Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (West)

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In our dynamic environment, the OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and inspections to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency and to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement in DHS programs and operations.

Before applying for this position, please read the entire announcement and follow the instructions in the How to Apply section. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) for Investigations, (West) position is in the Office of Investigations (INV), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Office of Investigations is responsible for investigating and bringing to the appropriate criminal, civil, and administrative justice system, those individuals and organizations involved in financial, professional, civil, or criminal misconduct relating to DHS programs and operations. The incumbent serves as the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations with oversight of the Western Region (AIGI/West) and its functions. Under the direction of and working with the Deputy Inspector General for Investigations (DIGI), the incumbent is responsible for the operational and functional development, implementation, and supervision of DHS OIG investigative activities for field operations throughout the Office of Investigations as well as participating in the direction, development and implementation of OIG policies, procedures and programs for investigations. As the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, (West) you will be required to perform the following major duties: Manages a comprehensive national program of investigations concerning illegal or prohibited activities related to the programs and operations of DHS inclusive of investigations of fraud, abuse of public trust, employee integrity and misconduct, and white-collar crime that contributed to the failure of DHS programs and operations. Serves as the OIG's representative in interagency investigative matters and maintains close and cooperative relationships with key officials of the DHS and other Government departments and agencies in order that the operations of all agencies having an interest in an investigative matter may be fully coordinated. Responds to inquiries by Agency officials, other Government units, and the public relating to OIG investigative matters. Manages all OIG criminal and administrative investigative activities in assigned areas through subordinate office and division managers and supervisors. Oversees and executes a full range of managerial and supervisory activities over subordinate supervisors and immediate staff personnel. Coordinates program activities with the AIG for the other DHS OIG Program Offices such as Audits, Special Reviews, Inspections & Evaluations, Integrity, Innovation, Counsel, or their designees in developing joint audits, inspections, reviews, and investigative activities. Manages investigations of major importance, which are frequently sensitive or complex and which have a high-level agency interest. Analyzes proposed legislation and regulations to determine the projected impact on the economy and efficiency in administration of INV's programs and activities.

- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position - You must successfully pass a background investigation - You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance - Males born after 12/31/59 Selective Service registration required - Initial SES Career Appointee is subject to one-year SES Probationary Period - Within 30 days of entrance on duty (EOD) you must complete the OGE-278, Executive Financial Disclosure Form - SES does NOT have Veteran Preference Qualifications - You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards - You will be required to carry a firearm - You will be required to sign a mobility agreement - Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license - This position is a Drug Testing Designated Position and will be subject to random drug testing - Submission of Performance Appraisal is mandatory