Executive Special Agent in Charge (ESAC) – MAAFO

You must currently be an 1811 criminal investigator or military equivalent and have at least 7 or more years of experience as a criminal investigator (federal law enforcement officer) in the 1811 occupation series. NON-QUALIFYING experience includes: security details, intelligence analysis, corrections or guard duty, physical security, and military/security police officer. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: This is a position in the Inspector General Executive Service (IGES). The following qualifications are required to be addressed in a separate narrative response not to exceed 5 pages (one page per ECQ); however, the successful candidate should be capable in the following areas: Leading Change: Encompasses the ability to develop and implement an organizational vision, which integrates key national and program goals, priorities, values, and other factors. This includes the ability to balance change and continuity-to continually strive to improve customer service and program performance, to create a work environment that encourages creative thinking and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity. Leading People: The ability to design and implement strategies, which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organizations’ vision, mission, and goals. Results Driven: Accountability and continuous improvement-This includes the ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and implementation and evaluation of programs and policies. Business Acumen: The ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the organizations mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision making. Building Coalitions/Communication/Team Concepts: This involves the ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. Also, it involves the ability to develop an expansive professional network with other organizations and to identify the internal and external policies that impact the work of an organization. YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NARRATIVE SECTION AFTER EACH EVALUATION FACTOR IN THE OOCUPATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE IN WHICH YOU MUST FULLY EXPLAIN HOW, WHEN, AND WHERE YOU GAINED THE EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND/OR SKILLS AS LISTED IN EACH OF THE EVALUATION FACTORS. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the assessment questionnaire; fail to address a factor in the narrative section (no response or “See resume” or similar language will be scored a zero (0)); or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university Current employment as an 1811 with the federal government or Military equivalent Must have 1 year of experience at the equivalent (GS-15) Director level and or 3 years at equivalent (GS-14) Manager level At least 7 years of professional Federal Law Enforcement experience with the federal government Must have experience supervising, managing, planning and conducting complex criminal investigations Must have received a satisfactory performance rating on your two most recent performance appraisals (FY 2022 and 2023). If a performance appraisal is not available, you must submit a written statement stating reason DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Experience or knowledge of the Inspector General (IG) community Experience or knowledge of the Postal Service and its operation Graduate level education Applicants that do not meet the minimum qualification requirements will not be considered EVALUATION FACTORS (MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS) You must have the experience, knowledge, and/or 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 in a narrative response on the assessment questionnaire: Demonstrated experience supervising, managing, planning and conducting complex criminal investigations, specifically in the areas of procurement/contract fraud, public corruption, financial fraud, mail theft, provider/injury compensation fraud, and other types of employee misconduct investigations. Demonstrated experience functioning as a director or manager with responsibility for establishing work plans and/or directly supervising subordinate managers, investigators, and staff. Demonstrated experience with oversight of budget, training, performance management and strategic planning. Superior oral, written and presentation communication skills, with an ability to articulate and present ideas both to internal staff and external stakeholders. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor.
The USPS OIG is seeking a highly qualified executive management level applicant to fill the position of Executive Special Agent-in-Charge (ESAC), IGES Band within the Office of Investigations for the Mid Atlantic Area Field Office (MAAFO), located in Capitol Heights, MD or Lakewood, OH or Merrifield, VA. The Executive SAC serves as the principal advisor to the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (DAIGI).