Investigator

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 62,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking an Investigator to coordinate and conduct complex investigations of violations within APHIS' jurisdiction. duties may be performed at various duty stations across the United States depending on workload and agency needs.

The role is open to development at lower grades and requires a Secret security clearance with telework eligibility. Pay ranges from $61,722 to $94,563 per year, reflecting federal pay scales and location considerations.

Qualifications

• This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct complex and sensitive investigations concerning violations of federal statutes and regulations within APHIS' jurisdiction.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and conducting complex and sensitive investigations concerning violations of federal statutes and regulations falling within APHIS' jurisdiction. The Investigator position may be located at duty stations across the United States, depending on workload and agency needs.

Key Responsibilities

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $94563/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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