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Investigator

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Inspector General
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Summary

It is anticipated that there will be significant interest in the announcement. As a result, the announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on the date of receipt of the 100th application or at 11:59 p.m. ET on DATE OF CLOSURE; whichever occurs first. Any required documents should be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.

OIG is organized into three line elements: the Offices of Investigations, Audits and Evaluations, and Healthcare Inspections; along with the Office of Contract Review and the Office of Management and Administration. In addition to the Washington, DC, headquarters, OIG has offices located in more than 30 cities throughout the country.

The Investigator, located in the Office of Investigations (OI), serves as a Subject Matter Expert in the development and planning of investigative policies and procedures, is responsible for managing the various program areas administered by OI, and reports directly to the Special Agent in Charge (SAC).

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
02/15/2018 to 02/22/2018
Salary
$114,590 to - $148,967 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
Washington DC, DC
1 vacancy
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - Part-time/Temporary
Work schedule
Part-time - Career/Career Conditional
Service
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Announcement number
18-VAOIG-90
Control number
491503500

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Duties

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As an Investigator, you will:

  • Serve as principal advisor to the SAC, routinely assisting and conducting analyses of the various critical support programs managed by OI to identify more efficient operational methods and procedures and propose policy and/or procedure recommendations for change in the program areas for which the division is responsible to ensure OI’s goals and objectives are achieved.
  • Participate in planning, developing, and implementing investigative policies, programs, standards, requirements, methods, procedures, and techniques that govern nationwide OIG investigations.
  • Review, coordinate, and monitor the work by field elements pertinent to the program area of responsibility.
  • Assist in the resolution of problems related to investigative tasking in the program area, and provide guidance on resource requirements and avenues for accomplishing mission tasks.
  • Perform as a team member in conducting OI’s inspection and qualitative assessment reviews.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
  • Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.
  • Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

  • Experience with investigative principles, techniques, methods and procedures applicable to investigative function; AND
  • Providing technical/professional advice and assistance to other investigators.
In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:
For the GS-14, you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks.

Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a nontemporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Additional information

- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- A one year probationary period may be required.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a “not qualified” determination.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:

  • Technical Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Communication Skills
Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must receive a score of 92 or better to be rated as “well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

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