Summary This position is located in the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG). The incumbent of this position will work within the Office of the Deputy Inspector General for Investigations (DIG INV). Responsibilities Establishes priorities and ensures that timely performance of a satisfactory quantity and quality of work; makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors; set priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work. The ability to supervise a geographically dispersed staff located in several field office locations and comprised of at least 20 criminal investigators and support personnel. Responsible in dealing with senior officials of various International, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, Defense Criminal Investigative Organizations, industry representatives, and professional societies. Analyzes requests for investigations and determines which should be initiated, curtailed and/or terminated from the standpoint of jurisdiction, investigative priorities, complexity, costs involved, and case load among other variables. Plans, directs, coordinates, and develops special investigative techniques including undercover and initiative operations, consensual monitoring, and use of the IG subpoena. Manages a security program within DCIS jurisdiction and conducts asset protection surveys of DoD installations to assure the protection of classified or sensitive information from unauthorized access, sabotage, compromise, theft, or vandalism. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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-15: You must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-14 level in the Federal service or at an equivalent level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience analyzing all preliminary criminal or final investigative reports to ensure compliance with investigative directives, professional standards, and guidelines; presents oral briefs to U.S. Attorneys and directs subordinates in assembling and presenting evidence for subsequent criminal prosecution. The applicant's experience would reflect skill in criminal investigative techniques, rules of criminal procedures, laws and rules of evidence, search and seizure and related issues in the conduct of investigations. The applicant's experience would also demonstrate the ability, through oral and written communications, to direct, oversee, and represent the component with law enforcement and judicial agencies. 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 experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the referral certificate issue date. 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. Education There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level. Additional Information Retired/Retiring Veterans: Please be aware that there is a 180-Day Restriction on Department of Defense (DoD) Employment of Military Retirees. A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in the DoD within 180 days after retirement unless the agency requests and is granted a waiver; the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 3505; or a state of national emergency exists. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. Employees are ineligible for this position if, at any time, they have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless the conviction was expunged, set aside, or he/she received a pardon. The applicant selected for this position must be able to qualify and maintain authorization to carry and use government-owned firearms including no current or previous domestic violence charges/convictions. 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). This position is considered a secondary law enforcement administrative position and is covered under the special retirement provision for secondary law enforcement positions. The applicant must meet all of the following special retirement requirements: (1) Has moved directly (without a break in service exceeding three days) from a rigorous position to a secondary position; (2) Has completed three years of service in a rigorous position; and (3) If the applicant has served in a secondary position continuously (without a break in service of more than three days) since serving in a primary position. If selected, applicants that meet qualification requirements, but do not meet special retirement coverage requirements, will be placed under the regular Federal Employee retirement coverage. Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG). Current DoD civilian employees are not required to conduct drug testing if moving from one Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another TDP with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis by the gaining Component. Pursuant to Executive Order 14074 - Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety, a query of the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD) will occur for records related to officer misconduct. For more information concerning NLEAD please visit Office of Legal Policy | National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (justice.gov) Permanent Change of Duty (PCS) expenses MAY be paid. Requires 25% temporary duty travel (TDY).