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Summary
The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. We are seeking a highly-motivated professional employee with experience in providing superior customer service in support of our mission to detect and deter waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct in DOJ programs and personnel, and to promote economy and efficiency in those programs.
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
12/13/2022 to 01/01/2023
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more -
Salary
$61,947 - $97,430 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 11
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Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
13
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
DE-11764492-23-DAH
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Control number
694595800
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Duties
If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for evaluations, inspections, and reviews of DOJ programs. As a Program Analyst (Inspector), you will perform the following duties, typically in a team environment as a team member, but occasionally you may be assigned as the sole analyst for specific products of limited scope. As an Inspector, you will actively participate in and assist teams that review DOJ programs and functional areas to assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, or participate in sensitive and complex congressional or DOJ management inquiries referred for review. Team members plan, execute, and participate in all phases of a review, including:
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Conducting research;
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Interviewing employees, senior managers, and others involved with the program, activity, or function under review;
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Collecting and analyzing relevant information from diverse data sources;
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Evaluating internal and external policy, and applying qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to assess programs and processes;
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Communicating complex and/or controversial issues both in writing and verbally to management;
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Creating recommendations to facilitate organizational or process changes;
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Analyzing management responses to report findings and recommendations and preparing formal replies.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progresses.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
- You must successfully pass and are subject to random drug screenings.
- You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- You may be subject to a probationary period.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position at the GS-09 and the GS-11 grade levels, you must meet the requirements obtained in either the Federal service or Private Sector as stated below.
GS-09: You must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent degree or 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's degree or equivalent degree; OR have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level, determining issues for further review and study, analyzing documentation, and composing summaries; OR a combination of education and experience as listed below.
Examples of Specialized experience for the GS-343-09 level include: developing review plans and guides; applying a wide range of analytical techniques to evaluate issues; interviewing individuals using structured questionnaires; identifying solutions to findings within a review, or inspection, or evaluation; writing segments of reports on a specific or narrow in scope issue; communicating report findings and recommendations to others; and using various databases, spreadsheets, graphs and charts to organize, analyze, and present information.
GS-11: You must have successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level, determining issues for further review and study, analyzing documentation, and composing summaries; OR a combination of education and experience as listed below.
Examples of specialized experience for the GS-343-11 level include: developing review plans and guides; applying a wide range of analytical techniques to evaluate issues; interviewing agency and non-agency persons using structured questionnaires; identifying solutions to inspection and evaluation findings; writing segments of reports on a specific or narrow in scope issue; communicating report findings and recommendations to people inside or outside the agency; and using various databases, spreadsheets, graphs and charts to organize, analyze, and present information.
GS-09: You must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent degree or 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's degree or equivalent degree; OR have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level, determining issues for further review and study, analyzing documentation, and composing summaries; OR a combination of education and experience as listed below.
Examples of Specialized experience for the GS-343-09 level include: developing review plans and guides; applying a wide range of analytical techniques to evaluate issues; interviewing individuals using structured questionnaires; identifying solutions to findings within a review, or inspection, or evaluation; writing segments of reports on a specific or narrow in scope issue; communicating report findings and recommendations to others; and using various databases, spreadsheets, graphs and charts to organize, analyze, and present information.
GS-11: You must have successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level, determining issues for further review and study, analyzing documentation, and composing summaries; OR a combination of education and experience as listed below.
Examples of specialized experience for the GS-343-11 level include: developing review plans and guides; applying a wide range of analytical techniques to evaluate issues; interviewing agency and non-agency persons using structured questionnaires; identifying solutions to inspection and evaluation findings; writing segments of reports on a specific or narrow in scope issue; communicating report findings and recommendations to people inside or outside the agency; and using various databases, spreadsheets, graphs and charts to organize, analyze, and present information.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade level (or equivalent).
Education
At the GS-09 grade you can qualify if you possess a master's or equivalent degree or 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
At the GS-11 grade you can qualify if you successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT YOUR EDUCATION. All academic degrees and coursework. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov. For foreign education, see: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
DOJ EEO Statement/Policy: http://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/08-eeo-policy.pdf
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. You will be evaluated through the following assessment process:
USAHire Assessment: Applicants will be required to complete a USAHire Assessment. This assessment is online and measures the following competencies:
- Accountability
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Decision Making
- Flexibility
- Integrity/Honesty
- Interpersonal Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Learning
- Program Evaluation
- Reading Comprehension
- Reasoning
- Research and Analysis
- Self-Management
- Software Application
- Stress Tolerance
- Teamwork
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Writing Skills
Resume Review: Your resume will be reviewed to determine your technical qualifications. Applicants found to meet the requirements will be eligible to proceed to a qualifying interview.
Qualifying Interview: Applicants who pass the resume review may be assessed via an interview.
For Category Rating: At the conclusion of the assessment process, qualified candidates will be placed into one of three categories. Qualified, Well Qualified and Best Qualified.
Qualified Category = Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the Competencies. (This category must be met to be considered under ICTAP procedures)
Best Qualified Category = Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and excels in the Competencies. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position.
The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three," but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent or higher will be listed in the highest quality category.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11764492
If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for further employment consideration.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
- Resume showing relevant experience. Your resume showing relevant experience and dates the experience was obtained. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. (A cover letter is optional).
- Veterans' Preference documentation (if applicable)
- If you are a veteran and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.
- If you are a veteran and you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference click here.
- Schedule A documentation (if applicable)
- DOJ welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department.
- An unofficial college transcript (Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day.)
- Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated best qualified (90) and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/03/2023 to receive consideration.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
- To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
- Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
- Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
- After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder.
- If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements (https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_System_Requirements)
- Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can reuse the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the "Track my application" link for the corresponding application.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account at https://www.usajobs.gov. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information
Darrell Hemsley
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Evaluation and Inspections Division
950 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
- Resume showing relevant experience. Your resume showing relevant experience and dates the experience was obtained. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. (A cover letter is optional).
- Veterans' Preference documentation (if applicable)
- If you are a veteran and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.
- If you are a veteran and you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference click here.
- Schedule A documentation (if applicable)
- DOJ welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department.
- An unofficial college transcript (Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day.)
- Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated best qualified (90) and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account at https://www.usajobs.gov. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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How to Apply
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/03/2023 to receive consideration.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
- To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
- Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
- Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
- After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder.
- If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements (https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_System_Requirements)
- Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can reuse the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the "Track my application" link for the corresponding application.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account at https://www.usajobs.gov. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information
Darrell Hemsley
- Address
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Evaluation and Inspections Division
950 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Justice, Office of the Inspector General
The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is a premier federal inspector genal office that conducts audits, evaluations, investigations and special reviews of the personnel and programs of all DOJ components. The OIG is a top-ranked component in DOJ, and is in the top 10 percent of all subcomponents across the federal government, in the 2021 Best Places to Work rankings (www.bestplacestowork.org). The DOJ OIG offers a wide range of federal benefits and flexible work schedules, depending on position requirements.
The Evaluation and Inspections (E&I) Division carries out a comprehensive program of evaluations, inspections, and management reviews that have significant impact on the operation of DOJ components. These products provide information to decision-makers, including Congress, to implement critical operational changes to minimize inefficient or ineffective policies and procedures
Join our professional, highly-engaged, diverse team that values collaboration, individual contributions, work/life balance, continuous growth opportunities, and challenging assignments!
To view additional resources and short videos about our mission and careers, visit, oig.justice.gov/careers.
This vacancy may be used to fill other similar and/or comparable positions throughout the agency within the stated duty station.
Agency contact information
Darrell Hemsley
- Address
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Evaluation and Inspections Division
950 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20530
US