Investigator
What you'd do
This position is located in the Office of Professional Conduct, Intake & Investigations Section, Investigations Unit of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and is responsible for investigating cases of employee interpersonal misconduct, harassment, and retaliation; gathering evidence, conducting interviews, preparing and documenting case materials, preparing reports of investigation, and briefing leadership on investigation findings when required.
Major duties
Investigates matters that have the direct interest of the Board of Directors, members of Congress, non-government organizations, and/or media as well as allegations of employee interpersonal misconduct, harassment, and/or retaliation. Conducts research of applicable laws, regulations, and policies during the formation of investigative plans; takes sworn recorded testimony and collects documentary evidence; analyzes evidence for creditability, relevance, and sufficiency, makes findings of fact and draws conclusions based on requirements of law, rule, regulation, and policy. Plans and manages major investigations to include developing plans, maintaining evidentiary records, analyzing key policy questions and providing technical advice to senior management on matters investigated. Reviews investigative reports and findings to determine if further OPC action is required. Provides advice to senior leadership on matters under investigation and develops legally sufficient evidence and analysis to support reports of investigation and, recommendations for disciplinary, non-disciplinary, and adverse action recommendations. Drafts and prepares detailed reports of investigations that clearly, concisely, and logically present relevant facts, analysis, conclusion, and recommendations for action.
What you need to qualify
Qualifying experience is credited from private and public sectors, including paid and unpaid service (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps). Volunteer service builds competencies that translate to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. See OPM's General Schedule Qualification Standards for details. CG-14: Applicants must complete one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 13 level or above in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: planning, managing and conducting formal administrative investigations related to employee misconduct, harassment, and retaliation; developing complete and comprehensive evidentiary records; preparing reports of investigation and analysis reports; and briefing senior leaders. Applicants must have met the qualification requirements within 30 calendar days of the closing date. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligible applicants must earn 85 or higher on the online assessment to be determined "well qualified." For information, see, FDIC CTAP/ICTAP. Resume Content Required for Qualification Determinations For each position on your resume, include: Employer name; Title; Series and grade (federal jobs only); Start and end dates (month/year); Hours per week; Relevant experience supporting your specialized experience responses. Important: If your resume is missing these details, your application may be marked incomplete, and you might not be considered for this job. Do not copy/paste duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume; that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.
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