Supervisory Criminal Investigator (ASAC) for Special Investigations Unit

Supervisory Criminal Investigator (ASAC) for Special Investigations Unit

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $143913 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: The Office of Inspector General (OIG), works within the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to promote efficiency and effectiveness, and prevent or stop waste, fraud and abuse in departmental programs. OIG also consults with the Congress about programs in progress and proposed new laws and regulations. The Inspector General Act of 1978 gives the Office of Inspector General autonomy to do its work without interference.

Major Duties:

• Serves as a principal advisor to the Special Agent-in-Charge with responsibility for overseeing investigations into criminal and non-criminal cases of importance to the integrity of the Department. Determines the depth and scope of the investigation and may request and coordinate the use of auditors or other technical personnel during the course of the investigation. Analyzes investigative issues and makes recommendations for resolution. Directs a staff of attorneys and criminal investigators in the accomplishment of all investigative and preventive activities pursuant to Federal statutes, DOT directives, and general office instructions within the specific functional areas assigned. Develops investigative operating policies, procedures, and techniques applicable to specific departmental functional or program areas. Provides technical advice, consultation, guidance, and leadership and recommends and carries out appropriate actions in matters pertaining to personnel, local administration and policy and criminal investigations. Ensures investigations are handled with tact and discretion since the principal suspects may be officials in governmental units or private enterprise and premature public disclosure of evidence could impede the investigations or unjustly affect the reputation of innocent persons. Directs complex and sensitive investigations of major or national importance which may concern highly sensitive matters concerning high level DOT officials or contractors. Analyzes preliminary and final investigative reports to ensure compliance with investigative directives, standards, and guidelines. Presents oral briefs to U.S. Attorneys and directs subordinates in assembling and presenting evidence for subsequent prosecution. Ensures the accuracy of information entered by subordinates into the case management system as well as the information contained in reports of investigation. Provides professional leadership and technical and administrative supervision to the staff of the Special Investigations Unit. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to individual employees on both work and administrative matters, interviews candidates for positions, makes recommendations for appointment, promotion, or reassignment, hears and resolves complaints, effects disciplinary measures, identifies developmental and training needs for staff, and evaluates performance. Establishes and maintains liaison with program and administrative officials from a variety of Federal, state, and local law enforcement in order to ensure investigative continuity and coordination on matters of mutual interest, as well as to eliminate duplication of effort, develop leads, and effect prosecutions. Represents the agency in conferences, meetings, and work sessions with government officials, industry representatives, and professional societies. Participates in the regional annual planning strategy consistent with the national plan and ensures compliance among regional and national plans.

Qualifications: Candidates must have one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service. Non-government experience should be of similar complexity. Examples of specialized experience includes: Leading and/or supervising others Conducting complex and sensitive investigations with tact and discretion Securing facts and developing evidence Maintaining liaison with other law enforcement bodies Conducting investigative interviews, record searches, and obtaining sworn statements Preparing written reports of investigations and summaries NOTE: All applicants who do not currently, or have in the past worked as a GS-1811 Criminal Investigator in a federal OIG office must clearly demonstrate in their on-line application, possession of the experience. Applicants who fail to clearly and specifically address this factor in their on-line application will not receive further consideration for the announcement. Applicants must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Your resume will be evaluated based on the following competencies: Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Decision Making: Makes sound, well informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Building Coalitions: This reflects the ability to build relationships that support investigations and prosecutions.

How to Apply: 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 that the responses provided in the questionnaire are fully supported by your resume, that 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), and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. If you fail to provide this information, it may result in you being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position. If you exaggerate or falsify your experience, education and/or your responses to questions, your ratings are subject to change or you may be removed from employment consideration. Applicants who do not respond to the application questions will be rated ineligible. 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. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL LIKE VACANCIES IN THE ANNOUNCED DUTY LOCATION.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-12