Supervisory Investigative Specialist (Director)

Summary

The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. We are seeking a highly-motivated professional employee with experience in providing superior customer service in support of our mission to promote integrity, efficiency, and accountability within the Department of Justice.

Duties

This position is located in the Investigations Division, Hotline Operations Branch. If you are selected as the Supervisory Investigative Specialist (Director of Hotline Operations), your responsibilities would include the following: Directs the operation of the OIG Hotline Program. Provides program management oversight and serves as the technical and policy subject matter expert in the area of investigative complaint programs. Supervises the complaint intake group and directs the handling of complaints involving allegations of waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement within DOJ programs and operations. Coordinates the drafting of responses to controlled correspondence from Congress, Federal, and state government officials, and other public officials directed to DOJ, the OIG, or the Investigations Division. Represents the DOJ/OIG in briefings or meetings, and provides updates related to Hotline operations verbally and in writing. Utilizes automated tracking systems for reviewing and analyzing non-jurisdictional complaints. Conducts inquiries and analyses into allegations considered highly sensitive or extremely complex. Recommends follow-up steps to ensure the matters are being handled appropriately and recommend additional steps to senior staff. Processes investigative reports for dissemination to the DOJ components, implements changes to this program as needed, and communicates changes impacting headquarters and Division field locations accordingly. Works closely with the Office of Data Analytics to ensure Investigations Division data analysis is being interpreted correctly.

Qualifications

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - Your performance and conduct; - The needs and interests of the agency; - Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. To qualify for this position at the GS-15 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level obtained in the public sector. (Specialized experience is paid or unpaid experience which has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.) Examples of specialized experience include such duties as: supervising a team engaged in conducting comprehensive investigative researches encompassing allegations of criminal and administrative infractions; comprehensive knowledge of program management and extensive knowledge of investigative and analytical techniques. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade level (or equivalent). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: DOJ EEO Statement/Policy: http://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/08-eeo-policy.pdf As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Education

There are no positive education requirements for this position.