Summary
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.
Duties
This position is located at the Department of Commerce OIG, Office of Investigations. As a Special Agent, you will perform the following duties: Plan and conduct complex and highly visible investigations to determine violations of Federal, DOC, and OIG laws, regulations, and policies. Investigate, gather, and develop complex technical evidence relevant to many phases of the matter under investigation. Use several investigative techniques in order to prove or disprove allegations or evidence of fraud. Formally and informally question subject and third-party witnesses and secure evidence from other outside sources to determine the nature and extent of the violation. Take sworn statements, depositions and affidavits from witnesses and others as may be required to develop information and secure admissible evidence. Plan and conduct complex and highly visible investigations to determine violations of Federal, DOC, and OIG laws, regulations, and policies. Investigate, gather, and develop complex technical evidence relevant to many phases of the matter under investigation. Use several investigative techniques in order to prove or disprove allegations or evidence of fraud. Write affidavits in support of, obtain and execute search warrants and subpoenas, to seize and collect documentary or physical evidence, search/process crime scenes, conduct interviews and interrogations of victims, witnesses, and suspects. Administer oaths, effect arrests/apprehension of criminals who commit violations. Confer with and assist U.S. Attorneys in preparing information and evidence for trials. Serve Grand Jury subpoenas when directed by the courts. Testify as a government witness before Grand Juries and in the courts, and at administrative hearings. Upon request, analyze investigative procedures as a subject matter expert and provide recommendations to senior officials on complex findings that may affect future business processes. Recommend new policies based on experience involving an identifiable pattern trend within cases worked. Assist developmental criminal investigators with standard operating procedures including completing reports and collecting evidence.
Requirements
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. Complete a pre-employment physical examination Sign a Geographic Mobility Agreement
Education
There is no education experience required for this position.
How you will be evaluated
Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination. In addition to the qualifications above, you will be required to complete a writing assessment for this position. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (résumé, supporting documents, and responses to the writing assessment) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible. Note: As part of your writing assessment, you must not exceed the 1950-character limit for each question. Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Criminal Investigations (fraud, waste and abuse, or mismanagement) Communication Skills Analytical Skills Written Communications Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. As part of the assessment and selection process, the selecting official may invite you to participate in a structured interview and provide a writing sample or written assessment/exercise to further evaluate your qualifications for this position. References may also be checked after all assessment materials are reviewed. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must receive a score of 85 or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.