We are seeking highly motivated professionals to join our team. If you want challenging work and a chance to make a big impact, come join us at the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Commerce! We improve the effectiveness of the Department's programs and operations. We also investigate waste, fraud, and abuse in the Department and those who do business with it.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Age Requirement: Incumbents selected for Criminal Investigator positions are covered under special law enforcement provisions. This requires that applicants not exceed the maximum age for entry. The date immediately preceding an applicants 37th birthday is the final date for selection. The age restriction does not apply to preference eligible veterans or if you served in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement officer (FLEO) position covered by special civil service retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. AND Medical Requirements: The duties of positions in this series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to him/her, or others is disqualifying. AND Specialized experience is one full year of experience at the GS-14 level, or equivalent that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as a Supervisory Criminal Investigator, including: Planning, directing and coordinating criminal investigations. Providing direction and guidance to subordinate staff on complex and sensitive criminal investigations. Provides clear and persuasive communication to external stakeholders, Congress and OIG leadership team. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement: For the GS-15, you must have been at the GS-14 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.
This position is located at the Department of Commerce OIG, Office of Investigations. As a Supervisory Criminal Investigator, Special Agent in Charge (SAC), you will perform the following duties: Directs and oversees all criminal, civil, and administrative investigative operations within a DOC OIG Field Office. Leads a multidisciplinary team, exercises full supervisory and managerial authority over complex investigations, and sets operational priorities and investigative strategies. Manages effective resource allocation, compliance with statutory and policy requirements, and achievement of mission objectives. Represents the organization in high-level engagements with DOJ, federal partners, Commerce leadership, and Congress to coordinate investigative efforts and advance enforcement initiatives. Ensures the safe and effective execution of high-risk law enforcement operations, including surveillance, arrests, and search warrants. Oversees policy development, interagency agreements, and legal coordination (e.g., subpoenas, FOIA, and deconfliction), and supervises operational support programs including equipment, training, budget, and administrative functions. Oversees training and certification programs, ensuring staff meet investigative readiness and federal law enforcement standards. Provides mentorship, manages performance, and exercises executive oversight of supervisors, ensuring quality standards are met and implementing corrective or strategic improvements as needed.