College Graduate appointments are permanent competitive service appointments. The Investigator position conducts research on policy, program, and case related issues and questions, and gathers and evaluates data relevant to specific cases. Investigator's plan, direct, and administer a program of enforcement to ensure maximum compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and criminal provisions of the U.S. Code as they relate to employee benefit plans.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: Reviews and analyzes multiple types of documents and reports of investigation for legal and evidentiary sufficiency and conformity with national enforcement policy. Records this data in appropriate database, with supervisory/senior investigator assistance. Research policy, program issues, and questions that have been raised. Analyzes materials, discerns relationships and interrelationships, and reports findings. Develops and prepares reports or oral briefings to provide information/answers to issues and questions; with supervisory/senior investigator assistance. Conducts or participates in conducting investigations. Includes thorough analysis and gathering of evidence, identification of violations and resolution of issues identified, with supervisory/senior investigator assistance. Reviews and provides comments on proposed operating plans. Evaluates case activity on an ongoing basis for consistency with plan and policy. Identifies issues, analyzes problems, and develops solutions; with supervisory/senior investigator assistance. Conducts research, collects, and develops data reports on enforcement program, administrative operations, and accomplishments of the office; with supervisory/senior investigator assistance. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

To be eligible for appointment under the College Graduate authority, applicants must meet requirement A or B. A. Applicants who have completed a bachelor's or graduate degree from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two years or within 60 days of the vacancy closing date (06/13/2024). OR B. Veterans who have completed a bachelor's or graduate degree from a qualifying educational institution and have an intervening period of obligated service of at least four years in the uniformed services. The two-year eligibility period begins on the date of discharge or release from the uniformed service. In addition to meeting the eligibility listed above, you must also meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service (GS-7) or meet the education requirement or have an equivalent combination of education and experience. 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 (GS-7). Qualifying specialized experience for GS-09 includes: Experience that provided knowledge of laws, policies, regulations, and precedents. Experience participating in investigative projects, audits, and/or compliance projects. Experience in investigative and auditing principles and techniques. Experience in researching and reviewing reports, discovery documents, and other case filings. Experience in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems, determining accuracy and relevancy of information. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree, LL.B. or J.D.; in a related field of study that demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a related field of study that demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR A combination of education and experience.

Education

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 Employee Benefits Security Administration, Regional Offices 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 US
• Name: Regina Paruszkiewicz
• Phone: 415-625-2387
• Email: [email protected]