Clarification from the agency

Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles), and Excepted Service. Current career United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service and United States Postal Inspection Service will not be considered or selected from this vacancy announcement.

The applicant must demonstrate experience conducting and overseeing complex federal criminal and civil investigations and the ability to manage diverse investigative operations.

The incumbent serves as a member of the OIG executive management team, works with other senior managers to plan and coordinate OIG activities, and ensure effective and efficient use of resources and delivery of quality services in meeting the OIG's mission. The incumbent also serves as the main Area Field Representative for the OIG.

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on Monday, December 6, 2021 will be considered.

The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

This position is being advertised at the Inspector General Executive Service (IGES) Band level, equivalent to the Senior Executive Service (SES). The salary range for this position is $132,552 - $183,300.

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Travel Required: 50% or Less

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.

• Provides authoritative advisory service and/or develops authoritative policy interpretations in the area of criminal investigations.
• Oversees the application of new management methods, revisions, or adaptations. Directs the revision or adaptation of methods outlined in directives from higher authority. Institutes measures to effect economy by exercising approval of methods to improve efficiency, manner of functioning, and effectiveness of the organization. Evaluates the effectiveness of operations in terms of mission accomplishment.
• Provides leadership and guidance in setting the workforce's expected performance levels commensurate with Office of Investigation's strategic objectives. Promotes quality through effective use of the organization's performance management system (e.g., establishing performance standards, appraising staff accomplishments using the developed standards, and taking action to reward, counsel, or remove employees, as appropriate).
• Oversees the assessment by ASACs and DSACs of the employees' developmental needs. Fosters commitment, team spirit, pride, trust, and group identity; takes steps to prevent situations that could result in unpleasant confrontations.
• Provides direction to DSACs/ASACs on potential or actual problem areas relating to program implementation and goal achievement. Ensures management tools are available in determining alternative courses of corrective action, being sure to utilize developed contingency plans. Sets program standards; ensures accountability for achieving these standards; acts decisively to modify them to promote customer service and/or the quality of programs and policies.
• Assesses current and future staffing needs based on the Office of Investigation's goals and budget realities. Applies merit principles to develop, select, and manage a diverse workforce.
• Represents and speaks for the Office of Investigations and its work (e.g., presenting, explaining, selling, defending, and negotiating) to those within and outside the Office of the Inspector General (e.g., agency heads and other United States Postal Service executives; corporate executives; the media; clientele and professional groups). Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals and groups; clarifies information; and facilitates an open exchange of ideas.
• Develops and enhances alliances with external groups. Engages in cross-functional activities and maintains common ground with a widening range of stakeholders.
• Ensures that reports, memoranda, and other documents reflect the position and work of the organization in a clear, convincing, and organized manner.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must currently be a Federal Law Enforcement Officer classified as an 1811 series Criminal Investigator
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and medical assessment questionnaire. Note: a physical is required for 1811 criminal investigator positions.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period
• Selectee subject to random drug testing

Qualifications

You must currently be an 1811 criminal investigator or equivalent and have at least 7 or more years of experience as a criminal investigator (federal law enforcement officer) in the 1811 occupation series. NON-QUALIFYING experience includes: security details, intelligence analysis, corrections or guard duty, physical security, and military/security police officer.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
This is a position in the Inspector General Executive Service (IGES). The following qualifications are required to be addressed in a separate narrative response not to exceed 5 pages (one page per ECQ); however, the successful candidate should be capable in the following areas:

• Leading Change: Encompasses the ability to develop and implement an organizational vision, which integrates key national and program goals, priorities, values, and other factors. This includes the ability to balance change and continuity-to continually strive to improve customer service and program performance, to create a work environment that encourages creative thinking and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity.
• Leading People: The ability to design and implement strategies, which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organizations' vision, mission, and goals.
• Results Driven: Accountability and continuous improvement-This includes the ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.
• Business Acumen: The ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the organizations mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision making.
• Building Coalitions/Communication/Team Concepts: This involves the ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. Also, it involves the ability to develop an expansive professional network with other organizations and to identify the internal and external policies that impact the work of an organization.

YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NARRATIVE SECTION AFTER EACH EVALUATION FACTOR IN THE OOCUPATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE IN WHICH YOU MUST FULLY EXPLAIN HOW, WHEN, AND WHERE YOU GAINED THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES AS LISTED IN EACH OF THE EVALUATION FACTORS.

You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the occupational questionnaire; fail to address a factor in the narrative section (no response or "See resume" or similar language will be scored a zero (0)); 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

You must meet ALL of the minimum requirements.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Current employment as an 1811 with the federal government
• Must have 1 year of experience at the equivalent (GS-15) Director level and/or 3 years at equivalent (GS-14) Manager level
• At least 7 years of professional Federal Law Enforcement experience with the federal government
• Must have experience supervising, managing, planning and conducting complex criminal investigations
• Must have received a satisfactory performance rating on your most recent performance appraisal. If a performance appraisal is not available, you must submit a written statement stating reason

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience or knowledge of the Inspector General (IG) community
• Experience or knowledge of the Postal Service and its operation
• Graduate level education

Applicants that do not meet the minimum qualification requirements will not be considered

EVALUATION FACTORS (MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS)

You must have the knowledge, skills, and abilities 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.

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

1. Demonstrated experience supervising, managing, planning and conducting complex criminal investigations, specifically in the areas of procurement/contract fraud, public corruption, financial fraud, mail theft, provider/injury compensation fraud, and other types of employee misconduct investigations
2. Demonstrated experience functioning as a director or manager with responsibility for establishing work plans and/or directly supervising subordinate managers, investigators, and staff
3. Demonstrated experience with oversight of budget, training, performance management and strategic planning
4. Superior oral, written and presentation communication skills, with an ability to articulate and present ideas both to internal staff and external stakeholders

You must have the knowledge, skills, and abilities 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.

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.