The Federal Housing Finance Agency, Office of Inspector General (FHFA-OIG) promotes the economy, efficiency, and integrity of FHFA's programs and operations by conducting audits, investigations, evaluations, and reviews and recommending courses of action designed to support FHFA's mission of ensuring a safe and sound mortgage finance system that provides reliable liquidity and funding for housing finance and community investment.

Duties

The position is in the Office of Investigations. The ideal candidate for this position will possess expertise and skill in litigating white collar criminal cases. The following are the duties of this position at the EL-14. (Equivalent to the GS-14). If you are selected at a lower grade, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As an Investigative Counsel, where appointed, the candidate will serve as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, conduct grand jury investigations, present indictments, negotiate plea agreements, prepare memoranda of law, engage in motion practice, and prepare for and represent the United States in pre-trial hearings and criminal trials on matters within the jurisdiction of FHFA-OIG. Serving as an Investigative Counsel, the incumbent advises the Office of Investigations regarding application of criminal statutes, search and seizure law, and best practices in conducting criminal investigations of concern to the FHFA-OIG. The incumbent will conduct complex, document intensive white collar crime investigations and prosecutions. The incumbent must possess skill in using available information and evidence to recognize, explore, and develop leads and facts. The incumbent also should have skill in conducting interviews as well as an ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of graduation; and Be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state or territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. In addition, applicants must meet the following specialized experience requirements: Specialized experience for the EL-14: You must have at least four years of professional legal experience, of which two years must have been in the criminal investigative field or comparable experience. Specialized experience for the EL-13: You must have at least two years of professional legal experience, of which one year must have been in the criminal investigative field or comparable experience. Candidates must provide sufficient information at the time of application to determine that the following basic requirements, as well as additional requirements, are met. A copy of transcript(s) or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned is recommended. If selected, you will need to verify that you meet these requirements before appointment.

Education

Contacts

• Address OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]