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

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. Independently plans, directs, oversees and coordinates the conduct of criminal investigations of individuals, groups, or entities suspected of violations of the criminal laws of the United States. 2. Plans work to be accomplished; sets priorities and assigns cases, and outlines problems anticipated, and objectives; provides technical direction and guidance to staff when complex problems arise during the conduct of investigations. Makes intermittent reviews of investigations in progress and/ or completed investigations. 3. Evaluates performance of subordinates; gives advice, counsel, or instruction; interviews candidates for positions; recommends appointments, promotions or reassignments; hears and resolves complaints, referring to higher level management complaints that warrant higher authority for resolution; affects minor disciplinary measures and recommends action in more serious cases; and identifies developmental and training needs making provision for such development and training. 4. Coordinates investigations with other law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and national level (e.g. Department of Justice (DOJ), Internal Revenue Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Secret Service, and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Immigration and Customs Enforcement, etc.). Maintains liaison with other law enforcement agencies and with prosecuting offices in federal, state and local government. 5. Directs the conduct of criminal investigations involving the use of a wide variety of investigative techniques. Determines the need for special emphasis type investigations. Personally directs a team or several teams in "on scene" investigations. 6. Trains subordinates in skills, techniques and methods to apply in analyzing records; methods and patterns of criminal operations; modern detection devices; equipment and laboratory services; and accepted investigative principles, techniques, methodology and procedures. Plans and/or ensures that training is provided to all employees, including preparation of lndividual Development Plans for each employee.

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 equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-13 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Federal Employees Please Note: Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met and reflect your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure, and the type of appointment (i.e. competitive/excepted). In some cases, you may need to submit more than one SF-50. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements. Specialized experience may include the following elements: experience in leading or supervising complex investigations related to criminal offenses committed by individuals and entities, including financial crimes and fraud; federal program, contract or grant fraud; and employee integrity offenses; experience in the application of criminal, civil, and administrative laws, including false claims and qui tam actions; experience in utilizing investigative principles and techniques, including undercover operations, consensual monitoring, and other covert investigative techniques; experience in legal procedures related to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses; experience in 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; and, experience in consulting and working with U.S. Attorneys and other prosecutorial officials in preparation of cases for prosecution. 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. This position is at the Full-Performance Level (FPL). DOL OIG allows special agents to telework up to 6 days per pay period with supervisory approval. DOL OIG requires special agents who have not attended FLETC prior to selection to sign a 3 year service agreement upon accepting an official offer. Executive Order 14074 directed the Attorney General to establish the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD) as a centralized repository of official records documenting certain instances of law enforcement officer misconduct. The information in the NLEAD is utilized, in accordance with applicable laws, for the hiring, job assignment, and promotion of federal law enforcement officers within the US Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the required specialized experience at the GS-14 level.

Contacts

• Address Office of Inspector General 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 US
• Name: Rachel Cochran
• Phone: (202) 693-7005
• Email: [email protected]