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Position Title
Senior Advisor for Investigative Operations
Agency
Office of Inspector General
Announcement Number
HHS-OIG-SL-1811-23-11729387 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, July 17, 2023 to Monday, July 31, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. I am currently employed as a permanent, career or career-conditional employee in the competitive service, HOWEVER, I have not ever held the full performance level of this position that I am applying for. Note: Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1") (limit characters)
2. Do you wish to be considered under a CTAP (Career Transition Assistance Plan) eligibility? You may qualify for CTAP eligibility if all of the statements apply to you:
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy.
  • You have been (or will be) involuntarily separated from the agency advertising this position, due to a reduction-in-force.
  • You are applying to a position that is at (or below) the grade level of the position separated from.
  • You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position separated from.
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least "fully successful" or equivalent.
For more information about CTAP, please see the Career Transition Assistance site on USAJOBS.

To verify your eligibility for CTAP:
You must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action showing position, tenure code, grade & step, and full name/DOB/SSN. (limit characters)
3. Do you wish to be considered under the ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan) eligibility? You may qualify for ICTAP if all of the following statements apply to you:
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the position being advertised.
  • You were (or will be) separated from a position at an agency outside of the HHS due to a reduction-in-force.
  • You are applying to a position that is at (or below) the grade level of the position from which you have been (or will be) separated.
  • You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you have been (or will be) separated.
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least "fully successful" or equivalent.
For more information about ICTAP, please review the Career Transition Assistance site on USAJOBS.

To verify your eligibility for ICTAP:
You must submit a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action, showing the agency, position held, tenure and appointment codes, and full biographical information (name, DOB, and SSN). (limit characters)
4. I am a current or former, permanent, Federal employee in the competitive service WITH THE SAME OR HIGHER promotion potential as the full performance level of this position, which I am applying. (limit characters)
5. I am a former Federal service employee (or preferenced eligible) who attained career status on a permanent, competitive status appointment OR had obtained career-conditional status and am within three years of the date of separation, HOWEVER, I have not ever held the full performance level of this position. Note: Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1") (limit characters)
6. I am a veteran who served 3 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 this eligibility); OR I am a preference eligible; AND my discharge was performed under honorable conditions. (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the HHS-OIG position of Senior Advisor for Investigative Operations (SL-1811). We will evaluate your resume, TQ narrative and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to evaluation and verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. Failure to answer all of the following questions may disqualify you from consideration for this position. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Have you successfully completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or an approved equivalent? (limit characters)
2. To apply for the Criminal Investigator (1811 series) position, applicants must be 21 years of age and not yet 37 years of age; OR preference-eligible veteran; OR have worked or be currently working in a Federal law enforcement position. From the description below, select the response that best describes you meeting this requirement. (limit characters)
Choose the one answer that best describes your experience as related to the basic qualification requirements for the Senior Advisor for Investigative Operations (SL-1811) position. (limit characters)
3. Do you have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15 grade level in the Federal Service which demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of this Senior Level (SL -1811) position? (limit characters)
Select the response that most accurately describes your possession of the below mandatory Technical Qualifications. (limit characters)
4. TQ 1: Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted investigative principles, techniques, methods, and procedures in order to provide executive leadership to the conduct of extremely complex, and highly sensitive investigations, other technical investigative efforts, and law enforcement functions. (limit characters)
5. TQ 2: Demonstrated knowledge of investigative programs and experience in a law enforcement position. The incumbent must remain current on investigative professional standards, policies and practices in order to conduct investigative projects and oversee investigative programs as well as provide program management advisory services to the DIGI in these areas. (limit characters)
6. TQ 3: Demonstrated prior experience providing advisory services to senior officials and serving as a focal point for inquiries directed to the Office of the DIGI from key officials in OIG, in other departments and federal agencies, the Congress, representatives of State and local governments, grantees, contractors and individuals with respect to the varied functions of investigative programs. (limit characters)
7. 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 cancelled, 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 (limit characters)
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