Medical Officer Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. DESTIMP-12827025-26-VL Department Federal Bureau of Investigation
Salary $167,603.00 to $195,200.00 Grade 15 to 15
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/30/2025 Close Date 11/13/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking a licensed Physician to join a team of Medical Officers (MO) that manages the fitness for duty of the workforce for the world's leading Federal Law Enforcement Agency. The MO team supports the FBI mission by reviewing medical examinations to determine applicants' and employees' fitness for duty and supports various programs impacting the entire FBI workforce.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service

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

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.

Duties

  • Evaluates and treats occupational injury and illnesses of trainees at Quantico.
  • Implements employee health direction strategies for the organization regarding physical and psychological well-being of the workforce.
  • Establishes working relationships with internal and external community medical practitioners and organizations.
  • Develops and implements a variety of employee health and preventative hazardous occupational health programs.
  • Conducts evaluations, reviews reports, medical evaluations and participates in the Medical Evaluation Board and process.
  • Provide consultation regarding applicant processing and pre-employment medical evaluation.
  • Coordinates with members of special program areas; the FBI clinical personnel, field office Nursing staff and psychological evaluation providers.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
  • Some travel may be required.
  • Must submit a copy of Medical Degree, either M.D. or D.O.
  • Must submit a copy of a state license and board certification.

Qualifications

In addition to meeting the EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, applicants must also meet the specialized experience (SE_ requirements as described below. In order for you to qualify based on Specialized Experience (SE), you must possess the SE below for the GS 15 level. Please ensure all specialized experience can be identified in your resume.

GS-15: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS- 14 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

  • Experience in recognizing and diagnosing health conditions and to treat/refer employees for specialized medical treatment.
  • Experience in evaluating occupation health needs such as evaluations of physical, mental, and emotional capacities.
  • Experience in performing medical duties in accordance with accepted medical standards and practices.
  • Experience in building rapport with medical personnel from other government agencies and appropriate professional associations.
Desired Skills
Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants.

Desired Skills are:
  • Prior Military or Federal Service
  • Sports Medicine and/or Urgent Care Experience

Education

Positive Education Requirement

This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic educational requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

  • Doctor of Medicine Degree or Doctor of Osteopathy
  • Licensed and Board Certified Physician
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

Additional information

This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared against your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. If your self-assessment in the vacancy questions is not supported by details in your resume or supporting documents, you may be disqualified from the Most Competitive category. Veterans' preference will be applied. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal Ability
  • Problem Solving/Judgement

Required Documents

  1. A two-page resume that outlines relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered.
  2. A complete assessment questionnaire
    Other supporting documents:
    • College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement.
    • License as a Board Certified Physician.
    • Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees.
    • Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
      Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.
    • Memorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation:
      • Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties.
      • The month/year work began.
        Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
      • Specific duties performed.

How to Apply

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Agency contact information

Human Resources HQ Staffing
Email
FBI_HQStaffing@fbi.gov
Address
Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20535
US

Next steps

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.


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