The official title for the position is Supervisory Criminal Investigator. This position is located within in the Department of Labor - Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Investigations (OI). OI's mission is to conduct criminal, civil, and administrative investigations into alleged violations of federal laws relating to U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) programs, operations, and personnel to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs and operations.
Participates in discussions with OI's Special Agents-in-Charge (SACs) in determining appropriate distribution of investigative resources, and the development and adjustment of regional operation plans as necessary.
Ensures the accurate and timely completion of multiple reporting activities including human resources/financial planning; significant event reports; consensual monitoring, law enforcement authority; statistical accomplishments; confidential funds, and case summaries for IG semiannual reporting. Provides guidance and direction on investigative matters that are nationwide in scope and may involve coordination among multiple regions and/or organizations.
Reviews investigative initiatives, develops and participates in program training, interregional activity, case management and the integrity of nationwide database information. Interacts, advises and coordinates with DOL agency officials (i.e., Office of Labor-Management Standards and Employee Benefits Security Administration) to explore, discuss, and resolve matters concerning said programs as they impact or involve the OIG and/or its mission.
Represents the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) and/or Deputy Assistant Inspector General (DAIG) at meetings with high level Departmental officials, other law enforcement agencies, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and other OIGs, and potentially congressional staffers. Incumbent maintains liaison with other Federal law enforcement and investigative agencies on program fraud issues concerning the OI's mission.
Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates; makes assignments based on capability and expertise; evaluates the subordinate supervisors' performance and the performance of those employees reporting directly to them; gives advice or instruction to subordinates on work and administrative matters. Develops an overall OI annual plan to detail the direction OI will be taking concerning investigative matters and nationwide projects.
Analyzes regional operational plans to ensure a balanced investigative program, and monitors execution of the plan throughout the year, making necessary adjustments to meet changing conditions.
Provides policies and procedures, technical guidance and direction to all OI offices and applicable personnel concerning investigative and administrative matters including planning, developing, coordinating and controlling short- and long-range investigative plans for the purpose of attaining maximum results in the execution of the OI's investigative mission. Higher grade level 1811s may receive biweekly and annual premium pay caps (refer to OPM website).
Other Information: This position will not be filled until the Department's Placement Assistance Programs have been fully utilized. This position is outside the bargaining unit. Relocation Incentives are not offered. No Permanent Change of Station Funds (PCS) will be offered.
There is no substitution of education for the required specialized experience at the GS-15 level. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.
If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.
sakato.tracy@oig.dol.gov · 240-867-2007
This position is with Office of Inspector General, Department of Labor.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-26 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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