Criminal Investigator - CAFO

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* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL AND UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE 1811 EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

This announcement provides a reassignment opportunity for a current 1811 to the position of Criminal Investigator, Journey Band, in the Central Area Field Office (CAFO), Eagan, MN location.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

11/07/2024 to 11/21/2024

* Salary

$78,969 - $146,323 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GG 11

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

* Eagan, MN

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

* Travel Required

50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Permanent

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Excepted

* Promotion potential

13

* Job family (Series)

* 1811 Criminal Investigation

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Top Secret

* Drug test

Yes

* Position sensitivity and risk

High Risk (HR)

* Trust determination process

* National security

* Financial disclosure

No

* Bargaining unit status

No

* Announcement number

IA 25-12-12602398-DR

* Control number

818031400

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This job is open to

* Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

Current United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General and United States Postal Inspection Service 1811 employees only.

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Duties

In-Office Requirement:

The U. S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role.

The successful candidate must have experience in planning, conducting and/or leading complex federal criminal, civil and administrative investigations.

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and/or the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM EST on Friday, November 21, 2024 will be considered.

The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-11, 12 or 13. The salary range for this position is $78,969 - $146,323 includes locality pay. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) is authorized. Compensation includes 1811 LEAP coverage in primary position under law enforcement retirement.

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card.

Travel Required: 50% or less

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

The successful candidate must be highly motivated and exhibit a high degree of character and demonstrate experience planning, conducting and/or leading complex Federal criminal, civil and administrative investigations.

* Plans, conducts and/or coordinates criminal, civil and administrative investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of Federal laws committed by or against Postal Service personnel or Postal Service contractors.

* Obtains and evaluates information to support all criminal and civil investigations.

* Applies for and serves warrants for arrests, searches and seizures as appropriate and provided by law.

* Prepares requests and/or reviews/approves requests for subpoenas, consensual monitoring, and other requests requiring higher authority.

* Assists Government attorneys in the preparation of grand jury presentations and court cases; serves as a witness in grand juries, criminal and civil courts and administrative forums.

* Maintains liaison with other offices, agencies, and appropriate organizations as needed.

* Conducts investigations using various techniques such as surveillance, interviewing and interrogating, examining files and records, obtaining physical and documentary evidence and undercover assignments.

* Collects, evaluates and preserves physical and documentary evidence. Utilizing cameras and other electronic surveillance equipment to gather evidence.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* Must be a current USPS-OIG or USPIS 1811 Criminal Investigator

* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

* Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card

* May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period

* Selectee will be subject to random drug testing

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

* Current USPS-OIG or USPIS 1811 Criminal Investigator

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

* Currently serve as a federal law enforcement officer classified as an 1811 series Criminal Investigator or Postal Inspector.

* At least one or more years equivalent to a GS-11, 12 or 13 grade level.

* Demonstrated experience planning, conducting and/or leading complex criminal investigations

* Have received at least a met expectations performance rating on fiscal year 2022 and 2023 performance appraisal to include coaching and review phase comments. If a performance appraisal is not available, you must submit a written statement stating the reason it is not available

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

* Knowledge of Postal Service structure, processes, operations, etc.

Applicants that do not meet the eligibility requirements will not be considered.

EVALUATION FACTORS

You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume.

Your resume MUST reflect that you have experience, knowledge and/or skills in each of the following Evaluation Factors listed below:

* Demonstrated experience assisting, planning, cond.