Investigator

Quick Facts

• Role: Investigator (Affirmative Civil Enforcement/ACE)

Description

You will serve as an Investigator for the ACE unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas, conducting thorough and systematic investigations related to civil actions and administrative violations. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing intelligence from a wide range of sources, coordinating with attorneys to determine applicable administrative law and potential violations, planning and executing investigative work, and conducting witness interviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop, initiate, and/or conduct thorough, systematic investigations of civil actions or administrative violations
• Collect and analyze operational and strategic intelligence from federal, state, local law enforcement, military departments, foreign governments, financial institutions, and technology companies
• Work with assigned attorneys/supervisory attorneys to determine applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law and identify possible violations or causes of action
• Decide on the most efficacious methods for planning, scheduling, and conducting investigations and identify required resources
• Initiate contacts with federal, state, and local officials and other organizations/individuals involved in the subject of investigation
• Gather facts, obtain statements and explanations, and advance investigative objectives
• Conduct witness interviews

Requirements

• U.S. citizen or national
• Complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check, including drug screening
• Selective Service registration required for eligible males (or approved exemption)
• Complete the USA Hire assessment within 48 hours of the closing date
• Minimum qualifications: GS-13 level (one full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12)
• Meet time-in-grade requirements (for current federal employees)
• Resume must support application questionnaire responses and qualification requirements

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Holidays
• Telework
• Life insurance
• Health benefits
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)

Additional Notes

• Relocation expenses will not be authorized
• Reasonable accommodation is available where appropriate