Clarification from the agency

Current Career United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service and United States Postal Inspection Service employees are not eligible and will not be considered for this vacancy.

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 will be considered.

The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level GS-12 and 13 equivalent grade level only for Brooklyn and New York, NY. The salary range for this position is $66,167 - $102,288. Locality and Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) is authorized. Compensation includes 1811 LEAP coverage in primary position under law enforcement retirement.

Position is eligible to receive non-competitive annual salary increases to the next GS equivalent level, up to the GS-13 level through the career ladder program. These salary increases are subject to your manager's approval.

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Travel Required: 50% or Less

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

The successful candidate must have experience in planning, conducting and/or leading complex federal criminal, civil and administrative investigations.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must currently be a Federal Law Enforcement Officer classified as an 1811 series Criminal Investigator
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and physical examination
• Must be able to pass a background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period
• Selectee subject to random drug testing

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Completed Basic Criminal Investigative Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or its equivalent (You must submit a copy of the certification)
• Currently serve as a federal law enforcement officer classified as an 1811 series criminal investigator and have at least four years of experience in that position at the GS-12 or 13 equivalent grade level. (You must submit a current SF-50 or equivalent that demonstrates your federal law enforcement status)
• Experience planning, conducting and/or leading complex criminal investigations
• Must have received a met expectation performance rating on your most recent performance appraisal

In accordance with applicable laws, the applicant selected for this position must:

• Maintain eligibility to operate motor vehicles
• Must be at least 21 years of age and not have reached 37th birthday at the time of initial appointment to law enforcement position
• Qualify and maintain authorization to carry firearms, including no current or previous domestic violence convictions
• Maintain physical, mental and emotional standards and requirements necessary to perform law enforcement assignments
• Work unscheduled irregular hours with the possibility of personal risk
• Must be willing to relocate at the direction of management

Applicants that do not meet the minimum qualification requirements will not be considered

EVALUATION FACTORS

You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume.

1. Demonstrated experience planning, conducting and/or leading complex criminal investigations
2. Demonstrative ability to define problems, analyze alternatives and recommend solutions to difficult problems or issues
3. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing facts and circumstances of investigations to individuals and groups

You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; fail to address a factor in the narrative section (no response or "See resume" or similar language will be scored a zero (0) ); or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor.

In each narrative section you must also indicate the reference person(s) who could verify your achievements. Include their full name, title and phone number. Your supervisor may also be contacted to verify any work-related statements you write.

Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.

How you will be evaluated

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

The Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor; fail to attach all required documentation; if your application materials indicate that you are not minimally-qualified for this position; or if you fail to qualify on the interview. Only the top-rated candidates will be referred to a review official or the selecting official for further consideration. Top-rated applicants may be required to participate in an interview. Your rating may be further adjusted or rated as ineligible by the review official or the selecting official based on your interview performance. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision. NOTE: If you receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor or on the interview, you will be considered NOT MINIMALLY QUALIFIED for the position and rated ineligible.