Supervisory Criminal Investigator (RAC) Job in Wiesbaden, Germany

Vacancy No. IG-25-12804450-INV-INT Department Office of Inspector General
Salary $106,382.00 to $138,296.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/19/2025 Close Date 9/25/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Wiesbaden, Germany


Summary

This position is located in the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG). The incumbent of this position will work within the Office of the Deputy Inspector General for Investigations (DIG INV).

Duties

  • Serves as the supervisor of Resident Agency in Charge (RAC).
  • Ensures the timely performance of satisfactory quantity and quality of work, by reviewing, accepting, amending, or rejecting work products.
  • Develops budget and program planning documents for the Field Office Special Agent in Charge as required.
  • Analyzes all preliminary criminal or final investigative reports to ensure compliance with investigative directives, standards, and guidelines.
  • Serves as court witness and frequently testifies before grand juries, courts, or administrative hearings regarding the crime and evidentiary proofs ascertained through investigative efforts.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • Position has been designated as Special Sensitive; incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
  • May require travel internationally and/or deployment to Southwest Asia.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
  • This is an Excepted Service position and an applicant receiving such an appointment does not acquire competitive civil service status.
  • This position requires a pre-employment physical exam and a pre-employment physical readiness test. A physical readiness test is required for the duration of employment.
  • This position requires qualifications to carry and use government-owned firearms as part of assigned duties (as a condition of employment you must maintain this qualification).
  • The applicant selected for this position must be able to qualify and maintain authorization to carry firearms including no current or previous domestic violence charges/convictions.
  • Employees are ineligible for this position if, at any time, they have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless the conviction was expunged, set aside, or he/she received a pardon.
  • Incumbent will be required to work, or be available to work substantial amounts of unscheduled overtime duty based on the needs of the agency.
  • Compensation for this unscheduled overtime is in the form of a special form of premium pay fixed at 25 percent of the adjusted salary (basic and locality).
  • Recruitment incentives WILL NOT be paid.
  • May be required to serve 1-Year Supervisory Probationary Period.
  • If you have not previously successfully completed a trial or probationary period with the Federal Government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a two year trial period.
  • Requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
  • This position requires employees to agree to a Mobility Agreement. Selectees will be required to sign the Mobility Agreement as a condition of employment.
  • Federal employees currently serving in the Competitive Service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the Competitive Service by accepting an offer of employment in the Excepted Service.
  • May be required to submit a financial disclosure form (OGE-450) at time of appointment and annually.
  • This position is considered a secondary law enforcement administrative position and is covered under the special retirement provision for secondary law enforcement positions.
  • The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic AND Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below.

Basic Requirement / Medical Requirements: The duties of positions in this series 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. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. 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. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must also meet the specialized experience described below:

Time in Grade: Applicants who have held a General Scheduled (GS) position for 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (or equivalent).

Specialized Experience Definition:
GS-14: Qualified applicants must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower level or band that is equivalent to the GS-13 level within the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: demonstrated ability to supervise a criminal investigative office that investigates procurement and/or contract fraud; bribery/corruption; theft and/or illegal export of sensitive defense articles. And other complex fraud allegations involving DoD programs and operations; skill in criminal investigative techniques, rules of criminal procedures, laws and rules of evidence, search warrants and seizure and related issues in the conduct of investigations. This experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and competencies to perform successfully the duties of the position.

All qualifications and time-in-grade (if applicable) requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Any appointment made under the provisions of this announcement is excepted from competitive civil service and may require the incumbent to serve a trial period.

Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the Priority Placement Program.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the referral certificate issue date.

Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the referral certificate issue date.

If applicable, you may apply under the appropriate Special Appointment Authority and be considered for non-competitive appointments. Please see link for definitions of the Special Appointment Authorities: http://www.opm.gov/hr_practitioners/lawsregulations/appointingauthorities/index.asp

Incumbent must have successfully completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia, or another Federal equivalent criminal investigator training program, such as the FBI Special Agent training program or Military Criminal Investigative Organization equivalent. Tribal, State, and local law enforcement academy training does not meet this requirement. Application MUST include a copy of the Certificate indicating completion of the course.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. Employees are ineligible for this position if, at any time, they have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless the conviction was expunged, set aside, or he/she received a pardon. The applicant selected for this position must be able to qualify and maintain authorization to carry and use government-owned firearms including no current or previous domestic violence charges/convictions.

This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officers (FLEO). Position is approved for Primary 6C coverage under the provision of Title, 5 USC, Sections 8336(c) and 8412(d).

This position is considered a secondary law enforcement administrative position and is covered under the special retirement provision for secondary law enforcement positions. The applicant must meet all of the following special retirement requirements: (1) Has moved directly (without a break in service exceeding three days) from a rigorous position to a secondary position; (2) Has completed three years of service in a rigorous position; and (3) If the applicant has served in a secondary position continuously (without a break in service of more than three days) since serving in a primary position. If selected, applicants that meet qualification requirements, but do not meet special retirement coverage requirements, will be placed under the regular Federal Employee retirement coverage.

Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG). Current DoD civilian employees are not required to conduct drug testing if moving from one Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another TDP with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis by the gaining Component.

Pursuant to Executive Order 14074 - Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety, a query of the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD) will occur for records related to officer misconduct. For more information concerning NLEAD please visit Office of Legal Policy | National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (justice.gov)

Permanent Change of Duty (PCS) expenses MAY be paid.

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.

Benefits

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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.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:

  • Communication
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Leadership
  • Planning and Evaluating


Preview the assessment questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12804450

This is covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officer (FLEO). Candidates without previous FLEO service must be under age 37. Employees subject to special retirement coverage for law enforcement officers must retire at age 57 upon completing 20 years of law enforcement service under the special retirement provisions for law enforcement officers. If these 20 years of service are not attained at age 57, mandatory retirement is required upon completion of 20 years of service. This requirement may be waived only for veterans. See OPM Retirement Handbook for further details. The Maximum Entry Age requirement may be waived for applicants eligible for veterans' preference. Applicants previously covered by 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or 5 U.S.C 412(d) are not restricted from applying.

Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Resume: Your resume showing relevant experience and should include the following: where you worked, job title, series and grade, if applicable, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary. DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; social security number; photos of yourself; personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what you should leave out of your resume at USAJOBS. PLEASE NOTE: Only the first 5 pages of your resume will be reviewed. Be sure your relevant experience is included in those first five pages. (cover letter optional).
  • SF-50(s): If you are a current or former federal employees, excluding current DoD OIG agency employees, you must submit a SF-50. If your SF-50 does not show you meet time-in-grade requirements or competitive status eligibility, you must submit additional SF-50s for verification. If you fail to provide the required documentation, by the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive consideration.
  • Performance Appraisal: Current Federal employees, excluding current DoD OIG agency employees must submit a copy of their most recent completed annual performance appraisal received within the past 18 months. The performance appraisal must include the final rating. If a completed performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, you must submit an explanation as to why it is not available at the time of your application submission. Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.
  • Criminal Investigator Training Program Certificate: indicating course completion.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents above.

Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the
Human Resources Office. Please contact KYRA GILSON at kyra.gilson@dodig.mil~ to obtain an alternative application.

Working for DoD OIG offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officers (FLEO). Position is approved for Primary 6C coverage under the provision of Title, 5 USC, Sections 8336(c) and 8412(d).

If applicable, you may apply under the appropriate Special Appointment Authority and be considered for non-competitive appointments. Please see link for definitions of the Special Appointment Authorities: http://www.opm.gov/hr_practitioners/lawsregulations/appointingauthorities/index.asp

Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by the closing date of the announcement or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.

Agency contact information

KYRA GILSON
Address
DoD OIG - DIG FOR INVESTIGATIONS
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US

Next steps

You will receive emails at various points in the evaluation process to notify you of: 1) receipt of your application; 2) after further evaluation, whether or not you are referred to the selecting manager for consideration and possible interview; and 3) the final disposition of your application when recruitment is complete.

To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

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