Program Manager (Investigations)

Summary

This position is located within the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), Training Institute, Inspectors General Criminal Investigator Academy (IGCIA). The incumbent serves as the Program Manager for the IGCIA and is responsible for the planning, development, coordination, administration, evaluation, and continuous improvement of investigative training programs to supporting the Federal Offices of Inspectors General (OIG) community.

Duties

Develops and maintains investigative training curricula that incorporate current investigative techniques, procedures, laws, Executive Orders, Department of Justice guidance, and other applicable professional standards. Evaluates investigative training requirements by monitoring legislative, regulatory, policy, and operational changes affecting federal criminal investigations and recommends courses and program improvements. Coordinates with program managers, instructors, and subject matter experts to develop lesson plans, instructional materials, practical exercises, and course delivery methods supporting investigative training programs. Coordinates operational activities supporting investigative training programs, including scheduling, resource allocation, instructor support, classroom operations, student coordination, and program administration. Designs, develops, coordinates, administers, and evaluates comprehensive investigative training programs for the OIG community that focuses on investigative techniques, procedures, and practices.

Requirements

US Citizenship is required. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation through Continuous Vetting throughout the duration of employment. All employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity and financial monitoring on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications).

Qualifications and evaluation

Once the application process is complete, your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), and any applicable assessment required for this position. Cheating on the online assessment may result in your removal from consideration. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. You will be evaluated for this job based on: Technical Assessment Questionnaire: Questionnaire that measures your technical expertise Questionnaire designed to measure components of knowledge that you will be required to display on the job and are administered as part of the application process. You will be assessed on the following technical and soft skill competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). Note: Duplicative competencies indicate that the competency is being assessed in two different assessments. Due Weight Consideration is a review process used to provide consideration to performance appraisals and awards submitted with each application on a used merit promotion certificate and factoring the results into the merit promotion selection process. Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level. It is your responsibility to obtain and upload your performance appraisal/evaluation and/or list of awards prior to the closing of the vacancy announcement.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for this series/grade.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. Read the Eligibility questions carefully. The questions address if you are eligible to apply to this JOA. Your responses will affect your consideration for the position. You may qualify for more than one eligibility, so please choose carefully. You will only be considered under the options you have selected. If you respond that you do not meet any of the eligibility questions, you will not be considered for this position. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. You may preview the Minimum Qualification Questionnaire at: If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement. Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Mountain Time, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, you may request an alternate application method from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy. All hardship application packages must be complete and submitted no later than noon EST on the closing date of the announcement. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm/yy and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most current resume will be reviewed for qualifications. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. 2. SF-50 Current/Former Career/Career-Conditional Eligible, if applicable: Your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing that you are/were in the competitive service, as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis. If this information is unverifiable, you may be rated ineligible. 3. DD-214, if applicable: Member 4 Copy of DD-214 showing type of discharge/character of service for consideration under Veterans hiring authorities. 4. Due Weight Consideration: Performance Appraisal List of Awards over last five years 5. Other supporting documents: Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing type of discharge/character of service or other proof of eligibility. If applicable, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. Failure to provide this documentation may result in a non-preference determination. For more information on veterans' preference (see https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide/). Non-competitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable (e.g. Schedule A letter, Peace Corps Letter, Military Spouse documents). These links provide additional information: USAJOBS Help Center - Individuals with disabilities USAJOBS Help Center - What documents do I need to provide when I apply? CTAP/ICTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable Cover Letter, optional Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices. Note: A PDF Portfolio contains multiple files assembled into an integrated PDF unit. The files in a PDF Portfolio can be in a wide range of file types created in different applications. To ensure the document is not a PDF Portfolio document, open the document and if there are multiple different documents with a variety of extensions, it is a PDF Portfolio document and will not be processed. Do not upload documents with sensitive information. It is your responsibility to redact sensitive information of the documents you are uploading. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 reflecting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must meet all of the criteria below: Clearly exceed the minimum qualification/specialized experience requirements for this vacancy; AND Meet basic eligibility requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment: AND Be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criteria based on agency policy. Stipulations of Employment: This term appointment may be extended up to a maximum total period of 4 years or terminated at any time at management discretion. Selection does not confer eligibility to be promoted or reassigned to other positions or to be non-competitively converted to a career-conditional appointment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period 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 the 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, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure report requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) as applicable within 30 days of your appointment. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. This vacancy will be filling two (2) positions. These positions will be filled from one or more of the two (2) locations listed. The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.