NATURE OF APPOINTMENT: This is a Recent Graduate opportunity under the DOT-OIG Pathways Program.  Appointment is in the Excepted service not-to-exceed one (1) year.  Upon successful completion of the one year developmental program, the position may be converted into the Competitive service as a term or permanent (career/career conditional) employee.  Conversion is not guaranteed and is based on the needs of the agency.  If converted, the full performance level of the position will be GS-13.

Duties

The incumbent will serve under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program and will perform various developmental duties and responsibilities as assigned. The incumbent will receive informal and on-the-job training which are intended to enhance individual technical competencies.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen.
• Pre-employment drug testing and physical examination are required.
• Successful completion of a background security investigation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state DL to operate a motor vehicle.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Transcripts are required. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications by June 30, 2024.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher
• Must sign a Pathways Recent Graduate Agreement.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify at the GS-07 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at least to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: work in a trainee capacity or other position where knowledge of basic investigative or analytical techniques and methods was applied to determine case resolution.  OR, one full year of graduate-level education in a field related to position. OR, Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.): S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. (You must possess a conferred BACHELOR's degree to claim S.A.A) * 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on the official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum* 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.(Grade-point averages will be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9)* Upper 1/3 ranking in graduating class (you must submit proof with your application)* National Scholastic Honor Society. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. (You must submit proof with your application) To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at least to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience includes: experience with document reviews, interviews, preparing written materials and reports; experience with researching legal documents and/or interviewing witnesses to verify facts and obtain specific pieces of information; securing signed statements, affidavits and documentary evidence; completing case reports for case records OR, a Masters or equivalent graduate degree in a field related to the position. OR two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B or J.D., if related. You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate education and experience. Definition of Competencies: Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one’s job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations; to accomplish organizational goals; causes changes. Analysis: Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevancy of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information e.g. technical, sensitive, controversial; makes clear and convincing presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Education

Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

Undergraduate or Graduate Education must be related to the position. 

NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE COPY OF THEIR TRANSCRIPTS. DEGREE AUDITS ARE NOT AN ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR OFFICIAL/UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.IF SELECTED, AN OFFICIAL/SEALED TRANSCRIPT WILL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO AN APPOINTMENT DATE BEING ESTABLISHED. 

IF YOU HAVE EARNED A DEGREE FROM A FOREIGN INSTITUTION YOU MUST SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION EVIDENCE THAT ANY EDUCATION COMPLETED IN A FOREIGN INSTITUTION WAS APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED BY AN ACCREDITING BODY RECOGNIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS EQUIVALENT TO U.S. STANDARDS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, REFER TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WEB SITE AT http://www.ed.gov.

Contacts

• Address DOT, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL 1200 New Jersey Ave SE West Building, Room W71-123 Washington, District of Columbia 20590 United States
• Name: Karen Muller
• Phone: 202-366-1490
• Email: [email protected]