This position is located in the Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations-Labor Racketeering and Fraud (OI).

Duties

The Office of Investigations - Labor Racketeering and Fraud is responsible to conduct criminal investigations relating to programs and operations of (DOL), in order to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs and operations; and to identify and reduce labor racketeering and corruption in employee benefit plans, labor-management relations, and internal union affairs, and to investigate activity by traditional and nontraditional organized crime groups. 1. Special Agent-in-Charge (SAC) of the Division of Digital Forensics independently directs and oversees cyber investigations, computer forensics and the technical equipment program for the organization, developing validation procedures for all forensic software and hardware used by OI to ensure they are accurately operating in a forensic manner and in ensuring that such programs are operated consistent with standards established by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Department of Justice. The SAC acts to ensure the digital forensics program reflects current digital forensics trends and techniques within the law enforcement and professional communities. 2. Plans, organizes, coordinates and conducts complex investigations into intrusions of DOL systems and of situations where a computer or other electronic device is used as a tool in the commission of a crime. 3. Directs and conducts laboratory analyses of the contents of seized electronic and digital media in accordance with accepted computer forensic investigative techniques and procedures and the rules of criminal procedures. Prepares results of the examination for presentation to the case agent and U.S. Attorney. 4. Produces complex reports and illustrative materials for Federal, State and local judicial proceedings at a level sufficient to explain complex electronic evidence interpretations and conclusions at the proceedings. Maintains contact and liaises with program and administrative officials from a variety of Federal, State and local law enforcement jurisdictions in order to ensure investigative continuity and coordination on matters of mutual interest. 5. Provides professional leadership and technical and administrative supervision to staff located at Headquarters and various field locations. Furnishes advice, counsel and instruction to individual employees on work and administrative matters; interviews candidates for positions in the Division; makes recommendations for appointment, promotion, or reassignment of the positions; hears and resolves complaints; effects disciplinary measures; identifies developmental and training needs for staff; and evaluates performance of Division employees.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Subject to drug and medical test prior to appointment.
• Requires supervisory probationary period if requirement has not been met.
• Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.
• U.S. Citizen. Requires a valid drivers license.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.

Qualifications

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience that equipped him/her with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. The experience must be equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include but is not limited to supervising the planning, organization, and coordination of complex investigations into intrusions systems or situations where a computer or other electronic device is used as a tool in the commission of crime; Providing computer forensic examinations regarding the testing and validation of forensic software and other appropriate automated analytical tools; Utilizing investigative principles and techniques, including undercover operations, consensual monitoring, and other covert investigative techniques; Planning and monitoring the work of subordinates, establishing objectives, setting priorities, assigning cases, anticipating and outlining problems, and providing technical direction and guidance to staff when complex problems arise during the conduct of an investigation; Testifying in courts of law, or at administrative hearings in support of forensic examinations, expert opinions, or other investigative matters; and Consulting and working with U.S. Attorneys and other prosecutorial officials in preparation of cases for prosecution. Candidates must also demonstrate in their work experience the following qualities of successful supervision or program management: assign and review work of subordinates, train or work effectively with subordinates from a variety of backgrounds and with different levels of knowledge/experience and areas of training; accomplish the quality and quantity of work expected within set limits of cost and time; plan own work and carry out assignments effectively; communicate with others effectively both orally and in writing in working out solutions to problems, conflict management, or questions relating to the work; understand and further management goals as these affect day-to-day work operations; and implementation of investigative (i.e., criminal, civil and administrative) or operational policies or procedures. Maximum AGE Requirements: An applicant must enter a Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) law enforcement covered position or a Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) law enforcement covered position not one day later than his/her 37th birthday. Please note: Applicants appointed to Criminal Investigator positions in the Federal service must not have reached their 37th birthday upon appointment to the position unless they previously served in a Federal civilian law enforcement position covered by special civil service retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. This requirement may be waived only for veterans. However, the primary duties of these positions are classified as "rigorous," and a waiver may be authorized by the head of the agency only in unusual situations. An age requirement waiver is not automatic. An individual who has passed the maximum entry age limit but previously served in a covered position, may be eligible for consideration and reinstatement of coverage if he/she will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered law enforcement service by the time he reaches the mandatory retirement age of 57. See OPM Retirement Handbook for further details. The Maximum Entry Age requirement (See Maximum Entry may be waived for applicants eligible for veterans' preference.) POSITION REQUIREMENTS FOR OIG CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS: Incumbents are required to be able to perform the following duties: A.) Firearm Use - All OIG criminal investigators are required to qualify with the U.S. DOL-issued firearms and to accept assignments where firearms are required. In the exercise of OIG's statutory law enforcement authority, there is the potential that the use of the firearm may be justified and necessary. B.) Arrests - OIG criminal investigators make arrests, with or without a warrant, according to the circumstances. C.) Search and Seizure - OIG criminal investigators execute warrants for search of premises or seizure of evidence. D.) Surveillances - In conducting investigations, criminal investigators may establish and maintain surveillances of suspected criminal acts. E.) Undercover Assignments - From time to time, criminal investigators assume undercover roles. F.) Review of Records and Other Evidence. Many cases under investigation involve the review of a tremendous amount of records which the agent takes control of and transports for copying. G.) Travel - Many criminal investigators travel frequently -- up to 50 percent of the time. Much of the travel is performed by automobile driven by the agent from 8 to 10 hours at a time to reach the destination. H.) Basic Law Enforcement Training - As a condition of employment, newly-hired OIG criminal investigators must have successfully completed the basic criminal investigator training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC ), unless waived by OIG because of proof of comparable special agent or law enforcement officer training. Higher grade level 1811s may receive biweekly and annual premium pay caps (refer to OPM website). This position is outside the bargaining unit. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) incentive will not be offered. Relocation incentive will not be offered. This position will not be filled until the Department's Placement Assistance Programs have been fully utilized.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the required specialized experience at the GS-15 level.

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position.

Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

Contacts

• Address Office of Inspector General 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 US
• Name: Jennifer George
• Phone: 202-693-5195
• Email: [email protected]