Deputy Asst Inspector General Invest - 90135096 - Washington

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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 Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (DAIGI) is responsible for assisting the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI) in managing the day-to-day OIG investigative activities relating to Amtrak’s programs and operations. The DAIGI is also responsible to the AIGI for ensuring organizational compliance with the Inspector General Act of 1978 (as amended) and other applicable laws and regulations of the United States, as well as the OIG’s Strategic Action Plan, and with established investigative policies, procedures, and investigative standards of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) and the Attorney General Guidelines for OIGs with Statutory Law Enforcement Authority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the AIGI in accomplishing the investigative mission, goals, and strategic objectives of the Amtrak OIG. Provides input into the OIG Strategic Action Plan as it applies to the investigative function. 

• Works with the AIGI to ensure that policies, procedures and systems remain current with Federal laws and regulations relating to criminal investigations, Executive Orders (as applicable), CIGIE standards and investigative best practices, new technology, processes, and policies, as well as trends in transportation and passenger rail operations. 

• Provides executive leadership, supervision, coordination, and oversight to the Special Agents-in-Charge and indirectly to other Investigations staff as appropriate.

• Ensures day-to-day investigative operations are progressing toward planned goals with particular attention to ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of headquarters operations, including digital forensics, hotline operations, case management, and the national firearms program. 

• Develops investigative strategies and plans, and aligns investigative priorities and timelines. 

• Provides context to subordinates in terms of Amtrak and IG strategic plans, priorities, and objectives, and ensures that the organization develops operational and 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 and detect criminal corruption and other serious irregularities which can lead to fraud, waste, misconduct, and abuse in the programs and operations of Amtrak. Recruits, trains and leads a multi-disciplined staff of professional criminal investigators and other professionals with a variety of expertise, and ensures that the human capital needs of the IG are met.

• Manages all noncriminal investigations and provides investigative assistance as appropriate for any internal IG investigations.

• Manages the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems for the investigative function as well as medical and physical fitness standards.

• Manages the investigator training program and ensures that all investigator training requirements are met and related skill certifications are maintained.

• Manages the firearms program including establishing specific policies and procedures for managing, safeguarding, and controlling firearms as well as the entry-level, in-service, and advanced firearms training programs for the Investigative function.

• Manages the investigative internal quality assurance program and is responsible for corrective action plans to address weaknesses identified in such assessments.

• Provides external outreach, as required, to other criminal investigative and law enforcement organizations, as well as Congress and Amtrak leadership, and oversees the preparation of presentation materials for the AIGI.

• Oversees the preparation and accuracy of investigative data and information for all internal and external reports to Congress, Amtrak, and OIG management.

• Maintains cooperative relationships with Amtrak officials and with other law enforcement agencies (local/state/Federal) on investigative matters of mutual concern.

• Is responsible for managing the investigative budget and provides input to the AIGI for budget planning and execution. 

• Serves as the Acting AIGI during periods of AIGI unavailability.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must have satisfactorily completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia or an equivalent Federal criminal investigative training program.
• 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.
• 12 plus years of criminal investigative experience, preferably at the Federal level.
• In-depth knowledge of Federal criminal and civil law, practice, and procedure. 
• Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of criminal investigative techniques (e.g. handling confidential informants, undercover assignments, physical and electronic surveillance, etc.) sufficient to manage the work of subordinate agents and supervisors.
• Ability to cooperate and collaborate across organizational boundaries to reach mutual goals.
• Creativity, flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven analytical, problem solving, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated thought-leadership and change-agent skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, teambuilding, training, and coaching/motivational skills.
• Prior supervisory investigative experience.
• Experience in data analysis and computer based tools including automated case management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and similar products and technology.

PREFERRED:

• Advanced degree, e.g., MBA, J.D. 
• Experience in the Federal accountability community. 
• Investigative experience with an emphasis on white collar crime.
• Experience in transportation, procurement, and construction related oversight.

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 Deputy Assistant Inspector General (DAIGI)-Investigations is $218,495 - $281,980. 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:  165133
Posting Location(s):District of Columbia

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.