This vacancy is for the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) position located in Eastern Region in Investigation Services, Office of the Inspector General (OIG).    

Duties

The Inspector General of the Department of Education (Department) heads an independent and objective organization responsible for audit, investigation, and other services related to programs and operations of the Department. The Inspector General provides leadership and coordination and recommends policies for activities designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations, as well as to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs and operations. The Inspector General is the principal advisor to the Secretary of the Department on the above matters and is responsible for keeping the Secretary and Congress fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of the Department’s programs and operations and the necessity for and progress of corrective action.The Office of the Inspector General consists of the following seven components: Immediate Office of the Inspector GeneralInvestigation ServicesAudit ServicesManagement ServicesTechnology Services Legal Services/Counsel to the Inspector General Enterprise and External Affairs Investigation Services (IS) is responsible for all investigative activities relating to the Department's programs and operations and the prevention and detection of fraud and abuse in these programs and operations. IS also conducts, supervises, and coordinates investigations of suspected fraudulent activity by Departmental employees. IS is responsible for establishing the necessary procedures for coordination with the Department of Justice on all criminal matters dealing with the Department’s programs and operations.

Requirements

• May be required to complete a background and fingerprint check.
• Must successfully complete one (1) year supervisory probationary period.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Services.
• Requires a financial disclosure statement.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Statement of Employment & Financial Interest is required.

Qualifications

You may meet the minimum requirements for the GS-15 if you possess: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-14) in federal service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position (see description below).Specialized Experience for the GS-15: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-14 performing all of the following duties or work assignments: Experience in leading investigative teams in the effective application of investigative methodologies and techniques for critical and sensitive criminal investigations including reviewing and evaluating allegations, information, and evidence to substantiate or disprove violations of federal criminal or civil statutes. Experience in supervising, directing, planning, and coordinating the investigative activities of employees engaged in inquiries related to fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, public corruption, and employee or whistleblower reprisal. Experience in documenting, summarizing, and communicating investigative details related to federal criminal investigations to both internal and external stakeholders. Experience in selecting, leading, developing, and inspiring diverse teams by implementing performance plans, monitoring individual and team performance, and effectively resolving conflicts. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). Knowledge of and skill in applying investigative approaches and techniques to gather information and evidence; Knowledge of and skill in analyzing and organizing data; Ability to lead and inspire a diverse team to include maximizing employee potential, developing performance plans and monitoring performance, resolving conflicts, and achieving organizational goals; Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships; Skill in oral and written communications. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SUPERVISORY POSITIONS: Candidates must have demonstrated in their work experience or training that they possess, or have the potential to develop, the qualities of successful supervision as follows:-Assign and review work of subordinates, train and work effectively with subordinates from a variety of backgrounds and with different levels/areas of training.-Accomplish the quality and quantity of work expected within set limits of cost and time.-Plan own work and carry out assignments effectively.-Communicate with others effectively both orally and in writing in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to the work.-Understand and further management goals as these affect day-to-day work operations.-Develop improvements in or design new work methods and procedures. Applicant must have satisfactorily completed the Basic Criminal Investigative Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia, or its equivalent. Applicants must agree to work an average of two hours extra per day to meet the requirements of law enforcement availability pay (LEAP) as described in Title 5 U.S.C. § 5545A(d)(1). Applicants for this position are required to qualify with and use firearms and other weapons as part of assigned duties and to maintain such qualifications. Because of an amendment to 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), which became effective September 30, 1996, and is referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment, applicants are ineligible for this position if at ANY time they have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence, unless such conviction was expunged, set aside, or the applicant received a pardon.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level. 

Contacts

• Address EDUCATION-OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL 550 12th Street, S.W. Attn: OIG Human Resources Services Washington, District of Columbia 200024 United States
• Name: April Harris
• Phone: (202) 258-6348
• Email: [email protected]