Summary
Consistently ranked as among the best places to work in the Department of the Interior (DOI), and the top 10% of all agency subcomponents, the Office of Inspector General is an independent and objective unit within DOI working to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and to prevent and detect waste, fraud and abuse within the DOI. We offer exceptional work-life benefits, including flexible work schedules, ample training opportunities, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.
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Duties
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Duties:
This position is with the Office of Inspector General, Energy Investigation Unit - Lakewood. This office is responsible for overseeing and conducting investigations involving Department of the Interior (DOI) programs and operations, focusing on fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement. Investigates actual or suspected criminal activity or other wrongdoing by DOI employees, contractors, grantees, lessees, and entities conducting business with the DOI.
As a Supervisory Criminal Investigator you will be responsible forthe supervision and management of a major investigative program, investigative operation, and/or investigative function and assists the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI) and Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (DAIGI) in achieving the mission objectives and strategic goals of OI, and the OIG.
Major duties include:
- Supervise investigations that may be local, regional, interregional, or department-wide in scope involving a wide range of criminal, civil and administrative investigative techniques, involving fraud schemes, civil false claims, DOI violations, and allegations of other crimes.
- Administer the proper opening and closing of criminal, civil, and administrative investigations, ensuring that sufficient information exists to warrant opening the investigative file and legal jurisdiction is present for the OIG to conduct such investigations.
- Review, edit, and approve reports of investigation to ensure they are in accordance with OIG policy and clearly communicate the results. Prepare detailed reports, position papers, and other documents concerning DOI program areas or identified vulnerabilities for policy improvements.
- Provide regular briefings and reports to management, attorneys, and bureau leadership regarding investigative findings and activities.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Successful completion of a background investigation.
- May be subject to initial and random drug testing.
- May be required to complete a one year supervisory probationary period.
- OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report may be required.
- Time-in-grade requirement - Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
- Complete the Basic Criminal Investigative Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, or its equivalent.
- Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch.
- Must be a current DOI OIG employee.
- Complete the Basic Criminal Investigative Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, or its equivalent.
This position is approved for Secondary Law Enforcement coverage under 5 (USC) 8331 (20) or 5 USC 8401 (17). Previous experience in a primary (rigorous) law enforcement position or equivalent outside of the Federal government is a prerequisite. Coverage only extended if this position immediately follows service in a law enforcement position. FERS applicants for this must have completed three (3) years of service in a rigorous position (aka primary position) in order to continue coverage upon selection.
Criminal Investigators under the 1811 occupational series are eligible for law enforcement availability pay (LEAP), not to exceed 25% of the rate of basic pay.
Selectee will be required to qualify to carry and use firearms and other weapons as part of assigned duties and maintain such qualification.
Applicants are ineligible for this position if convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence, unless such conviction was expunged, set aside, or the applicant received a pardon.
Selectee must meet the initial agency suitability determination (i.e. local police checks, review of past employment data, review of Query National information Center report, results of special agency check, etc.) before a final offer can be made.
Medical Requirements for 1811 occupational series may be found here.
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. We will only review your resume to determine whether minimum experience requirement(s) have been met.
Merit Promotion candidates (Federal employees) must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Minimum Qualifications GS-14:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing all of the following:
- Experience leading investigations that are primarily criminal in nature;
- Experience providing briefings and verbal reports regarding criminal investigations to management; AND
- Experience writing, editing, or reviewing reports of investigation;
Education
There is no educational requirement for this position.
Additional information
Applicants must meet initial and periodic suitability determinations based on favorable background investigations and updates.
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for the Selective Service.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 80 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.