DCSA's Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is looking for an Investigator in Boyers, PA. This assignment is a unique opportunity to work directly with DCSA OIG to provide the Director, DCSA, fair and independent oversight of all facets of the Agency, to include, executing OIG policies and programs that promote Agency readiness, integrity, efficiency, effectiveness and credibility through impartial and independent audits, inspections, assessments, inquiries and investigations.

Duties

As an INVESTIGATOR you will be responsible for the following primary duties: Conducting investigations, inquiries, and related activities, in response to allegations of misconduct involving both DCSA personnel and contractors. The position will also include similar duties related to ensuring the overall integrity of the Agency. This individual must have exceptional organizational and communication skills (both orally and in writing), the ability to deal with individuals with tact in stressful situations as well as the ability to work independently and respond positively to pressure under rapidly evolving circumstances. Position eligibility requirements: - Prior investigative experience where factual truth had to be ascertained through interviews, record review and evidence collection. - Exceptional ability to communicate orally and in writing - Ability to obtain and maintain Active Top Secret security clearance - Conducts investigative inquiries regarding allegations of misconduct amongst DCSA personnel, to include both Federal employees and Contractors who are representing DCSA. Such inquiries may include serious allegations that involve highly sensitive issues. - Testifies at Administrative, Civil, and/or Criminal Court Hearings in conjunction with investigative case work and associated findings and related actions. - Prepares detailed Reports of Investigation (ROI) regarding investigative inquiries and findings. - Develops and proposes investigation plans for sensitive, complex investigations, inquires, and other special investigative projects to maintain the integrity of investigative programs. - Acts as a point of contact with other federal agencies, state and local law enforcement agencies, and the private sector in resolving allegations of misconduct or violations of administrative regulations and standards. Local Commuting Area (LCA) Definitions: Boyers, PA All U.S. Citizens who reside or currently employed in the Boyers, PA local commuting area, which includes the Pennsylvania counties of Butler, Clarion, Armstrong, Allegheny, Beaver, Lawrence, Mercer, Crawford, Erie, Venango, Jefferson, Indiana, and Westmorland; Ohio counties of Columbia, Trumbull, and Mahoning; and all cities existing in Pennsylvania or Ohio within the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined areas of the aforementioned counties.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required/Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• The position requires travel; overtime may be required to complete assigned duties.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: General Investigation Series 1810 (opm.gov) and General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 02/16/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-11 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Advance knowledge and experience in developing and proposing investigation plans for sensitive, complex investigations and other investigative projects; Experience in investigative inquiries regarding allegations of misconduct amongst personnel, to include both Federal employees and Contractors; Advance experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining the accuracy and thoroughness required by policies, laws, and other directives; Experience preparing detailed reports of investigations regarding investigative inquires and findings; Knowledge and ability to conduct interviews and interrogations, including the ability to recognize, explore, and exploit leads, detect discrepancies of information, distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information, prepare reports, organize investigations, and provide information for potential litigation. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Legal, Government and Jurisprudence: Legal, Government and Jurisprudence 2. Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. 3. Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 4. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. 5. Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DCSA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2886
• Email: [email protected]