The Office of Inspector General is an independent office within the EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient & cost effective manner. We perform audits, evaluations, & investigations of the EPA to promote economy, efficiency, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse. We strive to provide solutions to problems that ultimately result in making America a cleaner and healthier place.

Duties

This position is located in the EPA Office of Inspector General’s Office of Special Review and Evaluation, Administrative Investigations Directorate (AID).

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Background Investigation Required.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required and random testing thereafter.
• This position requires a Top Secret Clearance.
• Writing sample (3-5 pages)

Qualifications

All applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: GS-12: Applicant must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade of GS-11 or equivalent band level of responsibility in the Federal service which demonstrates the following: 1) Assisting in planning, organizing, and directing administrative investigations; 2) Gathering and analyzing investigative information, including conducting interviews; 3) Assisting in drafting reports of investigations, documents and summaries of results; and 4) Assisting investigative attorneys or other personnel prepare briefings to senior level stakeholders and officials concerning investigative activities and findings. GS-13: Applicant must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade of GS-12 or equivalent band level of responsibility in the Federal service which demonstrates the following: 1) Independently conducting investigations and validating allegations; 2) Gathering and analyzing investigative information, including conducting interviews; 3) Drafting reports of investigations, documents and summaries of results; and 4) Prepare and present briefings to senior level stakeholders and officials concerning investigative activities and findings. Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). 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.  Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement. 

Education

There is no substitution for specialized experience at this grade level. 

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW MC: 2450T Washington, District of Columbia 20460 United States
• Name: Inspector General Ofc-HR
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]