Criminal Investigator

About the role

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations, Investigations Branch, Temporary promotion for 2 years with 1-year extensions possible for a max of 5 years. May be terminated earlier based on management discretion. Resumes must be no more than 2-pages in length.

Duty location will be at a current OIG Regional or Field Office upon selection. The salary for this position will be adjusted based on the duty location.

What you will do

• Performing sensitive high-level investigations as the direction of OI management.
• Providing program and policy direction necessary to accomplish all investigative work requirements, and to ensure compliance with all legal requirements and OI policies and procedures.
• Identifying, planning, directing, coordinating and conducting extensive internal and external training and outreach relative to program areas and investigative activities.
• Developing and assisting in the management of new initiatives and makes recommendations to the scope of OI efforts to be expended on the project.
• Conducting a wide range of special studies, research and analysis relative to issues of special concern to OI and prepares and presents briefings on these subjects.
• Representing OI at conferences, meetings, seminars, etc. of high-level officials of the Department, other government agencies, professional organizations, Federal, State and local government where matters represented potentially affect OI programs and require authoritative representation.

How you will be evaluated

Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume. Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate possession of any specialized experience.

Your resume will be evaluated by a subject matter expert to determine if you meet the qualifications for the position and will serve as a basis for an initial rating.

Attention to Detail Criminal Investigation Decision Support Oral Communication Written Communication Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or for changing your scored responses to questions you've answered, which may affect your overall final score.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration.

(Please review the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).

To view the application form, visit: *** Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement.

By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP/RPL will be applied for similar across HHS.

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners.

In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

Documents you must provide

• All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s): Resume (Two page limit) Responses to the Application Questionnaire Most Recent SF-50 (indicating time in grade, highest grade and step attained Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary.
• If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job).
• If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof.
• Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment.
• FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, COULD AFFECT YOU RECEIVING CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.
• Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants: Other Supporting Documents: (Only submit if applicable to you) College transcript (if qualifying all or in part based on your education Veterans' Preference documentation - If you are a veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy - 4) and, if applicable, and Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference and an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces that supports your claim.
• CTAP/ICTAP/RPL documentation Financial Disclosure: This position may be subject to financial disclosure requirements and must be filed within 30 days of the appointment.
• For more information about Financial Disclosure and OGE Form 450, you may visit U.S. OGE Completing a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (New Filers).
• You can obtain a fillable OGE Form 450 from: Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (accessible PDF).
• Your Resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement.
• For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities.
• Your resume must also include the month and year that you began and ended for each position held.
• Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume.
• Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience.
• To be considered for eligibility, qualification assessment, and referral to the hiring manager, resumes must be limited to two pages.
• Please note that USAJOBS will not allow you to proceed with your application if your resume exceeds two pages.
• For resume writing guidance, please visit the USAJobs Resource Center.
• APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 pm (EASTERN TIME) ON 09/21/2026.

What to expect next

Once the application questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.

Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.

Additional information

Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses will not be authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus will not be offered. Repayment of student loans will not be offered.

Private sector work experience will not be approved as credit for your Annual Leave accrual. Security and Background Requirements: A Top-Secret clearance may be required to be obtained and maintained and a credit check is required. If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees.

Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.

Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action.

In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.

Testing Designated Position: This is a Testing Designated Position. Incumbent must submit to and successfully pass a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment.

The incumbent will also be subject to unannounced random drug testing for the duration of their time in this position Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

Career Transition Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility.

Appropriate documentation such as a reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, an SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area.

You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record along with your application package.

Those eligible for consideration will need to be rated as well-qualified at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position in order to exercise selection priority. For more information about ICTAP, go to: *** EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer.

Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences. Disabled Veteran Leave: HHS OIG participates in the Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act of 2015.

To learn more about this benefit, please go to: Disabled Veteran Leave (opm.gov). Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act ("Fair Chance Act"): The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act (FCA) prohibits federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history record prior to extending a conditional offer of employment.

In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the FCA. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the FCA may submit a written complaint to the Department by email at ***.