The WORK
- Conduct independent fact-finding investigations for complex, highly controversial and precedent setting workplace misconduct / conduct and harassment cases.
- Review allegations, determine interviewees (names, roles at agency and POC) and identify needed documentation.
- Develop questions and conduct interviews with appropriate individuals.
- Gather necessary documents to support interview statements and draft sworn statements for signature.
- Analyze all statements and documentation to assess whether allegation(s) are substantiated.
- Utilize CFR, Part 752 to provide client management with a written report that summarizes the issues and an analysis of substantiated or non-substantiated allegations.
- Include statements and documentation in reports to support the analysis and conclusions.
- Identify the causes of any underlying personnel management weaknesses discovered during the fact-finding investigation.
- Provide briefings to client management and help facilitate discussions on interpretation of applicable laws, rules and regulations to identify next steps.
The REQUIREMENTS
- Must have four (4) years of experience conducting administrative investigations and drafting reports of investigation or fact-finding.
- Bachelor’s degree desired. Substitution:
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience of investigative/employee relations work within the federal government) and
- must have four (4) years of experience in federal employment law and regulation that includes drafting disciplinary/adverse actions reviewing facts and legal precedents related to misconduct / conduct cases
- conducting research on MSPB case decisions; or assisting attorneys, or serving as a representative, in disputes before third parties
- related Bachelor’s degree and Federal Employee Relations Specialist experience at the GS 11/12 equivalent or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.