Investigator

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in South Carolina seeks a GS-13 level candidate to support investigations, prosecutions, and civil litigation on behalf of the United States.

The role emphasizes applying laws, coordinating investigations, and ensuring integrity of federal processes. The incumbent will work with federal, state, and local partners to deter violations, provide analytical advice, and oversee surveillance and data management using office tools

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in the Federal service.
• Experience applying laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to plan or conduct investigations or interviews.

Responsibilities

• Applying laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to plan or conduct health program claims investigations or interviews.
• Leading or directing investigative teams to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Providing analytical advice with respect to investigations and evidence to identify potential fraudulent behavior.
• Coordinating surveillance of suspects with appropriate law enforcement/investigative agencies.
• Utilizing office automation tools and applications for litigation support and trial presentation programs, to capture, review or organize data for use by attorneys in court.

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for South Carolina's mission is to investigate, prosecute and deter violations of federal statutes, enforce and represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, uphold civil, constitutional and victims' rights, and foster partnerships with other federal, state and local government agencies and community groups. This position is also being announced to applicants under Merit Staffing procedures under 26-SC-13054100-MP

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying:

To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must possess:

Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (4) of the (5) duties listed below:

• Applying laws, regulations, policies, and procedures sufficient to plan or conduct health program claims investigations or interviews;
• Leading or directing investigative teams to ensure compliance with applicable regulations;
• Providing analytical advice with respect to investigations and evidence to identify potential fraudulent behavior;
• Coordinating surveillance of suspects with appropriate law enforcement/investigative agencies;
• Utilizing office automation tools and applications for litigation support and trial presentation programs, to capture, review or organize data to present documentary evidence for use by attorneys in court.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.