Consistently ranked as the best place to work in the Department of the Interior (DOI), and in the top 10% of all agency subcomponents across the federal government, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout DOI. OIG offers exceptional work-life benefits, including flexible work schedules, a robust telework program, ample training opportunities, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.

Duties

This position is located at the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (OI), in Herndon, Virginia. As a Criminal Investigator, GS-1811-13, in our Investigative Support Division, you will be responsible for conducting assessments of criminal and administrative complaints to the OIG and fact-finding studies involving suspected or alleged violations of the Federal criminal code and other Federal laws, rules, and regulations. You will also assist with various operational functions in support of the OIG. The selected Criminal Investigator will perform the following major duties: Plan, oversee, and assess complex complaints of fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement in DOI programs and operations. Serve as a liaison, establishing a working relationship with field and headquarters staff that fosters cooperation and understanding of program objectives. Draft or compose timely investigative activity reports, summaries, and other documents that comply with applicable policy, contain thorough analysis, and apply laws, rules, regulations, and/or policies in support of findings. Conduct interviews and take affidavits from subjects, victims, and witnesses. Provide briefings to management and Department officials on complaints made to the OIG. Assist with formulating policies and procedures for the OI and help ensure the implementation of investigative standards, procedures, and guidelines consistent with the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and the Attorney General Guidelines for Office of Inspectors General.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Minimum Qualifications GS-13 : One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Investigating allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement; Presenting investigative findings of potential criminal violations to prosecutors; Conducting law enforcement operations such as conducting surveillance and executing arrest warrants and search warrants; AND Writing, editing, and reviewing reports of investigation. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There are no educational requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address INVESTIGATIVE SUPPORT DIVISION - OPS, CCU, IMU 381 Elden St. Suite 3000 Herndon, VA 20170 US
• Name: HR Assistant
• Phone: 703-487-5408
• Email: [email protected]