Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary This vacancy is for the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) position located in Eastern Region in Investigation Services, Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Responsibilities The Inspector General of the Department of Education (Department) heads an independent and objective organization responsible for audit, investigation, and other services related to programs and operations of the Department. The Inspector General provides leadership and coordination and recommends policies for activities designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations, as well as to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs and operations. The Inspector General is the principal advisor to the Secretary of the Department on the above matters and is responsible for keeping the Secretary and Congress fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of the Department’s programs and operations and the necessity for and progress of corrective action. The Office of the Inspector General consists of the following seven components: Immediate Office of the Inspector General Investigation Services Audit Services Management Services Technology Services Legal Services/Counsel to the Inspector General Enterprise and External Affairs Investigation Services (IS) is responsible for all investigative activities relating to the Department's programs and operations and the prevention and detection of fraud and abuse in these programs and operations. IS also conducts, supervises, and coordinates investigations of suspected fraudulent activity by Departmental employees. IS is responsible for establishing the necessary procedures for coordination with the Department of Justice on all criminal matters dealing with the Department’s programs and operations. The incumbent of this position is responsible for managing a significant part of the resources of the OIG and for performing a significant portion of the activities of that office with only administrative direction. The incumbent of this position is responsible for planning, implementing, and guiding a national investigative program with minimal oversight from the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations and Assistant Inspector General for Investigations. The position requires the knowledge and participatory skills to work in a team environment, and expert-level knowledge and skills in investigative techniques, theories, concepts, and practices in order to perform investigative work of unusual scope, difficulty, and responsibility, and to apply advanced techniques in a dynamically evolving environment. The incumbent also develops policies, criteria, and procedures for investigations; conducts special projects and analyses in support of IS; and develops and implements training strategies to promote the professional development of Criminal Investigators. As a recognized national expert in investigations, the incumbent receives only administrative direction in performing the work of the position. The incumbent also advises senior staff of proposals, policies, and issues that involve exceptional controversy, involve intensive outside interest, require extensive analysis of technical literature or have long-range effects on the performance of investigative functions or the operations of OIG. The incumbent manages the budget for their respective Region and possesses knowledge of Federal financial management practices, including strategic planning, budget formulation, and budget execution. The incumbent supervises a team of special agents that independently conducts investigations of theft, fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, public corruption, or whistleblower reprisals involving Department programs, operations, or funds. The incumbent supervises all staff actions providing advice, guidance and regulatory interpretation of laws, orders, rules, and regulations pertaining to the investigations conducted by IS, Office of Inspector General. Requirements Conditions of Employment May be required to complete a background and fingerprint check. Must successfully complete one (1) year supervisory probationary period. You must be a U.S. citizen. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Services. Requires a financial disclosure statement. Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. Statement of Employment & Financial Interest is required. Applicants may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical examination by an Agency designated physician to determine if they are physically and medically qualified to perform the full duties of the position. Any physical condition which could hinder an individual's full, efficient and safe performance of his/her duties as a criminal investigator, or failure to meet any of the required physical or medical qualifications, will usually be considered disqualifying for employment, except when sufficient evidence is presented that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job efficiently and without hazard to themselves and others. Applicants who refuse to submit to the required examinations will not be considered for employment as Criminal Investigator. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If you are a current federal employee, you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To verify that you meet these requirements, we will review your responses to the core eligibility questions on the occupational questionnaire, as well as your submitted resume and required documents. To make an accurate determination, you will need to include on your resume your federal position title, pay plan, occupational series, grade level, agency, dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT), and total hours worked per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Executive Order 14074 directed the Attorney General to establish the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD) as a centralized repository of official records documenting certain instances of law enforcement officer misconduct. The information in the NLEAD is utilized, in accordance with applicable laws, for the hiring, job assignment, and promotion of federal law enforcement officers within the US Department of Education, Office of Inspector General. More specific requirements are listed under the Other Information section. Qualifications You may meet the minimum requirements for the GS-15 if you possess: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-14) in federal service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position (see description below). Specialized Experience for the GS-15: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-14 performing all of the following duties or work assignments: Experience in leading investigative teams in the effective application of investigative methodologies and techniques for critical and sensitive criminal investigations including reviewing and evaluating allegations, information, and evidence to substantiate or disprove violations of federal criminal or civil statutes. Experience in supervising, directing, planning, and coordinating the investigative activities of employees engaged in inquiries related to fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, public corruption, and employee or whistleblower reprisal. Experience in documenting, summarizing, and communicating investigative details related to federal criminal investigations to both internal and external stakeholders. Experience in selecting, leading, developing, and inspiring diverse teams by implementing performance plans, monitoring individual and team performance, and effectively resolving conflicts. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). Knowledge of and skill in applying investigative approaches and techniques to gather information and evidence; Knowledge of and skill in analyzing and organizing data; Ability to lead and inspire a diverse team to include maximizing employee potential, developing performance plans and monitoring performance, resolving conflicts, and achieving organizational goals; Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships; Skill in oral and written communications. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SUPERVISORY POSITIONS: Candidates must have demonstrated in their work experience or training that they possess, or have the potential to develop, the qualities of successful supervision as follows: -Assign and review work of subordinates, train and work effectively with subordinates from a variety of backgrounds and with different levels/areas of training. -Accomplish the quality and quantity of work expected within set limits of cost and time. -Plan own work and carry out assignments effectively. -Communicate with others effectively both orally and in writing in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to the work. -Understand and further management goals as these affect day-to-day work operations. -Develop improvements in or design new work methods and procedures. Applicant must have satisfactorily completed the Basic Criminal Investigative Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia, or its equivalent. Applicants must agree to work an average of two hours extra per day to meet the requirements of law enforcement availability pay (LEAP) as described in Title 5 U.S.C. § 5545A(d)(1). Applicants for this position are required to qualify with and use firearms and other weapons as part of assigned duties and to maintain such qualifications. Because of an amendment to 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), which became effective September 30, 1996, and is referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment, applicants are ineligible for this position if at ANY time they have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence, unless such conviction was expunged, set aside, or the applicant received a pardon. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level. Additional Information Student Loan Default: If selected for this position, we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default, we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment. Suitability and Investigation: If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check. Essential/Non-Essential: This position may be considered essential for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures. Financial Disclosure: This position requires a financial disclosure. Bargaining Unit: This position is not included in the bargaining unit. Selections: Agencies have broad authority under law to hire from any appropriate source of eligibles and may fill a vacancy in the competitive service by any method authorized. We may make additional selections from this vacancy announcement within 90 days from the date the selection certificates are issued, should vacancies occur. We may also share selection certificates amongst program offices across the agency. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis prior to appointment to screen for illegal drug use, and will be subject to periodic random testing thereafter. A valid state's driver license is required. Applicants must be a minimum age of 21 and not have reached their 37th birthday prior to the opening date of this vacancy announcement. If an applicant reaches his/her 37th birthday during the open period of this vacancy announcement, the application will be considered. Applicants who reach their 37th birthday prior to the opening date of this vacancy announcement will not be considered. Applicants who are currently or previously have been employed under a law enforcement position covered by 5 U.S.C. § 8336(C) or 5 U.S.C. § 8412(D) and applicants with documented veteran's preference are not restricted from applying regardless of age. This position is approved for Secondary Law Enforcement coverage under 5 (USC) 8331 (20) or 5 USC 8401 (17). Previous experience in a primary (rigorous) law enforcement position or equivalent outside of the Federal government, is a prerequisite. Coverage only extended if this position immediately follows service in a law enforcement position. FERS applicants for this must have completed three (3) years of service in a rigorous position (aka primary) position in order to continue coverage upon selection. Applicants eligible for selection preference under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) must meet the agency definition of "well qualified." At ED-OIG, this means a score of 85.0 or higher. TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: You may be eligible for occasional telework in which you are required to report to the office on a regular basis. Participation must be requested and approved by the supervisor and there must be a signed telework agreement. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor. You must have access to highspeed internet and cell phone service meeting current Agency policy from the approved work location.