Congress created the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) to provide independent and objective oversight of Afghanistan reconstruction projects and activities. SIGAR conducts audits and investigations to promote efficiency and effectiveness of reconstruction programs and detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.
About the Position:
This position has been designated by the Inspector General (IG) as one of SIGAR's Senior Staff/SES Equivalent positions. The position is located in the Arlington, VA office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) with duty, on a long-term temporary duty (TDY) status, in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Temporary appointment may be extended upon organizational approval.
The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) for Forward Operations is SIGAR's most senior representative in Afghanistan, responsible for ensuring SIGAR's mission success through effective interaction with senior U.S. civilian and military officials, as well as Afghan government representatives. Also in this capacity, the incumbent is responsible for providing seamless support to senior staff, staff members, and contractors in Afghanistan, as well as for coordinating those actions on behalf of Headquarters staff, when needed. The incumbent will coordinate logistics, supplies, support and information technology to manage and support Afghanistan's office operations/requirements. Applies a broad knowledge of policies, regulations, directives, research and law to ensure programs are supported and represented in accordance with the overall strategic vision of the IG.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
Summary
Congress created the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) to provide independent and objective oversight of Afghanistan reconstruction projects and activities. SIGAR conducts audits and investigations to promote efficiency and effectiveness of reconstruction programs and detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.
About the Position:
This position has been designated by the Inspector General (IG) as one of SIGAR's Senior Staff/SES Equivalent positions. The position is located in the Arlington, VA office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) with duty, on a long-term temporary duty (TDY) status, in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Temporary appointment may be extended upon organizational approval.
The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) for Forward Operations is SIGAR's most senior representative in Afghanistan, responsible for ensuring SIGAR's mission success through effective interaction with senior U.S. civilian and military officials, as well as Afghan government representatives. Also in this capacity, the incumbent is responsible for providing seamless support to senior staff, staff members, and contractors in Afghanistan, as well as for coordinating those actions on behalf of Headquarters staff, when needed. The incumbent will coordinate logistics, supplies, support and information technology to manage and support Afghanistan's office operations/requirements. Applies a broad knowledge of policies, regulations, directives, research and law to ensure programs are supported and represented in accordance with the overall strategic vision of the IG.
Advises and assists the Inspector General/Deputy Inspector General (IG/DIG) and other senior staff in the accomplishment of the SIGAR Afghanistan mission.
Interfaces directly with senior U.S. civilian and military officials (including the US Embassy Mission, the Department of Defense, the Resolute Support mission, USFOR-A, and US Central Command (CENTCOM)) to represent and secure support for SIGAR's mission and operational needs and to communicate SIGAR's staffing, direction, development, and planning efforts. Interactions will address, for example, travel and transportation security for SIGAR personnel operating in Afghanistan, work and housing space for SIGAR in Afghanistan, information technology and communications requirements, and other general operational needs of the agency.
Represents SIGAR at the highest levels of the Afghan government, conveys Agency concerns, explains SIGAR's role and mission, and addresses Afghan government concerns and questions as they may arise.
Conveys substantive Afghan government concerns to SIGAR headquarters and provides recommendations to the IG/DIG and other senior staff on possible responses.
Incumbent interprets, communicates, and ensures adherence to IG guidance and policies in Afghanistan. Also researches, develops and proposes new policies or updates to policies, as operational needs in Afghanistan dictate.
Reviews and evaluates on a daily basis the mission support requirements; identifies problems, potential problems, and competing priorities; and develops solutions to meet those needs.
Remains current with issues and activities in Afghanistan that may be relevant to DOD, DOS/COM and the IG's initiatives and interests and uses that knowledge to advise Audits and Investigations, as appropriate.
Coordinates special projects that are of importance to the IG/DIG and members of the SIGAR management team.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
This is a Career Program (CP) 11 position.
Incumbent occupies a position that may be considered essential to the overall support of the SIGAR mission. If your position is considered emergency essential, failure to remain in your position may result in separation for the efficiency of the Federal Service (Ch. 75, Title 5 USC; FPM Ch. 752).
Domestic and overseas travel is required. For overseas travel, the incumbent will be required to meet minimum standards of fitness for deployment to the CENTCOM region to include the ability to wear personal protective equipment, including protective mask, ballistic helmet, body armor, and chemical/biological protective garments.
This position requires the incumbent to complete a Form SF 312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement.
The incumbent may be required to submit an Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
The incumbent must be eligible for and be able to maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized experience required: Includes experience interacting with senior U.S. civilian and military officials as well as Afghan government representatives, Afghanistan issues/activities, providing leadership and support to senior staff and coordinating logistics, supplies, support and information technology.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
In-depth familiarity with aspects of current Department of Defense (DoD), SIGAR and Department of State (DOS) programs and operations in Afghanistan to include security, transportation, and logistics in a contingency operation environment.
Detailed knowledge of Afghanistan's recent culture and history, key personalities, political environment, security conditions, and other local factors that influence SIGAR's ability to work.
Mastery of interpersonal relationship techniques to meet and deal effectively with others at all levels of authority in complex inter-agency and multi-cultural environment.
Ability to develop long range plans and shorter-term action plans to meet staffing and mission support needs and goals.
Ability to operate in a high stress war zone and a proven capacity to manage effectively under crisis conditions.
Education
Education not required; only specialized experience.
Additional information
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Applicants should send a resume by electronic transmission to sigar.pentagon.m-s.mbx.jobs@mail.mil with "Assistant Inspector General for Forward Operations" in the subject line.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package will be forwarded to the selecting official for further review. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format.
If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent." It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
NOTE: You may be asked to provide an additional documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/08/2018 to receive consideration
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10096238).
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
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. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
The Department of Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
AS-APF-W6QWAA SPECIAL IG FOR AFGHANISTAN RECONSTR
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
US
Next steps
Your application package will be forwarded to the selecting official for further review. If the selecting official is interested in obtaining additional information, they will contact you directly.
No further communication will be provided regarding your application status. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format.
If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent." It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
NOTE: You may be asked to provide an additional documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/08/2018 to receive consideration
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10096238).
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
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. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
The Department of Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
AS-APF-W6QWAA SPECIAL IG FOR AFGHANISTAN RECONSTR
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
US
Next steps
Your application package will be forwarded to the selecting official for further review. If the selecting official is interested in obtaining additional information, they will contact you directly.
No further communication will be provided regarding your application status. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
