Inspector General

Field Operating Offices of the Office of the Secretary of the Army • Arlington, VA

4d

About The Position

Conduct sensitive classified and unclassified administrative investigations by developing investigative plans, collecting and analyzing evidence, and producing detailed reports and recommendations. Identify and make recommendations regarding violations of law, regulations, and other serious problems. Exercise good judgment, distinguish relevant from irrelevant facts. Analyze completed records of investigation into allegations of impropriety by senior officials. Draft complex reports of investigation regarding violations of law, regulations, and other serious problems, abuses or deficiencies. Examine evidence in order to validate investigative findings and/or recommendations. Distinguish relevant from irrelevant facts and pursue each matter with objectivity in order to draw a conclusion. Develop and/or implement investigative plans for gathering and analyzing information and evidence.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must have moral attributes and personal traits that demonstrate adherence to Army Values, the Warrior Ethos, and the Army Civilian Corps Creed.
• Must have no record of criminal punishment except for minor offenses or derogatory information contained in IG records as screened by the USAIGA.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of a secret level security clearance.
• Applicants referred for consideration will be subject to a database check against the Army’s IGARS database to screen for substantiated and ongoing IG investigations.
• Successfully graduate from TIGS’s basic course and any other required Inspector General (IG) qualification training venues; and practice IG attributes as mandatory requirements for continued employment as an Army IG.
• Must be prepared and qualified to conduct travel on short notice anywhere, to include war zones or other contingency theaters, to perform duties.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• One year of specialized experience which includes developing investigative plans to produce reports on potential violations and/or deficiencies ; analyzing evidence to develop supportable conclusions; conducting interview of witnesses and/or subjects related to investigations; and developing accurate written products to clearly document investigative findings.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• An SSN and current resume is required to conduct the background investigation; applicants must supply their SSN when asked by the hiring authority.
• Applicants and employees must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of a secret-level security clearance.
• A minimum of an interim secret security clearance is required before an individual can perform any IG functions or have access to IG records.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• You may be expected to travel up to 25% for this position.

Responsibilities

• Develop investigative plans for gathering and analyzing information and evidence.
• Collect and analyze evidence.
• Produce detailed reports and recommendations.
• Identify and make recommendations regarding violations of law, regulations, and other serious problems.
• Analyze completed records of investigation into allegations of impropriety by senior officials.
• Draft complex reports of investigation regarding violations of law, regulations, and other serious problems, abuses or deficiencies.
• Examine evidence in order to validate investigative findings and/or recommendations.
• Distinguish relevant from irrelevant facts and pursue each matter with objectivity in order to draw a conclusion.

Benefits

• 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.
• Review our 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed