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Assistant Inspector General for Investigations

Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Inspector General

Summary

This position is located at Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General, OIG, Office of Investigation. As an Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, you will provide leadership and coordination, recommend policies to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations, as well as to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such operations.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/15/2026 to 01/28/2026
Salary
$151,661 to - $228,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
ES 00
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Senior Executive
Promotion potential
00
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-HUDIG-12864423-SES
Control number
854503300

Duties

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The Assistant Inspector General for Investigation (AIGI) provides executive leadership for HUD OIG's nationwide investigative operations. This senior executive oversees criminal and administrative investigations involving fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct affecting HUD programs, operations, and federally assisted housing. Serving as the principal advisor to the Inspector General on investigative matters, the AIGI ensures investigations are conducted with integrity, professionalism, and in full compliance with Federal law.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish a budget and staffing allocation; direct the work of the Office and is held accountable for the success of the Offices'.
  • Principal advisor to the Inspector General on investigative matters, providing the technical capability for ensuring realistic and effective OIG decisions on investigative matters.
  • Provide the official liaison for the Department and Office of Inspector General with other Federal investigative agencies, the Department of Justice, and state and local law enforcement organizations.
  • Advise the Inspector General on investigative risks, trends, and corrective actions.
  • Ensure timely, accurate reporting to HUD leadership and Congress.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

- Complete a 1-year SES probationary period, unless already completed.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_?ll/of0306.pdf).
- Complete an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report annually.
- Undergo appropriate tax checks.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System (https://www.sss.gov/) or are exempt from having to do so.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9).
- Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- You may be subject to pre-employment and/or random drug testing.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Be willing to travel an average of 5 days per month.
- Test negative for the presence of illegal drugs before placement in this position and be subject to random drug testing thereafter.
- Satisfactorily complete the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Criminal Investigator Training Program, or its equivalent.
- Carry a firearm, maintain firearms proficiency, and conduct full law enforcement activities. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence may not be hired [Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(9)].
- Be willing to work irregular unscheduled hours and under hazardous conditions.
- Be willing to relocate at the direction of management.
- Pass a pre-employment physical examination.
- Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

This position has been designated as a Career Reserved position and will be filled on a career basis. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Basic Requirement - Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of progressively responsible leadership experience indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement will disqualify the applicant.

Evidence must be provided that clearly demonstrates the applicant has the necessary level of executive potential, skills, abilities, specialized knowledge, and technical qualifications to perform as a SES executive. This evidence must include clear, concise examples that emphasize the applicant's level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of assignments, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and long-range planning.

NOTE: A resume-based application method for this position, so you should ensure your qualifications are clearly outlined in your resume. ECQ responses are not required.

The best qualified candidates will be determined by assessing experience, education, awards, performance appraisals, and supervisory evaluations for this position. These assessments will be made against the Executive Core Qualifications and other technical requirements of the position.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the SES and provide the focus for OPM certification of executive qualifications.

  • ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
  • ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
  • ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
  • ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
  • ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
Fundamental Competencies - Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation are cross-cutting and provide the foundation for success in each ECQ.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): The following qualifications are required for the incumbent to perform the duties of the position. You must demonstrate all of the MTQs to be rated as eligible for this position.
  • MTQ 1: Demonstrated executive level investigative experience leading, directing, and monitoring a comprehensive Federal criminal or administrative investigative program in an Inspector General or law enforcement organization, involving broad and complex issues of fraud, waste, abuse, or misconduct through a large geographically dispersed professional workforce.
  • MTQ 2: Demonstrated experience participating as a representative of an agency in conferences and negotiations with HUD and/or Federal department officials at all levels, representatives of the Office of Inspectors General, the General Accountability Office, Office of Management and Budget, Congress and other groups on critical criminal, civil and administrative activities.
Age Restriction: The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a law enforcement officer position. This requirement does not apply to a) Preference-eligible veterans; OR b) Individuals who are 37 years of age or older and have previously served in law enforcement officer positions that were covered by a special law enforcement retirement plan.
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Medical Requirements: The selectee must pass a pre-appointment physical examination and meet the physical requirements for this position as required by this agency. The duties of this position 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 and hearing are required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Because the duties of this position are exacting, responsible, and sometimes performed under trying conditions, the selectee must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the selectee to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Other Information:
- Veterans' Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.
- Executive Branch agencies are prohibited by law from accepting or considering political recommendations and are required to return any political recommendations to the sender.
- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

- An initial appointment to an SES position is contingent on approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board unless the selectee has successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program.
- This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.
- In order to comply with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reporting requirements, Treasury's Common Service Center (TCSC) is asking applicants to complete the Race and National Origin (RNO) information during the application process. This information will be kept confidential and anonymous, and will only be used for demographic reporting purposes.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

The recruitment application process for this position is the RESUME-BASED method. Narrative statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and/or Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) will not be accepted or considered in the evaluation process. Evidence of the ECQs/MTQs must be clearly demonstrated in your resume.

We recommend that you emphasize your level of responsibility, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments (including the results of your actions) in your resume.

Initial review of your application will be conducted by a Human Resources Specialist to determine if you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements of this position. Qualified applicants will be reviewed by a preliminary rating panel to determine which applicants will advance to the final evaluation round, consisting of a structured interview panel that will assess candidates against the ECQs and MTQs identified in this JOA. After completion of the structured interviews, the rating panelists will recommend the best qualified applicants for certification. If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selecting official for selection consideration and possible interview.

NOTE: Selectees will be required to participate and receive approval from OPM's Qualification Review Board in order to be approved, as OPM Qualification Review Board certification is required (for competitive eligible applicants). QRB approval is not required for Non-competitive candidates.

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