This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/698141700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Office of Investigations (INV). INV has broad jurisdiction over criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of alleged violations of Federal laws, regulations, and policies relating to Department of State (Department) and U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) programs and operations, such as: procurement fraud, grant fraud, false claims, public corruption, conflicts of interest, trafficking in persons, and employee misconduct or serious wrongdoing.
Learn more about this agency01/05/2023 to 01/11/2023
$132,368 - $172,075 per year
Salary includes the 2023 Pay update.
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - The duties of this position often require the incumbent to travel outside the duty station to accomplish the assignment. Travel away from the duty station and to OIG's satellite overseas posts may be required up to 25%.
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full-Time; This position requires the incumbent to be available for an irregular work schedule, to include rotational shifts, nights, holidays and weekends. This position receives Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP).
Competitive
14 - Position is at the full performance level.
Yes
No
OIG-2023-0011
698141700
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
This announcement is open to all current Federal Competitive Service, Career and Career-Conditional employees. Applicants who have non-competitive eligibility, such as, Schedule A disability, Peace Corps or VISTA, reinstatement eligibles, Eligible Family members (EFM), etc. AND those eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) or Interchange Agreements with other Merit Systems may also apply.
This position is located in the Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations (INV). INV has broad jurisdiction over criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of alleged violations of Federal laws, regulations, and policies relating to Department/) programs and operations. The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Hotline Manager) with internationally delineated investigative responsibilities.
Major duties include:
- Supervise and conduct preliminary investigations to determine violations of Title 18, U.S. Code, Federal regulatory violations, and instances of fraud, waste and abuse impacting the operations, systems and programs.
- Act independently, under the general direction of the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations and Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, and the Special Agent in Charge to plan, organize, supervise, and conduct complicated criminal investigations which often concern senior career and appointed officials of the USG as well as foreign citizens both here and abroad. Independently plan, organize, supervise, and conduct investigations with tact and discretion in hostile environments.
- As a supervisor, carries out a range of the supervisory responsibilities expected of supervisors in the Federal government. For example, the incumbent participates in interviews of candidates for INV vacancies; makes assignments; sets priorities and deadlines for the work to be accomplished; ensures that work is carried out in a timely and fully satisfactory manner; gives advice and assistance to assigned staff; evaluates and prepares formal performance appraisals; hears and resolves routine or minor complaints and refers grievances and more serious complaints to the Special Agent in Charge; effects minor disciplinary actions; identifies training and developmental needs of staff.
- Serve as the OIG Hotline Manager. Utilize criminal investigative experience to supervise and direct the receipt, evaluation, and disposition of all complaints and allegations received by INV and the OIG Hotline related to waste, fraud, abuse, mismanagement, and whistleblower reprisal. Determines OIG actions to be taken, or identify the appropriate DOS bureau, or external agency or organization, to which the complaint or allegation will be referred. Ensure referrals contain appropriate recommendations and adequate investigative guidance prior to allocation of the complaint. Evaluate all complaints and allegations involving senior Foreign Service, and Civil Service employees, or special interest issues impacting the programs and operations of DOS. Ensure that highly sensitive or extremely complex problems are brought to the attention of the Special Agent in Charge, Operations Support Division and / or the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations.
- Evaluate and identify significant findings, trends and patterns contained in the Hotline complaints and identify areas considered sensitive to fraud, waste and abuse. Assist with the development of long-range strategies and goals to combat fraud, waste and abuse in Departmental programs and operations, as well as innovative techniques for the detection of fraud, waste and abuse.
- Prepare, review and edit correspondence to complainants and their legal representatives, Congressional representatives, DOS agency contacts, Office of the Secretary of State and the Office of Management and Budget, and to White House inquiries for accuracy and conformance to regulations. Review responses from DOS Bureaus for accuracy, thoroughness and determination that all aspects of the complaint are addressed fully, inquiries are conducted properly, and that appropriate corrective measures are taken based on the stated findings and conclusions.
Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. Education may only be substituted in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be credited towards qualifications.
Incumbent is required to successfully complete/previously completed one of the following: the Criminal Investigation Training Program (CITP) course(s) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). As an alternative, this training requirement may be satisfied by certification of completion of a comparable course of instruction, such as the FBI Academy New Agent Training, DEA Basic Agent Training, or U.S. Army CID Special Agent Course.
Lautenberg Amendment: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. 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)(91)).
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the 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 accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials.
NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 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 the following:
- Experience planning, organizing, supervising, and conducting difficult and complex criminal investigations.
- Experience evaluating complaints reported through various resources.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Hotline Complaint Center operations.
- Experience coordinating investigative and prosecutive activities with Federal, state and local agencies.
In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities:
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.
AGE REQUIREMENT: All applicants, except preference-eligible veterans, MUST be no more than 37 years of age upon entry into this position. If you are 37 or older, or will reach your 37th birthday, but have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement position which may exempt you from this age restriction, you must submit a copy of the SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that you received in that position. If you are a preference-eligible veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 verifying your veterans preference eligibility.
Candidate must possess a valid U.S. driver's license.
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).
This position requires the incumbent to work an average of two or more Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) hours per scheduled work day, which may include evenings, nights and weekends. The hours worked will vary depending on the nature of the assignment.
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 is disqualifying.
MOBILITY AGREEMENT: Selectee must sign a mobility agreement to accept, on direction of the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, a 1-2 year, unaccompanied detail to one of INV's overseas posts.
The incumbent must pass periodic physical examinations, meet physical standards set by the Agency for the position, and otherwise fulfill the requirements for law enforcement positions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c).
TRAINING: Must successfully complete OR have successfully completed the Criminal Investigations Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Center, Glynco, GA, AND the Inspector Investigator Training Program (IG-ITP) at the Inspector General Institute. Candidates will be required to sign a Training Agreement attesting to their understanding that failure to successfully complete the training will result in removal.
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.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:
- Knowledge of investigative techniques
- Ability to analyze complex problems to implement solutions
- Ability to supervise
- Ability to communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing
- Ability to perform analyses
- Ability to form relationships with people in and outside of the organization
Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience(s) and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. In order to fully evaluate your application and receive proper credit, your resume should include: (1) paid and non-paid experience, job title, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary (2) knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position; (3) specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and (4) names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Your resume should contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. This information should be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide information sufficient to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of consideration. For tips on writing your resume, please visit the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Qualified candidates are assigned a score between 70 and 100. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates must be rated "Well Qualified" for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for special priority.
If, after reviewing your resume and self-assessment questionnaire responses and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, a score will be manually determined that reflects your documented experience. This may result in a lower score, which may also eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and submit any required supporting documentation by the closing date of this job opportunity. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.
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All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system "Gateway to State" by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
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 you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed under the Qualifications and Evaluations section, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript(s) with your application. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.
4. Performance Appraisal - All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a copy of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal that includes the final rating. If a performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or 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.
5. All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting proof of competitive status, tenure, position, grade level and step.
6. Veterans who are preference eligibles OR who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions (honorable or general discharge) after 3 or more years of continuous active service may apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). You must submit a DD-214 (Member Copy 4 is preferable) showing the dates you served as well as your type of discharge and qualifying service campaign medals OR if you are still on active duty, you MUST submit a statement of service from your command/unit, which states the date you entered active duty, your expected discharge type and date, and the campaign medals you have received that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
For Sole Survivorship preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4 is preferable) or another form of official documentation which shows your discharge or release from active duty occurred on or after August 29, 2008 and was based on a sole survivorship discharge.
If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the DD-214, you must also submit a current version of the SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference), dated October 2013, and the required supporting documents listed on that form. Previous editions of the SF-15 will not be accepted. For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov.
If the appropriate information is not submitted to confirm the discharge status, dates of service, etc., you will not be considered for this job opportunity as a preference eligible. To gain access to your DD-214 online, please visit: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html
Current Federal employees applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) must submit a qualifying SF-50 to show you meet time-in-grade requirements.
For more information on Veteran Authorities, consult the Vet Guide at: http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp
7. 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 by the closing date.
8. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit a copy of the appropriate documentation with their application. See links below:
ICTAP Considerations
CTAP Considerations
9. If you are applying under a special hiring authority you MUST submit proof of eligibility with your application. For information related to special hiring authorities for veterans visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/shav/index.aspx. For information related to special hiring authorities for severely disabled persons visit: http://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp
All documentation, applicable to you, must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. If the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility or you fail to submit any of the required documents, it will disqualify you from being considered for this job opportunity.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
Please carefully read all the instructions before you begin the application process.
To apply for this job opportunity, you must submit a resume and an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. This information will be transferred to the Department of State's Gateway to State Automated Application System.
You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the following four-step application process:
STEP 1: Select the "Apply On-line" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.
STEP 2: Submit a detailed resume or any other written format you choose documenting your job-related qualifications, experience, and education (if applicable). Cover letter is optional. If you submit a cover letter, you must also submit a resume. Please see the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume.
STEP 3: Answer the job-specific self-assessment questions on-line through the Gateway to State automated application system. These questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications and experience for this job opportunity.
STEP 4: Submit all required documentation, applicable to you, listed in the Required Documents section of this job opportunity to the Department’s automated application system "Gateway to State" prior to the closing date of this announcement. For instructions on how 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. ET
ALTERNATE APPLICATION PROCEDURES
NOTE: If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package by fax. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, at least two working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement.
NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/698141700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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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.