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.
Noncompetitive Consideration: Current Career Senior Executives, Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certified graduates of Senior Executive Service (SES) candidate development programs, and individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility will be considered for noncompetitive appointment.
This position serves as the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audits and Evaluations (Field Operations) and is responsible for leading, directing, and monitoring the principal field operations of the Office of Audits and Evaluations (OA&E) thru a geographically dispersed workforce of approximately 250 auditors, management analysts, and administrative support staff ranging in grades from GS-5 thru GS-15. Shares management responsibility with the Assistant Inspector General (OA&E) for all initiatives related to audits and evaluations of VA programs and operations. Sets organizational goals, monitors and evaluates progress toward organizational goals, and is held accountable for the success of programs under the incumbent's supervision.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
Supervisory status
Yes
Promotion Potential
OO
Who May Apply
This job is open to…
U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.
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Qualifications
Mandatory Qualifications Requirements: To meet minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the following technical and executive core competencies. These competencies would typically be gained through education, experience, and training that reflects progressive development and achievement in managing highly complex operations and management for a large department in the Federal government. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
A. Executive Core Qualifications - All applicants must include a narrative statement, not to exceed 10 pages, with no more than two pages for each of the following qualifications:
ECQ 1: LEADING CHANGE - Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2: LEADING PEOPLE - Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3: RESULTS DRIVEN - Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4: BUSINESS ACUMEN - Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5: BUILDING COALITIONS - Ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. In addressing these mandatory qualifications elaborate on your accomplishments, experience, training, education, and awards, highlighting the problems solved and work objectives met, i.e., the results of your effort and evidence of your success. Do not repeat entries from your narrative work history. More information concerning the executive core qualifications may be obtained on the Internet at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf. B. Technical Qualifications - All applicants must include a narrative statement showing how their knowledge and experience relate to the following technical qualifications. The narrative statement should not exceed two pages for each Technical Qualification. TQ 1: Demonstrated experience in the management of a comprehensive Federal audit and evaluation program, including developing strategic and annual audit and evaluation plans; formulating and administering audit and evaluation policies and procedures; and managing a diverse and geographically dispersed professional workforce. TQ 2: Extensive knowledge and experience in planning, conducting, and reporting on performance audits of Government programs and operations in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. Current career Senior Executives, QRB-certified graduates of SES candidate development programs, and individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility are not required to address the executive core qualifications. They are required to address the technical qualifications. If providing an SF50 as proof of being a career SES, block 34 must show a 4. If block 34 of your SF 50 shows a 3, you must provide the ECQ responses or QRB certification.
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Additional information
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 SES 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.
Qualifications Approval and Probationary Period: Persons newly selected for career appointment to the SES must have their executive core qualifications approved by the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board and will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
Mobility: Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographic, organizational, and functional lines.
Background Investigation: This position is designated as critical sensitive and requires a background investigation and favorable adjudication for a Top Secret clearance.
Financial Disclosure: Senior 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 SES 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 who was born after 12/31/59, and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment.
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 qualifications. To preview questions please click here.
Vacancy announcement number and title of this position
Full legal name, mailing address, and country of citizenship
For experience, include name of employer, dates of employment, job title, salary, grade level if in the Federal Service, start and end dates, and a description of your duties and responsibilities. You may also include relevant volunteer work. Please indicate if we may contact your present employer.
Name, location, and date of colleges attended, and type and date of degree
Name of the State or District of Columbia bar to which admitted and date of membership
Description of training, honors, and awards relevant to the position
2. Most recent performance appraisal. (Note: This form is NOT required for current VAOIG competitive service employees.)
3. Your narrative statement concerning the mandatory qualifications.
4. If applying for noncompetitive consideration, please include a copy of Standard Form 50, Notice of Personnel Action, showing appointment to an SES career position. (Note: This form is NOT required for current VAOIG competitive service employees.)
5. QRB-certified candidates must also submit proof of certification.
Recommended Documents: In addition, we recommend that you submit copies of the following:
Although not required, VAOIG employees are encouraged to submit a current SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
A list of awards received while employed with the Federal Government, if applicable. DO NOT send copies of the awards.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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