Investigator

We are seeking highly motivated professionals to join our team. If you want challenging work and a chance to make a big impact, come join us at the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Commerce! We improve the effectiveness of the Department's programs and operations. We also investigate waste, fraud, and abuse in the Department and those who do business with it.

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This position is located at the Department of Commerce OIG, Office of Investigations. As an Investigator, you will perform the following duties:

• Conducts inquiries and investigations involving alleged fraud, waste, abuse, and improprieties by DOC officials, breaches of program integrity, and/or allegations of whistleblower retaliation.
• Evaluates and triage complaints received through the OIG Hotline and other intake channels by assessing jurisdiction, scope, and investigative merit. Clearly communicate findings and recommendations to leadership both verbally and in writing.
• Initiates investigations at the request/direction of OIG, the Department, Congress, GAO, and/or the U.S. Office of Special Counsel. Investigations may be complex in nature.
• Prepares high quality investigative reports for use in administrative and civil proceedings.
• Ensures reports contain a thorough analysis of data obtained during reviews of field components related to the operational procedures and effectiveness.
• Establishes and maintains liaison at the highest executive level with program and administrative officials as well as representatives of external federal agencies, local law enforcement agencies, and officials of state, municipal, and private enterprises.
• Produces clear, well-organized written products to document investigative activities, including interview summaries, evidence analysis, and other key investigative actions, to maintain accurate and complete case files.
• Prepares high-quality investigative reports for use in administrative and civil proceedings.
• Demonstrates strong oral communication skills by delivering clear, concise briefings to colleagues and leadership on complex investigative developments and findings; providing sworn testimony in administrative and civil proceedings; and effectively engaging with DOJ and other external stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely information exchange.
• Collects, handles, transfers, and safely stores evidence in compliance with policy and procedures. Safeguards sensitive and classified information and provides access to that information only within strict guidelines.

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• Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Top Secret - Background Investigation will be required.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. We will only review your resume to determine whether minimum experience requirements (s) have been met. Merit Promotion candidates (Federal employees) must meet time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date. Minimum Qualification for the GS-13

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service performing ALL of the following:

• Conducting investigations which could result in potential disciplinary or other administrative action (i.e. fraud, waste, abuse, whistleblower retaliation);
• Experience using generally accepted investigative principles, techniques, methods and procedures applicable to civil/administrative investigations; AND
• Demonstrated experience in oral and written communications, to include accepted standards of writing, use of proper grammar and the preparation of investigative reports in a clear, concise and professional manner, in order to communicate clearly and accurately the results of investigations

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

DOCOIG offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the benefits offered to most Federal employees at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/.

• Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
• Twelve paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
• A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
• Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits

Additional benefits available include flexible work schedule, transportation subsidy, access to Metrorail and Metrobus transit services in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia communities, carpools/van pools and more.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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