Criminal Investigator for SIU

Office of Inspector General • Washington, DC

32d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Special Investigations unit of the Principal Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, Office of Inspector General, which is responsible for conducting investigations of alleged fraud, waste, and abuse within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), its programs, and its grantees. If selected for this position, you will be responsible for planning, directing and conducting complex investigations of suspected fraud, waste, and abuse, and mismanagement in programs of DOT, as well as a variety of proactive investigations, including fraud prevention and detection surveys. You will determine the scope and depth of the investigation, analyze and evaluate evidence; and on the basis of findings, prepare investigative reports. Investigations require frequent travel and may occasionally require undercover and surveillance work. Investigations will typically involve violations of the Department's programs and regulations with respect to contract and grant fraud, illegal transportation of hazardous materials, aviation safety, and motor carrier safety. Results of investigations may form the basis for criminal or civil prosecution by the Department of Justice; withholding funds from a state or grantee; administrative personnel actions by DOT; or changes in practices and/or procedures by DOT.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen.
• Pre-employment drug testing and physical examination are required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state DL to operate a motor vehicle.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Selectee must reside within 65 miles from duty location by start date.
• One year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (for GS-13).
• One year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (for GS-14).
• Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-13 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral (Federal Time-In-Grade requirement).
• Must not turn 37 years of age before 30 days after the closing date of this announcement (unless eligible for veteran's preference).
• If age 37 through 56, must be eligible to retire at age 57 with 20 years of covered law enforcement service.
• Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless the conviction was expunged, set aside, or you received a pardon.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to carry a firearm (in most jurisdictions).

Nice To Haves

• Applicants who have already successfully completed the basic Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center or its equivalent will be given higher consideration for this position.

Responsibilities

• Planning, directing and conducting complex investigations of suspected fraud, waste, and abuse, and mismanagement in programs of DOT.
• Conducting a variety of proactive investigations, including fraud prevention and detection surveys.
• Determining the scope and depth of the investigation.
• Analyzing and evaluating evidence.
• Preparing investigative reports based on findings.
• Conducting interviews.
• Gathering, reviewing and discerning evidence for use in charging defendants criminally.
• Preparing fact-based written summaries in fraud and/or safety cases, with defendants having been charged or civil fines or penalties having been levied.
• Securing facts and developing evidence – independent of supervisor or prosecutor direction.
• Providing testimony.
• Serving subpoenas and conducting searches, seizures, and arrests.
• Leading or mentoring investigators, providing technical guidance on complex investigative issues, and coordinating activities across field and headquarters components or interagency partners.

Benefits

• 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.
• This position is eligible for Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP).
• This is a primary position that meets the early law enforcement retirement provisions of both the Civil Service and the Federal Employees Retirement Systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed