This position is located in the U.S. Department of State (State or Department), Office of Inspector General (OIG), which has statutory oversight responsibility covering the Department, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), and the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC). OIG is responsible for conducting and reporting on inspections, evaluations, investigations, audits, and special inquiries involving all overseas and domestic Department, USAGM, and IBWC programs and operations.
Summary
This position is located in the U.S. Department of State (State or Department), Office of Inspector General (OIG), which has statutory oversight responsibility covering the Department, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), and the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC). OIG is responsible for conducting and reporting on inspections, evaluations, investigations, audits, and special inquiries involving all overseas and domestic Department, USAGM, and IBWC programs and operations.
The Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIG-I) provides executive oversight for the Office of Investigations (INV). INV has broad jurisdiction over criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of alleged violations of Federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to programs and operations of the Department, USAGM, and the IBWC, such as procurement fraud, grant fraud, false claims, defective pricing, bid rigging, public corruption, conflict of interest, trafficking in persons, and employee misconduct matters referred to INV in accordance with the OIG Discipline Policy. Employee misconduct could include misuse or theft of Department property or services; payment or solicitation of bribes, gratuities or kickbacks; and violations of the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, the Code of Federal Regulations, or other rules/standards governing employee conduct. Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App., Sections 4(a)(1) and 6(a)(2). In addition to its Arlington, VA, headquarters, INV maintains field offices in Charleston, SC, and Frankfurt, Germany.
The incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Inspector General and is the principal advisor to the DIG and the Inspector General (IG) on all criminal investigative functions of the OIG both domestically and overseas.
This position is a secondary law enforcement position. The incumbent is required to have prior law enforcement experience in supervising and conducting criminal investigations.
This position requires the incumbent to carry a firearm while performing duties and maintain firearm proficiency and successfully pass periodic firearm qualifications. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition. Title 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9).
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The duties of positions in this series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself or others may be disqualifying.
An applicant who is currently employed as an 1811 without a break in service, has completed an agency medical exam within the last 12 months, and can provide medical documentation qualifying for duty without medical restriction, may be exempted from the pre-employment medical exam.
Persons selected for initial appointment to the career Senior Executive Service must have their Executive Core Qualifications certified by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board prior to appointment and will be required to serve a one year probationary period. The Civil Service includes all appointive position in the executive judicial, and legislative branches of the U.S. government except positions in the uniformed services. Veterans Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service (SES).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
Requires a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278.
One year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation.
Must pass a pre-employment medical examination, unless exempt.
The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 requires the applicant selected for this position submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
Qualifications
Responding to Executive Core and Mandatory Technical Qualifications:
When responding to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs), you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the MTQs and the ECQs.
Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts.
You should limit your narrative to two pages per MTQ and ECQ. Applicants who use "see resume" as a response will not receive consideration for the position.
..............................Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ)........................... Unless you are currently serving under 1) a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, 2) are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or 3) have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the ECQs.
PLEASE ADDRESS EACH OF THE EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS IN THE QUESTION PORTION OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS (last five questions in the questions portion of the application process).
To view additional information on the proper preparation of Executive Core Qualification statements available on the Office of Personnel Management's website please click hereand here
..........................Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ).......................... In order to receive consideration for this position, all applicants must also submit a narrative statement for each of the mandatory technical qualifications listed below.
You must address these separately and NOT through the question portion of the application process.
After writing your MTQs, please upload the document as an "additional document" in the document upload section, or attach it to the end of your resume.
For this position applicants must address the following mandatory technical qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in reviewing current and proposed legislation, regulations, trends, and initiatives to provide advice on impact on OIG investigative and administrative programs.
Experience in establishing and maintaining working relationships with senior Agency management and staff, U.S. Department of Justice, United States Attorney’s Offices, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, and other law enforcement personnel.
Expert and broad knowledge of criminal, civil and administrative investigations, including qui tam investigations and whistleblower investigations; expert and comprehensive knowledge of and experience working with the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended; comprehensive knowledge of Federal criminal laws; demonstrated experience in law enforcement practices and procedures; Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and evidence; and criminal investigation practices, techniques and strategies including knowledge of specialized techniques and equipment.
Expert supervisory and managerial knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively direct the development and administration of an investigative program for a large and complex organization. Demonstrated ability to identify constructive solutions to legal and factual problems associated with complex investigations.
IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS THE MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, YOU MAY BE CONSIDERED INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION.
Education
There are no educational requirements for this position.
Additional information
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you.
SELECTIVE SERVICE - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify at the time of appointment that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Employee Relations, Disability/Reasonable Accommodations Division, at (202) 261-8163 or reasonableaccommodations@state.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
DIVERSITY EQUITY INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY - Our people are the heart of OIG’s oversight mission. We strive to create a workforce that reflects America’s diversity. We nurture a community where differences are valued, honored, and celebrated. We cultivate an environment where we share ideas, listen, and learn from one another. By enabling the full potential of our people, we are empowered. When we are empowered, we feel we can bring our authentic selves to work and make a collective, purposeful impact.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
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.
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.
Applicants will be evaluated by a Qualifications Review Panel (QRP) of senior officials. The Panel will rate applicants on the basis of the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience and education. The Panel will determine the degree to which candidates possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the mandatory technical requirements of the position and the Mandatory Executive Core Qualification requirements. Among the factors the evaluation panel will consider in determining the applicant's relative capacity and fitness for the position are education, training, experience and demonstrated executive level qualifications. The Panel will rate your application against each of the Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications to determine the best qualified candidates. Candidates determined to be the best qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration for the position. You may preview questions for this vacancy.
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.
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.
All required documents must be submitted to our automated system "Gateway to State" prior to the closing date of this announcement which is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
The following documents are required:
1. Resume - Your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the required information as specified in the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section. Insufficient information will result in an ineligible rating.
2. A completed online job specific self-assessment questionnaire through the Department’s automated system “Gateway to State.”
3. Transcripts - If applicable, see the Qualifications section of the announcement. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.
4. If you are qualifying based on other criteria listed under the Qualification Section of this announcement, you MUST submit the required supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, etc.) with your application.
5. Performance Appraisal - All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a copy of their most recent completed annual performance appraisal that includes the final rating. If a performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete, or is unavailable, a Form DS-1812 (Applicant Appraisal) or equivalent form from another agency signed by the current supervisor is acceptable. Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.
6. If you are currently serving under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the career SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit proof of non-competitive eligibility i.e., conversion to career SES SF-50 or SES Certificate. You must attach a copy of a SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that verifies status or eligibility. If the SF-50 is not attached, you may lose consideration.
Applicants must submit an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. Information you provide in USAJOBS is general information completed by all applicants. The information you provide and your Federal resume will become part of your application and will automatically be transferred to the Department of State's Gateway to State application system when you apply on-line. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement to complete the following three-step application process:
STEP 1: Select the "Apply On-line" button and follow the instructions provided. When completing your on-line resume do not convert it to the SES resume format.
STEP 2: Answer the self-assessment questions, the Executive Core Qualifications and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications. Follow the instruction provided under the "qualifications required" section. Your responses to the ECQs and MTQs will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this job. Review your resume to make certain that it supports your responses to the user information questions, the ECQs and MTQs.
STEP 3: Submit all required documentation listed in the required documents section of this announcement to our automated system "Gateway to State" prior to the closing date of the announcement.
To view the status of your supporting documentation, please click here.
Technical assistance with your on-line application can be obtained by contacting the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com OR by calling (866) 656-6830 or (703) 269-4944 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. NOTE: If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package by fax. You must call the number listed in the vacancy announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, at least two working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The Human Resources Office will fax or e-mail you an application package that you must complete and return prior to the closing date of the announcement. To receive application materials, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement and they will assist you in processing your application. In all cases, applicants must provide responses to the self-assessment questions and the required applicant information and supplemental documentation in order to be considered for the position.
The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources Office no later than 11:59 p.m. eastern Standard time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.
NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
U.S. Department of State
1700 N Moore St
SA-39, rm 1400
Attn: OIG
Rosslyn, Virginia 22209
United States
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. After we review and evaluate all applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and or security background investigation.
You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process:
1. Upon receipt of your application. 2. Upon minimum qualification determinations. 3. After the certificate is issued. 4. After final selection is made.
For instructions on how to view the status of your application, please click here.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All required documents must be submitted to our automated system "Gateway to State" prior to the closing date of this announcement which is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
The following documents are required:
1. Resume - Your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the required information as specified in the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section. Insufficient information will result in an ineligible rating.
2. A completed online job specific self-assessment questionnaire through the Department’s automated system “Gateway to State.”
3. Transcripts - If applicable, see the Qualifications section of the announcement. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.
4. If you are qualifying based on other criteria listed under the Qualification Section of this announcement, you MUST submit the required supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, etc.) with your application.
5. Performance Appraisal - All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a copy of their most recent completed annual performance appraisal that includes the final rating. If a performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete, or is unavailable, a Form DS-1812 (Applicant Appraisal) or equivalent form from another agency signed by the current supervisor is acceptable. Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.
6. If you are currently serving under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the career SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit proof of non-competitive eligibility i.e., conversion to career SES SF-50 or SES Certificate. You must attach a copy of a SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that verifies status or eligibility. If the SF-50 is not attached, you may lose consideration.
Applicants must submit an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. Information you provide in USAJOBS is general information completed by all applicants. The information you provide and your Federal resume will become part of your application and will automatically be transferred to the Department of State's Gateway to State application system when you apply on-line. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement to complete the following three-step application process:
STEP 1: Select the "Apply On-line" button and follow the instructions provided. When completing your on-line resume do not convert it to the SES resume format.
STEP 2: Answer the self-assessment questions, the Executive Core Qualifications and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications. Follow the instruction provided under the "qualifications required" section. Your responses to the ECQs and MTQs will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this job. Review your resume to make certain that it supports your responses to the user information questions, the ECQs and MTQs.
STEP 3: Submit all required documentation listed in the required documents section of this announcement to our automated system "Gateway to State" prior to the closing date of the announcement.
To view the status of your supporting documentation, please click here.
Technical assistance with your on-line application can be obtained by contacting the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com OR by calling (866) 656-6830 or (703) 269-4944 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. NOTE: If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package by fax. You must call the number listed in the vacancy announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, at least two working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The Human Resources Office will fax or e-mail you an application package that you must complete and return prior to the closing date of the announcement. To receive application materials, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement and they will assist you in processing your application. In all cases, applicants must provide responses to the self-assessment questions and the required applicant information and supplemental documentation in order to be considered for the position.
The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources Office no later than 11:59 p.m. eastern Standard time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.
NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
U.S. Department of State
1700 N Moore St
SA-39, rm 1400
Attn: OIG
Rosslyn, Virginia 22209
United States
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. After we review and evaluate all applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and or security background investigation.
You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process:
1. Upon receipt of your application. 2. Upon minimum qualification determinations. 3. After the certificate is issued. 4. After final selection is made.
For instructions on how to view the status of your application, please click here.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
