Supervisory Investigative Review Specialist

Duties
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• Serves a supervisory project manager, plans and executes oversight of general crimes investigations and special assignments in response to requests from the Inspector General (IG), and the Secretary of War.
• Supervises a team of investigative review specialist responsible for planning and executing comprehensive projects on the effectiveness and efficiency of DoW-wide programs.
• Develops data collection methodologies to identify strengths and weaknesses, analyzes, and assesses the ramifications of identified problem areas and recommends actions for correction and prevention of future similar problems.
• Establishes and maintains liaison, consults, and coordinates with DoW senior officials, staff members of law enforcement organizations, and with DoW program managers.
• Provides expert advice to the DIG-EVAL, OIG senior executives and staff as well as DoW leaders and managers concerning the planning, development and execution of DoW and OIG policies and programs.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Position has been designated as Critical Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
• You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450).
• Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoW OIG.
• Current DoW civilian employees are not required to submit to drug testing if moving from one Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
• The incumbent must adhere to the DoW Standards of Conduct.

Qualifications

Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-14 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-13 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-13 or equivalent) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Extensive experience in researching, planning, directing, and managing general criminal investigations and program evaluations; coordinating oversight matters with other Federal, state, local and foreign law enforcement and security agencies. Has thorough knowledge of criminal, civil, administrative, and contract law including the Uniform Code of Military Justice; investigative techniques; rules of evidence; laws and regulations. Skill in program analyses and methodology, problem solving and independent judgment. Skill in written and oral communication to prepare comprehensive, professional, accurate evaluation reports and brief evaluation report findings and recommendations to leadership.

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp .

Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction.

Additional Required Documents Information

• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: If you are a Military Spouse Preference applicant, you must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. If determined best qualified, you will be placed at that full performance level of the position.
• Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
• Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
• Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Additional information

• If you have not previously completed a probationary period with the federal government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list.
• You may be required to serve 1-year supervisory probationary period.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• PCS costs (moving expenses) will not be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives will not be authorized by the hiring official. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 make certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here .
• For more information on veterans' preference click here .
• Retired/Retiring Veterans: Please be aware that there is a 180-Day Restriction on Department of War (DoW) Employment of Military Retirees. A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in the DoW within 180 days after retirement unless the agency requests and is granted a waiver; the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 3505; or a state of national emergency exists.
• The Department of War (DoW) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004, will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
• Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of War (DoW) employees through the DoW Priority Placement Program.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position will be entitled to exercise their priority preference.
• You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
• PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.