MEDICAL OFFICER, ALL US CITIZENS

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. 9EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You will not be contacted for missing documents, and updated resumes will not be accepted after this posting has closed.

Current FBI employees are ineligible to apply if serving under the same conditions as that for which is advertised, including:

• Appointing organization (FBI)
• Type of position (full-time, part-time, etc.)
• Same or higher grade
• Duty location (city or state)
• Type of appointment (permanent, temporary, etc.)

Job Opening: 61784
Opening Date: October 30th, 2025
Closing Date: November 13th, 2025 at 11:59 pm (ET)

Job Title Medical Officer

Full Performance Level G-15

Division Human Resources Division

Section Employee Health and Performance Section

Location Washington, DC

Working Hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Hours may vary)

Job Type Full Time/Permanent

Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens

Number of Positions Available 1

Questions Email:

Salary $167,603.00--$195,200.00*

JOB SUMMARY

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking a licensed Physician to join a team of Medical Officers (MO) that manages the fitness for duty of the workforce for the world's leading Federal Law Enforcement Agency. The MO team supports the FBI mission by reviewing medical examinations to determine applicants' and employees' fitness for duty and supports various programs impacting the entire FBI workforce. #LI-FBI

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Some travel may be required
• Must submit a copy of Medical Degree, either M.D. or D.O.
• Must submit a copy of a state license and board certification.

ALL applicants must verify completion of the basic education requirement by submitting a copy of college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Evaluated and treats occupational injury and illnesses of trainees at Quantico
• Implements employee health direction strategies for the organization regarding physical and psychological well-being of the workforce
• Establishes working relationships with internal and external community medical practitioners and organizations
• Develops and implements a variety of employee health and preventative hazardous occupational health programs.
• Conducts evaluations, reviews reports, medical evaluations and participates in the Medical Evaluation Board and process.
• Provide consultation regarding applicant processing and pre-employment medical evaluation.
• Coordinates with members of special program areas; the FBI clinical personnel, field office Nursing staff and psychological evaluation providers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS

Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared against your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. If your self-assessment in the vacancy questions is not supported by details in your resume or supporting documents, you may be disqualified from the Most Competitive category. Veterans' preference will be applied. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

• Leadership
• Communication
• Interpersonal Ability
• Problem Solving/Judgement

Positive Education Requirement
This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic educational requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

• Doctor of Medicine Degree or Doctor of Osteopathy
• Licensed and Board Certified Physician

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

Specialized Experience

In addition to meeting the EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS above, applicants must also meet the specialized experience (SE_ requirements as described below. In order for you to qualify based on Specialized Experience (SE), you must possess the SE below for the GS 15 level. Please ensure all specialized experience can be identified in your resume.

GS-15: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS- 14 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Experience in recognizing and diagnosing health conditions and to treat/refer employees for specialized medical treatment
• Experience in evaluating occupation health needs such as evaluations of physical, mental, and emotional capacities.
• Experience in performing medical duties in accordance with accepted medical standards and practices
• Experience in building rapport with medical personnel from other government agencies and appropriate professional associations.

Desired Skills

Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants. Desired Skills are:

• Prior Military or Federal Service
• Sports Medicine and/or Urgent Care Experience

HOW TO APPLY

For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

A two-page resume that outlines relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered.

A complete assessment questionnaire
Other supporting documents:

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
• License as a Board Certified Physician
• Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
  Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later
• Memorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation:
  • Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties.
  • The month/year work began
    Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
  • Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."

While applicants might see these documents in their profile, HR Specialists may be unable to access them. Therefore, all applicants MUST upload another copy to ensure that staffing units can review the complete application.

Please note: Failure to provide the necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Incomplete applications will not be supplemented with additional requests for information; your application will be evaluated solely on the information you submit. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the announcement's closing date.

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
• Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• Management may select any grade for which this position has been announced.
• If you are selected, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
• The probationary periods will be served concurrently.

Veterans' Preference

If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

Nepotism

Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion. During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

Reasonable Accommodation

The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and/or hiring process, please contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by email at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov, phone at 202-324-2158, or fax at 202-324-3976. This email address is for reasonable accommodation requests only. Do not send applications or unrelated inquiries to this address, as they will not be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Benefits

The Bureau matches your dedication with a commitment to professional growth, a supportive work environment, and a robust benefits package that prioritizes you. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy comprehensive health and life insurance benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and federal holidays. For more details about benefits available to all federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management's .