Deputy Assistant Inspector General Investigations (DAIGI)

Summary

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT USPS OIG or USPIS 1811 CAREER EMPLOYEES ONLY. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Duties

The USPS OIG is seeking a highly qualified senior executive level applicant to fill a Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (DAIGI), Inspector General Executive Service (IGES) Band position in the Office of Investigations located in Arlington, VA. The DAIGI serves as the principal advisor to the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI) in matters relative to field investigations and operations, and headquarters operations. This position is being advertised at the Inspector General Executive Service (IGES) Band level, equivalent to the Senior Executive Service (SES). The salary range for this position is $184,900 - $228,000. Relocation expenses may be paid. Travel Required 50% or less You may be expected to travel for this position 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 exhibit a high degree of leadership and demonstrate experience planning and conducting complex federal criminal investigations. Oversees and directs, through subordinate managers and staff, a variety of investigative activities across the country. Applies sound management principles to these activities with an emphasis on quality, timeliness, and efficiency and with the goals of improving the overall effectiveness of the organization. Provides leadership and guidance in setting the workforce's expected performance levels commensurate with Office of Investigation's strategic objectives. Promotes quality through effective use of the organization's performance management system (e.g., establishing performance standards, appraising staff accomplishments using the developed standards, and taking action to reward, counsel, or remove employees, as appropriate). Assesses current and future staffing needs based on the Office of Investigation's goals and budget realities. Applies merit principles to develop, select, and manage a diverse workforce. Oversees the allocation of financial resources and identifies cost-effective solutions to operational issues. Provides support and oversight to the budgetary process, including offering assistance in preparing and justifying a budget and operating the budget under organizational procedures. Represents and speaks for the Office of Investigations and its work (e.g., presenting, explaining, selling, defending, and negotiating) to those within and outside the Office of the Inspector General (e.g., agency heads and other United States Postal Service executives; corporate executives; the media; clientele and professional groups). Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals and groups; clarifies information; and facilitates an open exchange of ideas. Establishes and maintains working relationships with internal organizational units (e.g., other program areas and staff support functions). Develops and enhances alliances with external groups (e.g., other agencies or firms, state and local governments, Congress, and clientele groups). Engages in cross-functional activities and maintains common ground with a widening range of stakeholders. Works in groups and teams, conducts briefings and other meetings, and gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people in a variety of situations, exercising tact and treating others with respect. Ensures that reports, memoranda, and other documents reflect the position and work of the organization in a clear, convincing, and organized manner. Qualifications

Evaluation Factors: Mandatory Technical Requirements This is a position in the Inspector General Executive Service (IGES). The following Mandatory Technical Requirements (MTRs) are required to be addressed in a separate narrative response not to exceed 4 pages (one page per MTR); however, the successful candidate should be capable in the following areas: Demonstrated experience supervising, managing, planning and conducting complex criminal investigations into areas such as procurement fraud, executive misconduct and public corruption, financial fraud, mail theft, healthcare claimant and provider fraud, and other types of employee misconduct. Demonstrated experience functioning as a senior level manager with responsibility for establishing work plans and overseeing a staff of subordinate managers and investigators. Demonstrated experience with the development and oversight of budget, training, performance management, and strategic planning. Superior oral, written, and presentation communication skills, with an ability to articulate and present ideas both to internal staff and external stakeholders. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the assessment questionnaire; fail to address a factor in the narrative section (no response or "See resume" or similar language will be scored a zero (0)); or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. Current USPS-OIG or USPIS 1811 career employee Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university Have served in a leadership position in the Federal Law Enforcement 1811 series Criminal Investigator Must have at least 1 year of experience at the equivalent (GS-15) Director Band At least 7 years of professional federal law enforcement experience Experience directly supervising, managing, planning, and conducting complex criminal investigations Received at least a met expectations rating on your most recent performance appraisals (FY 2024 and 2025) DESIRABLES QUALIFICATIONS Experience or knowledge of the Inspector General (IG) community Experience or knowledge of the Postal Service and its operation Graduate level education Applicants that do not meet the eligibility requirements will not be considered. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.

Education

Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation. Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications. How You Will Be Evaluated

The Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: Receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor Fail to attach all required documentation Submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit If your application materials indicate that you are not minimally-qualified for this position If you fail to qualify on the interview Only the top-rated candidates will be referred to a review official or the selecting official for further consideration. Top-rated applicants may be required to participate in an interview. Your rating may be further adjusted or rated as ineligible by the review official or the selecting official based on your interview performance. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision. NOTE: If you receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor or on the interview, you will be considered NOT MINIMALLY QUALIFIED for the position and rated ineligible. Applicants for this position may be interviewed one or more times as part of the hiring process. During interviews, applicants may not use any AI tool or virtual assistant (such as ChatGPT) to help them answer questions, except for accessibility tools used as part of a reasonable accommodation. Applicants who fail to follow these rules will be disqualified from the hiring process. Other Information

Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG. We offer a broad array of benefits programs: As a result of the passage of the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA), USPS employees (including USPS OIG) and retirees will transition from the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program effective January 1, 2025. Detailed information about eligibility and enrollment will be provided upon hiring. For more information, visit the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program website at https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/. We offer Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Care Insurances with Flexible Spending options as well.For more information about these programs visit: https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/Federal-Employees/ Retirement and Thrift Savings. For more information about these programs see https://www.opm.gov/retirement-center/ and tsp.gov/. Flexible Work Schedules. USPS OIG offers a range of family-friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules, telework and employee assistance programs. Leave and Holidays. In addition to eleven (11) paid holidays each year, you will earn thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave and thirteen (13) to twenty-six (26) paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt (Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; Exempt employees are not). This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations during any part of the application and/or hiring process, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected]. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to our website at: https://www.uspsoig.gov/frequently-asked-questions