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Investigator

Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Inspector General
Office of Investigations
This job announcement has closed

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health And Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations.

This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 11/10/2021

Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/05/2021 to 11/06/2021
This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$59,258 - $93,211 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 11
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Chicago, IL
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
OIG-OI-21-11287911 COVDH
Control number
620824100

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens, No Prior Federal Experience is Required

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Duties

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Duties include but not limited to:
  • Planning, coordinating, conducting and leading civil and administrative investigations, including those of an extremely complex nature.
  • Supporting Special Agents in conducting criminal investigations at the direction of the Assistant Special Agent in Charge. Define the investigative objectives and boundaries.
  • Investigating matters that are assigned or self-generated that may include high profile violations involving extremely complex and egregious behavior related to health care fraud.
  • Engaging in activities that are the concern of several local, county, State and Federal agencies. This involves a highly complex web of relationships that requires the application of extensive knowledge of the laws, rules, policies and practices of each of these jurisdictions.
  • Integrating investigative assets from partner agencies into the current workflow, and include non-OI resources as needed in the coordination and planning process.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S Citizenship is required.
  • Registration with the Selective Service (if applicable).
  • Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
  • One-year probationary period may be required.
  • THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 14043 MANDATING COVID-19 VACCINATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
  • Confidential financial disclosure report (OGE-450) is required.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain a (TS) Top Secret.
  • Drug testing designated position.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To see if your institution is accredited, please follow this link: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service, which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

GS-09 Specialized Experience:

For the GS-09 applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate: Experience providing (1) planning, coordinating and conducting research and analysis of investigative cases; and (2) conducting interviews with suspects, witnesses and informants; and (3) assemble evidence from investigative activities; and (4) writing, editing and proofreading health care fraud investigative memoranda and other documents; OR

2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR

Possess a combination of experience and education as described above which, when combined, is equivalent to 100% of the qualification requirement.

GS-11 Specialized Experience:

For the GS-11 applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate: Experience providing (1) planning, coordinating and conducting research and analysis of investigative cases; (2) conducting interviews with suspects, witnesses and informants; (3) assemble evidence from investigative activities; and (4) writing and editing investigative memoranda and other documents; OR

Possess Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related; OR

Possess a combination of experience and education as described above which, when combined, is equivalent to 100% of the qualification requirement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.

Education

Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click on the link for a list of accrediting organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials.

Additional information

Security and Background Requirements: A Top Secret clearance may be required to be obtained and maintained and a credit check is required. If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.

Testing Designated Position: This is a Testing Designated Position. Incumbent must submit to and successfully pass a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment. The Incumbent will also be subject to unannounced random drug testing for the duration of their time in this position.

E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.

Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

Career Transition Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility. Appropriate documentation such as a reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, an SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record along with your application package. Those eligible for consideration will need to be rated as well-qualified at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position in order to exercise selection priority. For more information about ICTAP, go to: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition.

EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences.

How you will be evaluated

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

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

Your application will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your experience, education (if applicable), and training relevant to the duties of this position. If you are found minimally qualified for the job, your application package will be further evaluated to determine your possession of the critical knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics listed below.

Your resume must document specialized experience and support your responses to the vacancy questions.

You will be evaluated on the following:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Decision Support
  • Oral Communication
  • Writing


To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11287911

Selections may be made for vacancies across the entire Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). By applying, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more HHS hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.

Office of Inspector General

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for HHS fights fraud, waste and abuse in HHS programs including Medicare, Medicaid, Healthcare Marketplaces, NIH, FDA, CDC and more. OIG HHS is the largest Federal inspector general's office, employing a nationwide network of auditors, investigators, attorneys, and evaluators to provide program recommendations to decision-makers, distribute educational resources to the industry and public, and investigate cases to root out fraud.

OIG is ranked as the #1 agency in HHS by the Partnership for Public Service's "The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government" 2020 ratings.

For more information about the HHS Office of Inspector General, go to http://oig.hhs.gov/.

This position is being filled using Direct Hire Authority and is open to all U.S. Citizens. All applicants who meet basic requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply.

Agency contact information

Trad Leavitt
Phone
202-836-1024
Email
trad.leavitt@oig.hhs.gov
Address
OIG Office of Investigations
330 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20201
US

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