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Position Title
Assistant Inspector General for Investigations
Agency
Government Publishing Office
Announcement Number
23-11843850-DE-RH Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, March 6, 2023 to Monday, March 20, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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,

• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

 For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources:  https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.

To verify your eligibility, you must 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. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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3. This position is open to All U.S. Citizens (Competitive).  When a job opportunity announcement is open to "All U.S. Citizens", it means that anyone with U.S. Citizenship may apply.  Job seekers may use the  Self-Check through E-Verify https://www.uscis.gov to verify citizenship, if available in their state of residence.  
 
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under  "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)". 

Are  you a U.S. Citizen?
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4. Are you applying based upon the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011?
 
Many service members begin their civilian job search prior to being released from Active Duty service, and may not have a DD-214 form to submit along with their resume. VOW allows certain Active Duty service members to be treated as preference eligibles in the competitive or excepted service, even though the service member has not been discharged or released from Active Duty. Under the VOW Act, tentative preference will be granted to a active duty service member who meets the following:Submit a certification (in lieu of a DD-214 form) along with their job application materials. (Agencies will verify the individual meets the definition of 'preference eligible' under 5.U.S.C. 2108 prior to appointment).
A "certification" is any written document from the Armed Forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from Active Duty service in the Armed Forces within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the Character of Service.Note:  If the certification has expired; you must provide documentation (e.g., a copy of the DD form 214) that demonstrates the service member is a preference eligible per 5 U.S.C. 2108, in your application package before veterans' preference can be awarded.

To Learn more about VOW, please go to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide
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Preferences
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.

Please respond to the following questions below:
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1. Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying? (limit characters)
2.
  • If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization employed within, and location if known.
  • If you did not answer yes to the previous questions, please state not applicable (N/A) in the text box.
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3.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
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4. If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving? (limit characters)
5. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit characters)
6. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit characters)
7. Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?

Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
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This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment; and, conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
8. This position may require you to complete and one-year supervisory probationary period, unless previously served. Will you be willing to serve a one-year supervisory probationary if not previously served? (limit characters)
9. This position requires you to successfully pass pre-employment prior to appointment. Are you willing undergo the pre-employment process prior to appointment? (limit characters)
10. This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance. Are you willing to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance. (limit characters)
11. Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
  • Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
  • Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
  • Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.

Have you included all of the above information in your resume
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory Criminal Investigator GI-1811-15 position with the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO). Your resume and the responses you provide to the assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Do you have one year of specialized experience at the GI-14 (federal or non-federal experience service) at the equivalent level or higher? Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: 1) planning and directing the work of an Inspector General's Office for investigators in 1810 or 1811 series , 2) planning and directing the work of forensic financial auditors, overseeing, conducting, criminal, civil and 3) conducting administrative Investigations, providing technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to an Inspector General or equivalent Director; as well as, administering an agency's investigative program.
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From the following task questions below, please select the response which best demonstrates your experience, or training related to the Supervisory Criminal Investigator position. Please ensure that your resume demonstrates the accuracy of the answers selected or you may be found ineligible. Note: Your resume must state the job, duties, and dates (month and year) and hours worked per week for each position or you may not be able to be qualified for this position. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Apply knowledge of the Federal Rules of Evidence, the Federal Criminal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Federal Criminal Code and the Criminal Code of DC, Constitutional rights, search and seizure, arrest and other applicable procedures in criminal, civil and administrative actions. (limit characters)
3. Adhere to the Council of the Inspector General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Investigations when conducting a variety of criminal, civil, and administrative investigations. (limit characters)
4. Experience developing and implementing innovative techniques to conduct a variety of complex investigations. (limit characters)
5. Direct and manage programmatic requirements to meet Department of Justice Law Enforcement requirements. (limit characters)
6. Conduct and/ possess the ability to lead felony criminal investigations of alleged fraud, waste, abuse, and/or mismanagement involving multiple subjects and jurisdictions. Investigations primarily focused on contract and procurement fraud. (limit characters)
7. Oversee the preparation of investigative reports, management inquiries, memoranda, etc. for use by the appropriate officials in criminal, civil, and/or administrative proceedings. (limit characters)
8. Provide guidance and direction to staff regarding case development and execution. (limit characters)
9. Manage and oversee the resource needs for the investigation's division including both staffing, IT resources, applications, contracts and budget. (limit characters)
10. Provide testimony in Federal, State or Local Courts. (limit characters)
11. Manage a complaint intake and hotline program. (limit characters)
12. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement and intelligence agencies. (limit characters)
13. Develop and oversee fraud prevention training. (limit characters)