Attorney-Advisor; Investigative Counsel

Open: October 2, 2026 —
Closes: October 16, 2026

This position is located in the Office of Inspector General, Office of Inspector General. The Office of Inspector General is an independent office within EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. We consist of auditors, program analysts, investigators, and others with extensive expertise. Although we are a part of EPA, Congress provides us with our funding separate from the agency, to ensure our independence.

The Administrative Investigations Directorate (AID) within the Office of Special Review and Evaluation (OSRE) conducts administrative investigations of allegations of misconduct by senior agency employees and complaints of whistle blower reprisal by agency employees, or employees of agency contractors, subcontractors, grantees, subgrantees or personal services contractors. The office also manages the OIG's Hotline which serves as the main point of contact for agency employees and members of the public to report fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement in agency programs and operations, and violations of law, regulations and policies by EPA and CSB employees, grantees, contractors and program participants.

The position serves as investigative counsel within AID's Investigations Division focusing specifically on whistle blower reprisal investigations. As a ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (Investigative Counsel) GS-0905-14 your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision:
Conduct timely and complex administrative investigations concerning allegations of reprisal for whistleblowing by EPA or CSB employees or employees of EPA or CSB contractors, subcontractors, grantees, or subgrantees or personal services contractors. This includes developing investigative plans, conducting interviews of witnesses and subjects, and obtaining and analyzing documentary evidence. Judiciously utilize a variety of technological tools to enhance investigative work, including document review software to conduct large scale document reviews.

Conduct legal research on complex matters encountered during investigations, apply federal laws, rules, regulations, and court decisions to specific fact patterns, and prepare and defend written or oral legal opinions. Draft legal documents and other materials in connection with ongoing investigations, including subpoenas, document requests, and analytical memoranda. Assess the sufficiency of evidence following investigative activities and draft clear, detailed, and supported reports of investigation and other work products.

Engage with a wide range of sources, including whistleblowers, regarding potential or ongoing administrative investigations.