Investigator

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Professional Conduct, Intake & Investigations Section, Investigations Unit of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and is responsible for investigating cases of employee interpersonal misconduct, harassment, and retaliation; gathering evidence, conducting interviews, preparing and documenting case materials, preparing reports of investigation, and briefing leadership on investigation findings when required.

Duties

Investigates matters that have the direct interest of the Board of Directors, members of Congress, non-government organizations, and/or media as well as allegations of employee interpersonal misconduct, harassment, and/or retaliation. Conducts research of applicable laws, regulations, and policies during the formation of investigative plans; takes sworn recorded testimony and collects documentary evidence; analyzes evidence for creditability, relevance, and sufficiency, makes findings of fact and draws conclusions based on requirements of law, rule, regulation, and policy. Plans and manages major investigations to include developing plans, maintaining evidentiary records, analyzing key policy questions and providing technical advice to senior management on matters investigated. Reviews investigative reports and findings to determine if further OPC action is required. Provides advice to senior leadership on matters under investigation and develops legally sufficient evidence and analysis to support reports of investigation and, recommendations for disciplinary, non-disciplinary, and adverse action recommendations. Drafts and prepares detailed reports of investigations that clearly, concisely, and logically present relevant facts, analysis, conclusion, and recommendations for action.

Qualifications and evaluation

You will be evaluated on application materials, questionnaire responses, and required assessments including a USA Hire assessment. Cheating may result in removal from consideration. Below are the competencies you will be assessed on: Investigation Employee Relations Oral/Non-Written Communication Written Communication Advising Labor Relations Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork You do not need to respond separately to these competencies. USA Hire Assessment: The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. You may preview the application questionnaire for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13029329

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.

Benefits

FDIC employees receive the standard Federal benefits and may be eligible for additional FDIC-specific benefits, at minimal cost.

How to apply

To begin, click the "Apply" button and follow the prompts. If you haven't already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the "Apply" button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click "Submit Application" to complete the application process. You must apply online. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on "Applications" tab. Click on the "Position Title," and then select "Update Application" or "Additional Application Information" to continue. You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date (08/20/2026) of this announcement to complete the application process. Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: "Received". Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.

Required documents

For all applicants (please read carefully): Two-page resume showing relevant work experience (paid and unpaid), duties performed, employer name, start/end dates (month/year), hours worked, series and grade (federal jobs only) . Current Federal Employees or Reinstatement Eligibles (Competitive Status): Please upload your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing: Tenure: Permanent or career-conditional (Block 24 = 1 or 2). Position occupied: Competitive service (Block 34 = 1). If you are reinstatement eligible, also include the SF-50 that shows your career or career-conditional status. For noncompetitive consideration, your SF-50 must show the highest grade level (or full-performance level) you previously attained competitively on a permanent basis, and that grade must be equivalent to or higher than the advertised grade. If applicable: If you are applying under a special hiring authority you must include proof of eligibility with your application. If you do not submit all required documents listed in this announcement, you may be found ineligible, or your consideration may be affected. Please review the list below to determine your eligibility and which document(s) you must submit. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA), Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), and 30% or More Disabled Veteran: Please upload the appropriate documents with your application: DD-214 (Member Copy 4 or 2) showing your character of service (e.g., honorable or general). SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference) and a VA letter confirming your disability rating (for 10-point preference or 30%+ authority). If you are within 120 days of separation, a certification/statement of service from your branch that shows your service dates, expected separation date, and honorable conditions. For additional guidance on veterans' hiring authorities (including VEOA and VRA), see OPM's overview and the USAJOBS veterans help page. Schedule A, Persons with Disabilities: Submit a Schedule A letter on official letterhead, signed by a licensed medical professional, a vocational rehabilitation specialist, or a federal/state/local agency that issues disability benefits. The letter must state you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability, and that you may be appointed under 5 CFR 213.3102(u). To view sample Schedule A proof of disability letters, click here. For more information on this special appointing authority, click here. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): Proof of eligibility if you are a displaced/surplus Federal employee under ICTAP. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): Proof of eligibility if you are a displaced/surplus FDIC employee under CTAP. Military Spouses (E.O. 13832): Please upload documentation that shows you meet one of the eligible categories and proof of marriage to the service member: For more information on this authority, click here. Active-duty spouse: PCS or active-duty orders for your spouse. Spouse of a 100% disabled veteran: VA letter showing a 100% service-connected disability (and, as applicable, DD-214 and SF-15). Unremarried widow/widower of a service member killed on active duty: DD-1300 (Report of Casualty) (agencies may also request a death certificate). Verification of marriage (all categories): e.g., a marriage certificate (or PCS orders listing the spouse's name). Land Management Eligible: A copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) proving your eligibility for appointment under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act. This service must have been performed in competitive service, under a time-limited appointment in a Land Management Agency, as defined by P.L. 114-328. For more information, click here. Interchange Agreement with Other Merit Systems Eligible: Documentation of eligibility as listed in each interchange agreement. For more information on interchange agreements, click here.

Additional information

Refer to these links for more information: Job Applicant Rights and Responsibilities; Selective Service System; Employment Conditions. The pay range includes base pay plus locality. Locality rates vary by duty location from 18.97% to 51.75%. Pay varies by grade level and duty location. See FDIC Benefits & Compensation for locality details. Salary reflects a pay cap of $257,500. Because we anticipate a high volume of qualified applicants, this announcement will close on the day the 100th application is received, or on the closing date of this announcement, whichever comes first. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements visit the following websites: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (or 2-year trial period, if applicable) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period (or trial period) your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. After we select a candidate, we may share the remaining list of qualified candidates with other federal agencies. You can opt-in if you want us to share your name, application material and assessment results for similar jobs with other agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore and apply to other job announcements. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.