Postal Inspector (Program Manager)

About the role

Come join the U.S. Postal Service! The Postal Inspector Program Manager position oversees and coordinates the planning, development, implementation and monitoring of national programs, which support the investigation and disposition of criminal, civil and administrative cases.

What you will do

• The mission of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is to support and protect the U.S. Postal Service and its employees, infrastructure, and customers; enforce the laws that defend the nation's mail system from illegal or dangerous use; and ensure public trust in the mail.
• We are America's oldest federal law enforcement agency.
• For more than 200 years, U.S. Postal Inspectors have protected the U.S. Postal Service, secured the nation's mail system, and ensured public trust in the mail. U.S. Postal Inspectors are federal law enforcement officers with jurisdiction in all criminal matters involving the security and integrity of the U.S. Postal Service and violations of postal-related laws.
• Postal Inspectors carry firearms, make arrests, execute federal search warrants, and serve subpoenas.
• Inspectors work with U.S. Attorneys, other law enforcement, and local prosecutors to investigate cases and prepare them for court.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age at the time of application and less than 37 years of age at the time of original law enforcement appointment (age exception may be granted for preference eligible veterans).
• Currently hold a four-year degree from an accredited college or university.
• Preference eligible veterans can meet this education requirement with equivalent experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Have no felony or domestic violence convictions.
• Are in good physical condition.
• Write and speak English clearly.
• Have a valid driver's license with at least two years of unsupervised driving experience and a safe driving record.
• The Postal Inspection Service is firmly committed to a drug-free workplace.
• The unlawful use or possession of drugs, at any time, by Inspection Service employees is not tolerated, and may serve as the basis for removal from the Postal Inspection Service.
• Individuals who apply for employment with the Inspection Service and illegally use, possess, or sell drugs may be considered unsuitable for employment.
• Hearing Requirements: Hearing acuity in the better ear is NOT to exceed an average loss of 30db at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz.
• The loss canNOT exceed 40db in each ear, separately, at either 500 Hz or 1000 Hz or 2000 Hz.
• Hearing aids MAY be acceptable for meeting the USPIS hearing standard.
• Vision Requirements: Having vision in ONLY one eye is disqualifying.
• The ability to see using both eyes at the same time is required.
• Visual acuity using both eyes together, at the same time, must test 20/70 (using Snellen eye chart) WITHOUT corrective lenses.
• Uncorrected vision must test at least 20/100 in each eye, separately.
• Vision in EACH eye, separately, must be corrected to 20/20.
• Eye surgery MAY be acceptable for meeting the USPIS vision standard.
• Soft contact lenses less than 6 months - must meet uncorrected standards (20/100 in each eye).
• Soft contact lenses greater than 6 months - must meet same criteria as corrective binocular vision (20/20).

Education

To be eligible for this position, you must possess a Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education. Preference eligible veterans can meet this education requirement with equivalent experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

How you will be evaluated

Your application and supporting documentation will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications in this vacancy announcement. Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on relevant professional, educational, and work experiences required for the position.

Applicants entitled to veterans' preference are eligible to apply if you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications in this vacancy announcement.

Documents you must provide

• Official position title; Employer name and contact information; Start and end dates (including month and year); and Your grade/step and a detailed list of duties and accomplishment which address the requirements in this announcement.
• Proof of successful completion of basic Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or equivalent.
• SF-S0s indicating service as an 1811 (or equivalent), and one year of experience at least equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service.
• DD-214 (if claiming veterans' preference).
• To claim veterans' preference, you will be required to provide the DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 2, 4, 7, or 8).
• Applicants claiming 10-point preference will also be required, at a minimum, to provide a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and a letter from the VA Regional Office stating the percentage of disability (documentation of the specific disabilities are not required).
• Additional supporting documentation (i.e., DD 1300, Report of Casualty, Purple Heart Award, etc.) may be required and requested to confirm preference status.
• See 'How to Apply' for instructions.

Benefits

Postal Inspectors are eligible to participate in the Postal Service Health Benefit (PSHB) Program including life insurance (FEGLI), dental and vision plans (FedVIP), flexible spending accounts (FSAFeds) and long-term care insurance (FLTCIP) programs, which provide excellent coverage and flexibility.

Employee health insurance and dental and vision insurance premium contributions are not subject to most taxes.

What to expect next

You will be contacted via email on the status of your application.

Additional information

For a list of position requirements, visit our website: *** Duty Location: United States Postal Service Headquarters, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington DC 20260. The Postal Inspection Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.