.03.

- Position has been designated as Special Sensitive; incumbent is required to be eligible (and maintain eligibility) for a Top Secret with Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).

- Incumbent may be required to travel both in the Continental United States, as well as Outside Continental United States locations.  All newly appointed career SES leaders must sign the Mobility Agreement which is required as a condition of employment.

- Position requires a pre-employment physical exam and a pre-employment physical readiness test.  An annual physical readiness test is required for the duration of employment. 

- Position requires qualifications to carry and use government-owned firearms as part of the 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. 

- Position is considered a secondary law enforcement administrative position and is covered under the special retirement provision for secondary law enforcement positions.  The applicant must meet all of the following special retirement requirements: (1) Has moved directly (without a break in service exceeding three days) from a rigorous to a secondary position; (2) Has completed three years of service in a rigorous position and (3) If the applicant has served in a secondary position continuously (without a break in service of more than three days) since serving in a primary position.  If selected, applicant that meets the qualification requirements, but does not meet special retirement coverage requirements, will be placed under the regular Federal Employee retirement coverage.

- Position requires the incumbent to possess/maintain a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

Qualifications include both leadership skills and characteristics that are applicable to all SES positions and technical or program responsibilities specific to the position.

Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has had experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the responsibilities of this position. The best qualified candidates will be distinguished from other applicants by an evaluation panel of subject matter experts referencing the below listed Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and technical qualifications (TQs). All factors are mandatory unless stated otherwise. These factors are required, and must be addressed for the incumbent to perform the duties of the position.  The mandatory technical qualifications must be met to be rated eligible for the position. 

This position has been evaluated to be a Tier B position under the DoD OIG SES Personnel Management and Compensation System.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

The applicant is to provide a separate narrative statement to each of the following technical qualifications which describes fully, but concisely, how his/her experience supports each of the following qualifications.  Each technical qualification narrative should not exceed 2 pages.  Failure to address these specific qualifications in a separate narrative statement will eliminate you from consideration:  

1.    Demonstrates board knowledge of the fields of criminal investigations and law enforcement; investigative policies; administration of investigative programs; and functions and jurisdictions of other Federal, State, and local agencies.

2.     Demonstrates extensive experience in the strategic management of human, financial and information resources; and also has experience working with various DoD agencies and other Federal law enforcement agencies.

3.    Demonstrates an enterprise perspective in planning for and leading a large organization that conducts complex, multi-location criminal investigations.  The incumbent must possess an awareness and understanding of individual and organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD and government-wide strategic investigative mission.  Demonstrates skill and success establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups to attain DoD OIG objectives.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the Senior Executive Service, and are in addition to the specific technical factors listed above.  To assess the executive experience of each candidate, applicants who are applying for their initial career appointment in the SES must demonstrate, with specific examples, how their experience is relevant to exercising leadership in each of the five competencies.  Current or former Career SES members, Career Senior Executive Reinstatement Eligible and graduates of OPM certified Candidate Development Program (CDPs) are not required to address the narrative statement for ECQs (SES Career employees include only those appointed under Title 5 U.S.C. 3393).  A concise executive summary must show where and when the qualifications were obtained, the organizational setting in which the experience was acquired, (e.g. organizational size, level, and assigned fiscal resources), and a narrative discussion of the qualifications.  The ECQs must not exceed 10 pages.  Acceptable documentation to verify this information is included in the How to Apply Section.  Please provide a well-written qualification statement.  To give readers, executive resources staff, rating and selection officials, and the Qualification Review Board (QRB) members specific information about your achievements.  For more detailed information please click on the following link:

http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/qualify.asp

1.  LEADING CHANGE.  The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

2.  LEADING PEOPLE. The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

3.  RESULTS DRIVEN. The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

4.  BUSINESS ACUMEN. The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

5.  BUILDING COALITIONS. The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

These ECQs must be addressed in a separate narrative statement. Specific instructions for preparing your statement and definitions of these core qualifications are available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applicants will be evaluated based on the quality and extent of their experience, training, and/or education indicated on their resume and responses to the technical and executive core qualifications listed above.  Resumes will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and best qualified candidates may be invited to participate in a structured interview. The Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority.

In addition to meeting basic qualification requirements, applicants must have substantive experience which provides knowledge of the principles of organization, leadership, management and administration; and substantive specialized experience in a type of work or combination of functions directly related to this position.

All applicants are required to submit a narrative statement addressing each of the Technical Qualifications (TQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

NOTE: Current Career SES members, Career Senior Executive Reinstatement Eligibles and graduates of OPM certified Candidate Development Program (CDPs) are not required to submit the narrative statement for Executive Core Qualifications. Acceptable documentation to verify this information is included in the How to Apply Section.Please provide a well-written qualification statement. To give readers, executive resources staff, rating and selecting officials, and the Qualification Review Board (QRB) members specific information about your achievements. For more detailed information please click on the following link:

http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/qualify.asp