This position is located in the Department of Defense, Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG), Deputy Inspector General for Administrative Investigations (DIG-AI), Hotline Division. The mission of the DoD Hotline is to receive information pertaining to suspected threats to homeland security, leaks of classified information and oversee inquiries into allegations of fraud, waste, and mismanagement affecting DoD programs and operations at the local, national, and international levels.

Duties

Develops and reviews Hotline policy with senior investigators; develops guidance in carrying out program plans approved by management; and executes analyses and studies of DoD and Component hotline programs to determine their overall effectiveness. Participates with strategic planning. Periodically reviews and evaluates program objectives and assists with developing recommendations to coincide with changes within the DoD community. Collects and analyzes Hotline complaint data to identify and present trends and anomalies in the areas of special interest to senior leaders. Conducts DoD OIG Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs) of Component hotline programs and establishes priorities, planning objectives, selecting techniques, analysis methods and procedures to be used in reviews. Analyzes the results of QARs of the DoD Components. Provides briefings of QAR results to the DoD Inspector General and other senior leaders. Provides periodic updates to the Hotline Director and senior leaders. Documents correction of substantiated program deficiencies and their underlying causes. Identifies systemic problems and provides recommendations for corrective action to the Deputy Director.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Position has been designated as Critical Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
• Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
• Current DoD civilian employees are not required to submit to drug testing if moving from one Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
• The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

Qualifications

Time in Grade GS-11 Level: For entry at the GS-11 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service. Time in Grade GS-12 Level: For entry at the GS-12 grade level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service. Time in Grade GS-13 Level: For entry at the GS-13 grade level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience (GS-11): Applicants must have at least one year, 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-9 level in Federal Service or equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated skill in regard to investigative procedures and programs. Must have experience assisting in the development of short and long-range plans for overall program objectives; and assisting with quality assurance reviews of investigative programs. OR Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree of 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. OR Combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 hours leading to a Ph.D). Specialized Experience (GS-12): Applicants must have at least one year, 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 level in Federal Service or equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated skill in regard to investigative procedures and programs. Must have experience assisting in the development of short and long-range plans for overall program objectives; and assisting with quality assurance reviews of investigative programs. Applicants must also have experience analyzing, supporting, conducting, or performing oversight of inquiries into allegations of misconduct by government officials or improprieties affecting U.S. Government programs and operations. Specialized Experience (GS-13): Applicants must have at least one year, 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 level in Federal Service or equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated skill in analyzing, planning, investigative supporting, or conducting complex inquiries, to include gathering and analyzing relevant evidence, and evaluating inquiries tasked to other components or echelons. Applicants must have experience analyzing, supporting, conducting, or performing oversight of inquiries into allegations of misconduct by government officials or improprieties affecting U.S. Government programs and operations. Applicants must also have experience prioritizing investigative or analytical workloads. This includes all aspects of analyzing, supporting or conducting fieldwork and drafting written reports that contain thorough analyses and adhere to the Quality Standards for Investigations as established by the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. 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) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction. Additional Required Documents Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a federal employee who will be or has been separated by a Reduction in Force (RIF), you must submit a copy of your RIF separation notice and SF-50 if available. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible. Individuals with disabilities: If you are an individual with a documented disability, you must submit a letter signed by a doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter should state that you have a documented disability and are eligible for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: If you are a Military Spouse Preference applicant, you must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. If determined best qualified, you will be placed at that full performance level of the position. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

GS-11 Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement.

Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

If you are using education to substitute for the qualifying experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. Failure to do so may disqualify you from consideration.

Due to the education requirement of this position, an unofficial transcript must be submitted at the time of application. If transcripts are not received, you will be rated as ineligible.

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GS-12 grade level or higher.

Using Education to Qualify: You MUST provide unofficial transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list of courses. Transcripts and list of courses must include the following information: name of accredited institution, list of courses with grades and credit earned for each course, quarter or semester hours earned, degree conferred and date, and the name and address of the school. If selected for this position, you will be required to provide an official certified copy of your transcripts before a start date will be established. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Pass/Fail Courses: If more that 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

Graduate Education: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

Accreditation: Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/ and U.S. Department of Education website at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. If you fail to provide the required documentation, by the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive consideration.
For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address DoD OIG - DIG FOR ADMINISTRATIVE INV 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Jacquis Taylor
• Phone: (703) 699-0293
• Email: [email protected]