The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of Inspector General (OIG). The incumbent serves as a Criminal Investigator and a designated special agent who carries fire arms in the performance of official duties.

The incumbent, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. § 1808(d)(2), is selected, appointed and employed by the Inspector General and reports directly to the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI).

MAJOR DUTIES:

Conducts Criminal, Civil and Administrative Investigations

Assists the AIGI to develop and execute complex investigations and operations which encompass difficult and diverse functions or issues that affect critical aspects of major agency-wide programs. Investigations have potential for media coverage should they be prematurely discovered, or mishandled, due to the scope, location and the targets involved. Conducts significant investigations of alleged violations of the U.S. Criminal and Civil Codes, meticulously following all aspects of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, along with laws, regulations or AOC Policies and Procedures.

Proposes and consults with the AIGI on the initiation of a joint or multi-agency operation or task force which may involve numerous investigative violations of great scope and complexity that grow from the original assignment. Investigations may require the direction and coordination of other Federal investigative agencies, as well as prosecutors from multiple Federal Court venues.

Makes preliminary investigative decisions concerning how the data can best be used in furtherance of OIG objectives. Protects the identity of any witness or complainant who desires to report criminal or administrative violations without their identity being disclosed. Utilizes data from the OIG Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline to prove or disprove allegations.

Uses specialized investigative tools and techniques and continually scans for new investigative technology suitable for OIG procurement. Maximizes the use of cyber forensics tools and drafts cyber laboratory work tasks to identify criminal evidence in all forms of electronic media. Monitors and recommends technical equipment installations (eavesdrops and monitoring devices) by other agencies to ensure compliance with federal law.

Drafts affidavits to support the issuance of OIG administrative subpoenas that may be served in multiple jurisdictions and judicial districts. Serves subpoenas and requests administrative enforcement of subpoenas through the requisite US Attorney.

Makes written and oral presentations on investigative findings and ongoing, sensitive operations to the Architect of the Capitol, other senior AOC officials, members and staffs of Congressional committees, as well as the IG. If circumstances warrant, prepares and refers reports to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution and may be called upon to testify before Federal and/or State juries and courts.

Policy Analysis and Development for Investigative Programs

Based on an awareness of current operational needs and problems emanating from ongoing investigations, identifies the need for revisions, changes or deletions of current policies, procedures or practices. Advises the AIGI on controversial issues or problems related to program activities with significant impact on policies and activities.

As required, analyzes proposed legislation, policy and regulations to determine their projected impact on the cost and efficiency of AOC operations and the prevention and detection of fraud, waste and abuse.

Prepares sanitized results and investigative summaries for AIGI approval for the OIG Semiannual Report to Congress, ensuring the integrity of ongoing investigations and protecting the reputations of all involved.

Investigative Program Liaison Activities

Responsible to plan and execute liaison operations, coordinates the conduct of liaison activities and applies authoritative judgment in developing and maintaining relationships with Federal, State and local government agencies and other law enforcement agencies.

Informs stakeholders of changes in agency programs and operations, conducting briefings on major program changes. Establishes and fosters effective working relationships and information networks with business and industry associations and stakeholders in all levels of government, i.e., local, state and federal government including Congress.

Investigative Program Advice and Guidance

Advises management of significant new changes and developments in the broad areas of white collar, regulatory, internal and /or criminal investigations and makes recommendations to modify existing policies and procedures.

Researches leading edge technologies that exploit technical means to detect and prove investigative allegations. Makes recommendations on the need for OIG acquisition of such technology.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must be able to pass pre-employment drug screenings
• You must be able to pass pre-employment medical clearance requirements
• You must be able to obtain and maintain firearms proficiency certification
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance

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Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, 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.

Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes: (1) Applying knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, procedures, theories, concepts and principles of criminal, civil and administrative investigations; (2) Taking and recording sworn affidavits and testimony to preserve oral evidence for court proceedings, or for use in management disciplinary hearings; (3) Using advanced analytical tools and techniques, evaluates raw intelligence to make links and connections between and among participants involved in crime or major misconduct; and (4) Developing and executing complex investigations and operations which encompass difficult and diverse functions or issues that affect critical aspects of major agency-wide programs.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment medical clearance requirements.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screenings.
• Must be able to maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must demonstrate ability to obtain and maintain firearms proficiency certification.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:

Criminal Investigation

Law Enforcement

Collaboration

Communication

Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).
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