Criminal Investigator (Desk Officer)

Office of Inspector General • Oakland, CA

20d

About The Position

The Criminal Investigator (Desk Officer) provides investigative services, technical advice, and overall coordination of investigative operations. Investigations typically concern violations of Department of Transportation programs and regulations, including illegal transportation of hazardous materials, aviation safety, contract and grant fraud, and motor carrier safety. Investigation results may support withholding funds from a state, criminal or civil prosecution by the Department of Justice, administrative personnel actions by DOT, or changes to DOT practices and procedures. The role primarily involves preparing reports, statistical data, briefings, and speeches based on OIG investigative and operational activities, and overseeing field investigative work to ensure compliance with OIG policies and procedures.

The selectee must reside within 65 miles of the duty location by the start date. The position requires successfully completing a pre-employment medical examination and drug test, receiving a favorable employment suitability determination, and satisfactorily completing the Criminal Investigator Training Course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia. The employee must qualify to carry and use government-owned firearms and maintain that qualification. Law Enforcement Availability Pay eligibility may provide a 25% salary increase for unscheduled duty exceeding the 40-hour workweek. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service for consideration at GS-14.
• Specialized experience conducting investigations of criminal, civil, regulatory, or administrative violations, such as embezzlement, bribery, fraud against the Government, false claims, kickbacks, bid rigging, conflicts of interest, or non-compliance with administrative or legislative requirements.
• Applicants must meet the qualifications and time-in-grade requirements by the vacancy announcement closing date, and document specialized experience in their resume.
• Reside within 65 miles of the duty location by the start date.
• Meet the stated age and covered law-enforcement retirement eligibility conditions, subject to the veteran preference exception described in the announcement.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and drug test, receive favorable adjudication of an employment suitability determination, and complete the criminal investigator training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia.
• Qualify to carry and use government-owned firearms and maintain that qualification; a misdemeanor domestic-violence conviction disqualifies an applicant unless expunged, set aside, or pardoned.
• Demonstrate case management, written and verbal communication, teamwork, judgment and adaptability, external awareness and attention to detail, and knowledge of law enforcement operations and applicable laws, regulations, and investigative authorities.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are selected must certify registration for the military selective service by their entry-on-duty date.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of the basic Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center or its equivalent; such applicants will receive higher consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide investigative services, technical advice, and overall coordination of investigative operations.
• Prepare reports, statistical data, briefings, and speeches based on OIG investigative and operational activities.
• Oversee field investigative work to ensure it conforms to OIG policies and procedures.
• Conduct or support investigations involving violations of DOT programs and regulations, including hazardous-material transportation, aviation safety, contract and grant fraud, and motor carrier safety.
• Develop investigative plans identifying allegations, targets, and law enforcement operations.
• Conduct structured interviews and prepare comprehensive written products explaining investigative findings and plans.
• Establish productive working relationships with law enforcement partners and internal teams.
• Plan and execute law enforcement operations with sound judgment and adaptability, while complying with applicable legal and procedural requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Law Enforcement Availability Pay eligibility for a 25% salary increase for unscheduled duty in excess of the 40-hour workweek.

What This Job Offers

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