This position is located in the Headquarters (HQ), Defense Commissary Agency (DECA), incumbent serves as a general investigator in one of the Office's subordinate branches. Purpose is to receive and evaluate oral and written requests for assistance; complaints; allegations of injustices; conditions detrimental to the operation of the commissary system; fraud, waste, and abuse(FWA); gross mismanagement; and serious security violations.

Duties

Plan and conduct difficult investigations of a wide range of incidents, which are of a non-criminal nature, such as suspected Fraud Waste and Abuse (FWA), falsification issues, and Office of Workers' Compensation Program (OWCP) fraud committed by civilian and contractor personnel. Use seasoned judgment to determine the proper investigative approach, and the necessity for additional investigation, surveillance, documentation and evidence due to conflicts in facts and evidence arising during the course of the investigation. Brief Agency senior staff on the results of sensitive investigations inquiries. Participate in the management of the Agency's loss prevention program. Receive and record interviews, take sworn testimony, and write finalized formal or informal reports of investigation. Train other personnel assigned to assist in conducting investigations. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• May be subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as required. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Physical requirements: The work does not require any special physical effort or demands.

Qualifications

You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 1810 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume must clearly show that you have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Experience: Your resume must clearly show that you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11. Examples of qualifying experience include: Investigate allegations of Fraud, Waste and Abuse within an organization. Conduct investigations of a non-criminal nature. Analyze and evaluate information gathered from investigations to reach a conclusion and make recommendations. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Physical requirements: The work does not require any special physical effort or demands. Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-12: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-11. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Business and Trade PracticesFact Finding, Interviewing TechniquesInvestigation PrinciplesMinimum Qualifications GS-12Written Communications Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Frequent TDY travel is required in the performance of the assignments, and the work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office environment. Telework eligible: Yes - as determined by the agency policy Remote work eligible: No

Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address DECA HQ 1300 Eisenhower Street Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: DeCA HQ Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2331
• Email: [email protected]