Summary

This position is located within the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), Training Institute, Inspectors General Criminal Investigator Academy (IGCIA).

The incumbent serves as the Program Manager for the IGCIA and is responsible for the planning, development, coordination, administration, evaluation, and continuous improvement of investigative training programs to supporting the Federal Offices of Inspectors General (OIG) community.

Duties

• Develops and maintains investigative training curricula that incorporate current investigative techniques, procedures, laws, Executive Orders, Department of Justice guidance, and other applicable professional standards.
• Evaluates investigative training requirements by monitoring legislative, regulatory, policy, and operational changes affecting federal criminal investigations and recommends courses and program improvements.
• Coordinates with program managers, instructors, and subject matter experts to develop lesson plans, instructional materials, practical exercises, and course delivery methods supporting investigative training programs.
• Coordinates operational activities supporting investigative training programs, including scheduling, resource allocation, instructor support, classroom operations, student coordination, and program administration.
• Designs, develops, coordinates, administers, and evaluates comprehensive investigative training programs for the OIG community that focuses on investigative techniques, procedures, and practices.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation through Continuous Vetting throughout the duration of employment. All employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity and financial monitoring on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications).

Qualifications

Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

At the GS-14 level, you must meet the following qualification: One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Experienced managing and evaluating complex Federal criminal investigative training programs; Developed, implemented, and improved investigative training curricula based on operational training needs; Applied applicable laws, regulations, policies, quality standards, and professional practices to recommend program improvements; and Coordinated with senior officials, subject matter experts, and Federal law enforcement stakeholders.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

Experience refers to 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for this series/grade.

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 reflecting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must meet all of the criteria below:

1. Clearly exceed the minimum qualification/specialized experience requirements for this vacancy; AND
2. Meet basic eligibility requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment: AND
3. Be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:

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Telework Suitability:

The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criteria based on agency policy.

Stipulations of Employment:

This term appointment may be extended up to a maximum total period of 4 years or terminated at any time at management discretion. Selection does not confer eligibility to be promoted or reassigned to other positions or to be non-competitively converted to a career-conditional appointment.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• The needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period,your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

If selected, the position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure report requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) as applicable within 30 days of your appointment.

Work Schedule:

This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous:

This vacancy will be filling two (2) positions. These positions will be filled from one or more of the two (2) locations listed. The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

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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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