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Performs general investigation work including background investigations, compliance investigations, and fact-finding.
Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1810
Individual Occupational Requirements:
Education:
OR
Experience: Experience in investigative work, law enforcement, or compliance.
Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):
This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.
| Grade | Education | Experience | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university | 3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4 | Equivalent combinations qualifying |
| GS-7 | 1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 | Combinations of graduate education and experience |
| GS-9 | 2 years graduate education or master's degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience |
| GS-11 | 3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience |
| GS-12+ | Not applicable | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade | N/A |
Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):
Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Military jobs that transition to GS-1810
General investigating skills. Background investigations and security clearance investigations.
Questioning and interview skills directly applicable. Screening and debriefing experience valuable.
Detention enforcement values investigation skills.
Observation, reporting, and information gathering skills applicable to investigative work.
Analytical and investigative mindset. Research and reporting skills applicable to general investigation work.
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Knowledge of investigation methods and procedures.
Skill in conducting interviews and interrogations.
Ability to collect and preserve evidence.
Skill in analyzing information and identifying patterns.
Ability to prepare comprehensive investigative reports.
Understanding of relevant laws and procedures.
Skill in communicating with subjects and witnesses.
Ability to thoroughly document findings.
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