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Summary
As a Criminal Investigator at the GS-1811-12, you will be part of Ofc of the Inspector General, Office of Personnel Management. If selected, you will be responsible for conducting investigations to identify and eliminate fraud and other forms of criminal or improper activity directed against OPM programs.
Duties
Plans investigations into allegations of suspected violations of criminal statutes related to fraud and other forms of illegal activity.Develop investigative strategies.Determine the validity of allegations and the harm to OPM programs and operations.
Requiremennts
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit This position is subject to Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP). This position requires regular qualifications with an issued firearm. The position requires the signing of the Lautenberg certification. Position is subject to random drug testing. Selectee must pass pre-employment drug testing. Selectee must pass pre-employment medical examination
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: The date immediately preceding an individual’s 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a position with the Office of Inspector General (OIG) as a law enforcement officer. PLEASE NOTE: a) This requirement does not apply to persons eligible for veterans preference; b) An individual who is 37 years of age or older may be re-employed as a Federal law enforcement officer in the OIG if the individual has had prior coverage under the special Federal law enforcement retirement plan; c) An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, must be submitted which shows your current grade and competitive civil service status (if you have been or are a Federal employee). If you are 37 years of age or older and have been previously covered under the special law enforcement retirement plan, please submit an SF-50 which reflects this coverage in addition to your current SF-50. For the GS 12: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent in the private or public sector which includes: 1) collecting and evaluating evidence for assigned investigations related to contracting/procurement fraud, and employee misconduct investigations; 2) interviewing witnesses to obtain additional information related to assigned investigations; 3) preparing reports about investigative results. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of 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.
At OPM, we are champions of talent for the Federal Government. We lead Federal agencies in workforce policies, programs, and benefits in service to the American people. We will create a new vision of work, together, positioning the Federal Government as a model employer for past and present employees through innovation, inclusivity, and leadership. We will build a rewarding culture that empowers the workforce to solve some of our nation’s toughest challenges. For information on OPM’s goals and objectives, please refer to our Strategic Plan.
