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Investigative Support Specialist

Department of Defense
Office of Inspector General
Administrative Investigations
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Summary

This position is located in the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG), Administrative Investigations of Senior Officials (ISO) Directorate and the Whistleblower Reprisal Investigations (WRI) Directorate in Alexandria, VA.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
01/29/2024 to 02/05/2024
Salary
$99,200 to - $128,956 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Alexandria, VA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 10% for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
IG-24-12289138-AI-MP
Control number
773188800

Duties

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  • As a Investigative Support Specialist, GS-1801-12, your typical duties may include the following:
  • Manages investigative complaints ie. intake, analysis, records management, status tracking and reporting/monitoring action and case closeout.
  • Reviews incoming complaints and establishes records, enters data into case tracking system and routes complaint appropriately.
  • Performs quality reviews examining thoroughness, completeness, organization, documentation and data to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
  • Maintains investigative records, ensuring security, retention/disposal consistent with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) guidance.
  • Processes Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for investigative records in accordance with Agency guidelines and timeframes.
  • Monitors incoming and outgoing Congressional correspondence.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Position has been designated as Non-Critical Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
  • Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
  • Current DoD civilian employees are not required to submit to drug testing if moving from one Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
  • Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction.
  • All qualifications and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

Qualifications

Time in Grade:

For entry at the GS-12 grade level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience GS-12 level: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized at the GS-11 level or equivalent experience. Specialized Experience is defined as performing in an investigative support role for a high-level professional or government program. Experience include compiling work that involves applying investigation and compliance principles, concepts, and methodologies; independently identifying significant sources of information to detect illegal activity and document issues or probable cause; researching, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating data and information to make appropriate recommendations; and prepare reports and technical information according to agency policy and procedures.

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp.

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) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Additional information

  • If you have not previously completed a probationary period with the Federal government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
  • This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list.
  • Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
  • PCS costs (moving expenses) WILL NOT be paid.
  • Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives WILL NOT be authorized by the hiring official.
  • For more information on veterans' preference click here.
  • Retired/Retiring Veterans: Please be aware that there is a 180-Day Restriction on Department of Defense (DoD) Employment of Military Retirees. A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in the DoD within 180 days after retirement unless the agency requests and is granted a waiver; the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 3505; or a state of national emergency exists.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: Applicants must be well-qualified, which is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For more information on ICTAP, click here for ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible.
  • The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
  • Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the DOD Priority Placement Program.
  • Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
  • You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
  • PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
  • All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.
  • Resume note:PLEASE NOTE: Only the first 5 pages of your resume will be reviewed. Be sure your relevant experience is included in those first five pages. (cover letter optional).
  • SF-50s: If you fail to provide the required documentation, by the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive consideration.
  • Performance Appraisal additional note: The performance appraisal must include the final rating. If a completed performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, you must submit an explanation as to why it is not available at the time of your application submission. Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.
  • Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.

The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

All qualified candidates will be evaluated on the following competencies:

  • Communications and Media
  • Communications Security Management
  • Manages and Organizes Information
  • Quality Management


You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12289138

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