Summary
This position is located in the Office of Professional Conduct (OPC), Intake & Investigations Section, Investigations Unit of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). OPC investigates cases of employee interpersonal misconduct, harassment, and/or retaliation; gathers evidence, conducts interviews, prepares and documents case materials, prepares reports of investigation, and briefs leadership on investigation findings when required.
The duty location is determined upon selection.
Duties
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Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Registration with the Selective Service.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Employment Conditions.
Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.
Must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance through a T5 background investigation.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Qualifications
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 13 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience overseeing the intake of allegations of misconduct, harassment or retaliation, to include providing guidance to complainants on the investigative process, reviewing reports of investigation; briefing leadership on intake and assessment findings; and providing training to employees on investigative matters.
Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors - if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 85 "well qualified" for this position. For more information, Click Here.
For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.
Additional information
DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF QUALIFIED APPLICANTS EXPECTED TO APPLY, THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL CLOSE ON THE DAY THE 100TH APPLICATION IS RECEIVED, OR ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
The range of pay shown includes base pay plus supplemental locality adjustments. The locality rates for these duty locations range from a low of 18.97% to a high of 51.75%. Pay will vary by grade level and the locality rate for the geographic location where the position is located. For more on FDIC locality rates, click here.
Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $257,500.
If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
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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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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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
To find out more, click here.
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.
This position is located in the Office of Professional Conduct (OPC), Intake & Investigations Section, Investigations Unit of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). OPC investigates cases of employee interpersonal misconduct, harassment, and/or retaliation; gathers evidence, conducts interviews, prepares and documents case materials, prepares reports of investigation, and briefs leadership on investigation findings when required.
The duty location is determined upon selection.
Duties
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- Serves as a key advisor to OPC senior leadership, carrying out intake and assessment strategies and tactics to evaluate complex intake and investigative issues.
- Conducts research of applicable laws, regulations, and policies during the formation of intake assessments; takes sworn and unsworn recorded testimony, when necessary, and collects documentary evidence; and analyzes evidence for creditability, relevance, and sufficiency. Ensures case files are complete, organized and include documents sufficient to complete the full scope of an investigation.
- Receives and reviews allegations of interpersonal misconduct, harassment and retaliation; builds and updates case files; and makes determinations on relevancy, scope, and appropriate authority for investigation.
- Independently manages major reports of interpersonal misconduct, harassment, and/or retaliation involving staff at all levels of the agency, including the most senior executives and complex, sensitive senior leader cases.
- Provides oral and written briefings to leadership as well as management in other divisions and offices; and liaisons to convey the results of the information being analyzed and is prepared to defend the methodology used.
- Identifies OPC training needs, develops, and conducts training, and creates reference materials on database uses and tools to increase awareness throughout the organization.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Registration with the Selective Service.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Employment Conditions.
Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.
Must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance through a T5 background investigation.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Qualifications
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 13 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience overseeing the intake of allegations of misconduct, harassment or retaliation, to include providing guidance to complainants on the investigative process, reviewing reports of investigation; briefing leadership on intake and assessment findings; and providing training to employees on investigative matters.
Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors - if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 85 "well qualified" for this position. For more information, Click Here.
For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:
- Organization/Agency's Name
- Title
- Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
- Start and end dates (including the month and year)
- Number of hours you worked per week
- Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.
Additional information
DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF QUALIFIED APPLICANTS EXPECTED TO APPLY, THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL CLOSE ON THE DAY THE 100TH APPLICATION IS RECEIVED, OR ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
The range of pay shown includes base pay plus supplemental locality adjustments. The locality rates for these duty locations range from a low of 18.97% to a high of 51.75%. Pay will vary by grade level and the locality rate for the geographic location where the position is located. For more on FDIC locality rates, click here.
Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $257,500.
If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
Expand Hide additional information
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
Help
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
To find out more, click here.
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.