This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/604040400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is in the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Principal Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (PAIGI), Headquarters Operations (JI-2), Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Washington, D.C.
Learn more about this agency06/09/2021 to 06/16/2021
$103,690 - $159,286 per year
GS 13 - 14
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
No
Permanent - This is a permanent position.<br/>
Full-time - This is a full-time position.
Competitive
14
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series
No
Yes
HQ OPS-2021-0003
604040400
Current Federal employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service; former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; applicants eligible for appointment under special appointing authorities(Sch A; VEOA, etc.); special selection priority consideration under either the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Transition Assistance (ICTAP) Program for well-qualified displaced or surplus candidates within the local commuting area
SIU is responsible for conducting investigations involving allegations of misconduct on the part of high level Department of Transportation (DOT) employees, violations of the Whistleblower Protection Act, and violations of, or noncompliance with, legislative or administrative requirements relating to DOT programs. Cases may concern public safety, have large economic stakes or highly sensitive issues, and involve high level DOT and business officials.
The nature of the cases involves difficult and complicated legal questions or factual issues as they relate to the DOT. The incumbent is responsible for independently developing and conducting civil and administrative investigations and providing analysis for cases, which can be extremely complex or of major importance. Cases may also have large economic stakes or be highly sensitive issues potentially involving high level DOT officials, prominent businesses or government officials, as well as cross governmental jurisdictions. Cases may also involve Agency Heads, and in some specific circumstances, OIG personnel. These cases have potential to develop into a very delicate matter which could possibly embarrass high ranking officials.
The incumbent conducts investigations and prepares the investigative case which includes: identifying the primary nature of the allegations (civil, criminal, or administrative), specifying the potential violations of law, rule, or regulation, specifying the focus of the investigation (subject/targets), considering coordination of investigative efforts with other authorities, projecting the type of evidence that will be required, determining possible sources of information and how to obtain the required facts, and projecting the investigative steps and strategies that should be employed. In addition, the incumbent conducts investigative interviews, record searches, analyzes evidence, and gathers information relevant to the investigations.
The incumbent is responsible for preparing a variety of written products, needing minimal management editing, such as: investigative summaries; reports of investigation; memoranda to operating administrations; subpoenas; affidavits; memoranda of activity; and interview summaries.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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There is no education substitution for this position.
You must submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually.
Relocation Expenses will not be paid.
This position has been identified as a telework-eligible position.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL LIKE VACANCIES IN THE ANNOUNCED DUTY LOCATION.
THIS AGENCY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES. IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY PART OF THE APPLICATION AND HIRING PROCESS, PLEASE NOTIFY THE AGENCY. THE DECISION ON GRANTING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. ALL APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, UNION AFFILIATION OR NON AFFILIATION, MARITAL STATUS, NON- DISQUALIFYING PHYSICAL HANDICAP, OR ANY OTHER NON-MERIT REASON. THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (OIG), U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated by a resume. Please ensure that your resume provides enough detail to support your answers to the Vacancy Specific Questions. If, upon review, it is determined that your resume and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be removed from consideration.
Ultimately, the Office of Human Resources is responsible for determining an applicant's eligibility. Please ensure that your resume provides enough detail to support your answers to the Vacancy Specific Questions.
RESUME - PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR EXPERIENCE IS CLEARLY DOCUMENTED IN YOUR RESUME OTHERWISE YOU MAY BE DEEMED INELIGIBLE.
Applications submitted via WWW.USAJOBS.GOV must be received before midnight eastern time on the closing date of the announcement. No extensions will be granted. If you fail to submit a COMPLETE on-line resume, you WILL NOT be considered for this position. Please make sure that the responses provided in the questionnaire are fully supported by your resume, that your resume is detailed and you have highlighted your most relevant experience for this position (to include starting and ending dates of employment for each position held), and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. If you fail to provide this information, it may result in you being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position.
If you exaggerate or falsify your experience, education and/or your responses to questions, your ratings are subject to change or you may be removed from employment consideration. Applicants who do not respond to the application questions will be rated ineligible.
If applying on-line poses a hardship to any applicant, the Servicing Personnel Office listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted on-line by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Servicing Human Resources Office PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who can provide assistance for on-line submission. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and other basic requirements will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your application status by the servicing human resources specialist via e-mail. It is essential that you have a current e-mail address on file and remove any restrictions from your e-mail account that may prohibit our contacting you via e-mail. You may also check the status of your application at WWW.USAJOBS.OPM.GOV.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/604040400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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