The position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Inspections and Investigations (OII), Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI). As FDA's criminal law enforcement and intelligence arm, OCI is responsible for protecting public health and furthering the FDA mission by investigating suspected criminal violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) and other related laws.
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Serves as a Senior Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) tasked with coordinating, conducting and leading various criminal investigative activities.
****There is no education substitution for this position at the GS-13 grade levels.**** If you are applying based on some other qualifying eligibility (i.e. you are not applying as a current Federal employee), you must meet the specific requirements of the eligibility you are claiming, and must have sufficient past experience to demonstrate that you are minimally qualified for this position.
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eric@fda.hhs.gov · 866-807-3742
This position is with Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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