Investigations will typically involve violations of the Department's programs and regulations with respect to illegal transportation of hazardous materials, aviation safety, contract and grant fraud and motor carrier safety. Results of investigations may form the basis for withholding funds from a state, criminal or civil prosecution by the Department of Justice; administrative personnel actions by DOT; or changes in practices and/or procedures by DOT.

Duties

As an Investigative Analyst (Recent Grad), you will work in the Office of Criminal Investigations and will be responsible for but not limited to the following major duties:

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Successful completion of a background security investigation
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Must sign Recent Graduates Program Participant Agreement
• Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher
• Applicants must meet all qualifications by June 30, 2024.
• Transcripts are required. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience, education or combination of education/experience as described below.  GS-07: To qualify at the GS-07 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience includes: Knowledge and experience assisting in gathering, researching, and analyzing various types of data from a variety of sources, including; federal, state, local, and public agencies to develop reports on investigative information; assisting in the preparation and execution of search warrants; performing basic administrative support and assistance to Criminal Investigators; assisting in using a variety of databases, software’s and systems to gather, maintain and organize information regarding investigations; and using databases and systems to prepare/communicate findings and information appropriate sources. OR Education: 1 full year of graduate level education in a related field such as criminal justice, public policy, law, political science, business administration, finance, or public administration.  OR Superior Academic Achievement: You possess  degree that is qualifying for this position that meets the criteria for eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision through one of the following methods. No more than 10% of academic credit can be based on pass/fail or similar non-traditional grading systems. (You must possess a conferred BACHELOR's degree to claim S.A.A) * 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on the official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum * 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. (Grade-point averages will be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9) * Upper 1/3 ranking in graduating class (you must submit proof with your application) * National Scholastic Honor Society. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. (You must submit proof with your application) OR Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants that possess a percentage of the required specialized experience and a percentage of the required graduate level education such that, when the percentages of the required graduate education and specialized experience are added together, they equal 100%. (Only graduate education and only professional experience equivalent to the GS-5 or higher is creditable.) GS-09: To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience includes: Knowledge and experience gathering, researching, and analyzing various types of data from a variety of sources, including; federal, state, local, and public agencies to develop reports on investigative information; assisting in the preparation and execution of search warrants; providing administrative support and assistance to Criminal Investigators; utilizing a variety of databases, software’s and systems to gather, maintain and organize information regarding investigations; and using databases and systems to prepare/communicate findings and information both orally and written to various sources involved in investigative cases. OR Education: A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field such as criminal justice, public policy, law, political science, business administration, finance, or public administration OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants that possess a percentage of the required specialized experience and a percentage of the required graduate level education such that, when the percentages of the required graduate education and specialized experience are added together, they equal 100%. (Only graduate education and only professional experience equivalent to the GS-5 or higher is creditable.) Definition of Competencies Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one’s job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations; to accomplish organizational goals; causes changes. Analysis: Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevancy of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information e.g. technical, sensitive, controversial; makes clear and convincing presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Education

Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

Undergraduate or Graduate Education must be related to the position. 

NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE COPY OF THEIR TRANSCRIPTS. DEGREE AUDITS ARE NOT AN ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR OFFICIAL/UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.IF SELECTED, AN OFFICIAL/SEALED TRANSCRIPT WILL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO AN APPOINTMENT DATE BEING ESTABLISHED. 

IF YOU HAVE EARNED A DEGREE FROM A FOREIGN INSTITUTION YOU MUST SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION EVIDENCE THAT ANY EDUCATION COMPLETED IN A FOREIGN INSTITUTION WAS APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED BY AN ACCREDITING BODY RECOGNIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS EQUIVALENT TO U.S. STANDARDS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, REFER TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WEB SITE AT http://www.ed.gov.

Contacts

• Address DOT, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL 1200 New Jersey Ave SE West Building, Room W71-123 Washington, District of Columbia 20590 United States
• Name: Karen Muller
• Phone: 202-366-1490
• Email: [email protected]