U.S. Postal Inspector Team Leader

Summary

The U.S. Postal Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a list of position requirements, visit our website at: https://www.uspis.gov/careers/postal-inspectors.

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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.

Responsibilities

Postal Inspectors investigate criminal, civil, and administrative violations of postal related laws, often using forensics and cutting-edge technologies. It is essential that Inspectors be in sound physical condition and be capable of performing rigorous physical activities on a sustained basis. The Postal Inspector Team Leader position oversees and coordinates the investigation and disposition of criminal, civil and administrative cases within a geographic area.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

If a conditional job offer is extended, employment is contingent on successful completion of a drug screening, comprehensive medical assessment and background investigation.

Qualifications

1. Knowledge of Inspection Service policies, procedures, and programs at a level sufficient to provide procedural and technical guidance, and policy interpretation, in an assigned program area.
2. Knowledge of budget preparation and monitoring techniques.
3. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, sufficient to prepare technical and non-technical reports, and presentations for various audiences.
4. Ability to oversee and coordinate the investigation and disposition of criminal, civil and administrative cases.
5. Demonstrated experience in conducting investigations and developing facts leading to the disposition of criminal, civil and administrative cases.
6. Ability to develop materials, prepare and conduct training or information sharing sessions related to Inspection Service policy and procedures.
7. Ability to coordinate and oversee the work of team members and others to achieve objectives, including organizing and monitoring work, facilitating the flow of work-related information, and providing technical guidance.
8. Demonstrated experience in performing inspections, enforcement or compliance work related to case activity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Selected applicant will be required to undergo periodic medical assessment to determine physical, mental, and emotional ability to effectively perform law enforcement functions, with or without reasonable accommodation

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS: Applicant must have a valid state driver's license, two years of unsupervised driving experience, and maintain a safe driving record.

Education

Possess a conferred, four-year degree from an accredited academic institution (college/university).

Additional information

For additional information regarding the U.S. Postal Inspector position, please visit our website at: https://www.uspis.gov/careers_postal-inspectors.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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. 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.

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• 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.
  
  You must submit a detailed resume containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:
  
  • 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.
  
  You must also submit:
  
  
  • Letter of Interest.
  • Proof of successful completion of basic Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or equivalent.
  • SF-50s 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).
  
  FEDERAL APPLICANTS: For consideration for this position, you must submit an SF-50 that verifies your highest competitive grade, full performance level, and eligibility as a federal applicant. DO NOT submit an award SF-50 as these often do not verify grade or eligibility. For consideration for a promotion, Box 4 of the SF-50 must show a date that is at least 52 weeks prior to the job announcement closing. We recommend submitting your last promotion SF-50, current SF-50 or within-grade increase SF-50. Pay adjustment raise SF-50s for the current year will not support the 52 weeks' time-in-grade requirements.
  
  
  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
  
  All applications must be submitted via E-Mail to LE1811@uspis.gov
  
  You must provide the following information in your E-Mail:
  
  • Letter of Interest.
  • Proof of successful completion of basic Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or equivalent.
  • Resume which supports your experience related to the qualifications for this position.
  • SF-50s 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).
  
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Human Resources
  
  Email
  
  LE1811@uspis.gov
  
  Address
  
  US Postal Inspection Service
  
  USPIS Security Investigations Service Center
  
  Applicant Processing Unit, 225 N. Humphreys Blvd., 4th Floor
  
  Memphis, TN 38161-0001
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  You will be contacted via email on the status of your application.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

You must submit a detailed resume containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:

• 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.

You must also submit:

• Letter of Interest.
• Proof of successful completion of basic Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or equivalent.
• SF-50s 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).

FEDERAL APPLICANTS: For consideration for this position, you must submit an SF-50 that verifies your highest competitive grade, full performance level, and eligibility as a federal applicant. DO NOT submit an award SF-50 as these often do not verify grade or eligibility. For consideration for a promotion, Box 4 of the SF-50 must show a date that is at least 52 weeks prior to the job announcement closing. We recommend submitting your last promotion SF-50, current SF-50 or within-grade increase SF-50. Pay adjustment raise SF-50s for the current year will not support the 52 weeks' time-in-grade requirements.


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

All applications must be submitted via E-Mail to LE1811@uspis.gov

You must provide the following information in your E-Mail:

• Letter of Interest.
• Proof of successful completion of basic Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or equivalent.
• Resume which supports your experience related to the qualifications for this position.
• SF-50s 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).

Agency contact information

Human Resources

Email

LE1811@uspis.gov

Address

US Postal Inspection Service

USPIS Security Investigations Service Center

Applicant Processing Unit, 225 N. Humphreys Blvd., 4th Floor

Memphis, TN 38161-0001

US

Next steps

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

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request