DIG for Investigations

Summary

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In our dynamic environment, the OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and inspections to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency and to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement in DHS programs and operations.

Duties

Before applying for this position, please read the entire announcement and follow the instructions in the How to Apply section. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The incumbent serves as the Deputy Inspector General for Investigations (DIGI) for DHS. The incumbent provides oversight and direction of OIG investigative operations and administrative support functions within INV's Eastern Region and Western Region. As the Deputy Inspector General for Investigations, you will be required to perform the following major duties: Serves as the principal advisor to the Principal Deputy Inspector General and the Inspector General for investigative matters relating to the programs and operations of DHS, its components, and contractors and other Federal agencies. Provides executive leadership for all investigative staff and ensures that investigative resources are focused on high impact matters involving OIG programs and operations Collaborate with DIGs and senior management in developing and implementing investigative policies, procedures, and programs. Provides oversight and direction of criminal, civil, and administrative investigations pertaining to DHS programs and operations. Ensures the investigation of credible allegations and designs and implements responsive investigative policies, strategies, and priorities. Allocates resources to resolve complex and significant investigative issues of marked difficulty and responsibility, which are of national significance and frequently result in criminal, civil, and/or administrative sanctions. Provides oversight and ensures prompt and appropriate handling of any complaints or other information concerning violations of laws, rules, or regulations or mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to the public health and safety. Provides oversight of all OIG investigative activities designed to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse and misconduct by employees and contractors in OIG and DHS programs and operations. Promotes efficiency and economy in the programs and operations throughout OIG.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position You must successfully pass a background investigation You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance Males born after 12/31/59 Selective Service registration required Initial SES Career Appointee is subject to one-year SES Probationary Period Within 30 days of entrance on duty (EOD) you must complete the OGE-278, Executive Financial Disclosure Form SES does NOT have Veteran Preference Qualifications You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards You will be required to carry a firearm You will be required to sign a mobility agreement Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license This position is a Drug Testing Designated Position and will be subject to random drug testing Submission of Performance Appraisal is mandatory

Qualifications and evaluation

The recruitment application process for this position is the RESUME-BASED method. Narrative statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and/or Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) will not be accepted or considered in the evaluation process. Evidence of the ECQs/MTCs must be clearly demonstrated in your resume. An SES review panel will evaluate your resume based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo a structured interview and/or other assessments, such as providing a writing sample, work plan or other written product; reference checks may also be conducted. If selected, you must be certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Structured Interview Qualifications Review Board (SIQRB), unless you are a current career SES member, former career SES member with SES career reinstatement eligibility, or have successfully completed an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). You must receive SIQRB certification before you can be appointed to this position.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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. 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 to apply

A complete on-line application will require the submission of the following: 2-page resume showing you possess the skills and knowledge requirements to the mandatory ECQ and MTQ qualifications within the announcement and supporting documentation (see list of required and recommended documents above). The following instructions outline the application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. DHS OIG provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account at, https://www.usajobs.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. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Paper applications and information sent by mail or email WILL NOT be accepted. Applicants must submit all required documentation to properly qualify for this position.

Required documents

All applicants must submit a resume (not-to-exceed 2 pages) that clearly demonstrates your experience, accomplishments, training, education and awards; Additionally, your 2-page resume must corroborate your experience and possession of both the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) as listed in this announcement. Please do not submit letters of recommendation, award certificates, diplomas, college transcripts, training certificates or any other documents not specifically requested in the "Required Documents" section listed below. Please review the following information to determine if you are required to submit any other documents in order to complete your application for this position. NONCOMPETITIVE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION: For current or reinstatement eligible career SES applications: In addition to the 2-page resume, you must also submit proof of non-competitive eligibility as a current career or reinstatement SES eligible appointee. Proof consists of: (1) An SF-50 showing your status as a:(a) current Career SES appointee, or(b) former Career SES appointee with career SES reinstatement eligibility OR (2) A certificate of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). NOTE: This applies only if your ECQ's have been approved by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) or Structured Interview Qualifications Review Board (SIQRB) through the SES CDP. *The above documents may be used to determine your eligibility for noncompetitive consideration under this announcement. Noncompetitive applicants must submit proof of noncompetitive eligibility as listed above; failure to do so may result in non-consideration of noncompetitive eligibility. Required Documents: In addition, we recommend that you submit the following: A copy of your most recent supervisory appraisal of performance A copy of certificate or transcript verifying completion required upon selection. Please ensure to list on your resume. NOTE: Selectees will be required to participate and receive approval from OPM's Qualification Review Board in order to be approved, as OPM Qualification Review Board certification is required (for competitive eligible applicants). QRB approval is not required for Non-competitive candidates. COMPETITIVE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION: Current civil service employee applications: You must submit an SF-50 that shows your current position title, series, grade and rate of basic pay as well as Tenure Group. This document may be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement.

Additional information

Additional Requirements: Training Requirement: This position requires that you have completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or one of the following equivalents: (FBI Basic Special Agent Academy, DEA Basic Special Agent Academy, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Basic Inspector Training Program, U.S. Army, CID Agent Course, or the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Special Investigators Course). NOTE - Copy of certificate or transcript verifying completion required upon selection. Please ensure to list on your resume. Firearm Requirement: This position requires you to be authorized to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency. Therefore, it is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g) (9) and you will be required to verify that you have not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. Age Requirement: This position is covered by the law enforcement officer retirement provisions, 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) or 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d), and as such is covered by a mandatory age requirement. There is a maximum entry age of the day before your 37th birthday for original appointment into law enforcement officer positions as defined in 5 U.S.C. 8331(21) or 5 U.S.C. 8401(17). This age restriction does not apply to those who have prior Federal service in a covered primary law enforcement position, or to qualified Veterans' preference eligible regardless of whether they meet the maximum age requirements identified at 5 U.S.C. 3307. Medical Requirement: This position requires you to maintain physical fitness standards set by the agency. The duties of Criminal Investigators 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. 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. Additionally, the duties of this position involve activities under trying conditions, as such, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. This position may require the completion of a Medical Examination that will include testing of your vision, hearing, cardiovascular, and mobility of extremities by an authorized Government physician. If a medical examination is required, you must be cleared by the authorized Government physician in order to be determined physically fit to perform the arduous physical exertion required of this position. Drug Testing Requirement: This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position (TDP); therefore, you are subject to drug testing under OIG's Drug-Free Workplace policy. Refusal to be randomly tested may result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.