Criminal Investigator

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GS-13 Major Duties

• Reviews allegations to determine criminal jurisdiction, Department of Transportation (DOT) nexus, and programmatic or financial impact; advises management on investigative merit and appropriate criminal enforcement action.

• Plans, develops, and conducts complex and sensitive criminal investigations involving fraud, waste, abuse, and other violations; gathers, evaluates, and analyzes evidence to establish probable cause and support criminal prosecution.

• Determines and articulates DOT nexus and criminal jurisdiction throughout the investigative process.

• Develops, implements, and revises comprehensive investigative case plans, identifying the nature of criminal allegations; subjects and targets; coordination requirements with prosecutors and law enforcement partners; projected evidence needs; sources of information; and investigative steps, strategies, and timelines.

• Exercises significant independence in determining investigative scope, depth, and priorities while coordinating with supervisory personnel regarding resource utilization and case direction.

• Conducts or oversees advanced investigative techniques, including electronic and physical surveillance, undercover operations, execution of search and arrest warrants, and service of subpoenas.

• Leads and coordinates criminal investigative activities with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, U.S. Attorney's Offices, and other prosecutorial authorities.

• Independently conducts interviews and interrogations of witnesses, confidential sources, cooperating defendants, and subjects of investigations.

• Analyzes complex financial, tax, accounting, and banking records to identify, document, and prove fraudulent schemes and related criminal activity.

• Evaluates information to distinguish admissible evidence from hearsay or unreliable data and applies advanced analytical methods to identify criminal patterns and violations.

• Documents investigative actions, findings, and evidence in accordance with criminal investigative standards and maintains accurate, timely records within the official case management system.

• Prepares and reviews legally sufficient investigative reports, affidavits, and case packages for presentation to prosecutors and senior management.

• Provides expert testimony before grand juries, courts, and administrative forums as required.

• Performs frequent travel in support of criminal investigative operations.