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

Duties

This announcement provides a reassignment/promotion opportunity to a Criminal Investigator, Polygraph Examiner, Specialist Band, assigned to the Investigative Operations Division (IOD), within the Office of Investigations, Headquarters, Arlington, VA or Nationwide (USPS-OIG) Area Field Office location (to be determined based upon selectee). The successful candidate must be highly motivated, exhibit a high degree of leadership, and demonstrate experience planning and conducting complex federal criminal investigations. In-Office Requirement: The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role. COMPENSATION: The position is advertised at the Specialist Band level and the base salary range is $104,604 - $135,987. Locality pay is authorized, and compensation will include Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) under the 1811 Series. The job also provides coverage as a primary position under law enforcement retirement. Relocation expenses will not be paid. VACANCY / DUTY LOCATION: Arlington, VA or Nationwide (USPS-OIG) Area Field Office (to be determined based upon selectee) Travel Required 50% or more You will be expected to travel for this position 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. Conducts complex and sensitive criminal, civil, and administrative polygraph examinations on personnel at all levels. Coordinate, conduct, and evaluate polygraph investigative methods utilized during examinations. Prepare complete and concise investigative reports of all exams conducted. Conducts OI-wide training through in-person and online presentations during In-Service training, townhalls and brown bag meetings.

Requirements

• Must be a current USPS-OIG or USPIS 1811 employees
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card.
• Incumbent will be required to maintain agency certification in conducting and reviewing polygraph examinations.
• Selectee subject to random drug screenings

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL the minimum qualifications listed below. In order for your application package to receive consideration, you must meet all eligibility requirements: Current USPS-OIG and USPIS 1811 employees At least 5 years of professional federal law enforcement experience Have received a met expectations performance rating for the latest two performance appraisals (FY2023 and 2024) Must be a graduate of the basic polygraph course offered by the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) or by its prior official designations as the Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment (DACA) or Department of Defense Polygraph Institute (DoDPI), AND within the last 10 years, been certified as an active Federal polygraph examiner by an authorized Federal polygraph or credibility assessment program per respective agency and Federal standards and requirements. Must not have been previously decertified, due to substandard proficiency or as a punitive remedy of suspected or confirmed violations of ethical standards. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Advanced Academic Degree 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 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. Your resume MUST reflect that you have experience, knowledge and/or skills in each of the following Evaluation Factors listed below: Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. Demonstrate ability to routinely gather key information from interviews/interrogations. Demonstrate ability to properly utilize major polygraph systems, to include Lafayette and/or Limestone polygraph systems. Demonstrate the ability to accurately interpret and score polygraph charts utilizing any NCCA approved scoring method. Demonstrate ability to properly formulate valid polygraph questions (Test Question Construction) in accordance with federal guidelines. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all 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. In order to be considered for the position, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM EST on Friday, January 3, 2025, which includes the following documents: A Resume, that MUST reflect that you have experience, knowledge and/or skills in each of the Evaluation Factors listed above. Latest Performance Appraisals (Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024) with Coaching and Review comments and must have received at least a met expectations rating. If unable to provide, please submit a written statement stating the reason. NCCA (DODPI/DACA) Psychophysiological Detection of Deception Course Certificate

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 3 - Headquarters Operations 1735 N. Lynn Street Arlington, VA 22209 US
• Name: Vacancy Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]