This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/463975800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
OIG is organized into three line elements: the Offices of Investigations, Audits and Evaluations, and Healthcare Inspections; along with the Office of Contract Review and the Office of Management and Administration. In addition to the Washington, DC, headquarters, OIG has offices located in more than 30 cities throughout the country.
02/08/2017 to 03/23/2017
$124,406 - $172,100 per year
SL 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
No
Permanent - Permanent, Competitive
Full-time - Full time
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No
17-VAOIG-118-SL
463975800
As the Special Assistant to the Inspector General, you will be responsible for using a demonstrated understanding of or familiarity with the workings of the Department of Veterans Affairs to:
- Manage external relationships with the immediate staff of the Secretary, the executive leadership of major VA organizational components, the Office of Management and Budget, the Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), and Veterans Service Organizations; advising the Inspector General on the development and implementation of OIG-wide policies, programs, and internal management and operations; and integrating the efforts of the Assistant Inspectors General for Investigations, Audit, Management and Administration, and Healthcare Inspections to ensure accomplishment of strategic goals and objectives.
- Perform sensitive duties and assignments of special importance to the Inspector General and functions at a maximum level of responsibility and with a high degree of independence and authority.
All applicants are required to address the technical qualifications.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Citizenship: The selected applicant must be a United States citizen or United States National. Proof of citizenship will be required prior to selection.
- Drug Testing: All applicants tentatively selected for an SL position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment. After appointment, the selectee will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
- Probationary Period: Persons newly selected for career appointment to the SL will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
- Background Investigation: This position is designated as special sensitive and requires a background investigation and favorable adjudication for a Secret clearance.
- Financial Disclosure: Senior Level executives are required to comply with the Ethics in Government Act, as amended, which requires the submission of a financial disclosure statement, SF 278, upon assuming an SL position, annually, and upon separation from employment.
- Reasonable Accommodation: VA OIG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- Obtain and use a Government-issued purchase card for business-related travel.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applicants will be evaluated by a panel of senior executives to determine the degree to which they possess the above technical qualifications.
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All applicants are required to submit:
1. A resume that includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
VAOIG has partnered with the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Fiscal Service's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
VAOIG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To begin, either click the “Create a New Account” button and follow the prompts to register or if you previously registered, click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts.
You will be re-directed to VAOIG's CareerConnector system to complete your application process; answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, click one of the available options; Upload; Fax; or Reuse existing documents. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN). Also, go to “My Account” to view and update your information, as necessary.
To complete, you must click the “Finish” button located at the bottom of the “Application Review” page.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
If you are experiencing system issues with your application, please contact the CareerConnector Help Desk at careerconnectorhelp@treasury.gov and/or the USAJOBS Help Desk.
You will receive confirmation of receipt of your application within 3-5 days of receipt. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you will be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. You will be notified in writing of the final disposition of your application after a selection has been made.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/463975800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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