Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from internal employees of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory on a permanent or competitive Term appointment, other permanent Federal employees who have completed a 1-year probationary period, and reinstatement eligibles. Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after three (3) years or more of continuous active service may apply. *By law, salary is limited to the pay cap of $172,500.

As the Special Agent in Charge (SAC), you will provide day-to-day supervision for all areas of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) investigations program.  You will share delegated responsibility with the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI) for the conduct and supervision of investigations relating to the programs and operations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB).  You will provide technical advice and assistance to the AIGI, the Deputy Inspector General (Deputy IG), and Inspector General (IG) on all aspects of the OIG investigative program.

You will perform the broadest and most significant type of supervisory, managerial and technical assignments under the general direction of the AIGI, Deputy IG, or IG.  You will participate in the development and direction of an investigative program which is comprehensive, effective, and responsive to the interests and needs of the IG and ensures the integrity of both the NRC and the DNFSB daily operations.

Finally, you will work in close coordination with OIG staff and management, senior officials of the NRC and DNFSB, and senior officials from other stakeholder organizations and the Congress, and often represents the AIGA in meetings and other settings.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• This is a Drug Testing position.
• Background investigation leading to a Q clearance is required.
• Pre-employment medical evaluation is required.

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.  SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as experience providing supervisory, managerial, technical, and administrative oversight for an investigations program or activities in an Office of Inspector General (OIG) or comparable investigations program, office, or agency, which contributed to the successful detection of fraud, waste, and abuse in an organization's or agency's programs, operations, and/or activities.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

1.  Extensive knowledge of Federal criminal laws and investigative techniques and procedures in order to conduct and oversee professional investigations of violations of those laws or regulations with the jurisdictions of an OIG or comparable organization.

2.  Expert management skills resulting from a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience overseeing federal law enforcement agents and including the ability to direct assignments, assess and manage performance, collaborate with subordinates on goal setting and work planning, and support professional development for all levels of personnel.

3.  Superior interpersonal and communications skills including the ability to interview, negotiate, and brief senior officials and executive personnel at all levels within and outside the organization, and the ability to write and edit detailed law enforcement reports.

4.  Superior analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically and identify investigations programmatic needs and requirements in order to carry out a successful execution of the organization's mission, programs, and projects.

5.  Ability to operate with a considerable degree of objectivity and independence.

A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume.

NOTE:  If selected for an interview, you may be asked to provide a writing sample in essay form along with an attestation as to its authorship.  Additionally, during your interview, you may be required to respond verbally to hypothetical scenarios that reflect real-world issues, problems, and taskings that the OIG SAC may face on a daily basis.  Failure to provide a writing sample and/or respond to the scenarios may disqualify you from further consideration.

Candidates are subject to the maximum age of original entry into law enforcement positions with this agency, which is 37, unless they have previous service in a Federal civilian law enforcement position covered by special law enforcement retirement provisions or are a preference-eligible veteran.

If selected for this position, you will be required to carry and use a firearm.  Maintaining firearm proficiency is mandatory. You must also successfully complete a pre-employment medical evaluation.

How you will be evaluated

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

When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements.  You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements.  If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position.  Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.