Department: Department of Defense
Location(s): Salt Lake City, Utah, Seattle, Washington, Phoenix, Arizona, Los Angeles, California, San Francisco, California, Denver, Colorado, Washington, District of Columbia, Miami, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, Boston, Massachusetts, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kansas City, Missouri, Albuquerque, New Mexico, New York, New York, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Portland, Oregon, Austin, Texas
Salary Range: $107446 - $139684 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is located within a field component of the Department of Defense (DOD, Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (OIG-INV), Defense Criminal Investigative Services (DCIS), Investigative Operations Directorate. The following are the programs which are being recruited for Undercover Operations, Procurement Fraud, and Investigative Intake. These positions may be served in the currently assigned duty location.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic AND Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below. Basic Requirement: Medical Requirements The duties of positions in this series 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. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. 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. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must also meet the specialized experience described below: Time in Grade: Applicants who have held a General Scheduled (GS) position for 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (or equivalent). Specialized Experience for GS-14: You must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 level in the Federal service or at an equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as: This experience would be gained through performing such functions as conducting interviews, interrogations, and investigations related to suspected violations of Federal and military criminal law; providing expert-level investigative guidance; performing analysis of investigative data and making recommendations concerning major developments and resolutions; and, conducting search and seizure operations, surveillance operations, or protective services assignments. 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. All qualifications and time-in-grade (if applicable) requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Any appointment made under the provisions of this announcement is excepted from competitive civil service and may require the incumbent to serve a trial period. Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the Priority Placement Program. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the referral certificate issue date. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. If applicable, you may apply under the appropriate Special Appointment Authority and be considered for non-competitive appointments. Please see link for definitions of the Special Appointment Authorities: http://www.opm.gov/hr_practitioners/lawsregulations/appointingauthorities/index.asp Incumbent MUST have successfully completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia, or another Federal equivalent criminal investigator training program, such as the FBI Special Agent training program or Military Criminal Investigative Organization equivalent. Tribal, State, and local law enforcement academy training does not meet this requirement. Application MUST include a copy of the Certificate indicating completion of the course.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents above. Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. 1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. 2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application. 3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact KYRA GILSON at 703-601-5870 or kyra.gilson.civ@dodig.mil~ to obtain an alternative application. Working for DoD OIG offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officers (FLEO). Position is approved for Primary 6C coverage under the provision of Title, 5 USC, Sections 8336(c) and 8412(d). If applicable, you may apply under the appropriate Special Appointment Authority and be considered for non-competitive appointments. Please see link for definitions of the Special Appointment Authorities: http://www.opm.gov/hr_practitioners/lawsregulations/appointingauthorities/index.asp Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by the closing date of the announcement or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-20