DIG for Investigations

Department of Homeland Security

Office of the Inspector General

Office of Investigations

Summary

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In our dynamic environment, the OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and inspections to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency and to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement in DHS programs and operations.

This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Senior executives

Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to Current Federal Employees, SES Career Reinstatement Eligibles, and SES Candidate Development Program Graduates Only. US citizenship is required. You must apply online to be considered for this vacancy. Please review this announcement in its entirety for specific information on how to apply.

Duties

Before applying for this position, please read the entire announcement and follow the instructions in the How to Apply section.

More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.

The incumbent serves as the Deputy Inspector General for Investigations (DIGI) for DHS. The incumbent provides oversight and direction of OIG investigative operations and administrative support functions within INV's Eastern Region and Western Region.

As the Deputy Inspector General for Investigations, you will be required to perform the following major duties:

Serves as the principal advisor to the Principal Deputy Inspector General and the Inspector General for investigative matters relating to the programs and operations of DHS, its components, and contractors and other Federal agencies.
Provides executive leadership for all investigative staff and ensures that investigative resources are focused on high impact matters involving OIG programs and operations
Collaborate with DIGs and senior management in developing and implementing investigative policies, procedures, and programs.
Provides oversight and direction of criminal, civil, and administrative investigations pertaining to DHS programs and operations. Ensures the investigation of credible allegations and designs and implements responsive investigative policies, strategies, and priorities.
Allocates resources to resolve complex and significant investigative issues of marked difficulty and responsibility, which are of national significance and frequently result in criminal, civil, and/or administrative sanctions.
Provides oversight and ensures prompt and appropriate handling of any complaints or other information concerning violations of laws, rules, or regulations or mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to the public health and safety.
Provides oversight of all OIG investigative activities designed to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse and misconduct by employees and contractors in OIG and DHS programs and operations.
Promotes efficiency and economy in the programs and operations throughout OIG.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
You must successfully pass a background investigation
You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance
Males born after 12/31/59 Selective Service registration required
Initial SES Career Appointee is subject to one-year SES Probationary Period
Within 30 days of entrance on duty (EOD) you must complete the OGE-278, Executive Financial Disclosure Form
SES does NOT have Veteran Preference Qualifications
You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards
You will be required to carry a firearm
You will be required to sign a mobility agreement
Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license
This position is a Drug Testing Designated Position and will be subject to random drug testing
Submission of Performance Appraisal is mandatory

Qualifications

All applicants must meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

NOTE: DHS-OIG is using a 2-page resume-based application method for this position, so you should ensure your qualifications are clearly outlined in your resume only. ECQ and MTQ responses are not required.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate at least one year of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement will disqualify an applicant.

Evidence must be provided that clearly demonstrates the applicant has the necessary level of executive potential, skills, abilities, specialized knowledge, and technical qualifications to perform as a SES executive. This evidence must include clear, concise examples that emphasize the applicant's level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of assignments, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and long-range planning.

The best qualified candidates will be determined by assessing experience, education, awards, performance appraisals, and supervisory evaluations for this position. These will be made against the Executive Core Qualifications and other technical requirements of the position.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your 2-page resume must show possession of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below to be considered. Eligibility will be based on a clear demonstration that the applicant's training and experience are of the scope, quality and level of responsibility sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this executive position. Note: Please do not address the MTQs nor ECQs through submission of separate narrative responses- written narratives will not be reviewed for consideration.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

1. Demonstrated experience and expert knowledge, as a supervisory Criminal Investigator to effectively direct the development and administration of a federal investigative program for a large and complex organization. Broad management experience in planning, developing, administering, and directing an organization, including overall responsibility for short-and-long range program planning, allocation of human and material resources, development of operational guidelines and policies, implementation of technology solutions, and creation of new methods and procedures to solve complex management problems.

2. Demonstrated executive experience and expert knowledge, as a supervisory Criminal Investigator, of leading criminal and administrative investigations, to include collaboration with key stakeholders such as U.S. Attorney Offices; comprehensive knowledge of Federal criminal laws, investigative strategies, practices and procedures, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and evidence; Expert and comprehensive knowledge of and experience working with the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended.

3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with high-level Government officials including the most senior organizational leaders, representatives of external and interagency committees, the public, and audiences varying widely in background, experience, and level of understanding on matters which may be sensitive, controversial, and complex.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs.

1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding- This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

2. Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

3. Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

4. Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group towards meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

5. Achieving Results- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date 08/10/2026 of this announcement.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Additional Requirements:

Training Requirement: This position requires that you have completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or one of the following equivalents: (FBI Basic Special Agent Academy, DEA Basic Special Agent Academy, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Basic Inspector Training Program, U.S. Army, CID Agent Course, or the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Special Investigators Course). NOTE - Copy of certificate or transcript verifying completion required upon selection. Please ensure to list on your resume.
Firearm Requirement: This position requires you to be authorized to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency. Therefore, it is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g) (9) and you will be required to verify that you have not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Age Requirement: This position is covered by the law enforcement officer retirement provisions, 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) or 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d),and as such is covered by a mandatory age requirement. There is a maximum entry age of the day before your 37th birthday for original appointment into law enforcement officer positions as defined in 5 U.S.C. 8331(21) or 5 U.S.C. 8401(17). This age restriction does not apply to those who have prior Federal service in a covered primary law enforcement position, or to qualified Veterans' preference eligible regardless of whether they meet the maximum age requirements identified at 5 U.S.C. 3307.
Medical Requirement: This position requires you to maintain physical fitness standards set by the agency. The duties of Criminal Investigators require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Additionally, the duties of this position involve activities under trying conditions, as such, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. This position may require the completion of a Medical Examination that will include testing of your vision, hearing, cardiovascular, and mobility of extremities by an authorized Government physician. If a medical examination is required, you must be cleared by the authorized Government physician in order to be determined physically fit to perform the arduous physical exertion required of this position.
Drug Testing Requirement: This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position (TDP); therefore, you are subject to drug testing under OIG's Drug-Free Workplace policy. Refusal to be randomly tested may result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The recruitment application process for this position is the RESUME-BASED method. Narrative statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and/or Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) will not be accepted or considered in the evaluation process. Evidence of the ECQs/MTCs must be clearly demonstrated in your resume.

An SES review panel will evaluate your resume based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo a structured interview and/or other assessments, such as providing a writing sample, work plan or other written product; reference checks may also be conducted. If selected, you must be certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Structured Interview Qualifications Review Board (SIQRB), unless you are a current career SES member, former career SES member with SES career reinstatement eligibility, or have successfully completed an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). You must receive SIQRB certification before you can be appointed to this position.

Required Documents

All applicants must submit a resume (not-to-exceed 2 pages) that clearly demonstrates your experience, accomplishments, training, education and awards; Additionally, your 2-page resume must corroborate your experience and possession of both the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) as listed in this announcement. Please do not submit letters of recommendation, award certificates, diplomas, college transcripts, training certificates or any other documents not specifically requested in the "Required Documents" section listed below.

Please review the following information to determine if you are required to submit any other documents in order to complete your application for this position.

NONCOMPETITIVE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION:

For current or reinstatement eligible career SES applications: In addition to the 2-page resume, you must also submit proof of non-competitive eligibility as a current career or reinstatement SES eligible appointee. Proof consists of:

(1) An SF-50 showing your status as a:(a) current Career SES appointee, or(b) former Career SES appointee with career SES reinstatement eligibility
OR
(2) A certificate of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP).

NOTE: This applies only if your ECQ's have been approved by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) or Structured Interview Qualifications Review Board (SIQRB) through the SES CDP.

*The above documents may be used to determine your eligibility for noncompetitive consideration under this announcement. Noncompetitive applicants must submit proof of noncompetitive eligibility as listed above; failure to do so may result in non-consideration of noncompetitive eligibility.

Required Documents: In addition, we recommend that you submit the following:

A copy of your most recent supervisory appraisal of performance

A copy of certificate or transcript verifying completion required upon selection. Please ensure to list on your resume.

NOTE: Selectees will be required to participate and receive approval from OPM's Qualification Review Board in order to be approved, as OPM Qualification Review Board certification is required (for competitive eligible applicants). QRB approval is not required for Non-competitive candidates.

COMPETITIVE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION:

Current civil service employee applications: You must submit an SF-50 that shows your current position title, series, grade and rate of basic pay as well asTenure Group.

This document may be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement.

How to Apply

A complete on-line application will require the submission of the following: 2-page resume showing you possess the skills and knowledge requirements to the mandatory ECQ and MTQ qualifications within the announcement and supporting documentation (see list of required and recommended documents above).

The following instructions outline the application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

DHS OIG provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account at, https://www.usajobs.gov/, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.

You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Paper applications and information sent by mail or email WILL NOT be accepted.

Applicants must submit all required documentation to properly qualify for this position.

Agency contact information

DHS-OIG Executive Resources

Email: Executive.Resources@oig.dhs.gov

Address: Office of Inspector General
245 Murray Lane SW
Washington, DC 20528
US

Next steps

To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

If you have questions pertaining to your application, you may contact Executive.Resources@oig.dhs.gov (excluding weekends and Federal holidays) prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. Applicants must contact the Agency Point of Contact no later than 3:00 p.m. ET on the closing date of the announcement if assistance is needed when submitting an application.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

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