The EPA Office of Inspector General provides independent, objective and impactful oversight to detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse in EPA programs and operations. The OIG strives for continuous improvement in the efficiency, and effectiveness of the EPA OIG’s management and programs operations. OIG staff are respected and sought after by the Agency and other customers. The OIG is an agent of positive change and agency of choice for driving accountability and trust in federal programs.
Summary
The EPA Office of Inspector General provides independent, objective and impactful oversight to detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse in EPA programs and operations. The OIG strives for continuous improvement in the efficiency, and effectiveness of the EPA OIG’s management and programs operations. OIG staff are respected and sought after by the Agency and other customers. The OIG is an agent of positive change and agency of choice for driving accountability and trust in federal programs.
Yes—If you are selected for this position, you may be eligible for episodic and situational telework. NOTE: If you are an EPA employee who currently works at a remote work location (i.e., full-time telework), your approval for remote work does not transfer to this position.
The Assistant Inspector General for Investigations has “the responsibility for supervising the performance of investigative activities relating to EPA programs and operations pursuant to the Inspector General Act, 5 U.S.C. App.3. ” In this capacity, the AIG supervises and directs the OIG’s Office of Investigations, which conducts criminal and civil investigations of, among other things, allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse related to EPA programs and operations, such program fraud, electronic or cyber crimes or intrusions, or public corruption. Also, the AIG is the principal advisor to the Inspector General on all matters related to criminal and civil investigations and is one of the IG’s key leadership partners.
The AIG’s duties include:
Advising the IG, Deputy IG, and Associate DIG on program matters relating to prevention and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse related to the EPA’s programs and operations.
Supervising and directing criminal and civil investigations related to the EPA’s programs and operations, such as program fraud, electronic or cybercrimes or intrusions, or public corruption.
Ensuring that all OI operations are conducted according to the mission, objectives, values, expected behavior, and principles of the OIG.
Promoting the use of innovative techniques and approaches to plan, direct, prioritize, schedule, and conduct criminal and civil investigations by the OI.
Instituting the organization’s system for ensuring investigations are conducted according to relevant standards, policies, procedures, and performance measures, such as the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency’s Quality Standards for Investigations.
Developing and implementing performance-based metrics for the Office of Investigations that are effective measurements of mission accomplishment, such as quality and timeliness of work product.
Serving as the principal representative of the OIG on matters related to criminal or civil investigations to the EPA, offices of inspector general, law enforcement organizations, and other relevant agencies.
Coordinating with the EPA, offices of inspector general, law enforcement organizations, and other relevant agencies to conduct, when appropriate, inter-agency investigations.
Working with other OIG senior leadership to ensure that the OIG is accomplishing its mission through, among other things, the effective and efficient allocation of resources, the proper prioritization of projects and investigations and projects, and the development of OIG-wide strategic plans.
Analyzing new or revised laws, regulations, and rules to determine their relevance to the OI’s criminal and civil investigative work and supervise staff in implementing new guidance.
Performing other duties as directed by the Inspector General.
The AIG reports to the Deputy Inspector General, although direct supervision may be delegated to the Associate Deputy Inspector General. The AIG, in turn, supervises directly or indirectly a committed team of deputy assistant inspectors general, special agents in charge, assistant special agents in charge, special agents, and attorney-advisors located in Washington, DC, and other offices geographically dispersed throughout EPA regions.
Develops and institutes a networking process with a wide variety of stakeholders and customers including: OIG components, EPA and other Federal managers, Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), State and Local government offices, Congress, Department of Justice, U.S. Attorneys, and other interested parties. Advocates building controls into new and existing programs to deter fraud and abuse and to improve Agency programs. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with various high-level individuals, including Members of Congress and their staff, other legislative and executive agencies. Establishes and maintains close and cooperative working relationships with all levels or EPA department management and officials, government agencies, and other institutions with related interests, in order to advance the programs and objectives of EPA OIG.
Provides convincing and legally sound written reports and oral presentations about complex fraud or other criminal schemes for internal and external audiences. Responds to Agency and congressional inquiries. Serves as the primary adviser on OIG's investigation program and activities. Leads and coaches teams of professionals with diverse experience and educational backgrounds. Ensures staff collectively possess and maintains the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan and carry out investigations. Encourages innovative and creative problem solving by empowering individual investigative teams to plan, develop, conduct, and report on Investigative efforts.
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
Newly appointed SES members must serve a 1-year probationary period
Public Financial Disclosure (OGE-278 filing within 30 days is required)
This position requires pre and post-employment drug screening.
The selectee will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to appointment and the appropriate background investigation forms to determine suitability for Federal employment. False statements or responses on these forms can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
The selectee will be required to complete a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the I-9 Form. We will compare information provided on the I-9 Form to records available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The system confirms employee’s identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Qualifications
All applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform in this role. Typically, this experience can be found in work within this field or a field that is closely related.
As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service, applicants must also provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications listed below.
A. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) - Mandatory for competitive applicants - Failure to address these factors within the required 2-page resume will result in your application being disqualified, unless you are a noncompetitive eligible applicant.
ECQ 1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING. Involves 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. Involves 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. Involves demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4 - LEADING PEOPLE. Involves 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 hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5 - ACHIEVING RESULTS. Involves demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
Your responses should be clear and concise and show a level of accomplishment and a degree of responsibility. Leadership competencies for each ECQ can be found in OPM's Guide to SES Qualifications.
B. Technical Qualifications (TQs) - Mandatory for all applicants - Failure to address these factors within the required 2-page resume will result in your application being disqualified.
MTQ 1. Expert knowledge and experience in the field of investigations and law enforcement, including the development and use of proactive investigative strategies, such as data analytics or forensic analysis, to further the work of a law enforcement organization.
MTQ 2. Demonstrates an enterprise-wide perspective in planning for and leading a Federal law enforcement organization that conducts complex criminal and civil investigations.
Non-competitive applicants do not need to submit ECQ narratives but you must clearly state your status in your resume and submit a written narrative response to the Technical Qualifications.
Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. The agency has the option of considering you noncompetitively or including you in the competitive process. You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are a current career Senior Executive, Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certified graduate of a Senior Executive (SES) Candidate Development Program (CDP) or an individual with SES reinstatement eligibility. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications requirements.
Education
This position does not have a mandatory education requirement.
Additional information
All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.
Criminal Investigators - Special Provisions
Medical Requirements: You must be found to be physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties.
Age Requirements: You must be at least 21 years of age and not older than 36 at the time of appointment. In accordance with PL 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirements provisions; therefore, you must be appointed before reaching your 37th birthday unless you presently serve or have previously served in a Federal civilian law enforcement retirement-covered position.
Law Enforcement Training: You must have successfully completed the 9-week Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Basic Criminal Investigator training program at Glynco, GA (or equivalent). You must pass the training program on the first attempt or you will be removed from this position and failure may result in separation from the Agency. You are exempt from this training if you have previously completed the program.
You must meet qualifications to carry a firearm. Lautenberg Notice: Title 18 USC, Section 911 (g), automatically disqualifies anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from being appointed to this position. You must not have been convicted of a felony crime.
You must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a Government-owned or leased motor vehicle.
This is a secondary law enforcement officer position under the law enforcement retirement system. To meet the qualification requirements of this position, applicants must possess prior experience investigating, apprehending, or detaining criminals or criminal suspects.
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.
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.
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. Learn more about federal benefits.
EPA OIG offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: paid vacation, sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year, life and health insurance, Long Term Care insurance, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending account program, and retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan).
EPA OIG also offers a broad array of work-life flexibilities and services to employees such as, flexible work schedules, teleworking, transit subsidies, fitness center, and employee assistance and wellness programs.
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.
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.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If your application is complete and you meet basic qualification requirements, it will be forwarded to a three-member Rating Panel consisting of SES members for further review of your 2-page resume, particularly your described experience with the ECQs and TQs. The Rating Panel will decide which Best Qualified applicants will be referred to the Selecting Official by the Human Resources Office. Competitive candidates referred for consideration will be contacted to schedule a structured interview. Additional interviews and/or assessments may follow.
Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual’s application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES and the Qualifications Review Board process, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/ and review the Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board, which can be accessed at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guide-to-ses-qualifications.pdf
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.
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. Learn more about federal benefits.
EPA OIG offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: paid vacation, sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year, life and health insurance, Long Term Care insurance, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending account program, and retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan).
EPA OIG also offers a broad array of work-life flexibilities and services to employees such as, flexible work schedules, teleworking, transit subsidies, fitness center, and employee assistance and wellness programs.
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.
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.
NOTE: You should ensure your social security number, date of birth, and any other personal information are redacted.
-- Resume - Required for all applicants - State your experience related to this position as described in the Duties section and Qualifications section. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience. NOTE: Your resume may not exceed 2 pages. If your resume exceeds 2 pages, your application will be disqualified.
-- Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) - Required for competitive applicants
Address your experience with the ECQs described in the Qualifications section within the limits of your 2-page resume.
-- Technical Qualifications (TQs) - Required for all applicants
Address your experience with the TQs described in the Qualifications section within the limits of your 2-page resume.
-- Proof of SES noncompetitive eligibility - Required for noncompetitive applicants - If you are currently serving under a Career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, submit one of the following:
Certificate of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP). This applies only if your ECQs have been approved by an OPM Qualifications Review Board through the SES CDP.
SF-50 showing your status as a:
current Career SES appointee,
former Career SES appointee with career SES reinstatement eligibility, or
current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executive who is/was employed in a Federal government agency that has an interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) allowing for movement between the agency’s SES-equivalent personnel system and the SES.
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.
You MUST apply on-line through USAJobs. Your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. Uploaded resumes must include the following: applicant contact information and educational and professional background information including dates of employment and education, salary (and Federal grade level, if appropriate), and work schedule (i.e., FT/PT). Incomplete applications will not be considered and you will not be contacted to provide any missing information.
To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, including error messages received when submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by email at mgshelp@monster.com. The help desk is available for technical support questions Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
Environmental Protection Agency
US Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
MC: 2450T
Washington, District of Columbia 20460
United States
Next steps
It is your responsibility to check your USAJOBS account for application status information. You can track the progress of your application via your USAJOBS account by clicking the Track This Application link. Your USAJOBS application status will appear in your profile if your application was received successfully; if your submission was not received, the application status will show as unavailable.
NOTE: We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
NOTE: You should ensure your social security number, date of birth, and any other personal information are redacted.
-- Resume - Required for all applicants - State your experience related to this position as described in the Duties section and Qualifications section. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience. NOTE: Your resume may not exceed 2 pages. If your resume exceeds 2 pages, your application will be disqualified.
-- Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) - Required for competitive applicants
Address your experience with the ECQs described in the Qualifications section within the limits of your 2-page resume.
-- Technical Qualifications (TQs) - Required for all applicants
Address your experience with the TQs described in the Qualifications section within the limits of your 2-page resume.
-- Proof of SES noncompetitive eligibility - Required for noncompetitive applicants - If you are currently serving under a Career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, submit one of the following:
Certificate of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP). This applies only if your ECQs have been approved by an OPM Qualifications Review Board through the SES CDP.
SF-50 showing your status as a:
current Career SES appointee,
former Career SES appointee with career SES reinstatement eligibility, or
current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executive who is/was employed in a Federal government agency that has an interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) allowing for movement between the agency’s SES-equivalent personnel system and the SES.
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.
You MUST apply on-line through USAJobs. Your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. Uploaded resumes must include the following: applicant contact information and educational and professional background information including dates of employment and education, salary (and Federal grade level, if appropriate), and work schedule (i.e., FT/PT). Incomplete applications will not be considered and you will not be contacted to provide any missing information.
To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, including error messages received when submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by email at mgshelp@monster.com. The help desk is available for technical support questions Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
Environmental Protection Agency
US Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
MC: 2450T
Washington, District of Columbia 20460
United States
Next steps
It is your responsibility to check your USAJOBS account for application status information. You can track the progress of your application via your USAJOBS account by clicking the Track This Application link. Your USAJOBS application status will appear in your profile if your application was received successfully; if your submission was not received, the application status will show as unavailable.
NOTE: We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
