The Ombuds Blog: Job Posting: Federal Bureau of Investigation

August 14, 2025

Job Posting: Federal Bureau of Investigation

The FBI is seeking a full-time, permanent Associate Organizational Ombuds — a rare exemption from the current federal hiring freeze. The position will join an office that provides services to Bureau employees with workplace issues and concerns, and follows IOA standards.

The position is open to all U.S. citizens, but applicants must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance. In addition, federal employees who opted into the Deferred Resignation Program must resign prior to appointment in their new position. Applicants will be evaluated on the following competencies: Conflict Management; Initiative; Interpersonal Ability; Leadership; and Organizing & Planning. The GS-14 job pays a base salary of $106,382 to $138,296 per year and applications are due by August 28, 2025. (FBI Jobs.)

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Anonymous8/14/2025 1:25 PM
That looks like the salary if you choose the Alabama location. The dc salary has an upward adjustment.
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Anonymous8/15/2025 6:55 PM
Who has faith that Ka$h wants to hear bad news?
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Organizational Ombuds

Organizational Ombuds serve as a confidential, independent, neutral and informal dispute resolution resource for a specific entity. They are accessible to a defined population and can advocate for fairness. These unique characteristics distinguish Organizational Ombuds from Classical Ombuds, mediators, arbitrators, and other alternative dispute resolution professionals. The term "Ombuds" is shorthand for "Ombudsman," "Ombudsperson" and "Ombuds Officer," which also are used widely.

Some other variants include:

Brazil -- Ouvidor

Croatia -- pravobranitelji

France -- médiateur/defénseur

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Italy -- difensore

Netherlands -- ombudspersoon

Norway -- ombudet

Poland -- Rzecznik

Portugal -- provedor

Russia -- омбудсмен

Spain -- ombudsman organizacional

Sweden -- studentombud

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