The Office of Inspector General (OIG), works within the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to promote efficiency and effectiveness, and prevent or stop waste, fraud and abuse in departmental programs. OIG also consults with the Congress about programs in progress and proposed new laws and regulations. The Inspector General Act of 1978 gives the Office of Inspector General autonomy to do its work without interference.
To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience includes: experience leading and/or supervising others; conducting complex and sensitive investigations with tact and discretion, securing facts and developing evidence; maintaining liaison with other law enforcement bodies; conducting investigative interviews, record searches, and obtaining sworn statements; preparing written reports of investigations and summaries; preparing statements of work and cost and staffing estimates; serving as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
Serves as a principal advisor to the Special Agent-in-Charge with responsibility for directing a staff that maintains an overview of all field investigative operations. Provides guidance and advice to assigned OIG regional investigative offices on individual investigations, based on requests for assistance from field office staff or as determined. Provides technical guidance and direction by coordinating the staff’s activities and, when necessary, reviewing their findings for adequacy of coverage and adherence to OIG investigative policy. Monitors compliance of departmental operating administrations with established policies regarding referral of appropriate investigative matters to the OIG. Provides consultation and coordination with OIG and DOT officials in the resolution of special and potential problems, and in the identification of matters of national and regional significance which require the attention of management and program officials. Briefs the PAIGI, DAIGI and/or SAC on the status of investigations and of significant developments in cases which present serious problems or are of special concern or interest. Ensures that all work products that staff submits to headquarters for review and or approval comply with investigative operating policies, procedures, and techniques. Ensures the quality (well written, organized and documented), accuracy, and timeliness of completed staff work, including consolidated reports of investigative findings and recommendations. Assists in ensuring that investigative regional offices make accurate, complete, and timely entries of investigative activities in the investigative case management system. Compiles statistical and other data from the investigative case management system and/or other sources to assist senior management in the evaluation and ensuring proper allocation of investigative resources consistent with the goals established by the OIG and Department. Prepares spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and reports based on investigative and other data and information. Develops and coordinates internal and external reports required by the IG Act, Departmental and Federal regulations, or in response to specific inquiries and requests, i.e., OIG Semiannual Report to Congress, periodic investigative activity reports, etc. Develops briefings, speeches, and/or position papers for presentation in high level briefings, executive correspondence, and other sensitive communications. Provides information to be used in the preparation of the Semiannual and other reports to Congress, OMB, and the White House. Manages the coordination of the receipt and processing of congressional inquiries of an investigative nature (i.e., those inquiries that request an investigation by OIG) assigned to OIG regional investigative offices. Oversees the JI Badges and credentials program and when necessary, serves as National Firearms Coordinator, and/or oversees compliance with the OIG Use of Force Policy, Firearms Policy. Oversees the monitoring of equipment and services needs in the regional offices and resolves those needs through the procurement and contracting processes and serves as the COR for multiple contracts. Further, oversees the provision of (1) required coordination with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and (2) support to the field regarding investigative databases including the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) operations and training. Supervises the review and processing of OIG subpoena, electronic monitoring, undercover operation, and confidential funds requests for regional offices. Oversees the coordination and monitoring of all undercover operations in which OIG is involved. Ensures the ALERTS case management system is maintained including all aspects of data integrity, upgrades, testing, policy development. Supports JI regions (e.g. research, fulfill various requests, answer questions); maintains HQ Ops SharePoint site, updates Investigators’ Library, and reports monthly Performance Metrics. Conducts liaison activities, including making formal and informal presentations, conducting training sessions, and leading and participating in meetings to enhance effective fraud detection and prevention as related to OIG's investigative program priority areas concerning contracts and grants administered or funded by the DOT. Participates in the regional annual planning strategy. When necessary, plans and develops National In-Service meetings at the direction of HQ SAC. Manage the JI quality assurance program