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Each day, Americans make more than a billion trips on highways, in the air, over the rails and over the water. For most of
us, the nation's transportation system is taken for granted until something unexpected happens - a commuter train breaks
down; a flight is cancelled without notice; lives are lost when a pipeline ruptures. At the Office of Inspector General
(OIG) in the Department of Transportation (DOT), we help to ensure those trips are as safe as possible and that the systems
that keep our nation moving, run honestly and efficiently. The OIG staff includes Auditors, Analysts, Special Agents,
Computer Scientists, Economists, and experts in many other disciplines. OIG results are used by DOT, Congress, and by the Administration
in setting policy.
It is the job of the 410 men and women at OIG to provide independent analysis that supports the Administration and Congress
in the effective administration of DOT programs and operations. The OIG is charged by Congress with providing programmatic
oversight and guidance to DOT. Its legislative mandate also includes building cases against Departmental employees or
contractors who engage in wasteful, fraudulent, criminal activities or who otherwise abuse the public trust.
We encourage recruits with any college major to strongly consider a position with OIG. The most common college majors in OIG
are accounting, finance, computer science, law, business, and public administration. Experience has shown graduates in these
fields perform well as Auditors, Analysts and Special Agents.
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If you are unfamiliar with Federal employment, you might want to compare our employee benefits and worklife programs, that you may be eligible to participate in, with those found in the private sector. We're pretty competitive with not only other Federal agencies, but with private sector programs.
- Professional Development: Each Auditor will receive formal and on-the-job training to ensure their professional development.
- Group Health Insurance: Several plans available including HMOs. Government pays up to 3/4 of the premium cost.
- Group Life Insurance: Group rates for life insurance amounts up to 6 times your annual salary. Coverage for your spouse and children also available.
- Retirement: Eligibility for retirement under the Federal Employees Retirement System (once age and service requirements are met) with 100% vested in the retirement system after 3 years of service.
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Similar to a 401(k), this plan allows you to contribute any portion of your basic pay and receive matches of your contributions up to 5% of your salary. The IRS cap for contributions in calendar year 2008 is $15,500.
- Leave Programs: Annual leave earned at the rate of 13 to 26 days per year, based on length of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of 13 days annually.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Long Term Care Insurance: The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children.
- Alternating 3-Day Weekends: In exchange for working a 9-hour day, employees may take alternating Fridays or Mondays off without charge to leave.
- Transit Benefits: We subsidize up to $115 of mass transit commuting costs each month.
- Telecommuting: This program allows employees to work at home or at telecommuting centers close to home.
- Employee Assistance: Employees and their immediate families can take advantage of free confidential counseling with health professional as part of the Federal Employees Assistance Program.
- Daycare: Facilities available in the same, or at nearby, office locations.
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