Consistently ranked as the best place to work in the Department of the Interior (DOI), and the top 10% of all agency subcomponents, the Office of Inspector General is an independent office providing independent oversight to promote accountability, integrity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness within the DOI. We offer 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 Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations, in Billings, Montana. This office is responsible for criminal investigations of the various DOI program areas, conducting investigations, and participating in extremely sensitive investigations and program reviews in support of the unit's mission. As a Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) you will conduct complex and difficult, highly visible or sensitive investigations that may be local, regional, or department-wide in scope involving a wide range of complex criminal, civil and administrative investigative techniques, complex fraud schemes, civil false claims and allegations of DOI violations and other crimes. The selected Criminal Investigator will perform the following major duties: Plan, oversee, and assess complex complaints of fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement in DOI programs and operations. Serve as a liaison, establishing a working relationship with field and headquarters staff that fosters cooperation and understanding of program objectives. Draft or compose timely investigative activity reports, summaries, and other documents that comply with applicable policy, contain thorough analysis, and apply laws, rules, regulations, and/or policies in support of findings. Conduct interviews and take affidavits from subjects, victims, and witnesses. Provide briefings to management and Department officials on complaints made to the OIG. Assist with formulating policies and procedures for the OI and help ensure the implementation of investigative standards, procedures, and guidelines consistent with the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and the Attorney General Guidelines for Office of Inspectors General. You may qualify for a relocation incentive bonus in accordance with agency policy.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Minimum Qualifications GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Planning and conducting criminal, civil, or administrative investigations; Preparing subpoena requests and participating in other law enforcement operations; Regularly communicates with law enforcement professionals or prosecutors; AND Writes investigative reports. Minimum Qualifications GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Planning and conducting fraud investigations that are primarily criminal in nature; Preparing subpoenas and applying for and executing search warrants and other law enforcement operations; Providing briefings to internal and external parties such as high-level agency officials, law enforcement personnel, and federal prosecutors; AND Writes investigative reports and other products. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There are no educational requirements for the GS-12 and above.

Contacts

• Address ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION - BILLINGS 222 N 32nd Street, Suite 1000 Billings, MT 59101 US
• Name: HR Assistant
• Phone: 703-487-5408
• Email: [email protected]