*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO USPS-OIG AND USPIS 1811 EMPLOYEES ONLY. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Duties

This announcement provides a reassignment/promotion opportunity to the position of Deputy Special Agent-In-Charge, Director Band, in the Office of Investigations, for the Southern Area Field Office (SAFO), located in Atlanta, GA; or Birmingham, AL; or Jacksonville, Miami, or Tampa, FL. The successful candidate must exhibit a high degree of leadership and demonstrate experience planning and conducting complex federal criminal investigations. This position is being advertised at the Director Band level, equivalent to a GS-15. The base salary range for this position is $123,041 - $159,950. Locality and LEAP Pay authorized. Compensation includes 1811 LEAP coverage in primary position under law enforcement retirement. Relocation expenses may be paid. Must be able to obtain/maintain a government-issued credit card and Top Secret security clearance. Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations. The successful candidate must exhibit a high degree of leadership and demonstrate experience planning and conducting complex federal criminal investigations. - Assist the Executive Special Agent in Charge (ESAC) in the management and direction of the activities of staff engaged providing administrative support in the planning and conducting investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of criminal laws. - Oversee the planning, conduct, and/or coordination of criminal, civil, and administrative investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of federal laws committed by or against Postal Service personnel or Postal Service contractors. - Assures implementation by subordinate staff of the goals and objectives of an agency-wide program. Implements established goals and objectives; assesses measures that evaluate performance; and makes recommendations for program improvement. In order for your application package to be considered, you must meet all eligibility requirements: Travel Required 50% or less - 50% or Less Travel Required

Requirements

• Must be a current USPS-OIG or USPIS 1811 employee
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
• Selectee subject to random drug testing
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. Current USPS-OIG or USPIS 1811 career employee Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university Currently serve as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer classified as an 1811 At least 7 years of professional federal law enforcement experience Experience directly supervising, managing or mentoring criminal investigators with an emphasis on establishing investigative plans, promoting maximum staff utilization and development Received at least a met expectations rating on your most recent performance appraisals (FY 2021 and 2022) DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of Postal Service structure, processes, operations and databases, etc. An Advanced Degree or 10 years of related professional experience Applicants that do not meet the eligibility requirements will not be considered. EVALUATION FACTORS You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume. Demonstrated experience supervising, planning and conducting complex criminal investigations including those involving mail theft, claimant and provider fraud, financial fraud, and narcotics. Demonstrated experience in managing employees with emphasis on promoting maximum staff utilization, development and handling disciplinary issues. Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and construct guidance/policy relative to quality assurance reviews, budget, training and other investigative support processes. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, the OIG mission, OIG policies, facts and circumstances of investigations which are understandable to other OIG components, stakeholders and management officials. In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM EST on Friday, April 12, 2024, which includes the following documents: A Resume, which MUST reflect that you have experience, knowledge and/or skills in each of the Evaluation Factors listed above. Performance Appraisal (Fiscal years 2022 & 2023) with Coaching and Review Phase comments and must have received at least an acceptable or satisfactory rating. If unable to provide, please submit a written statement stating the reason. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.

Education

Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred. Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address OI - DAIGI 1 - Southern Area Field Office 1735 N. Lynn Street Arlington, VA 22209 US
• Name: Vacancy Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]