The EPA Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office within the EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient & cost effective manner. We perform audits, evaluations, & investigations of the EPA to promote economy, efficiency, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse. We strive to provide solutions to problems that ultimately result in making America a cleaner and healthier place.

Duties

This position is located in the Headquarters of EPA OIG Office of Investigations. The Office investigates allegations of fraud, waste, abuse and misconduct that impact EPA programs and operations. The Special Agent in Charge of Headquarters Operations supports the investigative mission by managing a diverse set of programs including recruitment, selection and retention, training, use of force, procurement, compliance and reporting, evidence, and financial analysis. 

Requirements

• Pre-employment drug testing is required and random testing thereafter.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Pre-employment physical is required and periodic physicals thereafter.
• Background Investigation Required

Qualifications

To qualify for the GS-15 grade level - All applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Planning, organizing, and directing headquarters operations programs; 2) Demonstrated program management expertise in use of force, firearms, defensive tactics, health and wellness, equipment inventory, training (internal and external); and 3) Management of training records and professional certifications. Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Experience refers to 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.  Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement.  In addition to the above specialized experience, applicants must also demonstrate the competencies listed below: Criminal Investigations Training and Training Management Planning and Evaluating Writing and Reporting Oral Communications

Education

This position does not have a mandatory education requirement.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW MC: 2450T Washington, District of Columbia 20460 United States
• Name: Cassie Hayden
• Phone: 202-360-9181
• Email: [email protected]