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.
Candidates must have one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service. Non-government experience should be of similar complexity. Examples of specialized experience includes: 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 NOTE: All applicants who do not currently, or have in the past worked as a GS-1811 Criminal Investigator in a federal OIG office must clearly demonstrate in their on-line application, possession of the experience. Applicants who fail to clearly and specifically address this factor in their on-line application will not receive further consideration for the announcement. Applicants must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Your resume will be evaluated based on the following competencies: Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Decision Making: Makes sound, well informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Building Coalitions: This reflects the ability to build relationships that support investigations and prosecutions.
Serves as a principal advisor to the Special Agent-in-Charge with responsibility for overseeing investigations into criminal and non-criminal cases of importance to the integrity of the Department. Determines the depth and scope of the investigation and may request and coordinate the use of auditors or other technical personnel during the course of the investigation. Analyzes investigative issues and makes recommendations for resolution. Directs a staff of attorneys and criminal investigators in the accomplishment of all investigative and preventive activities pursuant to Federal statutes, DOT directives, and general office instructions within the specific functional areas assigned. Develops investigative operating policies, procedures, and techniques applicable to specific departmental functional or program areas. Provides technical advice, consultation, guidance, and leadership and recommends and carries out appropriate actions in matters pertaining to personnel, local administration and policy and criminal investigations. Ensures investigations are handled with tact and discretion since the principal suspects may be officials in governmental units or private enterprise and premature public disclosure of evidence could impede the investigations or unjustly affect the reputation of innocent persons. Directs complex and sensitive investigations of major or national importance which may concern highly sensitive matters concerning high level DOT officials or contractors. Analyzes preliminary and final investigative reports to ensure compliance with investigative directives, standards, and guidelines. Presents oral briefs to U.S. Attorneys and directs subordinates in assembling and presenting evidence for subsequent prosecution. Ensures the accuracy of information entered by subordinates into the case management system as well as the information contained in reports of investigation. Provides professional leadership and technical and administrative supervision to the staff of the Special Investigations Unit. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to individual employees on both work and administrative matters, interviews candidates for positions, makes recommendations for appointment, promotion, or reassignment, hears and resolves complaints, effects disciplinary measures, identifies developmental and training needs for staff, and evaluates performance. Establishes and maintains liaison with program and administrative officials from a variety of Federal, state, and local law enforcement in order to ensure investigative continuity and coordination on matters of mutual interest, as well as to eliminate duplication of effort, develop leads, and effect prosecutions. Represents the agency in conferences, meetings, and work sessions with government officials, industry representatives, and professional societies. Participates in the regional annual planning strategy consistent with the national plan and ensures compliance among regional and national plans.