Supervisory Criminal Investigator

Summary This position is located in Office of the Inspector General, Investigation Services (IS), Central Investigation Region. The incumbent is responsible for all investigative activities relating to the Department's programs and operations and the prevention and detection of fraud and abuse in these programs and operations. Investigation Services also conducts, supervises, and coordinates investigations of suspected fraudulent activity by Departmental employees. Duties As a Supervisory Criminal Investigator, the incumbent will perform the following duties: Supervise a team of special agents that independently conducts investigations of theft, fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, public corruption, or whistleblower reprisals involving Department programs, operations, or funds. Provides advice, guidance and regulatory interpretation of laws, orders, rules, and regulations pertaining to the investigations conducted by the OIG. Responsible for mastery of technical investigative and legal matters, high tech tools, and programs and operations of the Department. Organize, analyze and evaluate documents and evidence and prepare and submit reports. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and objectives; develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards; explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses; holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments; appraises performance of subordinates ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques; hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher lever management; identifies employee development needs and provides or arranges for training to maintain and improve job performance; demonstrates sensitivity to ideas of subordinates and promotes an environment where employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment; and recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the safety, security, and health of the work group. Develops policies, criteria, and procedures for investigations; conducts special projects and analyses in support of IS; and develops and implements training strategies to promote the professional development of Criminal Investigators. Advises senior staff of proposals, policies, and issues that involve exceptional controversy, involve intensive outside interest, require extensive analysis of technical literature or have long-range effects on the performance of investigative functions or the operations of OIG. Communicates with OIG leadership. Conducts outreach and liaison with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. prosecutors, other law enforcement agencies (LEAs), Department employees) and clients, such as State and Local oversight entities i.e. School Districts, participating Title IV institutions, State Educational Agencies, LEAs, and professional associations, to advance the Office of Inspector General's mission. Manages the budget for their respective Region and possesses knowledge of Federal financial management practices, including strategic planning, budget formulation, and budget execution. Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements: You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-15, if you possess the specialize experience. Specialized Experience for the GS-15. One year of experience in federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS- 14 performing the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience leading investigative teams in the effective application of investigative methodologies and techniques for critical and sensitive criminal investigations including reviewing and evaluating allegations, information, and evidence to substantiate or disprove violations of federal criminal or civil statutes. 2. Experience supervising, directing, planning and or coordinating investigative activities of employees engaged in inquires related to fraud, waste and abuse, mismanagement, public corruption, employee, and whistleblower reprisal. 3. Experience documenting, summarizing, documenting investigative details related to federal criminal investigations to both internal and external stakeholders. 4. Experience selecting, leading, developing and inspiring teams using performance plans, monitoring performance, and resolving conflicts to maximize employee potential and achieve organizational goals. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Mastery knowledge of investigative concepts, principles, and theories and a mastery of the programs, activities, and functions of the Department of Education for which the position is responsible. The employee has the comprehensive knowledge to recommend new approaches, techniques, policies, and procedures and the leadership skills to appropriately implement them. The position also requires mastery knowledge of a wide range of techniques to provide leadership in the evaluation, assessment, and improvement of the investigation function and management systems. 2. Ability to select, lead, and inspire a team to include maximizing employee potential, developing performance plans, and monitoring performance, resolving conflicts and achieving organizational goals. 3, Skill in written and oral communications. 4. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. 5. Knowledge of and skills in analyzing and organizing data. Applicants must be a minimum age of 21 and not have reached their 37th birthday prior to the opening date of this vacancy announcement. If an applicant reaches his/her 37th birthday during the open period of this vacancy announcement, the application will be considered. Applicants who reach their 37th birthday prior to the opening date of this vacancy announcement will not be considered. Applicants who are currently or previously have been employed under a law enforcement position covered by 5 U.S.C. § 8336(C) or 5 U.S.C. § 8412(D) and applicants with documented veteran's preference are not restricted from applying regardless of age. Law Enforcement Availability: Applicants must agree to work an average of two hours extra per day to meet the requirements of law enforcement availability pay (LEAP) as described in Title 5 U.S.C. § 5545A(d)(1). Applicants may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical examination by an Agency designated physician to determine if they are physically and medically qualified to perform the full duties of the position. Any physical condition which could hinder an individual's full, efficient and safe performance of his/her duties as a criminal investigator, or failure to meet any of the required physical or medical qualifications, will usually be considered disqualifying for employment, except when sufficient evidence is presented that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job efficiently and without hazard to themselves and others. Medical Requirement: The duties of positions in this series require moderate arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Applicant must be able to pass an Audiometer test. Hearing loss exceeding