ML20202B279

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Requests Approval for General Retirement Coverage Under 5 Usc 8336(c) for Listed Positions
ML20202B279
Person / Time
Issue date: 01/13/1992
From: Bird P
NRC OFFICE OF PERSONNEL (OP)
To: Shapiro I
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
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FOIA-98-361 NUDOCS 9901290044
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%, -. p# i JAN 1:1 ogg Mr. Irving Shapiro, Chief Disability and Special Entitlements Division {

Office of Personnel Management j 1900 E Street, N.W. ,

Washington, D.C. 20415  !

Dear Mr. Shapiro:

l The Inspector General Act Amendment of 1988 established a statutory Office of l L the Inspector. General (OIG) within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), i l effective April 17, 1989. This Office is responsible for providing leadership  !

) and recommending policy for investigative activities designed to promote  !

L economy and efficiency and to prevent and detect fraud, abuse or criminal i l activity in Commission programs and operations. Specifically, the Office is  ;

l vested with the authority to recommend action to the Commission in regard to j findings resulting from criminal investigations conducted by the (OIG). '

Therefore, NRC requests Office of Personnel Management approval for general retirement coverage under the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), for the OIG positions listed below.

1 Position Title Position Descrintion # Series / Grade l 1

1. Senior Criminal Investigator G458 GG-1811-14 l 2. Senior Criminal Investigator G459 GG-1811-15 .

L '3. Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Team Leader) G460 GG-1811-15 As required, position descriptions are enclosed for the positions listed above. Please advise us as soon as possible of your determination. If you 1 have any questions or need further information, please call Debbie Chan of.my

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l Paul E. Bird, Director l Office of Personnel l

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Senior Criminal Investigator, GG-14 Office of the Inspector General l

Assistant Inspector General for Investigations FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT Serves as a Senior Investigator in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) with responsibility under the direction of tht Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI), OIG, to perfom such f avestigations and inspections as may be required to assure the integrity of operations of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comission (NRC).

I REGULAR DUTIES Personally conducts investigations of possible violations of criminal laws or regulations and other irregularities in the administration of Comission programs ano activities.

Analyzes and sumarizes those investigations as they relate to the jurisdic-tion of NRC. Undertakes and documents these investigations in accordance with l professional standards.

Assures the team leader or AIGT that investigations are pursued, documented  !

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' and finalized in accordance with the professional standards accepted by the Inspector General Comunity and with due regard to applicable laws and regu-lations and the right of individuals.

Maintains liaisons with other key law enforce;nent and investigative personnel in other departments and agencies such as the Department of Justice, Treasury' l FBI and other Inspector General Offices.

Assists, as required, in inspections of activities within the Comission as they relate to NRC activities.

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BASIC SKILL Extensive knowledge of Federal criminal laws and investigative technicues and procedures in order to conduct professional investigations of violations of those laws or irregularities within the jurisdiction of NRC.

I Demonstrated extensive experience in the collection, preparation, documenta-tion, analysis and preservation of physical and documentary evidence.

Extensive experience in conducting investigations and prepare in writing concise and accurate sumaries and reports of investigations in line with good investigative report writing techniques.

Demonstrated knowledge of applicable administrative policies, practices and procedures within the Federal Government and NRC.

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Senior Criminal Investigator, GG-14 Office of the Inspector General Assistant Inspector General for Investigations

, . l Knewledge of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and the Energy Reorga-nization Acttoofthese they relate 1974, sufficient to perform investigations into violations as Acts.

Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with NRC personnel, private industry, law enforcement personnel.

Congressional personnel, GA0 and other personnel.

Graduation from a recognized full spectrum Federal law enforcement training institute, or three years of experience as a Federal criminal investigator.

CONTACTS Continuous contacts with all levels of Consnission personnel in pursuing investigative, inspection or audit assignments, or to report findings and i present recommendations and devise solutions to problem areas.

Continuous contact with investigative and audit personnel of other agencies for the purpose of pursuing investigations and obtaining additional infonna-tion as required.

Frequent contact with GAO, private industry and Congressional personnel in connection with matters under investigation by NRC.

Frequent contact with counterparts in other Inspector General Offices and law enforcement agencies.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR DECISIONS Supervision Received  !

Assistant Inspector General for Investigations er a designated team leader.

General Supervision "B" i Guidelines are provided by the NRC Manual and investigative guides.

Independent Action Compiles investigative reports on criminal acts and irregularities and submits them to the appropriate personnel.

Conducts investigations and inspections relating to the integrity of opera-tions of NRC. Conducts other such investigations as may be required. Assures investigations are conducted and documented consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.

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Senior Criminal Investigator, GG-14 Office of the Inspector General )

Assistant Inspector General for Investigations Recommends Action to be taken in investigations involving criminal acts of violations of NRC regulations.

I DECISIONS MADE INDEPENDENTLY Method and course to be followed in pursuing an investigation.

Contacts violation.to make and information to be obtained in conjunction with a specific Scope of investigation including level and number of contacts and areas to be pursued.

l SUPERVISION None.

WORKING CONDITIONS l Will be required to travel approximately 30 percent of working time in line with investigations which could involve unusual and protracted hours, inclement weather and possible arduous and hazardous circumstances.

EFFORT Duties may require the individual increased physical effort or endurance, as determined by assignments.

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Senior Criminal Investigator, GG-15 Office of the Inspector General Assistant Inspector General for Investigations '

FUNCTIONAL STATEJENT As a Senior Investigator in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), incumbent serves as a senior expert in all phases of investigative activity and performs such investigations and inspectionsofasthe operations may be required to assure the integrity of U.S.

an expert in criminal and civil investigations, Nuclear Regulatory As Commission (NR identifies need for, and promulgates operating policy and guidance for an the investigative REGULAR DUTIES program of national scope and significance.

Independently conducts complex investigations of possible violations of criminal laws or regulations and other irregularities activities. in the administration of Commission programs and Analyzes and summarizes the jurisdiction of NRC. those investigations as they relate to Undertakes and documents these investigations in accordance with professional standards.

documented and finalized in accordance with the professionalAssu standards accepted by the Inspector General community and with due regard to applicable laws and regulations and the right of individuals.

Maintains liaisons with other key law enforcement and S

investigative the Department personnel in other departments and agencies such as of Justice, General offices. Treasury, FBI and other Inspector Assists they relate in inspections of activities within the Commission as to NRC activities.

Conducts special projects to provide the team leader and AIGI with information relating to the mission of the OIG.

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1 BASIC SKILLS Extensive knowledge of Federal criminal laws and investigative ,

techniques and procedures in order to conduct professional investigations of violations of those laws or irregularities within the jurisdiction of NRC.

Demonstrated extensive experience in the collection, preparation, documentation, analysis and preservation of physical and documentary evidence.

Extensive experience in conducting investigation and prepare in writing concise and accurate summaries and reports of investigations in line with good investigative report writing techniques.

Demonstrated knowledge of applicable administrative policies, practices and procedures within the Federal Government and NRC.

Thorough knowledge of the investigative field so as to accomplish exceptionally difficult staff work which contributes directly to the advancement of the NRC's mission.

Knowledge of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, sufficient to perform investigations into violations as they relate to these Acts.

Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with NRC personnel, private industry, law enforcament personnel, Congressional personnel, GAO and other personnel.

High degree of effectiveness in written and verbal communication, sufficient to inform, persuade and serve the Commission; to represent it in dealing with Congressional staff and others interested in specific investigations and the OIG investigative program; and to assure effective presentation of office statistics and reports and necessary follow-on activity. -

Must be able to maintain composure and function effectively under stress.

Graduation from a recognized full spectrum Federal law enforcement training institute, or at least three years of experience as a Federal criminal investigator.

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CONTACTS Continuous contacts with all levels of Commission personnel in pursuing investigative, inspection or audit assignments, or to report findings and present recommendations and devise solutions to problem areas.

Continuous contact with investigative and audit personnel of other agencies for the purpose of pursuing investigations and obtaining additional information as required.

l Frequent contact with GAO, private industry and Congressional personnel in connection with matters under investigation by NRC.

Frequent contact with counterparts in other Inspector General Office and law enforcement agencies.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR DECISIONS Supervision Received  !

l Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Team Leader) .

General Supervision "B".

Guidelines are provided by the NRC Management Directives System 1 and investigative guides.

Indeoendent Action Compiles investigative reports on criminal acts and irregularities and submits them to the appropriate personnel.

Conducts investigations and inspections relating to the integrity of operations of NRC.

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Conducts other such investigations as may Assures investigations are conducted and documented consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.

Recommends replies to inquiries and correspondence from members of Congress, other Federal organizations, and members of the public.

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Contacts to make and information to + obtained in conjunction with a specific violation.

Scope of investigation including level and number of contacts and areas to be pursued.

SUPERVISYON None.

WORKING CONDITIONS Will be required to travel approximately 30 percent of working time in line with investigations which could involve unusual and e

protracted hours, inclement weather and possible arduous and hazardous circumstances.

EFFORT Work required a high degree of concentration. Frequently under pressure of top priority work. Field work may required increased physical effort or endurance, as determined by the individual assignments.

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FUNC'TIONAL STATEMENT Serves as a Team Leader in the Office of the Inspector General (0!G) with responsibility under the direction of the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations ( AIGI), 01G, to supervise and perform such investigations and inspectinns as may be required to assure the integrity of operations of the U.S. Nu' iear Regulatory Comission (NRC).

REGULAR DUTIES I Supervises and occasionally conducts investigations of possible violations of criminal laws or regulations and other irregularities in the administration of Commission programs and activities.

Reviews the analyses and summaries of those investigations as they relate to the jurisdiction of the OIG. Assures that team investigators undertake and document these investigations in accordance with professional standards.

Assures the AIGI that investigations are pursued, documented and finalized in accordance with the professional standards accepted by the Inspector General Community and with due regard to applicable laws and regulations and the rights of individuals.

Maintains liaison with other key law enforcement and investigative personnel in other departments and agencies such as the Department of Justice, Treasury, FBI and other Inspector General Offices.

Assists, as required, in inspections of activities within the Comission as they relate to NRC activities.

BASIC SKILL i

Extensive knowledge of Federal criminal laws and investigative techniques and procedures in~ order to conduct professional investigations of violations of those laws or irregularities within the jurisdiction of the NRC OIG.

Demonstrated extensive experience in the collection, preparation, documenta-tion, analysir and precarvation of physical and documentary evidence.

Extensive experience in conducting investigations and prepare in writing concise and accurate serenaries and reports of investigations in line with good '

investigative report w iting techniques. I Demonstrated knowledge of applicable administrative policies, practices and procedures within the Federal Government and NRC.

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V Knowledge of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and the Energy Reorg nization they relate Acttoofthese 1974, sufficient to perform investigations into violations as Acts.

Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining effective working I rela'tionship with NRC personnel, private industry, law enforcement personnel, Congressional personnel, GA0 and othsr personnel.

Graduation from a recognized full spectrum Federal law enforcement training institute, or three years of experience as a Federal criminal investigator.

CONTACTS Continuous contacts with all levels of Comission personnel in pursuing i investigative, inspection or audit assignments, or to report findings and present recommendations and devise solutions to problem areas.

Continuous contact with investigative and audit supervisors of other agencies i for tionthe as purpose required.of pursuing investigations and obtaining additional informa-Frequent contact with GAO, private industry and Congressional personnel in connection with matters under investigation by NRC.

Frequent contact with counterparts in other Inspector General Offices and law enforcement agencies.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR DECISIONS Supervicion Received Assistant inspector General for Investigations.

General Supervision "B" Guidelines are provided by the NRC Manual and investigative guides.

Independent Action  !

l Reviews investigative reports on criminal acts and irregularities and submits them to the appropriate personnel.  !

i Leads investigations and inspections relating to the integrity of opera-tions of NRC. Conducts other such investigations as may be required.

Assures investigations are conducted and documented consistent with all i applicable laws and regulations.

Recommends Action to be taken in investigations involving criminal acts of vio-lations of NRC regulations.

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DECISIONS MADE INDEPENDENTLY Method and course to be followed in pursuing an investigation. I l

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Assignments to staff investigators.  !

SUPERVISION Three to five professional investigators, GG-14 and below.

1 WORKING CONDITIONS Will be required to travel approximately 30 percent of working time in line with investigations which could involve unusual and protracted hours, inclem-ent weather and possible arduous and hazardous circumstances.

EFFORT Duties may reovire increased physical effort or endurance, as determined by '

the individual assignments.

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