The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In our dynamic environment, the OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and inspections to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency and to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement in DHS programs and operations.

Duties

This position is located in Laredo, Texas. This position is within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Investigations (INV), which is responsible for investigating and bringing to the appropriate criminal and civil justice system those individuals and organizations involved in financial, professional, civil, or criminal misconduct relating to DHS programs and operations. This position serves as a Special Agent In Charge (SAC) for the Laredo Field Office/Area of Responsibility and the incumbent is responsible for planning, managing, directing, coordinating, and overseeing a full range of criminal and administrative investigative activities and operations, ensuring efficiency and economy in the utilization of the total resources. Typical assignments include: Supervise and manage investigative activities to include investigative planning and execution, the formulation, modification and evaluation of investigative policies and procedures; the development of long-range plans for the area of responsibility and the adjustment of operations to meet changing requirements; budget planning and execution and fiscal management; the development, review and revision of processes and investigative methods to provide for the most efficient and effective accomplishments of investigative activities; and the supervision of subordinate supervisors and offices. Assesses field office priorities based on opportunities to improve DHS operations, and determines appropriate changes in plans to accommodate changes in laws, regulations, and policy weighing such factors as priorities established by the Inspector General and senior management officials. Review and evaluate allegations and direct appropriate investigative activity. Develop annual and long-range investigative plans. Analyze and interpret agency policies and legislation governing investigative work. Provide leadership and overall planning and coordination of the field office's criminal investigative activities. Direct and monitor the investigative caseload of subordinates and/or sub offices; set priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work. Plan and assign work to be accomplished based on priorities, requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Develop and maintain productive relationships and exchanges with U.S. Attorneys and other investigative counterparts in the DHS, federal, state, county and municipal governments. Oversee and review the preparation and execution of search and arrest warrants. Respond to congressional inquiries and requests, and provide briefings to congressional staff on the status and results of investigative work as required. Review investigation reports and memoranda to ensure the soundness of findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Approve all reports, and evaluate corrective action. Submit reports for review and coordinates the investigative findings with prosecuting officials. Oversee the preparation of sworn written statements, correspondence and investigative reports. Keep abreast of all major investigations within the jurisdiction of the assigned Field Office/AOR and keep supervisors and OIG senior leadership informed as to the status of such investigations. Provide advice, counsel, or instructions to subordinate supervisors and employees on investigative and administrative matters. When called upon, testify in official hearings (e.g. grand jury, criminal/civil hearings, congressional hearings, etc.).

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
• You must successfully pass a background investigation
• You must be able to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented (TS/SCI) security clearance
• You will be required to undergo periodic drug testing
• You will be required to carry a firearm
• You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards
• Financial disclosure is required
• Selective Service registration required
• Completion of one year trial period or supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Submission of Performance Appraisal is mandatory
• Location: MUST be within a 50 mile radius of a DHS OIG Field Office

Qualifications

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If you are a current federal employee, you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To make an accurate determination, you will need to include on your resume your federal position title, pay plan, occupational series, grade level, agency, dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT), and total hours worked per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level performing the following duties: 1) Serving as a supervisor or team leader to a group of subordinate criminal investigators 2) Overseeing the full range of criminal, civil, and administrative investigations, including those of a highly sensitive and complex nature 3) Planning investigative workloads, directing other criminal investigators, furnishing them with information, advice and guidance. 4) Reviewing finished work for accuracy and completeness. 5) Providing technical assistance to other law enforcement personnel. 6) Training lower graded criminal investigators in law enforcement technique. In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement(s) to be considered qualified for the position. Additional Requirements: Training Requirement: This position requires that you have completed the basic criminal investigator training program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA or its equivalent (US Postal Service Inspectors Training Academy, DEA Training Academy, FBI Academy (Quantico, VA), Army-Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Special Agent Course or (CIDSAC). NOTE: (Please provide a copy of your certificate and/or transcript). Firearm Requirement: This position requires you to be authorized to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency. Therefore, it is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g) (9) and you will be required to verify that you have not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. Medical Requirement: This position requires you to maintain physical fitness standards set by the agency. Physical stamina, excellent eyesight and hearing, and emotional stability are essential. The duties of positions in the criminal investigator series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Maximum Entry Age Requirement: This position has a maximum entry age requirement. The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a position as a law enforcement officer as defined in title 5 U.S.C. 8331(20) or in 5 U.S.C. 8401(17). This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by title 5 U.S.C. section 8336(c) provisions, or to preference eligible veterans. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date 07/28/2024of this announcement. Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade level or equivalent grade band in the federal service. The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date 07/28/2024of this announcement. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Office of Inspector General 245 Murray Lane SW Washington, DC 20528 US
• Name: Mia Harp
• Phone: 202-607-5352
• Email: [email protected]