Job Description
Summary
This position is located in the Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS)Office of Field Operations (OFO) Regional Office which is responsible for the compliance assistance (CA) and enforcement activities of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994.
Duties
The duties described below are at the full performance level (GS-12). Incumbents hired at the GS-9 or GS-11 grade level will serve in a developmental capacity where the incumbent works under closer supervision while continuing to exercise supervisory and managerial authority assigned for the position.
- Support state multi-state and regional oversight programmatic analysis and coordination and program performance of VETS investigations of compliance activities of employers businesses government contractors/subcontractors and other entities.
- Conduct coordinate or work with others in conducting investigations of USERRA complaints filed by veterans; Active Reserve and National Guard (NG) uniformed service members; members of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) when authorized; and other persons engaged in USERRA protected activity.
- Conducting and teaming with others on projects performs initial case assessment and develops an investigative action plan.
- Conducts investigations including initial contact and follow-on interviews of claimants and employers; draft correspondence reports of investigation reports of contact requests for Regional Solicitor (RSOL) assistance requests for information and settlement agreements.
- Receive and analyze employer responses and supporting documentation for relevance and sufficiency and requests follow-up responses as necessary.
- Works closely with assists and performs regional records management program support specifically with regard to the regional compliance and investigations programs investigative case files and records and FOIA response files.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
- Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
Qualifications
This is a career ladder progression position; the incumbent will serve in a developmental capacity wherein the work is less complex in nature and the supervisor or a senior level employee provides specific instruction and guidance.
For the GS-09 level: Specialized experience includes at least
four of the following:
Reviewing analyzing and interpreting laws to assure compliance with
regulations;
Conducting simple investigations of the violation of laws;
Conducting audits/reviews of financial records to identify discrepancies (e.g. labor union banking records);
Examining researching and gathering information for preparation of portions of investigative reports;
Providing advice and guidance to the public on regulatory requirements; and/or
Drafting and/or preparing reports.
OR Masters or equivalent graduate degree
OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
OR LL.B. or J.D. if related
OR Combination of Experience and Education: Equivalent combinations of education and experience listed above; the total percentage must equal at least 100%.
For the GS-11: Specialized experience includes at least
four of the following:
Independently reviewing analyzing and applying laws regulations and policies to determine compliance and resolve complex regulatory issues;
Planning and conducting investigations involving alleged violations of laws or regulations including developing facts analyzing evidence and recommending appropriate actions;
Conducting audits examinations or detailed reviews of financial records and related documents to identify discrepancies develop findings and support conclusions;
Interviewing complainants witnesses and other parties to obtain clarify and verify relevant facts and evidence;
Preparing investigative reports case summaries correspondence and other written products that present findings conclusions and recommendations;
Providing technical advice and guidance to stakeholders management or the public on regulatory requirements compliance matters and case-related issues; and/or
Evaluating evidence identifying patterns or trends and making recommendations for corrective action or further inquiry.
OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree;
OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M. if related.
For the GS-12: Specialized experience includes at least
five of the following:
Independently reviewing analyzing and applying laws regulations and policies to determine compliance and resolve complex regulatory issues;
Planning and conducting investigations involving alleged violations of laws or regulations including developing facts analyzing evidence and recommending appropriate actions;
Conducting audits examinations or detailed reviews of financial records and related documents to identify discrepancies develop findings and support conclusions;
Interviewing complainants witnesses and other parties to obtain clarify and verify relevant facts and evidence;
Preparing investigative reports case summaries correspondence and other written products that present findings conclusions and recommendations;
Providing technical advice and guidance to stakeholders management or the public on regulatory requirements compliance matters and case-related issues;
and/or
Evaluating evidence identifying patterns or trends and making recommendations for corrective action or further inquiry.
Education
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.
Additional information
The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers improve working conditions expand high-quality employment opportunities and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers.
Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
As a condition of employment all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities systems information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington D.C. metropolitan area the position will be included in the Local 12 AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington D.C. metropolitan area the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit.
For more information Click here for Career Ladder Promotion Information
Based on agency needs additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.
The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information.
The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agencys complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act such as law enforcement or national security positions.
All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, For subcontractor, Work at office, Local area