This vacancy is for an Investigator position in the U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Investigations, in Washington DC.
The Office of Investigations is responsible for developing, directing, and carrying out a comprehensive program of investigations to maintain the integrity of Department programs. This office conducts investigations into alleged violations of laws, regulations, and other irregularities by employees, grantees, loan recipients or contractors and where appropriate, reports the results with recommendations for corrective action to Department officials.
As an Investigator, you will be responsible for conducting and assisting with OIG investigations, investigating whistleblower reprisal complaints, reviewing and analyzing hotline inquiries and complaints, providing technical advice, and coordinating OIG administrative investigative operations.
As a part of your routine duties, you will investigate allegations of whistleblower reprisal, violations of or noncompliance with the requirements of legislation and/or administrative rules and regulations pertaining to the programs administered by the Department.
Our mission is to improve the programs and operations of the Department of Commerce through independent and objective oversight. With so many focuses, OIG is a magnet for professionals of all interests and backgrounds.
This position is in the competitive service.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
The Full Promotion Potential of this position is: GS-12.
This position may be filled through means other than the competitive promotion process.
Summary
This vacancy is for an Investigator position in the U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Investigations, in Washington DC.
The Office of Investigations is responsible for developing, directing, and carrying out a comprehensive program of investigations to maintain the integrity of Department programs. This office conducts investigations into alleged violations of laws, regulations, and other irregularities by employees, grantees, loan recipients or contractors and where appropriate, reports the results with recommendations for corrective action to Department officials.
As an Investigator, you will be responsible for conducting and assisting with OIG investigations, investigating whistleblower reprisal complaints, reviewing and analyzing hotline inquiries and complaints, providing technical advice, and coordinating OIG administrative investigative operations.
As a part of your routine duties, you will investigate allegations of whistleblower reprisal, violations of or noncompliance with the requirements of legislation and/or administrative rules and regulations pertaining to the programs administered by the Department.
Our mission is to improve the programs and operations of the Department of Commerce through independent and objective oversight. With so many focuses, OIG is a magnet for professionals of all interests and backgrounds.
This position is in the competitive service.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
The Full Promotion Potential of this position is: GS-12.
This position may be filled through means other than the competitive promotion process.
Occasional travel - As condition of employment, the selectee may be subject to a geographic relocation within the United States in order to meet agency needs and must be willing to sign a mobility agreement. Travel is required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent - Full-Time, Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Competitive Services: Career or Career Conditional
*Major Duty 1: Conducts inquiries and investigations involving alleged improprieties by DOC officials, breaches of program integrity, and allegations of whistleblower retaliation. Ensures prompt attention to investigations initiated at the request/direction of OIG, the Department, Congress, GAO, etc.
*Major Duty 2: Conducts investigative interviews, record searches and analyses, and obtains sworn statements and documents, where appropriate, from witnesses, complainants, informants, subjects, Governmental officials, and public and private persons at all levels.
*Major Duty 3: Prepares high quality investigative reports, to include appropriate recommendations and analysis.
*Major Duty 4: Establishes and maintains liaison at the highest executive level with program and administrative officials as well as representatives of other federal agencies, local law enforcement agencies, and officials of state, municipal, and private enterprises.
You must be registered with Selective Service if applicable (www.sss.gov).
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing of the announcement
Drug Testing is Required
If your resume is incomplete, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
The selectee will be required to complete a confidential financial disclosure statement upon entrance and on an annual basis thereafter.
The selectee must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET security clearance.
The selectee is required to test negative for the presence of illegal drugs before placement in this position and will be subject to random drug testing thereafter.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Basic Entry Requirement for All Grade Levels: Applicants must meet all qualification requirements, including the following, by the closing date:
GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS: In addition to meeting the Basic Entry Requirements above, applicants must have the experience listed below.
For the GS-11: Fifty-two weeks of experience at the GS-09 level, or equivalent, that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Coordinates with other law enforcement agencies nationwide as required to further investigate situations, individuals, and/or groups. Provides technical guidance and direction by coordinating the staff's activities and, when necessary, reviewing their findings for adequacy of coverage and adherence to investigative policy.
For the GS-12: Fifty-two weeks of experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent, that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.- Knowledge of generally accepted investigative principles, techniques, methods and procedures applicable to administrative investigative function The experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector.
**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.
Additional information
ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for this position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management’s Career Transition Resources website at: http://www.opm.gov/ctapICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
A copy of your RIF separation, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement.
A copy of your SF-50 “Notification of Personnel Action”, documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through ROL, etc.;
A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating, and
Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for non-competitive appointment
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.
Additional benefits available include: Flexible work schedule, transportation subsidy, fitness center, child-care facility, career development with a generous training program, credit union and convenient access to Metrorail and Metrobus transit services in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia communities, car pools/van pools and more.
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation (transcripts if applicable) to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire that you completed as part of the application. However, your resume or optional cover letter must support your responses to the occupational questions, or your score will be lowered. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:
KSA 1. Knowledge of Federal Law and Investigative principles and techniques sufficient to conduct complex administrative investigations.
KSA 2. Ability to independently plan, conduct, and complete complex administrative investigations sufficient to prepare investigative plans, gather and analyze evidence, and coordinate with investigative components.
KSA 3. Skill in written communications, to include preparing investigative reports in a clear, concise and professional manner, in order to communicate clearly and accurately the results of investigations.
KSA 4. Ability to effectively orally communicate sufficient to interview senior level officials and brief senior managers on complex issues. To preview questions please click here.
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.
Additional benefits available include: Flexible work schedule, transportation subsidy, fitness center, child-care facility, career development with a generous training program, credit union and convenient access to Metrorail and Metrobus transit services in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia communities, car pools/van pools and more.
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. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume must also list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s).
Veterans’ Preference documentation. Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans’ preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge and/or character of service, VA letter, SF-15 etc.) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements please go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx for more information.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable (see other information).
If this position requires proof of higher education, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, graded earned, completion dates, and quarter and semesters hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges and universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationsOfStds-04.asp for more information.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education’s website – http://www.ed.gov/international/usnei/us/workrecog.doc. You must provide a copy of the letter contain the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
You are not required to submit official documentation at this time, copies are sufficient
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.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov/. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions and submit all require documents.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov/ and click on “Application Status.” Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by email at mgshelp@monster.com or by phone at 866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to7 p.m. ET.
For instructions on submitting your application in another format, please contact: Sherrie Palmer at spalmer@oig.doc.gov or (202)482-5187.
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
1401 Constitution Ave. N.W.
Washington , District of Columbia 20230-0001
United States
Next steps
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at: http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on “Track Your Online Application.” The four points of notification are:
Application Received or Application Incomplete;
Minimum Qualifications Required Met or Minimum Qualifications Requirements Not Met;
Eligible (Application Referred to Selecting Officials) or Eligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); and
Selected or Not Selected
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans’ preference, disability, etc.).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Resume showing relevant experience, cover letter optional. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume must also list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s).
Veterans’ Preference documentation. Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans’ preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge and/or character of service, VA letter, SF-15 etc.) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements please go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx for more information.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable (see other information).
If this position requires proof of higher education, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, graded earned, completion dates, and quarter and semesters hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges and universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationsOfStds-04.asp for more information.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education’s website – http://www.ed.gov/international/usnei/us/workrecog.doc. You must provide a copy of the letter contain the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
You are not required to submit official documentation at this time, copies are sufficient
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.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov/. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions and submit all require documents.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov/ and click on “Application Status.” Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by email at mgshelp@monster.com or by phone at 866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to7 p.m. ET.
For instructions on submitting your application in another format, please contact: Sherrie Palmer at spalmer@oig.doc.gov or (202)482-5187.
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
1401 Constitution Ave. N.W.
Washington , District of Columbia 20230-0001
United States
Next steps
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at: http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on “Track Your Online Application.” The four points of notification are:
Application Received or Application Incomplete;
Minimum Qualifications Required Met or Minimum Qualifications Requirements Not Met;
Eligible (Application Referred to Selecting Officials) or Eligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); and
Selected or Not Selected
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans’ preference, disability, etc.).
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
