Summary *PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL AND UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE 1811 EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Responsibilities This announcement provides a reassignment opportunity for a current 1811 to the position of Criminal Investigator, Journey Band, in the Office of Investigations, Western Pacific Area Field Office (WPAFO) across the following field offices and locations: Western Pacific Area Field Office - Chula Vista, CA; Oakland, CA; Spokane, WA; Vancouver, WV; Long Beach, CA; Federal Way, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Phoenix, AZ. Bring your skills and voice to our team! The successful candidate must have experience in planning, conducting and/or leading complex federal criminal, civil and administrative investigations. Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and/or the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM EST on Friday, April 3, 2026, will be considered. This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS 11 - 13 grade level. The salary range for this position is $75,068 - $172,980 and includes locality pay. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) is authorized. Compensation includes 1811 LEAP coverage in primary position under law enforcement retirement. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card. Travel Required: 50% or less Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and exhibit a high degree of character and demonstrate experience planning, conducting and/or leading complex Federal criminal, civil and administrative investigations. - Plans, conducts and/or coordinates criminal, civil and administrative investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of Federal laws committed by or against Postal Service personnel or Postal Service contractors. - Obtains and evaluates information to support all criminal and civil investigations. - Applies for and serves warrants for arrests, searches and seizures as appropriate and provided by law. - Prepares requests and/or reviews/approves requests for subpoenas, consensual monitoring, and other requests requiring higher authority. - Assists Government attorneys in the preparation of grand jury presentations and court cases; serves as a witness in grand juries, criminal and civil courts and administrative forums. - Maintains liaison with other offices, agencies, and appropriate organizations as needed. - Conducts investigations using various techniques such as surveillance, interviewing and interrogating, examining files and records, obtaining physical and documentary evidence and undercover assignments. - Collects, evaluates and preserves physical and documentary evidence. Utilizing cameras and other electronic surveillance equipment to gather evidence. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. Current USPS-OIG or USPIS 1811 Criminal Investigator or Postal Inspector Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Currently serve as a federal law enforcement officer classified as an 1811 series Criminal Investigator or Postal Inspector. At least one or more years equivalent to a GS-11 or above grade level. Demonstrated experience planning, conducting and/or leading complex criminal investigations. Must have received at least a met expectations performance rating on fiscal year 2024 and 2025 performance appraisals to include coaching and review phase comments. If a performance appraisal is not available, you must submit a written statement stating the reason it is not available. (You must submit a copy of your latest 2 performance appraisals or a written statement). DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of Postal Service structure, processes operations, etc. Applicants that do not meet the eligibility requirements will not be considered. EVALUATION FACTORS You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume. Your resume MUST reflect that you have experience, knowledge and/or skills in each of the following Evaluation Factors listed below: Demonstrated experience assisting, planning, conducting complex criminal investigations. Demonstrated ability to define problems, analyze alternatives, and recommend solutions to difficult criminal investigative problems or issues. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, facts and circumstances of investigations and analysis which are understandable to management officials. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration. Education Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation. Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications. Additional Information Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG. We offer a broad array of benefits programs: As a result of the passage of the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA), USPS employees (including USPS OIG) and retirees will transition from the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program effective January 1, 2025. Detailed information about eligibility and enrollment will be provided upon hiring. For more information, visit the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program website at https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/. We offer Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Care Insurances with Flexible Spending options as well. For more information about these programs visit: https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/Federal-Employees/ Visit the 'Guide to PSHB Plans' for a comprehensive PSHB plan comparison tool and an educational tool that explains how Medicare B works: https://www.checkbook.org/pshb/ Retirement and Thrift Savings. For more information about these programs see https://www.opm.gov/retirement-center/ and tsp.gov/. Flexible Work Schedules. USPS OIG offers a range of family-friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules, telework and employee assistance programs. Leave and Holidays. In addition to eleven (11) paid holidays each year, you will earn thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave and thirteen (13) to twenty-six (26) paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt (Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; Exempt employees are not). This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations during any part of the application and/or hiring process, please contact us by sending an email to jobs@uspsoig.gov. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to our website at: https://www.uspsoig.gov/frequently-asked-questions?
