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This position is in the Senior Executive Service, a small elite group of top government leaders. SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations. As an executive, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants.
The position is located in the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG). The Inspector General (IG) reports to the Secretary of Defense and the Congress. The DoD OIG has responsibility to detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse, and promote the economy and efficiency of DoD Programs and operations, in accordance with the Inspector General Act of 1978, P.L. 95-452, as amended.
The DoD OIG offers potential applicants more than just jobs and professions. A career with the DoD OIG offers those who qualify an opportunity to serve our Nation and those who are defending it worldwide. This position provides the opportunity to apply the depth and breadth of your experience to strengthening the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of the Department of Defense.
12/08/2017 to 01/07/2018
$124,406 - $187,000 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-Time
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Yes
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486219500
The General Counsel of the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) serves as the chief legal officer of the Office of Inspector General and provides oversight, guidance, and direction regarding OIG legal matters.
The incumbent regularly renders definitive legal opinions on policy matters concerning the DoD Inspector General (IG) requiring the DoD IG's personal attention. A substantial number of these opinions are on matters of the greatest significance, requiring policy decisions by the Secretary of Defense and/or referral to the President.
Participates in major planning and policy deliberations at top levels within the OIG. The incumbent analyzes the plans and procedures presented for consideration and participates in debates and discussions regarding the merits of proposals, and their impact on DoD programs. The incumbent calls attention to legal requirements that must be met or that would limit or prohibit a proposed action.
Assists in preparing the IG and other senior officials to testify before Congressional committees.
The incumbent reviews for the DoD the entire DoD Legislative Program, with direct responsibility for initiating action to establish and present the views of the DoD IG and provide the basis for integration of the Legislative Program with recommendations made by the DoD IG.
The incumbent renders advice and legal opinions on matters that have an impact on virtually all substantive and operational programs of the Department of Defense, inasmuch as the recommendations of the DoD IG directly or indirectly influence the nature, scope, and methods of conducting DoD business at all operating levels, including investigations, procurement, personnel, international matters and fiscal matters.
As the OIG's Designated Ethics Official, the incumbent executes the OIG Ethics Program, ensuring accurate reporting of financial interests by suspense dates established in law, rule or regulation; effective annual ethics training; and timely, responsive ethics advice and information to OIG employees.
The incumbent supervises the OIG's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act Office. He or she serves as the OIG FOIA Appellate Authority. He or she is responsible for implementation of all statutory and regulatory requirements relating to processing requests for OIG information.
Selected candidate will be subject to a two-year probationary period in the Senior Executive Service unless required probationary period has been served. Selectee may also be subject to a records review prior to being appointed to this position.
In accordance with Executive Order 12564, applicants selected are required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. Incumbent is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with the DoD OIG. Organizational entities with the DoD are not required to conduct drug testing for DoD civilian employees moving by transfer or reassignment from one DoD Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another TDP with no break in service within the DoD, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis by the gaining Component.
Selectee will be required to complete and submit an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, prior to entering the position and annually thereafter.
All newly appointed career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES in accordance with DoD Directive 1403.03.
Position has been designated as Special Sensitive; incumbent is required to be eligible (and maintain eligibility) for a Top Secret with Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
Incumbent may be required to travel both in the Continental United States, as well as overseas locations.
Attorney positions have a positive education requirement. Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar and be an active member of the bar (any US jurisdiction).
Accreditation: Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/ and U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Male applicants born after Dec. 31, 1959 must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service law (see www.sss.gov).
Actual salary may vary depending on the scope and the complexity of the qualifications and current compensation of the selectee.
PCS/Relocation expenses, if authorized, will be in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations.
Veterans' preference does not apply to the SES.
Filling of this position is not subject to the provisions of the DOD Priority Placement Program (PPP).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated based on the quality and extent of their experience, training, and/or education indicated on their resume and responses to the technical and executive qualifications listed above. Resumes will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and best qualified candidates may be invited to participate in a structured interview. The Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority.
All applicants are required to submit a narrative statement addressing each of the Technical Qualifications (TQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
NOTE: Current Career SES members, Career Senior Executive Reinstatement Eligibles and graduates of OPM certified Candidate Development Program (CDPs) are not required to submit the narrative statement for Executive Core Qualifications. Acceptable documentation to verify this information is included in the How to Apply Section.Please provide a well-written qualification statement. To give readers, executive resources staff, rating and selecting officials, and the Qualification Review Board (QRB) members specific information about your achievements. For more detailed information please click on the following link:
http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/qualify.asp
1. Resume. You must submit a resume, the format is at the discretion of the applicant. Your resume should also include the following:
Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers (Do not include your SSN or personal photo on your resume)
Country of citizenship
Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/
Information about your paid and nonpaid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary
You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments.
2. Technical Qualifications (TQ). A separate narrative statement to each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications.In order to receive further consideration for this vacancy, this information must be attached as supporting documentation, as outlined in the How to Apply section of this announcement.
3. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ). Narrative addressing the ECQs. In order to receive further consideration for this vacancy, this information must be attached as supporting documentation, as outlined in the How to Apply section of this announcement.
4. J.D. Transcript, and Active Bar Membership
5. Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility (Failure to submit will eliminate you from further consideration).
6. Current or former SES Career employees, appointed under Title 5 U.S.C. 3393, must include a copy of their SF50 that indicates their SES Career appointment under Title 5 (Failure to submit will eliminate you from further consideration).
7. Current or former Federal employee must provide a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. DOD employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz
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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.
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