CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR

US Veterans Affairs, Inspector General; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General in Phoenix, AZ seeks a highly experienced investigator for the GS-13 level to handle complex cases involving fraud, waste, and abuse.

The role requires conducting investigations, evaluating evidence, and preparing formal findings. You will coordinate with local, state, and national law enforcement partners, and must meet federal requirements for law enforcement positions.

Qualifications

• Experience investigating fraud, waste, and abuse in complex cases.
• Ability to analyze physical and digital evidence.
• Experience preparing investigative findings and formal reports.

Responsibilities

• Investigate cases involving extreme sensitivity and complexity.
• Evaluate allegations and analyze evidence from multiple sources.
• Plan and conduct investigations into criminal activities.
• Prepare investigative findings and reports for stakeholders.
• Maintain liaison with law enforcement agencies at various levels.

Skills

Investigations

Evidence analysis

Report writing

Liaison with law enforcement

Criminal investigations

Job description

OIG is organized into six operational units: the Immediate Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Counselor, Office of Audits and Evaluations, Office of Healthcare Inspections, Office of Investigations, and Office of Management and Administration. In addition to the Washington, DC, headquarters, OIG has offices located in more than 60 locations throughout the country

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.
Age Restriction: The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a law enforcement officer position. This requirement does not apply to a) Preference-eligible veterans; OR b) Individuals who are 37 years of age or older and have previously served in law enforcement officer positions that were covered by a special law enforcement retirement plan.

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Medical Requirements: The selectee must pass a pre-appointment physical examination and meet the physical requirements for this position as required by this agency. The duties of this position 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 and hearing are required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Because the duties of this position are exacting, responsible, and sometimes performed under trying conditions, the selectee must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the selectee to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying.
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Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes:

1. Investigating cases that involve matters of extreme sensitivity and complexity (i.e., criminal, civil, and/or administrative investigations of allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse); AND
2. Evaluating allegations and analyzing physical and digital evidence; AND
3. Planning and conducting investigations involving criminal activities; AND
4. Preparing investigative findings and reports; AND
5. Maintaining liaison with law enforcement agencies at the local, state, or national level.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.
NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).