Special Agent in Charge Eastern - 90210489 - Philadelphia

*PLEASE NOTE: *

Amtrak OIG is not a Federal agency. Our employment opportunities are not federal jobs.

Join with the Inspector General to help make America’s railroad operate more efficiently and effectively. Our team provides independent oversight of Amtrak’s programs and operations and works diligently to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse by Amtrak employees, contractors, or vendors. This work not only helps to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Amtrak, but it also informs decision-making by Amtrak’s Board of Directors, Amtrak management, and Congress. We employ a team of auditors, special agents, analysts, forensic examiners, lawyers, and support staff to complete our exciting mission. Join us as we continue toward our goal of building a model OIG centered on independence, teamwork, work-life balance, and oversight that makes a difference!

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Special Agent in Charge (SAC) is responsible for the daily investigative operations and staffs of one of three field/regional offices (East, Central or West). These offices carry out  criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of the Amtrak Office of Inspector General.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The SAC is responsible and accountable for the investigative program and operations of the assigned office:

• Provides management, oversight and leadership to the investigative teams to keep projects on track and ensure accurate and timely work in the process. Provides leadership in both investigative matters as well as administrative programs.
• Provides vision, direction, and focus to align investigative work to accomplish the Inspector General’s strategic goals by supervising multiple, high risk/impact, or sensitive investigations, ensuring soundness, legality and integrity of investigations and the effective utilization of assigned staff and resources.
• Provides context to subordinates in terms of Amtrak and IG strategic plans and objectives and ensures that the organization develops tactical plans in concert with the overall strategic mission of the organization.
• Provides assistance and executive leadership in developing and executing new and independent programs designed to prevent criminal corruption and other serious irregularities which can lead to fraud and abuse in the programs and operations of Amtrak.
• Provides advice and assistance to Federal and state prosecutors during investigations and prosecutions, including testifying in court if necessary.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with Amtrak and with other law enforcement agencies (local/state/Federal) on investigative matters of mutual concern.
• Recruits, trains, mentors and leads a multi-disciplined staff and ensures that the human capital needs of the OIG are met.
• Maintains an awareness of trends in both investigative matters as well as Amtrak operations to provide insight to subordinates and to contribute to the strategic plan for Investigations as well as for the Office of the Inspector General.
• Is responsible for the effective use of resources and identifies improvements in work processes, policies and procedures to ensure both effectiveness and efficiency.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must have satisfactorily completed the Basic and Advanced Criminal Investigator Course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia or an equivalent Criminal Investigative course.
• Must have successfully completed firearms training and maintain qualifications to carry and use firearms.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice or other related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
• Must have 10 or more years of criminal investigative experience.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven analytical, problem solving and project management skills.
• Proven leadership and change agent skills.
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail.
• Ability to cooperate across organizational boundaries to reach mutual goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of management, labor, external agencies, departments or stakeholders.
• Must be able to maintain composure in stressful situations and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Proficiency in using data analysis and computer based tools including Microsoft Office Suite and similar products.
• Experience with automated case management systems.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills or prior supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, teambuilding, training and motivational skills.
• Creativity, flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities.
• Extensive knowledge of Federal criminal and civil law, practice and procedure.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of criminal investigative techniques (e.g. handling confidential informants, undercover assignments, physical and electronic surveillance, etc.) sufficient to manage the work of subordinate staff.

PREFERRED:

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or other related field.
• Familiarity with the laws, practices and procedures of Federal Inspector General Offices.
• Familiarity with passenger rail operations and/or transportation operations.
• Investigative experience with an emphasis on white collar crime.

Please Note:

• The position requires weapon carrying and qualifications; carrying a weapon carries risks and responsibilities and the incumbent may be placed in dangerous situations including but not limited to work outside in the elements i.e. rain, heat, cold.  Nature of work can be hazardous due to the transportation environment and potentially life threatening.
• Frequently works long hours and is required to be on-call and available on an emergency basis.
• Pre-employment physicals and a drug screen are required, as well as successfully passing a background investigation. Must maintain the physical standards of health required of IG criminal investigators.

COMPENSATION:

The hiring salary range the Special Agent in Charge is $193,700 - $261,500. This is the starting salary range and does not reflect the full salary range of the position. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc.  In addition to your salary, Amtrak OIG offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:  165894
Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25% 

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We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.  In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.