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

Duties

Independently conducts sensitive, complex investigations and oversight reviews of investigations into allegations against top DoD management officials, and special assignments as directed. Conducts reviews of complaints, investigative work, and produces written products containing case facts and evidence; analysis and conclusions based on requirements of law, rule, and regulation; and recommendations for appropriate action. Determines investigative issues and scope of each case from written documents. Conducts preliminary investigative work to determine if allegations have merit, if they have already been investigated by another organization, and if additional investigative work is appropriate. Conducts on-site investigations using a broad range of investigative techniques such as interviews, sworn recorded testimony, sworn statements, document and electronic records reviews, subpoenas, surveys, and other similar tasks. Evaluates Complaint Intake Recommendations (CIR), Oversight Reviews, and Reports of Investigation (ROI) for compliance with established investigative policies and standards. Identifies deficiencies, and recommends the additional information or investigation necessary to complete the case. Briefs senior DoD OIG management, other senior DoD officials, and Members of Congress and their staffs on the status and results of intake reviews, investigations, and special projects, as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Position has been designated as Special Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
• You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450).
• 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.
• All qualifications 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.
• Relocation allowance WILL NOT be authorized.

Qualifications

Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-14 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-13 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized at the GS-13 level in the federal service or at an equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as planning and conducting all aspects of investigative work, including preparing investigative plans, interviewing witnesses, and writing investigative reports. Applicants must have experience researching Federal laws and regulations; compiling evidence through formal interviews and review of documentation; analyzing evidence; and drafting written reports. Must also have experience using information management programs including word processing, presentation programs, and spreadsheet/database software. 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. Additional Required Documents Information Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: If you are a Military Spouse Preference applicant, you must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. If determined best qualified, you will be placed at that full performance level of the position. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist. 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. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DoD OIG - DIG FOR ADMINISTRATIVE INV 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Jacquis Taylor
• Phone: (703) 699-0293
• Email: [email protected]