USA Staffing

Position Title: Investigator (ISO)
Agency: Office of Inspector General
Announcement Number: IG-19-10412760-AI-MP Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 to Tuesday, February 12, 2019

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:

Have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
Retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more

If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.

Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a current or former, permanent Career or Career-Conditional Federal employee in the competitive service AND your highest permanent grade is LOWER than the highest grade of this position? (SF-50 block 24 must be a “1” or “2”)

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you a current or former, permanent Career or Career-Conditional Federal employee in the competitive service AND you have held a permanent grade the SAME or HIGHER than the highest grade of the position being filled, OR I have held a permanent developmental position with promotion potential to the same grade of the position being filled? (SF-50 block 24 must be a “1” or “2”)

A. Yes

B. No

5. Are you a Military Spouse registered in the Priority Placement Program as a Priority S registrant, and you meet the registration eligibility requirements within Chapter 14 of the Priority Placement Program Handbook? I am applying to utilize my Priority S preference, or I have been contacted by the hiring agency to complete my application to receive Priority S preference.

A. Yes

B. No

6. Do you reside in the local commuting area of the position's duty station, and are you the spouse of an active duty military member (sponsor) of the US Armed Forces who accompanied my military sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move. NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of PCS Orders, area clearance, or command sponsorship letter along with your application/resume package. Additionally, verification of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status will be required for positions located in Japan and Korea.

A. Yes

B. No

7. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.

A. Yes

B. No

8. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:

served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
are entitled to veterans' preference.

A. Yes

B. No

Please accurately identify your level of training or experience when completing this questionnaire. Your responses will be evaluated and verified based on your submitted resume. Ensure that your resume accurately describes the level of education and/or experience claimed in the assessment questionnaire. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. By continuing in the application process, I acknowledge that my self-assessment questionnaire score may be reduced, and I may lose consideration for this position if the work experience described in my resume does not support my responses to the assessment questionnaire.

1. To meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-1810-14 position, you must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 level in the federal service or an equivalent level. Select the statement below that best represents your specialized experience. Your resume and/or supporting documentation must clearly support your responses to the questionnaire. Failure to provide support for your responses may result in an adjustment to your final rating or you may be removed from consideration.

A. I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 or equivalent in planning and conducting complex investigations, to include: interviewing witnesses, gathering and analyzing relevant evidence, and writing reports of investigation.

B. I do not meet the above specialized experience requirement.

2. This position requires a security clearance at the Top Secret level. Do you possess, or are you willing to obtain and maintain throughout the length of the appointment, a Top Secret clearance.

A. Yes

B. No

3. This position requires travel to other duty locations approximately 10% of the time. Are you able to travel to other duty locations 10% of the time?

A. Yes

B. No

4. This position requires you to submit a random drug testing. Are you willing to undergo regular urinalysis drug tests?

A. Yes

B. No

5. Time In Grade is the 52 week requirement Federal employees in General Schedule (GS) position must serve before they are eligible for promotion (advancement) to the next grade level. Your answer to this question will indicate if you meet the time in grade requirement. Do you have at least 52 weeks of time in grade at the GS-13 grade level.

A. Yes

B. No

6. Skill in compiling and analyzing evidence

A. I have demonstrated experience gathering and analyzing evidence in senior official investigations to thoroughly address and resolve allegations of violations of applicable laws and regulations.

B. I have demonstrated experience gathering and analyzing evidence in official investigations to thoroughly address and resolve allegations of violations of applicable laws and regulations.

C. I have demonstrated experience gathering and analyzing evidence in official investigations.

D. I do not have the above experience.

7. Skill in planning investigations

A. I have demonstrated experience in investigative planning that included identifying relevant issues to be addressed, witnesses to be interviewed, documents to be obtained, and investigative techniques to be used in conducting senior official investigations.

B. I have demonstrated experience in investigative planning that included identifying relevant issues to be addressed, witnesses to be interviewed, documents to be obtained, and investigative techniques to be used in conducting official investigations.

C. I have demonstrated experience in investigative planning in conducting official investigations.

D. I do not have the above experience.

8. Skill in writing reports of investigation

A. I have demonstrated experience in writing reports of investigation for senior official investigations presenting the facts and evidence established in the investigation, analysis of the facts against the applicable standards, conclusions of whether violations occurred, and recommendations for appropriate corrective action.

B. I have demonstrated experience in writing reports of investigation for official investigations presenting the facts and evidence established in the investigation, analysis of the facts against the applicable standards, conclusions of whether violations occurred, and recommendations for appropriate corrective action.

C. I have demonstrated experience in writing reports of investigation for official investigations.

D. I do not have the above experience.

9. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior officials

A. I have demonstrated experience in effectively interacting and communicating with senior officials when conducting investigations, conducting interviews of senior officials, and briefing senior officials or Congressional staff on investigative findings.

B. I have demonstrated experience in effectively interacting and communicating when conducting investigations, conducting interviews, and briefing senior officials or Congressional staff on investigative findings.

C. I have demonstrated experience to effectively interact and communicate when conducting investigations.

10. Skill in performing quality assurance reviews of investigations to ensure compliance with professional standards

A. I have demonstrated experience performing reviews of senior official reports of investigation to ensure that they are thorough, accurate and supported by the evidence.

B. I have demonstrated experience performing reviews of senior official reports of investigation to ensure that they are thorough, accurate and supported by the evidence.

C. I have demonstrated experience performing reviews of official reports of investigation.

D. I do not have the above experience.

11. Knowledge of Ethics or standards of conduct laws and regulations

A. I have demonstrated experience in the research and application of Ethics and Standards of Conduct laws and regulations in investigative or legal processes.

B. I have demonstrated experience in the research and application of Ethics and Standards of Conduct laws and regulations.

C. I have knowledge of Ethics and Standards of Conduct laws and regulations.

D. I do not have the above experience.

12. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith, and I understand the information provided above.

B. No, I do not certify/understand the information provided above.

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