This position is located within the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Deputy Inspector General for Administrative Investigations (DIG-AI), Hotline Directorate. The Hotline Division is responsible for receiving information pertaining to suspected threats to homeland security, leaks of classified information, and overseeing inquiries into allegations of fraud, waste and mismanagement affecting DoD programs and operations at the local, national and international levels. The incumbent provides investigative support services to all phases of Hotline operations and serves as the point of contact for Hotline matters to an assigned DoD activity.
Who May Apply: Only applicants
who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply
for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you
meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories
you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive
list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
· Current Permanent Department of Defense DoD OIG Employee
This position is located within the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Deputy Inspector General for Administrative Investigations (DIG-AI), Hotline Directorate. The Hotline Division is responsible for receiving information pertaining to suspected threats to homeland security, leaks of classified information, and overseeing inquiries into allegations of fraud, waste and mismanagement affecting DoD programs and operations at the local, national and international levels. The incumbent provides investigative support services to all phases of Hotline operations and serves as the point of contact for Hotline matters to an assigned DoD activity.
Who May Apply: Only applicants
who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply
for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you
meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories
you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive
list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
· Current Permanent Department of Defense DoD OIG Employee
As an Investigative Support Specialist (Hotline) your duties will include but are not limited to:
1) Tracking and monitoring notifications of investigative cases, preliminary inquiries, incoming and outgoing correspondence and reports of investigations.
2) Analyzing investigative case files and correspondence including reports of investigation for Congressional inquiries.
3) Preparing and editing interim and final Congressional correspondence and reports of investigation.
4) Tracking and monitoring notifications of investigative cases, incoming and outgoing correspondence, case referrals and reports of inquiry.
5) Recommending strategies on reports of investigations.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Requirements:
Position
has been designated as Critical Sensitive; the individual(s) selected is(are)
required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Incumbent
is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to
appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service
with DoD OIG.
Individuals that are still on active duty, please apply by marking #6 under Eligibility for Appointment/Consideration. You will also need to submit a Statement of Service.
U.S.
Citizenship is required for this position.
Requires
10% of temporary duty travel (TDY).
Permanent
Change of Duty (PCS—Relocation) expenses WILL NOT
be paid.
Recruitment
incentives MAY
be authorized; their use will be determined based on mission requirements
and availability of funds.
If
you have not previously successfully completed a probationary period with the
Federal Government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period.
Position(s)
may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the
Priority Placement Program.
Required to complete a two-year trial period based on appointment type, such as Schedule A Excepted Service positions.
This
job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90
calendar days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Qualifications
To meet the basic requirements, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent in the Federal service.
GS-12 Specialized Experience is defined as experience that equips an applicant with the particular Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically related to the work of the position to be filled. Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent that demonstrates skill in providing investigative support service during investigative cases, including opening and closing cases; conducts preliminary evaluation and examination of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement; enters, extracts, and analyzes investigative data from an electronic case management system to determine priority level of complaint; and reviews all final reports of inquiry.
Candidates will be further evaluated on the level and quality of
their experience and possession of the following relevant competencies in order
to determine the level of your qualifications. These competencies include: Competencies: 1. Skill in entering, retrieving and analyzing investigative data from an electronic case management system. 2. Written communication skill such as editing and writing reports of investigative data. 3. Oral communication skill to present information and answer detailed questions in responsibility areas. 4. Skill in managing and tracking investigative data across multiple case management systems.
Applicants who have
held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks
must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.
All
qualification and Time in Grade requirements must be met by the closing
date of this announcement
Education
Education:
There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.
Additional information
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of
Defense referral system for displaced employees.
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.
Working for OIG offers a comprehensive benefits
package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance,
health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usa.gov/Federal-Employees/Benefits.shtml.
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.
Your
application will be assessed to the extent to which you possess the
competencies listed in the "Qualifications" section above and
ultimately placed into one of three quality category levels: Best
Qualified, Highly Qualified, and Qualified.
During
further evaluation, you may be asked to provide additional information or
participate in other methods of assessment, such as structured interviews.
Individuals who are subject matter experts in the requirements of this position
may participate in further evaluations.
Your responses will be carefully
reviewed and must be supported by factual information in your resume. Inflating
or otherwise enhancing your qualifications and errors or omissions may result
in loss of further consideration.
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.
Working for OIG offers a comprehensive benefits
package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance,
health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usa.gov/Federal-Employees/Benefits.shtml.
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). Resume should include the following: where
you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address,
supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week
and salary;
· If qualifying based on education,
provide an official or unofficial transcript. Document must have name of
college/university to prove accreditation. If selected, an official transcript
will be required prior to your entrance on duty;
· Completed assessment
questionnaire;
·
Copy of
your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which documents
current Competitive (#1 on block 34 of SF-50) position occupied. If the
position currently occupied is Excepted Service (#2 on block 34 of SF-50), you
must provide documentation, a SF-50, that provides proof that you've held
a permanent position with career or career-conditional status.
·
To claim veterans' preference,
submit a DD-214 indicating the most recent dates of service, character
of service and type of discharge. To claim 10% or more disability, submit a VA
certification letter in addition to a DD-214. (If selected, a completed
SF-15 will be required prior to your entrance on duty.). Future military retirees can submit a "Statement of
Service" only if retirement DD 214 or proof of transitional leave is not yet
available. The "Statement of Service" must be signed by, or by
direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or
higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your
rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of
service (i.e. honorable).
· Interagency Career Transition
Assistance Program (ICTAP): Provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with
selection priority over other candidates for competitive service
vacancies. Applicants must be well-qualified, which is defined as meeting
all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well
as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements
for the position established by the Best Qualified category definition. You
must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for this program: a
separation notice, a SF-50 documenting separation; an agency certification that
you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM
notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military
Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5
U.S.C. Section 8337(h) or Section 8456. Information about ICTAP eligibility is
on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
· Any additional documentation that
would provide proof of your eligibility category for which you are applying.
Required documents are listed next to the eligibility category in the "Other
Information" section below.
Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete
application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s
and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information
and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for
employment.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the
occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the
Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, June 08, 2017 to receive consideration.
•To begin, click Apply Online to create a
USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to
select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the
occupational questionnaire.
•Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
•It is your responsibility to ensure your responses
and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
•To verify your application is complete, log into
your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application
Status link and then select the more information link for this
position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the
documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has
sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several
hours to clear the virus scan process.
•To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account
and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must
re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your
application will be incomplete.
Faxing
Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to
apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of
your application.
NOTE: If you
applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper
application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may
result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire
online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1946073.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of
your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM
(EST) on Thursday, June 08, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax
confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and
submit via fax:
3. Fax all
six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to
1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax
transmission.
DFAS Office of Inspector General DFAS OIG
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Indianapolis, IN 46249
Next steps
When
your application package has been reviewed, you will receive an email
advising whether or not you were determined to be best qualified and referred
to the hiring manager. Referred candidates may be contacted for an
interview. You will be notified when the selection process is complete.
To
check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete
application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and
click on the more information link under the application status for this
position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
· Resume showing relevant
experience (cover letter optional). Resume should include the following: where
you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address,
supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week
and salary;
· If qualifying based on education,
provide an official or unofficial transcript. Document must have name of
college/university to prove accreditation. If selected, an official transcript
will be required prior to your entrance on duty;
· Completed assessment
questionnaire;
·
Copy of
your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which documents
current Competitive (#1 on block 34 of SF-50) position occupied. If the
position currently occupied is Excepted Service (#2 on block 34 of SF-50), you
must provide documentation, a SF-50, that provides proof that you've held
a permanent position with career or career-conditional status.
·
To claim veterans' preference,
submit a DD-214 indicating the most recent dates of service, character
of service and type of discharge. To claim 10% or more disability, submit a VA
certification letter in addition to a DD-214. (If selected, a completed
SF-15 will be required prior to your entrance on duty.). Future military retirees can submit a "Statement of
Service" only if retirement DD 214 or proof of transitional leave is not yet
available. The "Statement of Service" must be signed by, or by
direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or
higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your
rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of
service (i.e. honorable).
· Interagency Career Transition
Assistance Program (ICTAP): Provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with
selection priority over other candidates for competitive service
vacancies. Applicants must be well-qualified, which is defined as meeting
all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well
as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements
for the position established by the Best Qualified category definition. You
must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for this program: a
separation notice, a SF-50 documenting separation; an agency certification that
you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM
notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military
Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5
U.S.C. Section 8337(h) or Section 8456. Information about ICTAP eligibility is
on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
· Any additional documentation that
would provide proof of your eligibility category for which you are applying.
Required documents are listed next to the eligibility category in the "Other
Information" section below.
Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete
application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s
and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information
and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for
employment.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the
occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the
Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, June 08, 2017 to receive consideration.
•To begin, click Apply Online to create a
USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to
select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the
occupational questionnaire.
•Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
•It is your responsibility to ensure your responses
and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
•To verify your application is complete, log into
your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application
Status link and then select the more information link for this
position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the
documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has
sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several
hours to clear the virus scan process.
•To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account
and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must
re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your
application will be incomplete.
Faxing
Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to
apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of
your application.
NOTE: If you
applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper
application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may
result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire
online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1946073.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of
your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM
(EST) on Thursday, June 08, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax
confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and
submit via fax:
3. Fax all
six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to
1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax
transmission.
DFAS Office of Inspector General DFAS OIG
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Indianapolis, IN 46249
Next steps
When
your application package has been reviewed, you will receive an email
advising whether or not you were determined to be best qualified and referred
to the hiring manager. Referred candidates may be contacted for an
interview. You will be notified when the selection process is complete.
To
check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete
application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and
click on the more information link under the application status for this
position.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
