Regional Supervisory Investigator

Role overview

This position leads a team of investigators handling whistleblower matters for the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The role focuses on managing workload, reviewing case quality, guiding staff, and ensuring investigations are completed in line with agency priorities, legal standards, and statutory timelines.

Key duties

• Direct and balance assignments across a team of investigators, adjusting priorities so work is completed on schedule and in line with OSHA’s strategic and operational goals.
• Provide guidance to the Assistant Regional Administrator on performance, conduct, and any corrective actions that may be needed for individual employees or the team.
• Assess employee performance, offer coaching and instructions on both operational and administrative matters, and document progress where needed.
• Support and negotiate voluntary settlement agreements connected to whistleblower cases.
• Examine investigative files to confirm that proper procedures were followed, conclusions are well supported, documentation is complete, and cases meet legal and policy requirements.
• Handle the most complex, sensitive, or difficult whistleblower investigations under the relevant whistleblower protection laws.
• Work with federal, state, local, and private investigative bodies when cases overlap or parallel investigations are underway.
• Collaborate with the Regional Solicitor on case development and assist in coordinating hearings for subordinate staff.
• Review case materials requested under the Freedom of Information Act to verify accuracy, completeness, and whether information may be released appropriately.
• Spot process gaps, recommend improvements, and advise the ARA on final complaint disposition.
• Explain legal standards, regulatory expectations, and procedural requirements to resolve issues and guide decision-making.

Employment conditions

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• Candidates must be at least 16 years old.
• The selected candidate must obtain the required security or investigation clearance level.
• If the supervisory requirement has not already been satisfied, a supervisory probationary period will apply.
• This role is subject to financial disclosure obligations.

Qualification requirement

To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants need 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent. Relevant experience must show the ability to review and interpret OSHA laws to ensure compliance, analyze whistleblower investigation data to assess program effectiveness, and negotiate sensitive matters involving respondents, complainants, and their legal representatives.

Education and background notes

Applicants who claim an academic degree must have earned it from an accredited institution. If the degree was completed outside the United States, the applicant must provide proof that the education is comparable to U.S. accredited standards and matches the required coursework. A full background investigation is required before entry on duty to allow access to DOL facilities, systems, information, or classified material.

Additional information

The advertised salary range reflects the possible minimum and maximum for the role, but the actual pay will depend on locality pay for the selected duty station. The Department of Labor may consider additional hires from this vacancy depending on agency needs. Federal hiring flexibilities and incentives may be used to attract strong candidates. This position is covered by the Fair Chance Act, although some roles, such as law enforcement or national security positions, may be excluded. All Department of Labor staff are subject to the Drug-Free Workplace Program. Supervisors are expected to promote ethics, support conflict-of-interest compliance, and work with agency ethics officials on disclosure-related matters. If selected, the employee must file an annual confidential financial disclosure report (OGE Form 450) if applicable. A comprehensive federal benefits package is available, and eligibility for benefits depends on the type of appointment and work schedule.

Ethics and compliance

Supervisors in the executive branch have an added responsibility to model ethical conduct, help staff understand their obligations under the Standards of Conduct, and coordinate with ethics officials when conflicts of interest or financial disclosure questions arise.

Benefits note

As a federal employee, the selected candidate and eligible family members may receive a broad benefits package. The exact benefits available depend on whether the appointment is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.