This position is in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Investigations branch, DCSA. The incumbent serves as an Investigator assigned to perform the administrative investigations and related functions in furtherance of OIG's established mission to provide the Director, DCSA, fair and independent oversight of all facets of the agency.This announcement is open to: U.S. Citizens who resides or are currently employed in the Fort Meade local commuting area, which includes the District of Columbia and Baltimore City; Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Prince George, Montgomery, Howard, Harford, Charles, Calvert, Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore; Adams County in Pennsylvania; City of Alexandria, VA; Virginia counties of Arlington, Stafford, Prince William, and Fairfax and all cities existing in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania within the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined areas of the aforementioned counties;
And all U.S. Citizen who resides or is currently employed in the Boyers, PA local commuting area, which includes the Pennsylvania counties of Butler, Clarion, Armstrong, Allegheny, Beaver, Lawrence, Mercer, Crawford, Erie, Venango, and Clarion; Ohio counties of Trumbull, and Mahoning; and all cities existing in Pennsylvania or Ohio within the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined areas of the aforementioned counties.
As a INVESTIGATOR you will be responsible for the following duties:
-Conduct and lead investigations, and related activities.
-Maintain organized records on inquiries and investigations, and be able to present findings in both oral and written communications.
- Deal with individuals with tact in stressful situations, as well as work independently and respond positively to pressure under rapidly evolving circumstances.
- Conduct interviews with complainants, witnesses, and subjects of investigations.
The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: General Schedule Qualification Standards for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 12/23/2024
Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.
You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-11) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.
Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes:
- Demonstration of extensive experience with investigative procedures regarding matters affecting Administrative Inquiries, Adverse Actions, and associated procedures;
- Conducting investigative inquiries regarding allegations of misconduct amongst personnel, to include both Federal employees and Contractors, that may include serious allegations that involve highly sensitive issues;
- Exercising sound judgment in applying broad investigative coverage guidelines to individual cases, each of which has a unique set of circumstances, to accomplish the intended purpose within specified time and cost limits;
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining the accuracy and thoroughness required by policies, laws, and other directives.
Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
1. Legal, Government and Jurisprudence- Legal, Government and Jurisprudence
2. Oral Communication- Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
3. Writing- Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
4. Technical Competence-Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
5. Interpersonal Skills-Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
6. Flexibility-Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.