Clarification from the agency

Current United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service and United States Postal Inspection Service and Postal Regulatory Commission Employees only.

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In-Office Requirement:
The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role.

The USPS OIG is seeking highly qualified applicants to fill Entry Level Criminal Investigator vacancies within the Office of Investigations, Northeast Area Field Office (NEAFO), in Brooklyn, New York (Manhattan), or West Brooklyn, NY locations. The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential to conduct experience federal criminal, civil, and administrative investigations. Bring your skills and voice to our team!

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and/or the experience, education and training that reflects 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 a complete application package by 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 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 Journey Band level GS 7-11 equivalent. The salary range for this position is $61,852 - $104,996 includes locality. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) is authorized. LEAP will not be part of compensation until successful completion of the 12-week training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), or equivalent federal law enforcement academy.

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Relocation Authorized: No

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.

Applicants must be highly motivated and demonstrate the potential to conduct federal criminal, civil and administrative investigations.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a current USPS-OIG Student Cooperative or Career Employee; or USPS or USPIS or PRC employee
• 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 obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
• Must be able to pass a background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card.
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period
• Selectee will be subject to random drug screenings

Qualifications

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

You will not be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• Eligible applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or must provide proof of receipt of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution prior to the start date of employment.
• Must be a current USPS-OIG Student Cooperative or Career Employee; or USPS or USPIS or PRC employee.
• Have related professional experience in a law enforcement agency.
• Demonstrated potential to conduct Federal criminal, civil, and administrative investigations.
• Submit last performance appraisal (FY 2023) with at least a satisfactory performance rating. If a performance appraisal is not available, you must submit a written statement stating the reason it is not available; Student Cooperative's must submit a management recommendation letter from current supervisor.
  
  In accordance with applicable laws, the applicant selected for this position must:
• Must successfully complete the 12 week Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP).
• Maintain eligibility to operate motor vehicles.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and not have reached 37th birthday at the time of initial appointment to law enforcement position.
• Qualify and maintain authorization to carry firearms, including no current or previous domestic violence convictions.
• Maintain physical, mental and emotional standards and requirements necessary to perform law enforcement assignments.
• Work unscheduled irregular hours with the possibility of personal risk.
• As a law enforcement officer, you will be required to work on an unscheduled basis in excess of the 40-hour work week. These positions require substantial overtime to include holidays, weekends, and nights. You must be readily accessible to perform this unscheduled work. To ensure your availability, you will receive extra compensation in the form of Law Enforcement Availability Pay, which is calculated at a flat rate of 25 percent of base salary.
• Must be willing to relocate at the direction of management.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced academic degree
• Knowledge of Postal Service Operations
• Prior or current law enforcement or military experience

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

EVALUATION FACTORS

You must have the experience, knowledge and skills 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. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume.

Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume.

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

1. Demonstrated knowledge of various law enforcement/investigative techniques and procedures
2. Ability to effectively present information, both orally and in writing, to convey ideas and concepts regarding complex and/or sensitive issues.
3. Demonstrated ability to work with a team and develop and maintain effective working relationships with others from within and outside an organization.

You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the assessment questionnaire; 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.

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.