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DOE is the Nation's top sponsor of research and development (R&D) and has won more Nobel Prizes and R&D awards than any private sector organization and twice as many as all other Federal agencies combined. DOE has operating nuclear facilities, science laboratories, power marketing administrations, and environmental clean-up sites in 35 states, and is responsible for many accomplishments in fields including alternate fuels vehicles, biological and environmental research, energy efficiency, nuclear security and non-proliferation, clean power technologies, medical technologies, gene research, and computers and microelectronics.
The OIG offers potential for advancement, excellent benefits, and numerous training opportunities. We are located in 13 states throughout the U.S. Please visit our website at http://www.ig.energy.gov.
10/17/2017 to 10/31/2017
$112,021 - $145,629 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
25% or less - This position requires frequent travel (30%).
Yes—PCS MAY be paid subject to availability of funds
Permanent
Full-time
14
No
OIG-18-MP-0005
482057300
As a Lead Criminal Investigator with the DOE Office of Inspector General you will:
1. Provide technical direction and guidance to a team of investigators and analysts in the handling of complaints submitted to the Hotline, including complaints of fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement relating to the Department’s programs and operations and conducting time-sensitive, high profile investigations of alleged whistleblower retaliation.
2. Ensure the quality and effectiveness of completed assignments prior to submission to the Hotline supervisor.
3. Coordinate and develop staff to enhance their ability to conduct investigations and/or operate a hotline and management referral system that identifies and prevents fraud and abuse in Department programs and operations.
4. Review investigative reports.
5. Perform team leader duties.
6. Testify and serve as a government witness in court proceedings.
The position requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical. Candidates must meet the medical requirement and physical standards approved for DOE criminal investigators. Upon reporting, and on an annual basis thereafter, you may be required to file a financial statement and/or a procurement integrity certification. These certifications may be subject to public disclosure. The selectee must have and maintain a driver’s license in their State of residence. This position requires a security clearance and is subject to drug testing. The selectee must test negative prior to being appointed to this position and will be subject to random testing thereafter. Failure to pass subsequent tests could result in disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the Federal service. The selectee must successfully complete the 10-week Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Basic Criminal Investigator Training Program in Glynco, GA. Applicants who have previously completed the training program are exempt. This position is covered under the provisions of the Lautenberg Amendment "Suitability to Possess Firearms and Ammunition." This position requires that the selectee successfully and safely qualify with a firearm; failure to do so may result in removal from the position. Criminal Investigators are subject to frequent travel and may be reassigned to a different duty location throughout the U.S. dependent upon program needs. A signed mobility agreement is required. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): LEAP is approved for this position to compensate employees for unscheduled duty in excess of the 40-hour workweek. Criminal Investigators must be prepared to work overtime based on the needs of the agency.
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