Summary Investigations will typically involve violations of the Department's programs and regulations with respect to illegal transportation of hazardous materials, aviation safety, contract and grant fraud and motor carrier safety. Results of investigations may form the basis for withholding funds from a state, criminal or civil prosecution by the Department of Justice; administrative personnel actions by DOT; or changes in practices and/or procedures by DOT. Responsibilities If selected for this position, you will serve as the principal advisor to the Special Agent in-Charge and be responsible for directing and supervising a staff of criminal investigators in the accomplishment of investigative activities aimed at uncovering suspected fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in programs of the DOT as well as a variety of proactive investigations. In addition, you will be responsible for providing professional leadership and technical and administrative supervision to subordinate employees. You will establish and maintain liaison with officials within DOT and other federal departments; determine the scope and depth of investigations; review reports of investigations; and represent the agency in meetings. Investigations require frequent travel and may occasionally require undercover surveillance work. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizen. Valid driver's license required. Pre-employment drug testing and physical exam required. You will be required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period. 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. Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-13 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Education Additional Information Applicants must not turn 37 years of age before 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. Or, if you are age 37 through 56 you must be eligible to retire at age 57 with 20 years of covered law enforcement service. In most jurisdictions, you must be at least 21 years of age to carry a firearm. This is a primary position that meets meets the early law enforcement retirement provisions of both the Civil Service and the Federal Employees Retirement Systems. If selected for this position, you must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and drug test and will be subject to favorable adjudication of an employment suitability determination. You will be required to satisfactorily complete the criminal investigator training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center if selected and not yet completed. Applicants who have already successfully completed the basic Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center or its equivalent will be given higher consideration for this position. Because you will be required to qualify to carry and use a government-authorized firearm as part of your assigned duties (and maintain this qualification) you are ineligible for this position if, at any time, you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless the conviction was expunged, set aside, or you received a pardon. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): eligibility for an increase to salary of 25% for unscheduled duty in excess of the 40-hour workweek. Candidates will be asked to fill out a Declaration for Federal Employment (Optional Form 306). Individuals selected for positions will be required to certify that their application materials are accurate when they enter on duty. APPLICANTS MUST MEET QUALIFICATIONS BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. All status candidates must submit a copy of their most recent SF-50, and/or a copy of the last SF-50 that indicates they have competitive status. Any male applicant who was born after December 31, 1959, and who is subsequently selected for this position must certify that he is registered for the military selective service by the date he is to enter on duty. False certification may result in termination after appointment. Best qualified candidates will be responsible for arranging and paying for their own travel expenses in conjunction with any required interviews, unless they are already employed by the Office of Inspector General at the U. S. Department of Transportation.