SummaryThis is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
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- You will report to the IG and manage the Command Hotline, which provides command-wide support for anonymous or confidential means to report concerns of fraud, waste, abuse, or gross mismanagement.
- You will serve as an Office of Inspector General (OIG) credentialed Investigator at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), operating under the investigative authority of the Naval Inspector General Hotline Program.
- You will evaluate allegations of fraud, waste, and/or abuse at NRL, and at all NRL sites, as well as for programs and contracts that involve NRL funding, resources, or personnel.
- You will conduct and lead administrative investigations into complaints that are referred from the Department of Defense and Department of Navy fraud Hotlines, as well as from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the NRL Hotline.
- You will coordinate audits, surveys, and inspections performed by GAO, OMB, Naval Audit Service, and other external audit and evaluation agencies.
- You will assist in inspections and evaluations directed by the Commanding Officer and Director of Research, to determine the scope and depth of review and adjust as necessary.
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Conditions of employment- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NO-03 pay band (GS-11/12 grade level) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Expertise and knowledge in CIGIE investigations, audit & evaluation, and inspection general practices to oversee investigations and audits in a basic, exploratory, and advanced scientific and technology (S&T) environment; 2) Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedures, (e.g., COMPGEN Decisions, SECNAV Instructions); 3) Ability to gather and analyze data in order to make sound recommendations; and 4) Skill in fact finding, analytical and problem-solving methods and techniques to evaluate information concerning the management processes.
This position has a Selective Placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. This OIG credentialed position requires certification, including successful completion of the NAVINSGEN Team Member, Intake Specialist, Basic Investigator, Advanced Investigator, and Military Whistleblower Reprisal Protections (MWBR) courses, or equivalent investigations training courses recognized by NAVINSGEN (e.g., the Department of Defense (DoD) Joint IG School, the Air Force IG School, or the Army IG School). This position requires continuing education through annual training. This position requires demonstrated expertise and knowledge in DoD IG, Navy IG, and CIGIE investigations, audit & evaluation, and inspection general practices to oversee investigations and audits in a basic, exploratory, and advanced scientific and technology (S&T) environment. In addition, the position requires knowledge or training in the machinations of a working capital fund (WCF). Working in an S&T environment funded through WCF is more complicated due to extensive outside collaborations involving international and other United States government, academia, private industry, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC), as well as sponsor involvement.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/general-inspection-investigation-enforcement-and-compliance-series-1801/
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional informationThis announcement uses the DoD Direct Hire Authority for Mission Support to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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