Summary The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of Inspector General (OIG). The incumbent serves as a Criminal Investigator/Senior Special Agent who carries firearms in the performance of official duties. The incumbent, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. § 1808(d)(2), is selected, appointed and employed by the Inspector General and reports directly to the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI). Top Secret clearance and a valid driver’s license is required. Responsibilities Conducts Criminal, Civil and Administrative Investigations: Assists the AIGI to develop and execute complex investigations and operations which encompass difficult and diverse functions or issues that affect critical aspects of major agency-wide programs. Investigations have potential for media coverage should they be prematurely discovered, or mishandled, due to the scope, location and the targets involved. Conducts significant investigations of alleged violations of the U.S. Criminal and Civil Codes, meticulously following all aspects of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, along with laws, regulations or AOC Policies and Procedures. Proposes and consults with the AIGI on the initiation of a joint or multi-agency operation or task force which may involve numerous investigative violations of great scope and complexity that grow from the original assignment. Investigations may require the direction and coordination of other Federal investigative agencies, as well as prosecutors from multiple Federal Court venues. Makes preliminary investigative decisions concerning how the data can best be used in furtherance of OIG objectives. Protects the identity of any witness or complainant who desires to report criminal or administrative violations without their identity being disclosed. Utilizes data from the OIG Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline to prove or disprove allegations. Uses specialized investigative tools and techniques and continually scans for new investigative technology suitable for OIG procurement. Drafts affidavits to support the issuance of OIG administrative subpoenas that may be served in multiple jurisdictions and judicial districts. Serves subpoenas and requests administrative enforcement of subpoenas through the requisite US Attorney. Makes written and oral presentations on investigative findings and ongoing, sensitive operations to the Architect of the Capitol, other senior AOC officials, members and staffs of Congressional committees, as well as the IG. If circumstances warrant, prepares and refers reports to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution and may be called upon to testify before Federal and/or State juries and courts. Policy Analysis and Development for Investigative Programs: Based on an awareness of current operational needs and problems emanating from ongoing investigations, identifies the need for revisions, changes or deletions of current policies, procedures or practices. Advises the AIGI on controversial issues or problems related to program activities with significant impact on policies and activities. As required, analyzes proposed legislation, policy and regulations to determine their projected impact on the cost and efficiency of AOC operations and the prevention and detection of fraud, waste and abuse. Prepares sanitized results and investigative summaries for AIGI approval for the OIG Semiannual Report to Congress, ensuring the integrity of ongoing investigations and protecting the reputations of all involved. Investigative Program Liaison Activities: Responsible to plan and execute liaison operations, coordinates the conduct of liaison activities and applies authoritative judgment in developing and maintaining relationships with Federal, State and local government agencies and other law enforcement agencies. Informs stakeholders of changes in agency programs and operations, conducting briefings on major program changes. Establishes and fosters effective working relationships and information networks with business and industry associations and stakeholders in all levels of government, i.e., local, state and federal government including Congress. Investigative Program Advice and Guidance: Advises management of significant new changes and developments in the broad areas of white collar, regulatory, internal and /or criminal investigations and makes recommendations to modify existing policies and procedures. Researches leading edge technologies that exploit technical means to detect and prove investigative allegations. Makes recommendations on the need for OIG acquisition of such technology. Acts as a mentor to junior Special Agents, assists with Special Agent onboarding, training and guidance as appropriate. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. You must be able to pass a drug test and background check. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs. You must meet the definition of specialized experience. Top Secret clearance and a valid driver’ s license is required - Top Secret clearance and a valid driver’s license is required. - The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance; Law enforcement retirement is available; law enforcement availability pay is not. - Must successfully pass a pre-employment medical clearance and drug screening requirements. - Must successfully pass random drug screenings and meet yearly medical clearance requirements. - You must have completed the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Basic Criminal Investigator Training Program or equivalent. -To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States. Qualifications You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes having experience in the following: (experience must be reflected in resume) (1) Applying knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, procedures, theories, concepts and principles of criminal, civil and administrative investigations; (2) Taking and recording sworn affidavits and testimony to preserve oral evidence for court proceedings, or for use in management disciplinary hearings; (3) Using advanced analytical tools and techniques, evaluates raw intelligence to make links and connections between and among participants involved in crime or major misconduct; and (4) Developing and executing complex investigations and operations which encompass difficult and diverse functions or issues that affect critical aspects of major agency-wide programs. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Additional Information Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test. The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc\_1185221678150.shtm The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.