Criminal Investigator - Contract Fraud Investigations Division

The USPS OIG is seeking highly qualified applicants to fill our Criminal Investigator positions within the Office of Investigations, Contract Fraud Investigations Division (CFID) located nationwide USPS OIG Area Field Office (to be determined based upon selectee). The successful candidate must have experience in planning, conducting and/or leading complex federal criminal, civil and administrative investigations.

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. Additional Duties & Responsibilities: 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. The duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The preceding description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

Compensation: The USPS OIG is an Excepted Service agency and uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-11 to GS-13. The salary range for this position is $74,678.00 - $172,980.00.

The salary figures include locality pay. For locality table specifics, visit: OPM's General Schedule (GS). The posted salary range does not include the authorized Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) under the 1811 Series. The job also provides coverage as a primary position under law enforcement retirement.