Supervisory Investigative Specialist (Director)

Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice, seeks a motivated professional to provide exceptional customer service in support of integrity, efficiency, and accountability within the DOJ. The position is in Washington, DC at the GS-15 level with potential probationary or trial period.

The incumbent will supervise a team conducting comprehensive investigative research and apply program management and analytical techniques to advance federal service efficiency and integrity.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 in the public sector.
• Experience supervising teams conducting investigative research.
• Knowledge of program management and investigative/analytical techniques.
• Time-in-Grade requirements for federal service (GS-5 to GS-14 equivalents) may apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team conducting comprehensive investigative research encompassing allegations of criminal and administrative infractions.
• Apply program management and analytical techniques to improve efficiency and accountability.
• Support the department's mission by promoting integrity and transparency across operations.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Investigative research

Program management

Job description

The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. We are seeking a highly-motivated professional employee with experience in providing superior customer service in support of our mission to promote integrity, efficiency, and accountability within the Department of Justice.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• The needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position at the GS-15 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level obtained in the public sector. (Specialized experience is paid or unpaid experience which has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.) Examples of specialized experience include such duties as: supervising a team engaged in conducting comprehensive investigative researches encompassing allegations of criminal and administrative infractions; comprehensive knowledge of program management and extensive knowledge of investigative and analytical techniques.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade level (or equivalent).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

DOJ EEO Statement/Policy: http://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/08-eeo-policy.pdf

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.