Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge (ASAC)

Office of Inspector General • Detroit, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Supervisory Criminal Investigator (official title; advertised as Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge) works within the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations. The Office of Investigations conducts criminal, civil, and administrative investigations into alleged violations of federal laws related to Department of Labor programs, operations, and personnel, with the aim of preventing and detecting fraud and abuse.

The position independently plans, directs, coordinates, and oversees complex investigations. It exercises delegated authority to initiate investigations and significant investigative projects, propose or revise investigative plans, and recommend closing investigations based on evidence, resources, and strategic priorities. The role maintains liaison with Department of Labor components and external agencies, represents the Office of Investigations on assigned interagency initiatives, and helps set regional priorities and annual plans. It also contributes to multiyear strategic planning by identifying emerging risks, fraud trends, and opportunities for proactive work.

As a supervisor, the incumbent assigns and reviews subordinate work, sets performance standards, advises employees, identifies training needs, and participates in hiring, promotion, assignment, grievance resolution, and disciplinary actions. The incumbent ensures personnel actions follow merit principles and Equal Employment Opportunity guidance. The position is responsible for programming and annual budget submissions to the Special Agent-in-Charge and for ensuring work stays within budget allocations; it recommends budget adjustments as needed.

The position is based in Detroit, Michigan. Telework may be available with supervisor approval, but the employee must report to the physical office a prescribed number of days each pay period. Frequent travel and overtime are required. Duties of OIG criminal investigators may include firearm use, arrests, execution of search warrants, surveillance, undercover assignments, and reviewing and handling large volumes of records and other evidence. Investigators must maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance and meet medical and physical requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old.
• Must obtain the required security/investigation level and maintain Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
• Must meet the maximum entry-age requirement for covered law-enforcement positions: enter the position no later than the day before the 37th birthday, subject to stated exceptions and possible veteran waiver.
• Must complete a probationary period and, if applicable, a supervisory probationary period.
• Must pass a medical examination, maintain physical requirements, and be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Must meet financial disclosure requirements, including annual confidential financial disclosure reporting.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to undertake frequent travel and overtime.
• Must qualify to use Department of Labor-owned firearms and accept assignments requiring firearms; be able to make arrests, execute search warrants, conduct surveillance, and assume undercover roles as required.
• Must be able to review, handle, and transport large volumes of investigative records and evidence for copying.
• Must complete the basic criminal investigator training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center unless OIG waives the requirement based on comparable training.
• Must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in Federal service.
• For GS-14 qualification, specialized experience must include at least four listed areas: leading or guiding criminal investigations involving financial crimes, fraud, federal programs, contracts or grants, or employee integrity offenses; overseeing investigative team operations; providing technical guidance and resolving complex policy-interpretation issues; conducting interviews, surveillance, records examinations, or undercover operations; and conducting joint investigations with Federal, State, or local law enforcement and prosecutors.
• There is no substitution of education for the required specialized experience at the GS-14 level.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee complex criminal, civil, and administrative investigations.
• Initiate investigations and significant investigative projects within delegated thresholds; propose or revise investigative plans; and recommend termination of investigations based on evidence, resources, and strategic priorities.
• Coordinate investigative efforts and share intelligence with Department of Labor components and external agencies, including the Department of Justice, IRS, FBI, Secret Service, and Homeland Security Investigations.
• Represent the Office of Investigations on assigned working groups, task forces, and interagency initiatives.
• Assign subordinate work based on employees' capabilities and expertise; evaluate performance; develop standards; provide guidance; and identify and arrange training and development.
• Interview candidates and recommend appointments, promotions, or assignments; resolve group grievances or serious employee complaints; and effect disciplinary measures.
• Ensure personnel management actions follow merit principles and Equal Employment Opportunity program guidance.
• Assist the Special Agent-in-Charge in setting regional investigative priorities and annual plans, and develop implementation strategies for assigned staff and units.
• Contribute to multiyear strategic planning by identifying emerging risks, fraud trends, and opportunities for proactive initiatives.
• Prepare programming and annual budget submissions for the Special Agent-in-Charge, ensure accomplishments remain within budget allocations, and recommend budget adjustments.
• Perform investigative duties as required, including firearms use, arrests, search and seizure, surveillance, undercover assignments, and review and management of records and other evidence.
• Travel frequently and work overtime as required.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on the position and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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