Investigator

Quick Facts

• Role: Investigator (Affirmative Civil Enforcement unit)
• Focus: Thorough civil and administrative investigations

Description

You will serve as an Investigator for the Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) unit, conducting systematic investigations relating to civil actions or administrative violations. The role involves collecting and analyzing intelligence from federal, state, local, military, foreign government, financial, and technology sources, coordinating with assigned attorneys, and conducting witness interviews. You will also determine effective investigation methods and advance investigative objectives by gathering facts and preparing investigative materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop, initiate, and/or conduct thorough and systematic investigations for civil actions and administrative violations
• Collect and analyze operational and strategic intelligence from wide-ranging sources
• Work with assigned attorneys/supervisory attorneys to determine applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law and identify potential violations or causes of action
• Decide on efficacious methods for planning, scheduling, and conducting investigations; identify required resources
• Initiate contacts with federal, state, and local officials and other organizations/individuals related to the investigation
• Gather facts, obtain statements and explanations, and advance investigative objectives
• Conduct witness interviews and prepare interview reports

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national
• Satisfactory pre-employment adjudication (fingerprint, credit and tax checks, drug testing) and favorable background investigation adjudication
• One-year probationary period may be required
• Selective Service registration (or approved exemption) for eligible males born on/after Dec 31, 1959
• GS-13 minimum qualifications: 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12
• Complete USA Hire assessment within 48 hours from the announcement closing date if required
• Meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date; offers may be rescinded if not met

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework
• Life insurance and health benefits
• Federal Employees Retirement System participation
• Eligibility depends on the type of position held and whether it is full-time/part-time/intermittent.