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The position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Inspections and Investigations (OII), Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI). As FDA's criminal law enforcement and intelligence arm, OCI is responsible for protecting public health and furthering the FDA mission by investigating suspected criminal violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) and other related laws. Click here to learn more about FDA/OCI.

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Open & closing dates

06/06/2025 to 06/13/2025
Salary

$75,706 - $117,034 per year
The salary listed in the vacancy announcement is at the base level. The geographic locality pay will be determined at the time of selection.
Pay scale & grade

GS 12 - 13
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Location

Many vacancies in the following location:
- FDA – US Locations, United States
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

13
Job family (Series)
- 1811 Criminal Investigation
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Top Secret
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure

Yes
Bargaining unit status

No
Announcement number

FDA-OII-25-MP-12746476-KM
Control number

838356100

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Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open to status candidates (this includes current or former Federal employees with career or career-conditional tenure in the competitive service), Former Overseas Employees, CTAP, ICTAP, VEOA, VRA, 30% or More Disabled Veterans, Schedule A, Military Spouses, Peace Corps, Vista, Land Management, Interchange Agreement eligibles and PHS Commissioned Corps Officers are eligible to apply.

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Plans, coordinates, conducts, and leads criminal investigations of violations of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) and any other criminal activity that is related to an FDA- regulated product and/or impacts FDA’s regulatory authority.
Conducts comprehensive research, study, and analysis of cases to determine the applicable laws and the implementing regulations which were violated.
Provides uniform interpretation and application of laws, orders, rules, and regulations pertaining to criminal acts and criminal investigations.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with law enforcement representatives to gather facts and information pertaining to investigations.

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Conditions of Employment

Citizenship Requirement: You must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this advertisement unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Selective Service Registration: All applicants born male, on (or after) 12/31/1959, must be registered with the Selective Service System OR have an approved exemption. Visit www.SSS.gov for more info.
FDA participates in e-Verify: All new hires must complete the I-9 form; this information will be processed through e-Verify to determine your employment eligibility. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter.
Background Investigation Requirement: All employees must pass a security investigation. Failing to pass the background check may be grounds for removal or legal action. If hired, you may be subject to additional investigations at a later time.
Time-in-Grade Requirement: If you are applying as a current Federal employee, you must meet the time-in-grade requirements described in the Qualifications section, generally, 52-weeks of comparable experience at the next lowest grade.
You must meet ALL requirements by the closing date of this announcement to be considered. Only education, experience, and qualifications attained by this date will be considered. You must continue to meet all requirements through the hiring process.
Certification of Accuracy: All information concerning eligibility and qualification is subject to investigation and verification. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, or appropriate legal action.
Direct Deposit: You will be required to have all federal salary payments electronically deposited into a bank account with a financial institution of your choice.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other organizational elements from within FDA, through shared corporate recruiting activities.
All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing upon hiring.
Appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative applicant drug test result.
Must meet the criteria for use of a firearm in accordance with the Federal Arrest Authority.
Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment, must maintain license while employed in the position, and will be required to operate a motor vehicle.
Must meet the standard and training qualifications in strict compliance with Section 702(e)(5) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) (21 U.S.C. 372 (e) (5)).

Qualifications

The position of Criminal Investigator falls under the 1811 occupational series. To qualify for this position at grade GS-12/13, you must meet https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/pay/time-in-grade requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 06/13/2025.

Individual Occupational Requirements:

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.

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Minimum Qualifications:
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. The specialized experience must demonstrate one year of full-time work experience , or the equivalent if part-time (for example, an employee working 20 hours per week for a 12-month period should be credited with 6 months of experience.) Experience may have been obtained in either the federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations.

GS-12: You must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11, in the Federal service, which includes: using investigative techniques; applying federal laws, regulations, and procedures where applicable to criminal investigations; conducting federal criminal investigations; conducting investigative interviews; and analyzing information and preparing written reports of investigation.

GS-13: You must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12, in the Federal service, which includes: leading Federal criminal investigations; using investigative techniques to uncover suspected violations pertaining to criminal activities, fraud, or related misconduct; applying federal laws, regulations, and procedures applicable to criminal investigations; collecting and analyzing data and relevant investigative information; and preparing written reports of investigation.

Other Requirements:

1. Basic Criminal Investigation Training: Selectee must have already successfully completed a recognized federal law enforcement training program such as: (1) the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) conducted by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC); or (2) the Special Agent Basic Training conducted by Drug Enforcement Agency or Federal Bureau of Investigations; or (3) the Basic Inspector Training conducted by the US Postal Service. (You must include a copy of the Training Certificate of Completion in your application package).

2. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): The incumbent is subject to work unscheduled duty hours and must be available for unscheduled duty based upon the needs of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Therefore, the incumbent is eligible for Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) of an additional 25%, and is subject to the provisions of the LEAP Act of 1994.

3. Qualification Inquiry: Applicants for the Criminal Investigator position who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible for employment. You will be required to sign a Qualification Inquiry prior to confirmation of appointment.

4. Federal Law Enforcement Officer (FLEO): This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officer (FLEO). Candidates without previous FLEO service must be under age 37. Employees subject to special retirement coverage for law enforcement officers must retire at age 57 upon completing 20 years of law enforcement service under the special retirement provisions for law enforcement officers. If these 20 years of service are not attained at age 57, mandatory retirement is required upon completion of 20 years of service. This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. Section 8336 (c) provisions and preference eligible veterans.

5. Drug Testing: In accordance with Executive Order 12654 of September 15, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The Federal government, as the largest employer in the Nation, can and should show the way towards achieving drug-free workplaces through programs designed to offer drug users a helping hand, and at the same time demonstrating to drug users and potential drug users that drugs will not be tolerated in the Federal workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. Appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative applicant drug test result.

In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the percentage of times the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.

If you are applying based on some other qualifying eligibility (i.e. you are not applying as a current Federal employee), you must meet the specific requirements of the eligibility you are claiming, and must have sufficient past experience to demonstrate that you are minimally qualified for this position. See https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths on USAJOBS for more information about various ways you may be eligible to apply!

PHS Commissioned Corps Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps may apply online to this announcement. Candidates will be referred to (CC) personnel and not as candidates for conversion to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment.

Education

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://secure.login.gov/ select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

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

You must submit https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents to verify your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. For most applicants, an ttps://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/service/sf-50 will be required. However, if you are applying as a https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans, individual with a https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities, or a https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition , you will be required to provide other supporting documents as applicable. See the Required Documents section for details.

Be sure that any files you upload as supporting documentation are free of security or compression features which render such documents unreadable to our system.

There is no education substitution for this position at the GS-12 and GS-13 grade levels.

Additional information

For some advertisements, the Food & Drug Administration receives hundreds, even thousands, of applications from job-seekers. Because of this high level of interest, FDA reserves the option of setting an application number limit.

When an application limit is set, USAJOBS will close the vacancy at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on either:
(A) the day the limit is reached, -OR-
(B) the pre-defined closing date of 06/13/2025, whichever comes first.
If the limit is reached before 11:59 pm ET, all applications in excess of the limit will continue to be accepted until 11:59 pm ET.
The application limit for this advertisement, if applicable, is: No Limit
For more information about announcement closing, see: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/job-announcement/expiration

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT THAT MAY BE REQUIRED

Pre-employment physical: Yes, you will be subject to a pre-employment and periodic medical examinations.
Drug testing: Yes
License: Yes, driver's license.
Mobility agreement: Yes, to promote the efficiency of the OCI, the incumbent of this position may be reassigned to another position and/or location with OCI in the United States or Puerto Rico. You will be required to sign a mobility agreement to accept relocation to other geographic locations, if required by the agency. Failure to relocate when directed may result in separation from employment in the FDA in accordance with appropriate Government regulations.
Immunization: No
Bargaining Unit: No
Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require you to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a period of up to 3 years. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives include the following: moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentive; student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service, etc.
Special Appointing Authorities: If you are applying to this announcement based a special eligibility, such as those for people with disabilities, veterans (or military spouses), or displaced employees under a career transition program, please pay careful attention to the Required Documents section for details on application requirements for each eligibility path, to include supporting document requirements.

All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (06/13/2025 ); only education and experience gained by this date will be considered. You must continue to meet all requirements throughout the entire hiring process.

This position may require financial disclosure reporting and will be subject to FDA's prohibited financial interest regulation. If you are hired, you may be required to divest of certain financial interests. You are advised to seek additional information on this requirement from the hiring official before accepting any job offers. For more information please visit the FDA Ethics web page: https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/jobs-and-training-fda/ethics.

All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (06/13/2025). You must continue to meet all requirements throughout the entire hiring process.

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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.

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.

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

Once the job opportunity announcement closes (at 11:59 pm EST on06/13/2025 ), a r eview of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted, the information will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your eligibility for Federal employment, and then whether you are qualified for this particular position.
If you are referred to the hiring manager for consideration, you may be further evaluated based on an interview; review of requested work samples, writing samples, most recent performance evaluation(s), or professional references; or results of an oral presentation or work-related test. Failure to comply with any of the additional assessment requirements will result in removal from further consideration. These assessment methods/tools may also be listed under Key Requirements.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible, or your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities. Additionally, we will review your supporting documents and resume to determine if you are in the "Area of Consideration" for this vacancy. Government-Wide Merit Promotion vacancies may only accept applications from a limited audience, pay careful attention to the "Who May Apply" and the "Hiring Paths" information. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Basis of Rating: Best qualified competitive merit promotion candidates and all qualified noncompetitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.

Interagency / Career Transition Assistance Program (I/CTAP):Well-Qualified is defined as an applicant who meets the qualification standards and eligibility requirements for the position, including minimum educational and experience requirements; any qualifications and suitability; is able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; meets any applicable selective placement factors for the position (such as the ability to speak a specific language or any other factor required immediately upon hire); and is able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, surplus or displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position. Learn more on the https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics). You need not respond to the KSA's separately, but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of these competencies.

Criminal Investigation
Criminal Law
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To preview the application questionnaire, click the link below
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12746476

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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.

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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Resume: At a minimum, your resume should list the position title, employer name, start and end dates (including month and year), salary (or grade and step), hours worked per week, and a list of duties performed or accomplishments, for EACH position listed. CV (curriculum vitae) may not contain enough information to meet these requirements.
- Resume Writing Tutorial
- https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
Transcripts and Professional Licensure: If applicable see the Qualifications and Education Requirements section
Performance Appraisal: A performance appraisal must be provided if you wish to be considered as a:
- Current/Former land management agency employee eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.
- Family member formerly serving overseas eligible under Executive Order 12721.
Current and Former Federal Employees:
To verify your eligibility and status, submit your most recent SF-50 showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held. The SF-50 must also show:
1. Full position title;
2. Pay Plan, Series, Grade, & Step;
3. Position Occupied;
4. Tenure code; and
5. Service Computation Date (SCD).
When applying for a higher grade, SF-50 provided must also demonstrate you meet time-in-grade. NOTE: Annual pay adjustment or award SF-50s normally do not show TIG is met. Multiple SF-50s may need to be submitted. Learn more at https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/service/sf-50.
I/CTAP:
Current/former Federal employee who are surplus or displaced, submit supporting documentation (e.g., a Certification of Expected Separation, separation notice, RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal, SF-50 for RIF separation, etc.) and your most recent performance appraisal. To be selected under I/CTAP, must be found well-qualified for this position and have a current performance appraisal rating of at least "Fully Successful". See the How You Will Be Evaluated section for the agency's definition of well-qualified. Learn more at https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition

Schedule A (individuals with disabilities):
Individuals with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities, may apply for appointment through the Schedule A hiring authority. Certified verification of a disability from a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal, state, or District of Columbia agency or U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits will be required.
Military spouses eligible for a noncompetitive appointment: Documentation verifying marriage (e.g., marriage certificate) and as applicable, copy of the service member's DD-214 or Statement of Service; copy of the service member's VA disability letter; statement certifying you are the un-remarried widow or widower of the service member; and documentation of the service member's death while on active duty (e.g., DD-1300).
Special appointing authority for veterans and Veterans' Preference.
Veterans must submit a DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge) that has the dates of service and discharge status and VA disability letter (if applicable) as proof of eligibility under a special appointing authority for veterans (e.g., VEOA, etc.) and proof for veterans' preference.
- Active Duty Members: To claim status under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, submit written documentation from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package.
- Parents of Deceased or Disabled Veterans: To claim preference, submit a copy of the deceased or disabled veterans' DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the armed forces that has the dates of service and discharge status AND the SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. Follow the instructions in the SF-15 on required documentation to be submitted.
- Widow or Widower: To claim preference, submit a copy of the deceased or disabled veterans' DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the armed forces that has the dates of service and discharge status AND the SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. Follow the instructions in the SF-15 on required documentation to be submitted.
- Spouse of a Living Veteran: To claim preference, submit a copy of the veterans' DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the armed forces that has the dates of service and discharge status AND the SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference, and Documentation of Veteran's Inability to Work Because of a Service-Connected Disability. Follow the instructions in the SF-15 on required documentation to be submitted.
To apply for positions with the Food & Drug Administration, you must log into https://secure.login.gov/
account, and be signed in to that account, before you click "Apply Online". See the USAJOBS Help Site article "How does the application process work ?" for more on this process. Additionally, you must provide a resume and any required supporting documentation listed on the announcement, and you must complete all assessment questionnaires BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement, 06/13/2025 We recommend that you start the application process early enough that you can complete and submit your application before this deadline.
Please note that you cannot submit documentation or make changes to your application after the close date.

If you would like to learn how to use USAJOBS including: accessing and managing your account, adding saved documents, building a resume, or starting an application; we recommend you visit the USAJOBS How To site, and read up on any topic that you need help with. This site is located at: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/process. Additionally, if you need technical assistance with USAJOBS (such as account issues) please visit the main USAJOBS Help site at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/. FDA's Applicant Help Desk is not able to support USAJOBS-related issues.

The Food & Drug Administration uses a system called Application Manager (USA Staffing) to post jobs and accept applications. If you are not familiar with Application Manager or encounter any difficulty with the site, we recommend that you review the Applicant HELP Site at: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant. This help site contains step-by-step instructions for completing the application process, submitting documentation, and completing questionnaires, and should be very helpful to you!

You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. The FDA will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who are not able to apply online. If you need a https://help.usajobs.gov/reasonable-accommodation
for any part of the application process, please contact the Applicant Help Desk. Decisions on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

If after reviewing the USAJOBS and Application Manager help sites, you're not able to find the answer to your question or concern, or if you wish to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the FDA Applicant Help Desk at 866-807-3742, or e-mail ERIC@fda.hhs.gov. The Applicant Help Desk is staffed between the hours of 7am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except for government holidays. If you contact the Applicant Help Desk, please provide the following Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 12746476 so that we may assist you faster.

See https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths
on USAJOBS for more information about various ways you may be eligible to apply! In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements you must have sufficient past experience to demonstrate minimum qualifications for this position.

PHS Commissioned Corps Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps may apply online to this announcement. Candidates will be referred to (CC) personnel and not as candidates for conversion to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment.

Be sure that any files you upload as supporting documentation are free of security or compression features which render such documents unreadable to our system.

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Agency contact information

FDA Applicant Help Desk

Phone

866-807-3742

Email

eric@fda.hhs.gov

Address

FDA Center Office of Inspection and Investigation
10903 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20852
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Next steps

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

Once your application is submitted you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We strive to make selections within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.
You will receive application status updates by email and on USAJOBS as the process unfolds.
https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/process
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Resume: At a minimum, your resume should list the position title, employer name, start and end dates (including month and year), salary (or grade and step), hours worked per week, and a list of duties performed or accomplishments, for EACH position listed. CV (curriculum vitae) may not contain enough information to meet these requirements.

Transcripts and Professional Licensure: If applicable see the Qualifications and Education Requirements section
Performance Appraisal: A performance appraisal must be provided if you wish to be considered as a:

Current/Former land management agency employee eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.
Family member formerly serving overseas eligible under Executive Order 12721.

Current and Former Federal Employees:
To verify your eligibility and status, submit your most recent SF-50 showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held. The SF-50 must also show:

Full position title;
Pay Plan, Series, Grade, & Step;
Position Occupied;
Tenure code; and
Service Computation Date (SCD).

When applying for a higher grade, SF-50 provided must also demonstrate you meet time-in-grade. NOTE: Annual pay adjustment or award SF-50s normally do not show TIG is met. Multiple SF-50s may need to be submitted. Learn more at https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/service/sf-50.
I/CTAP:
Current/former Federal employee who are surplus or displaced, submit supporting documentation (e.g., a Certification of Expected Separation, separation notice, RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal, SF-50 for RIF separation, etc.) and your most recent performance appraisal. To be selected under I/CTAP, must be found well-qualified for this position and have a current performance appraisal rating of at least "Fully Successful". See the How You Will Be Evaluated section for the agency's definition of well-qualified. Learn more at https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition

Schedule A (individuals with disabilities):
Individuals with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities, may apply for appointment through the Schedule A hiring authority. Certified verification of a disability from a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal, state, or District of Columbia agency or U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits will be required.
Military spouses eligible for a noncompetitive appointment: Documentation verifying marriage (e.g., marriage certificate) and as applicable, copy of the service member's DD-214 or Statement of Service; copy of the service member's VA disability letter; statement certifying you are the un-remarried widow or widower of the service member; and documentation of the service member's death while on active duty (e.g., DD-1300).
Special appointing authority for veterans and Veterans' Preference.
Veterans must submit a DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge) that has the dates of service and discharge status and VA disability letter (if applicable) as proof of eligibility under a special appointing authority for veterans (e.g., VEOA, etc.) and proof for veterans' preference.

Active Duty Members: To claim status under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, submit written documentation from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package.
Parents of Deceased or Disabled Veterans: To claim preference, submit a copy of the deceased or disabled veterans' DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the armed forces that has the dates of service and discharge status AND the SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. Follow the instructions in the SF-15 on required documentation to be submitted.
Widow or Widower: To claim preference, submit a copy of the deceased or disabled veterans' DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the armed forces that has the dates of service and discharge status AND the SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. Follow the instructions in the SF-15 on required documentation to be submitted.
Spouse of a Living Veteran: To claim preference, submit a copy of the veterans' DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the armed forces that has the dates of service and discharge status AND the SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference, and Documentation of Veteran's Inability to Work Because of a Service-Connected Disability. Follow the instructions in the SF-15 on required documentation to be submitted.

Help

To apply for positions with the Food & Drug Administration, you must log into https://secure.login.gov/
account, and be signed in to that account, before you click "Apply Online". See the USAJOBS Help Site article "How does the application process work ?" for more on this process. Additionally, you must provide a resume and any required supporting documentation listed on the announcement, and you must complete all assessment questionnaires BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement, 06/13/2025 We recommend that you start the application process early enough that you can complete and submit your application before this deadline.
Please note that you cannot submit documentation or make changes to your application after the close date.

If you would like to learn how to use USAJOBS including: accessing and managing your account, adding saved documents, building a resume, or starting an application; we recommend you visit the USAJOBS How To site, and read up on any topic that you need help with. This site is located at: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/process. Additionally, if you need technical assistance with USAJOBS (such as account issues) please visit the main USAJOBS Help site at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/. FDA's Applicant Help Desk is not able to support USAJOBS-related issues.

The Food & Drug Administration uses a system called Application Manager (USA Staffing) to post jobs and accept applications. If you are not familiar with Application Manager or encounter any difficulty with the site, we recommend that you review the Applicant HELP Site at: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant. This help site contains step-by-step instructions for completing the application process, submitting documentation, and completing questionnaires, and should be very helpful to you!

You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. The FDA will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who are not able to apply online. If you need a https://help.usajobs.gov/reasonable-accommodation
for any part of the application process, please contact the Applicant Help Desk. Decisions on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

If after reviewing the USAJOBS and Application Manager help sites, you're not able to find the answer to your question or concern, or if you wish to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the FDA Applicant Help Desk at 866-807-3742, or e-mail ERIC@fda.hhs.gov. The Applicant Help Desk is staffed between the hours of 7am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except for government holidays. If you contact the Applicant Help Desk, please provide the following Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 12746476 so that we may assist you faster.

See https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths
on USAJOBS for more information about various ways you may be eligible to apply! In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements you must have sufficient past experience to demonstrate minimum qualifications for this position.

PHS Commissioned Corps Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps may apply online to this announcement. Candidates will be referred to (CC) personnel and not as candidates for conversion to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment.

Be sure that any files you upload as supporting documentation are free of security or compression features which render such documents unreadable to our system.

Agency contact information

FDA Applicant Help Desk

Phone: 866-807-3742
Email: eric@fda.hhs.gov
Address: FDA Center Office of Inspection and Investigation
10903 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20852
US

Next steps

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

Once your application is submitted you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We strive to make selections within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.
You will receive application status updates by email and on USAJOBS as the process unfolds.
https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/process
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

This job announcement has closed

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Reviewing applications

Open & closing dates

06/06/2025 to 06/13/2025
Salary

$75,706 - $117,034 per year
The salary listed in the vacancy announcement is at the base level. The geographic locality pay will be determined at the time of selection.
Pay scale & grade

GS 12 - 13
Location

Many vacancies in the following location:
- FDA – US Locations, United States
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

13
Job family (Series)
- 1811 Criminal Investigation
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Top Secret
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure

Yes
Bargaining unit status

No
Announcement number

FDA-OII-25-MP-12746476-KM
Control number

838356100

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/838356100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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Remote job

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Relocation expenses reimbursed

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Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Financial disclosure

Bargaining unit status

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Control number

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