Consistently ranked as the best place to work in the Department of the Interior (DOI), the Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout DOI. OIG offers exceptional work-life benefits, including flexible work schedules, a robust telework program, ample training opportunities, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.

Duties

This position is with the Office of Inspector General, Special Investigations and Reviews, headquarters in Washington, District of Columbia,with an office in Herndon, Virigina. SIR is a national program responsible for investigating high-profile, often sensitive and complex, misconduct and mismanagement allegations involving senior-level Department of the Interior employees. As an Attorney Advisor with SIR, the Incumbent will serve as team member of OIG Attorneys and Investigators, advising on substantive legal and other matters encountered in the investigation process, including developing investigative plans, engaging in discovery, and presenting potential criminal violations to U.S. Attorneys, and conducting thorough reviews and providing substantive feedback on all SIR reports of investigation and reviews. Specific duties will include but not be limited to: Major duties include: Conducts investigations of potential violations of criminal, civil, or administrative statutes, regulations, rules, or policies, including developing investigative plans, preparing for and conducting interviews of witnesses and subjects, and reviewing emails and other documentary evidence; Prepares legal documents and other materials in connection with ongoing investigations, including subpoenas and document requests, analytical memoranda, and reports of interviews; Conducts legal research and provides legal guidance on the scope and conduct of investigations; advises SIR management and OIG leadership on substantive legal matters encountered during investigations, including determining legal precedent applicable to investigations, applying criminal, civil, and administrative laws to specific fact patterns, and assessing the sufficiency of evidence following investigative activities; Drafts reports of investigations or other analytical written products that present complex fact patterns, explain governing laws, rules, and policies, and analyze evidence gathered in an investigation to support findings. This position requires detailed familiarity with conducting investigations and reviews of potential violations of criminal, civil, or administrative statutes, regulations, rules, and/or policies. The candidate must meet the OIG's high ethical and integrity standards and embrace the organizational values of objectivity, independence, integrity, and achieving results. The candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment that values open communication, feedback, and constructive dialogue from all organizational levels.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Minimum Qualifications GS-15 : Five or more years of professional legal experience after passing the bar exam; One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service performing all of the following: Conducting complex investigations; Preparing complex investigative reports and legal analyses in a clear, concise, and factual manner; Working independently and within a team environment to plan and conduct investigations; and Presenting investigative findings and legal analyses related to potential criminal, civil or administrative violations to senior level managers for determination and action.

Education

You must have earned a professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member and be in good standing of the Bar in a State or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Contacts

• Address Special Investigations and Reviews 1849 C St. Washington, DC 20240 US
• Name: HR Assistant
• Email: [email protected]