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Supervisory Criminal Investigator

Office of Inspector General

Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Location

Salary

$133,007 - $188,573

per year

Closes

January 26, 2026

GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of criminal investigators at the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Inspector General, focusing on planning and overseeing probes into fraud, abuse, and other crimes related to housing programs.

The role requires managing resources efficiently, providing expert guidance on complex cases, and collaborating with various law enforcement agencies.

It's a great fit for experienced investigators with strong leadership skills who are passionate about protecting public funds and have a background in federal or multi-agency investigations.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent, including planning and monitoring criminal investigations
  • Age under 37 for initial appointment (with exceptions for veterans or prior law enforcement service)
  • Pass a pre-appointment physical exam and meet medical standards for physical exertion, vision, hearing, and emotional stability
  • Experience providing technical advice on allegations, evidence, and investigative challenges
  • Skill in reviewing and finalizing investigation reports with recommendations for action
  • Demonstrated background in multi-level fraud investigations
  • Ability to lead, coordinate, and develop policies for fraud detection programs

Full Job Description

This position is located at Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General, OIG, Office of Investigation.

As a Supervisory Criminal Investigator, you will be responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and managing the work of the district and for effective and efficient use of resources consistent with OIG investigative program policy and directives.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Age Restriction: The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a law enforcement officer position.

This requirement does not apply to a) Preference-eligible veterans; OR b) Individuals who are 37 years of age or older and have previously served in law enforcement officer positions that were covered by a special law enforcement retirement plan.

AND Medical Requirements: The selectee must pass a pre-appointment physical examination and meet the physical requirements for this position as required by this agency.

The duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather.

Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required.

Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily.

Sufficiently good vision and hearing are required to perform the duties satisfactorily.

Because the duties of this position are exacting, responsible, and sometimes performed under trying conditions, the selectee must possess emotional and mental stability.

Any physical condition that would cause the selectee to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying.

AND For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes: - Assists in planning and monitoring the work of other criminal investigators in the conduct of multi-faceted criminal and administrative investigations; AND - Provides technical advice and assistance to Investigators by evaluating allegations, evidence, and investigative problems; AND - Reviews/finalizes reports of investigations and summaries, including making recommendations for corrective action; AND - Demonstrated experience performing multi-level fraud investigations.

Major Duties:

As a Supervisory Criminal Investigator, you will: The following are the duties of this position at the GS-14: Provide technical direction and guidance to staff when problems of very high complexity and sensitivity arise during the conduct of investigations.

Review investigative work in progress.

Serve as the Inspector General's representative with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies for all investigative related matters under the incumbent's jurisdiction.

Provide leadership, coordination, and recommend policies.

Develop and implement investigative programs and methods for all activities designed to prevent and detect fraud, abuse, and other criminal activities involving the programs, operations, and employees of HUD, its contractors, and grantees.

Oversee or personally examine records, books, payrolls, reports, correspondence, and other data of consequence related to transactions, actions, or allegations under investigation.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/20/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-HUDIG-12865864-DH