Locations of Positions:GSA OIG Office of Investigations1 vacancy in the Midwest Division (Chicago, IL)1 vacancy in the Southeast & Caribbean Division (Atlanta, GA)1 vacancy in the Southwest & Rocky Mountain Division (Fort Worth, TX or Lakewood, CO) We are currently filling the three vacancies listed above; however, additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement if needed.

Duties

As a Special Agent in the Office of Investigations, you will be responsible for conducting and reporting upon investigations of suspected criminal violations affecting the programs, operations, and employees of the GSA consistent with the Inspector General Act of 1978. Your responsibilities will include the following duties:

Requirements

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Must meet eligiblity to carry a firearm. Annual certification required.
• Applicants must apply online via GSAjobs (see "How to Apply" section).

Qualifications

Starting Pay for all locations will be dependent upon the associated GS/GL-Locality Pay Tables for that area. This position is also authorized Law Enforcement Availability Pay of an additional 25 percent of a criminal investigator's rate of basic pay, subject to the biweekly maximum earnings limitation for law enforcement officers in 5 U.S.C. 5547(c). If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. GL-9 Qualification Requirements:To qualify for the GL-9 level, an applicant must have one year of specialized experience that includes work similar to participating in various phases of investigative work assignments; studying a broad variety of material pertinent to cases; interviewing employees, officials in and out of Government, and others for the purpose of verifying facts and obtaining specific pieces of information; obtaining signed statements, affidavits and documentary evidence to be included in reports or case records; and preparing written reports of investigative activities. OR, by Education: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree or a LL.B or J.D., in a related field of study or a combination of specialized experience and education that totals 100 of the experience requirement. GS-11 Qualification Requirements: To qualify for the GS-11, an applicant must have one year of specialized experience that includes work similar to working with higher level Criminal Investigators on completing various aspects of a criminal investigation involving criminal, civil, or administrative priorities; coordinating investigative activities with both internal and external factors; developing supportable data and materials; and, collecting and confirming information from a variety of sources. OR, by Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or have successfully completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related; or, a combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position. If selected for this position at any grade level, you must also meet the following Conditions of Employment: This position is covered by the law enforcement officer retirement provisions, and as such is covered by a mandatory age requirement. There is a maximum entry age of the day before your 37th birthday (except for veteran's preference eligibles) for entry into law enforcement office positions. This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officers [5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) or 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d)] and has a mandatory retirement age of 57. If you are over age 37, you must have been or currently be covered by the special retirement provisions and be able to complete at least 20 years of covered service by age 57. All OIG criminal investigators are required to qualify to use OIG owned firearms and to accept assignments where firearms are required. Quarterly certification is required. Per the Lautenberg Amendment, any person who has been convicted of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition. Selectee will be required to undergo a pre-employment examination and meet the physical requirements for this position. The duties require moderate to arduous physical exertion. Manual dexterity of fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips and knees is required. Arms, hands, legs and feet must be sufficiently functioning in order to perform the duties satisfactorily. Good vision and hearing are required. Selectee must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the selectee to be a hazard to him/her, or others is disqualifying. This position requires a pre-employment drug test to screen for illegal drug use (appointment to the position is contingent upon a negative drug test result), and random drug testing after appointment. Attend and graduate from the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) unless previously completed. Operate a Government-owned or leased motor vehicle. A valid State driver's license is required. This position is a critical-sensitive national security position. The person selected for this vacancy will be required to undergo a Tier 5 background investigation and the GSA security office must grant you a Top Secret national security clearance. Due to the nature of the work, Criminal Investigators are required to work, or be available to work, substantial amounts of unscheduled duty. This position requires the employee to sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment.

Education

Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address GSA, Office of Inspector General General Services Administration Office of the Inspector General, HR Division (JPH) 2300 Main Street, Room 3NW-423 Kansas City, Missouri 64108 United States
• Name: Derek Hunter
• Phone: 816-926-8619
• Email: [email protected]