Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $147649.0 - $221900.0 Per Year

Job Summary: The Office of Inspector General (OIG), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) works to promote efficiency and effectiveness, and prevent or stop waste, fraud, and abuse in the DOT. The Inspector General Act of 1978 gives the Office of Inspector General autonomy to do its work without interference. OIG carries out its mission by issuing audit reports, evaluations, management advisories, and other products with findings and recommendations to improve program delivery and performance.

Major Duties:

• Under the authority of the Inspector General Act of 1978, and under the general direction of the Deputy Inspector General and the Principal Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (PAIGI), you will be responsible for the overall management, direction and coordination of regional/field investigative activities and headquarters functions relating to Department of Transportation (DOT) programs, contractors, and alleged improprieties on the part of Departmental employees. You will be responsible for the coordination of fraud prevention, detection, and investigation efforts with DOT Operating Administrations, state and local governments, and DOT grantees regarding aviation safety, contract/grant fraud, illegal transportation of hazardous materials and/or Federal Motor Carrier fraud crimes. You will coordinate the development of investigative policies to continually improve investigative techniques and to improve the coverage, quality, and effectiveness of investigative reports.

Qualifications: As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must show in your resume evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): You must address the following technical qualifications clearly in your resume. Demonstrated executive-level experience in law enforcement related activities including the following: arrests, search warrants, electronic surveillance, consensual monitoring, undercover operations, emergency operations, protective operations, information management, and computer forensics and the use of information technology as an investigative tool. Demonstrated executive-level experience leading, directing, and monitoring a comprehensive criminal or administrative investigative program. This may involve broad and complex issues of fraud, waste, abuse, or misconduct by senior officials throughout a large geographically dispersed professional workforce. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Below are descriptions of the ECQs that must be clearly described in your resume. ECQ 1 – LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking and Vision. ECQ 2 – LEADING PEOPLE: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, and Team Building. ECQ 3 – RESULTS DRIVEN: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving and Technical Credibility. ECQ 4 – BUSINESS ACUMEN: The ability to manage human, financial, material, and information resources strategically. Financial Management, Technology Management, and Human Capital Management. ECQ 5 – BUILDING COALITIONS/COMMUNICATIONS: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organization, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Influencing/Negotiating, oral Communication, Partnering, and Political Savvy. FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation. Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/).

How to Apply: The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME ONLY. Within your resume, you should address all the Technical Qualifications (2) and Executive Core Qualifications (5). Applications submitted via WWW.USAJOBS.GOV must be received before midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. No extensions will be granted. If you fail to submit a COMPLETE on-line resume, you WILL NOT be considered for this position. Please make sure your resume is detailed and you have highlighted your most relevant experience for this position (to include starting and ending dates of employment for each position held). If you fail to provide this information, it may result in you being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position. If applying on-line poses a hardship to any applicant, the Servicing Personnel Office listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted on-line by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Servicing Human Resources Office PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who can provide assistance for on-line submission. Requests for extensions will not be granted.

Application Deadline: 2024-11-13