Summary This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the Commodity Futures Trading. Commission (CFTC). The OIG is an independent and autonomous office with a dual reporting responsibility to both the Commission and Congress. The OIG's mission is to promote integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness by promoting for continuous improvement in CFTC's management and program operations. Responsibilities This is a supervisory position, serving as the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI) with all investigative requirements applicable to the CFTC OIG; participates and supervises in all stages of investigations into alleged illegal or prohibited activities related to programs and operations of the Commission. The range of investigations that fall under the jurisdiction of the OIG is wide ranging in scope and extremely broad. The range includes violations of U.S. laws, U.S. government and agency ethics rules and regulations, and whistleblower statutory protection violations; waste, fraud, abuse of public trust, employee integrity and misconduct; contractor-related misconduct; and all possible abuses and deficiencies relating to the administration of programs and operations administered or financed by the Commission. Investigations may be routine or complex. The incubment will provide leadership and coordination through recommending policy and activities for the following: Advising the Inspector General (IG) on a full range of legal, investigative, management and administrative issues, such as case strategies and activities, policy, budget, human capital, training, travel, inventory, acquisitions, management information systems, and compliance; Actively promotes economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of CFTC investigative programs and operations; Has authority for detecting and preventing waste, fraud, and abuse in CFTC programs and operations regarding CFTC finances and other resources; Reports to the Commissioners and Congress on instances of such occurrences; and Executes the appropriate steps to address the problems and recommends actions to improve the systems in the identification and correction of problems caused by fraud, waste, and abuse. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Favorable Background/Security Investigation High Risk Public Trust Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service. May be subject to a two-year trial period. Must be an active member of the bar in good standing. May be subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period. Applicants are responsible for citing minimum qualifications such as JD and/or LLM equivalent and Bar membership information (institution name, state for bar, and dates) on their respective resumes. Failure to supply details will result in an incomplete application. Please provide proof of bar membership. Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following: JD and/or LLM equivalent; and Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty) AND CT-15 Level: To qualify for the CT-15 level you must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-14 level). Specialized experience is defined that through which one has gained experience: Serving as a lead or directing in the areas of: 1. Providing sound and authoritative legal advice and recommendations on highly complex and sensitive investigative issues and policies. 2. Keeping the IG informed, through regular/formal and informal oral and written briefings, on significant investigative activities and findings, outreach, and proactive efforts; represents the OIG in meetings, conferences, and presentations involving a wide range of participants such as regulatory or law enforcement agencies; state, local, national, or international government offices; the media; private industry; and the academic community. Education Successful completion of a full course of study (J.D.) in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criterion, see www.ed.gov. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information Relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid. Trial Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; The needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. This position is not in the Bargaining Unit. More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement. The overall salary range is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade. A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer, therefore, it is important that your resume fully reflects all of your work experience. Note that the upper end of each range is typically applicable only to candidates with significant years of work experience and qualifications Please review the CFTC Compensation Program website for additional information. The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.
