Clarification from the agency

Current United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, and United States Postal Inspection Service 1811 employees only

This announcement provides a reassignment/promotion opportunity to the position of Assistant Special Agent-In-Charge (ASAC), Supervisory Criminal Investigator, Manager Band, in the Office of Investigations, for the Southern Area Field Office (SAFO), located in Miami or West Palm Beach, FL. The successful candidate must exhibit a high degree of leadership and demonstrate experience planning and conducting complex federal criminal investigations.

This position is being advertised at the Manager Band level, equivalent to a GS-14. The base salary range for this position is $98,907 - $127, 077. Locality and LEAP Pay authorized.

Relocation expenses may be paid.

Must be able to obtain/maintain a government-issued credit card and Top Secret security clearance.

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 exhibit a high degree of leadership, and demonstrate experience planning and conducting complex federal criminal investigations.

The employee supervises the activities of staff engaged in providing administrative support in the planning and conducting investigations related to alleged or suspected violations of criminal laws. This is a secondary criminal investigator position.

Responsibilities include the day-to-day management of work; collaborating with peers and subordinates to assure effective advisory services; and otherwise ensuring continuous progress toward stated goals. Provides authoritative advisory service and/or develops authoritative policy interpretation in the area of criminal investigation.

Assures implementation by subordinate staff of the goals and objectives of an agency-wide program. Implements established goals and objectives; assesses measures that evaluate performance; and makes recommendations for program improvement.

Travel Required
50% or less - 50% or Less Travel Required

Conditions of employment

• Must be a current USPS-OIG and USPIS 1811 employees
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
• Selectee subject to random drug testing
• Required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• • Current USPS-OIG and USPIS 1811 career employees
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Experience directly supervising, managing, or mentoring criminal investigators with an emphasis on establishing investigative plans, promoting maximum staff utilization, and development
  • At least 6 years of professional federal law enforcement experience
  • Received at least a met expectations rating on your most recent performance appraisals (FY 2020 and 2021)

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.

Your resume MUST reflect that you have experience, knowledge and/or skills in each of the following Evaluation Factors listed below:

1. Demonstrated experience in supervising/managing or mentoring employees with an emphasis on establishing investigative plans, promoting maximum staff utilization, development, and handling performance (including outstanding and disciplinary) issues
2. Demonstrated ability to define problems, analyze alternatives, and recommend solutions to difficult criminal investigative problems or issues
3. Demonstrated ability to oversee and participate in the development of criminal investigative policy guidance including directives and memoranda
4. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, facts and circumstances of investigations which are understandable to management officials

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, which includes the following documents:

• A Resume, which MUST reflect that you have experience, knowledge and/or skills in each of the Evaluation Factors listed above
• Performance Appraisals (FY 2020 & 2021) and received at least a met expectations rating on your performance appraisals

You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor.

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.