This position is located in the Investigation Unit (IU) of the District of Columbia Office of the Inspector General (OIG), an organization responsible for promoting the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness, in addition; preventing and detecting corruption, fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in District government programs and operations. The Special Agent In-Charge (SAC) is responsible and accountable for effectively leading/ managing investigative operations and resources; and supervising the investigative staff in conducting criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of alleged or suspected violations of Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations. The SAC reports to the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI) or Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (DAIGI) of IU.
Duties and Responsibilities
The SAC is responsible and accountable for providing effective leadership, and daily management and supervision of all investigative operations, staff, programs, administrative functions; in addition, track and monitor all investigations and casework for optimum results, and in compliance with established investigative policies and procedures; routinely consults with the AIGI and DAIGI on daily operations and activities of IU and the overall mission and strategic plans of OIG and IU.
Effectively manages all investigative resources, evidence, and electronic case management and record systems; keeps internal work processes streamlined and automated; and identifies and promotes the use of technology and advanced investigative techniques in all investigations, including data analytics, digital forensic, surveillance equipment, etc.
Recruits and leads a diverse multi-disciplined staff of professional criminal investigators to ensure they receive the appropriate mentoring and training for professional development; and ensures that all investigations and related work products and reports are accurate and timely and in compliance with established investigative policies and procedures and in accordance with Council of Inspector General on Integrity & Efficiency (CIGIE), Department of Justice (DOJ)/Attorney General (AG), federal law enforcement best practices, and all appropriate District of Columbia legal requirements.
Assists OIG and IU leadership in developing and executing new and independent programs that are designed to detect and prevent criminal corruption and other serious irregularities which can lead to fraud, waste, and abuse in the programs and operations of the District of Columbia, and those that are federally funded.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Mastery knowledge of criminal law, local and Federal rules of criminal procedure, rules of evidence and search and seizure, and methods and matters of criminal/investigative operations.
Mastery knowledge of laws, policies, regulations, and procedures governing, affecting or pertaining to OIG activities, including CIGIE quality standards and AG guidelines for investigative operations.
Mastery knowledge and understanding of how data collection tools and techniques, as well as expanding potential sources of information, are (or may be) used to support investigations.
Extensive knowledge and experience regarding investigative principles, techniques, methodology, interviewing and related techniques and procedures.
Extensive knowledge and experience in directing investigative staff in conducting sensitive, difficult, or complex investigations involving public corruption, financial crimes, contract/procurement/grant fraud, civil false claims, and administrative violations.
Extensive knowledge and experience in leading, managing, supervising, teambuilding, training, motivating, and handling conduct or performance issues by investigative staff at all levels.
Extensive analytical, problem solving, and time management skills.
Communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors by conducting regular meetings to discuss progress against current initiatives; and presents information to diverse audiences using a variety of communication delivery methods (e.g., written, electronic, oral, interpersonal).
Prepare clear, concise, and well written reports.
Qualifications and Education
Bachelor or advanced degree desired.
At least five years of experience managing a team or group or leading an operation.
Experience in conducting sensitive, difficult, or complex investigations involving public corruption, financial crimes, contract/procurement/grant fraud, civil false claims, and administrative violations.
Work Environment
The work is performed in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities, an office setting with adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation. However, duties may require frequent visits to areas with high crime rates to conduct interviews of suspects and surveillance operations, which may include exposure to extreme weather conditions outside in the elements (i.e., rain, heat, cold, etc.). May be required to work long and irregular hours, on weekends and at night or outside of normal tour of duty.
Other Significant Facts
Promotion Potential: No known promotion
Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service
Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: MS-1811-14
This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit.
This position is in the Management Supervisory Service (MSS) and serves at the discretion of the appointing official.
Have a valid U.S. driver's license upon appointment and be able to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle.
Be able to successfully qualify with and use firearms as part of assigned duties and maintain qualification on a quarterly basis within three (3) months of appointment.
This position requires the SAC incumbent to successfully qualify with the use of a firearm within 90 days of appointment and maintain all established requirements for carrying and using firearms, and following use of force guidelines in accordance with investigative policies and procedures. Firearms qualification is mandatory as part of assigned duties.
Graduate of law enforcement officer training (i.e. Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or other comparable accredited law enforcement training program).
Law enforcement retirement and Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) is not currently provided.
This position is subject to random drug testing and bi-annual background checks.
"If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment ."
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