Summary 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. Responsibilities Training Coordination and Oversight Directs and coordinates comprehensive reviews and evaluations of criminal investigation training program operations, identifying areas requiring increased or reduced investigative or oversight attention. Ensures reports, training requests, and memoranda comply with established quality-assurance standards. Serves as the OIG's technical and programmatic liaison with Department law enforcement bureaus on complex and sensitive training-related oversight issues. Coordinates with Special Agents in Charge on the initiation, planning, execution, and reporting of all training activities, including firearms qualifications, defensive/control tactics, In-Service Training, Individual Elective Training, and training requested through CIGIE and FLETC. Provides expert guidance on novel and complex training matters requiring a high degree of ingenuity, particularly those related to criminal investigative functions. Maintains subject-matter expertise in current use-of-force standards, arrest-related techniques, defensive tactics, handcuffing, and continuing legal education requirements. Obtains and maintains federal law enforcement certification as a tactics and/or defensive/control tactics instructor, as required. Case Management Reviews allegations to determine Department of Transportation (DOT) nexus and impact, and recommends whether investigative action is warranted. Develops criminal, civil, and administrative cases by gathering and analyzing evidence to establish probable cause of fraud, waste, abuse, or other violations. Prepares and updates investigative case plans, identifying allegation @types, investigative focus, evidence requirements, information sources, coordination needs, and investigative strategies. Collaborates with management to determine the appropriate depth and scope of investigations. Documents investigative progress and ensures accuracy and completeness of information maintained in the case management system. Prepares cases for referral to prosecutors or management and provides testimony when required. Investigative Writing Produces a wide range of written investigative products-including investigative summaries, reports of investigation, periodic reports, subpoenas, affidavits, memoranda of activity, surveillance reports, and interview summaries-that are grammatically correct and in proper format. Conducting Investigations Distinguishes relevant facts from hearsay or unreliable information and develops investigative leads through diverse methods, including working with cooperating defendants and sources. Coordinates investigative activities with federal, state, and local law-enforcement agencies. Independently conducts interviews and interrogations of witnesses and investigative subjects. Serves subpoenas and executes searches, seizures, and arrests. Initiates and conducts electronic or physical surveillance and participates in undercover operations to gather intelligence and substantiate or refute allegations. Develops innovative techniques to document financial and tax fraud and identify fraudulent transactions across accounting, financial, and banking systems. Analyzes collected evidence to support investigative findings. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizen Random drug testing is required. You must meet the specialized experience to qualify Successful completion of a background security investigation Required documents must be submitted by the closing date Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males Born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. PRE-EMPLOYMENT/PRE-APPOINTMENT DRUG TESTING: Tentatively selected candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment undergo urinalysis in accordance with DOT 3910.1D entitled "Drug and Alcohol-Free Departmental Workplace", which includes testing for marijuana. Marijuana is legal in some states, however it's still illegal at the federal level. Therefore, if selected for the position you will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test, you will also be subject to Random Drug Testing. TIME-IN-GRADE: 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. Qualifications 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: Experience Instructing basic and advanced law enforcement training classes. Planning, coordinating, and executing training exercises. Experience analyzing training programs and projects. Participating in the development of law enforcement program/course materials. experience identifying and recommending solutions to accomplish organizational effectiveness 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 Your resume will be evaluated based on the following competencies: Criminal Investigation & Case Management Instructional Program Management & Technical Training Expertise Law Enforcement Operations & Tactics Written Communication & Reporting Analytical Thinking, Judgment & Decision Making Applicants must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL LIKE VACANCIES IN THE ANNOUNCED DUTY LOCATION. Appointment may be extended an additional year.
