Summary
The working title for the position is Operations Officer. This position is located within in the Department of Labor - Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Investigations (OI) Headquarters Operations. OI's mission is to conduct criminal, civil, and administrative investigations into alleged violations of federal laws relating to U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) programs, operations, and personnel to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs and operations.
Duties
Primarily responsible for case management and integrity of database information, and the work of technical specialists. Coordinates interregional intelligence activity, and national program projects/reports. Participates in the planning, development, coordination and control of short- and long-range investigative plans related to program fraud and labor racketeering investigations. Conducts reviews and evaluations of regional offices' investigative activity. Monitors the quality of investigative reports and submissions into the case management system, and as such makes recommendations to OI offices. Provides technical guidance on program fraud and labor racketeering issues to criminal investigators in all OI offices throughout the United States and interacts with other agencies within the Department of Labor as well as the Department of Justice's Organized Crime Section. Also, initiates, plans, coordinates, and oversees inter-office or nationwide investigative efforts. Provides recommendations for course of action on those cases which require high-level attention. Provides technical guidance on investigative matters to criminal investigators on labor racketeering and/or program fraud matters in all OI offices throughout the United States. Develops and participates in program fraud and labor racketeering training. Exercises a broad national perspective in reviewing investigative operations; identifies and resolves potential problem areas, i.e., in situations which are precedent setting, have impact in other locations, or have nationwide impact. Develops and prepares written directives, policy, standards and procedural memoranda to be used nationwide involving investigative activity. Handles Congressional and complaint inquiries and provides responses in a timely and factual manner. Works on recurring reports, such as semiannual report submissions, Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) reports, etc. Higher grade level 1811s may receive biweekly and annual premium pay caps (refer to OPM website). Other Information: This position will not be filled until the Department's Placement Assistance Programs have been fully utilized. This position is outside the bargaining unit. Relocation Incentives are not offered. No Permanent Change of Station Funds (PCS) will be offered.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the required specialized experience at the GS-14 level. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.
How you will be evaluated
Your evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, as demonstrated through your resume and supporting documentation. You may preview questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13080366 USA Hire You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, and volunteer experience, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.