Criminal Investigator - Provider Fraud Investigations Division

Summary This announcement provides a reassignment opportunity for a current 1811 to the position of Criminal Investigator, Journey Band, in the Office of Investigations, National Fraud Field Office (NFFO) - Provider Fraud Investigations Division (PFID). These opportunities are open to all USPS OIG locations and assigned duty station will be determined at time of selection. Qualifications Position Minimum Qualification Requirements You must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. Eligibility & Experience Requirements Current 1811 USPS OIG Criminal Investigator or USPIS Postal Inspector employee. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. At least one (1) or more years of experience equivalent at the GS-11 level or higher grade. Received at least a "met expectations" rating on your two most recent performance appraisals (FY 2024 and FY 2025). See Required Documents for more information Desirable Qualifications Knowledge of Postal Service structure, processes, operations, etc. In accordance with applicable laws, the applicant selected for this position must: Maintain eligibility to operate motor vehicles Must be at least 21 years of age and not have reached 37th birthday at the time of initial appointment to law enforcement position Qualify and maintain authorization to carry firearms, including no current or previous domestic violence convictions Maintain physical, mental and emotional standards and requirements necessary to perform law enforcement assignments Work unscheduled irregular hours with the possibility of personal risk Must be willing to relocate at the direction of management Evaluation Factors | How You Will Be Evaluated: Your resume MUST clearly demonstrate how your experience, knowledge, and/or skills meet EACH evaluation factor. Your resume must contain sufficient detail for the evaluator to determine that you meet the requirement. Do not assume that your job title, position, or employer alone demonstrates that you meet an evaluation factor. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all 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 specific duties, responsibilities, and major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume. Demonstrated experience assisting, planning, conducting and/or leading health care provider fraud and/or complex fraud investigations. Demonstrative 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. Education Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov. 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/. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be assessed on: Minimum qualifications Evaluation factors Quality of resume and supporting documents Interview performance (if recommended/selected) Important Application Rules (Disqualification Triggers) You will not be considered if you: Fail to attach all required documents Submit a resume exceeding two pages Submit materials showing you do not meet minimum qualifications Receive a zero rating on any evaluation factor Use AI tools during the interview (except approved accessibility tools) Fail to qualify during the interview Top-rated applicants will be referred to an interview panel or selecting official for the required interview. Ratings may be further adjusted or determined as ineligible by the interview panel or the selecting official based on interview performance. Applicants may be interviewed one or more times as part of the hiring process. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications or virtual assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) is prohibited during interviews. An exception for accessibility tools must be submitted through reasonable accommodation. Applicants who fail to follow these rules will be disqualified from the hiring process. NOTE: This announcement may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future hiring needs. Applicants may be considered for positions in other directorates within the Office of Investigations. Required Documents You must submit all required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement, Vacancy Announcement 13101886, by closing date 11/09/2026. Important Note: Make sure you submit all required documents with your application. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification. 1. Resume (Mandatory) Must not exceed two (2) pages 0.5" margins; recommended fonts: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Roboto, Noto Sans Upload as PDF (<=5MB) Additional guidance can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? 2. Occupational Assessment Questionnaire (Mandatory) Self-assessment questionnaire addressing the requirements, experience, and evaluation factors of the position 3. Performance Evaluation (Mandatory) Two (2) most recent performance appraisals (FY 2024 and FY 2025) Including rating, coaching, and review phase comments sections If unavailable, a substitute document must be submitted explaining why a performance appraisal is not available Form PS-50 is not acceptable as a performance appraisal Applications submitted without either a performance appraisal or qualifying substitute will be considered incomplete 4. PS-50 Form (Mandatory) You can access your Postal Service Form 50 by logging into liteblue.usps.gov or by submitting an HR Help Desk ticket through KCE. 5. Supporting Documents (If Applicable) Certificates/Licenses (If selected, a FLETC or equivalent certificate will be required) How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 11/09/2026, to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://secure.login.gov/, select the Application Status link, and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. You are strongly urged to read and print the entire vacancy announcement. Benefits Position Level & Compensation USPS OIG is an Excepted Service agency and uses a Pay Banding system equivalent to the Federal GS scale. These positions are at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-11 to GS-13. Salary range for these positions is $74,678.00 - $172,980.00, including locality pay for all announced locations. For locality table specifics, visit: OPM's General Schedule (GS). The posted range does not include the authorized Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) under the 1811 Series. The job provides coverage as a primary position under law enforcement retirement. Comprehensive Benefits USPS and OIG employees transitioned from Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program effective January 01, 2025. Learn more about the PSHB Program by visiting https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/. Health, dental, vision, life, long-term care insurance, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options are available. Three-tiered retirement benefits plan under the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS), including Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Basic Benefit Plan, and Social Security. Visit the USPS OIG benefits page to learn more: https://www.uspsoig.gov/work-for-us/compensation-benefits Work Life & Flexibilities Flexible work schedules available Employee assistance programs offered 11 paid holidays, 13 days of paid sick leave, and 13-26 days annual leave based on service years.