The position serves as the Division Chief and expert for the EBSA investigation and enforcement programs. The incumbent ensures that, per legal mandates, investigations are recognized, appropriately investigated; and presented to various U.S. attorneys throughout the United States. This position is Outside the bargaining unit.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: - The Chief establishes and maintains close and cooperative working relationships with the agency or department management and officials, government agencies, and other institutions with related interests to advance the programs and objectives of the Agency. Continuously monitors and evaluates the program and operations to ensure compliance in meeting strategic objectives and goals. - Serve as an advisor to the office Director of Enforcement, Assistant Secretary, and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Program Operations, regarding the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of current and proposed goals, objectives, and strategies for the EBSA enforcement program. - Formulate, recommend, and oversee the implementation of the strategies, methodologies, targeting criteria, procedures, reporting and accountability systems, and guidance that form the basis for the EBSA enforcement program. The incumbent provides recommendations on program priorities and resource requirements based on an in-depth knowledge of statutory requirements, industry needs and problems, and concerns and objectives of EBSA, the Department, Federal, and State agencies with which EBSA must coordinate enforcement activities. - Review and interpret the relevant policies, regulations, and proposed legislation developed by EBSA and other DOL, Federal, and State agencies. Evaluates the trends and patterns of investigations and litigation efforts carried out by DOL and other Federal agencies and analyzes resulting court decisions. Also, reviews cases conducted by EBSA investigative staff for consideration of possible criminal enforcement action. Based upon these activities, provides analytical comments and position papers that address the impact of policy, regulatory, and legislative changes and court decisions on the EBSA enforcement program. - Participate with other Departmental, Federal, State, and local agencies to formulate national strategies, programs, goals, and enforcement efforts. Initiates and maintains intra-Department, interagency, and intergovernmental liaison to assure coordination of Department, Federal, State, and local programs aimed at reducing criminal activities related to employee pension and welfare benefit plans. Develops close and cooperative working relationships with other Departmental components, other Federal agency senior and executive staff authorized to investigate and/or prosecute criminal matters, and State agencies that have authority for prosecution of specific actions within their respective states. - Responsible for the technical and administrative supervision of professional, technical, clerical, and/or administrative work to carry out the mission of the organization. Determines acceptability, rejection, or correction of contractor work. - Interview candidates for positions; recommend appointment, promotion, or assignment for positions; hears or resolves complaints from employees; refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level; and effects minor disciplinary measures. Responsible for ensuring all personnel management actions are following merit principles and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program guidance. - Responsible for programming and annual budgeting submissions and ensuring program accomplishments are within budget allocations. Makes recommendations for budget adjustments. - Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
• Requires a supervisory probationary period if the requirement has not been met.

Qualifications

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-14, in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that is generally in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience for this position is defined as analyzing legal issues involving laws such as Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA), Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) and other similar health laws, polices and regulations; applying civil investigative techniques; and providing technical guidance, reviewing and evaluating ERISA covered health plans and a variety of other health and insurance products and vehicles.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-15 level for this position.

Contacts

• Address Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 US
• Name: Sheree Grant
• Phone: 202-693-7627
• Email: [email protected]