*This position is being announced concurrently under job announcement number: FEC -18-020 to Status Candidates, Excepted Service (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles). Applicants who wish to be considered under both announcements must apply to both vacancies separately.*
The incumbent serves as the Inspector General (IG) for the FEC. The IG for the FEC is responsible for carrying out and supervising the functions, powers, and duties of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) as provided in the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended (IG Act).
The incumbent is appointed by FEC Commission and is under the general supervision of the Commission; however the OIG is established by statute with organizational independence and broad authority.
The IG's independence requires that he/she be precluded from any program operating responsibilities, unless otherwise specified in the IG Act or required by law. The incumbent has independent authority to appoint OIG staff, budget for funds, and sign contracts.
The IG is to provide leadership and coordination and recommend policies for activities designed to (1) promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of FEC programs and operations; and (2) detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in FEC programs and operations. The IG keeps the FEC Commissioners and Congress fully informed about problems and deficiencies relating to program administration and operations, the necessity for corrective actions, and progress in their implementation.
Summary
*This position is being announced concurrently under job announcement number: FEC -18-020 to Status Candidates, Excepted Service (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles). Applicants who wish to be considered under both announcements must apply to both vacancies separately.*
The incumbent serves as the Inspector General (IG) for the FEC. The IG for the FEC is responsible for carrying out and supervising the functions, powers, and duties of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) as provided in the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended (IG Act).
The incumbent is appointed by FEC Commission and is under the general supervision of the Commission; however the OIG is established by statute with organizational independence and broad authority.
The IG's independence requires that he/she be precluded from any program operating responsibilities, unless otherwise specified in the IG Act or required by law. The incumbent has independent authority to appoint OIG staff, budget for funds, and sign contracts.
The IG is to provide leadership and coordination and recommend policies for activities designed to (1) promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of FEC programs and operations; and (2) detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in FEC programs and operations. The IG keeps the FEC Commissioners and Congress fully informed about problems and deficiencies relating to program administration and operations, the necessity for corrective actions, and progress in their implementation.
In fulfilling these two main responsibilities, the IG will act as required by the IG Act and other applicable law, with the authority vested in the IG by such law, and will perform related duties, including but not limited to the following major duties:
Provides policy direction to the OIG, including such direction related to the conduct of audits, investigations, and inspections and evaluations of programs and operations throughout the FEC. The purpose is to promote administrative economy and efficiency, and to prevent or detect fraud and abuse in FEC programs and operations.
Leads, directs, and coordinates the OIG personally and through subordinate supervisors and staff.
Manages the formulation and execution of OIG plans and programs and operational and administrative activities, such as budget preparation and administration, contracting, and personnel management.
Conducts and oversees the conduct of OIG investigations, audits, and inspections and evaluations. Supervises the review of draft materials, reports, and recommendations from IG staff to ensure that final work product accurately reflects the applicability of statute, law, rule, and regulation. These issues require consideration of complex intricacies of criminal, civil, and administrative law practice and procedures.
Reviews current and proposed legislation and regulations that relate to FEC programs and operations. Utilizes the semi-annual reporting system required by law to provide feedback on the impact of such legislation or regulations.
Conducts, supervises, and coordinates relationships between the FEC OIG and other Federal agencies, state and local governmental agencies, and non-governmental entities for the following and related purposes: to promote economy and efficiency in administration; to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in FEC programs and operations; and to identify and prosecute participants in such fraud and abuse. Serve as a statutory representative member of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency.
Keeps the FEC Commissioners and the Congress fully and currently informed, through reports concerning fraud and other serious problems, abuses and deficiencies that are related to the administration of FEC programs and operations. Recommends actions to correct identified problems, abuse and deficiencies. Reports on progress made to implement corrective actions.
Persons selected may have to satisfy a two year trial period
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Direct Deposit of Pay is required
Qualifications
Minimum Requirement: Applicants must demonstrate professional, executive level responsibilities in multiple program areas, responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities progressively responsible experience in providing leadership, direction and coordination in improving the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of an agency/organization's operations and detecting and preventing waste, fraud and abuse within the organization. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. Failure to meet required minimum requirement automatically disqualifies an applicant.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Time in Grade: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. All qualifications and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
You must demonstrate in your application significant achievements, increasing levels of responsibility as a manager, and a solid record of successful professional performance.
Applicants must submit a cover letter not exceeding two pages summarizing their experience that relates to the minimum requirements stated in the above qualifications section of this announcement.
Failure to submit a cover letter will result in your not being considered for this position and will deem the applicant ineligible for further consideration.
Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. However, a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is preferred, with an Advanced Degree and/or professional certification strongly desired.
Additional information
FEC offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; transportation subsidies.
If you receive a tentative offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, FEC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, the selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position. Veterans: The Federal Election Commission considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must provide supporting documents (e.g., DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documents to their submissions.
Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documents required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit OPM website) www.opm.gov/forms/pdffill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15,which lists the types of 10-point preference and required supporting document(s).
The FEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical disability, lawful political affiliation, or labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation. The FEC 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 HR Office. Requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.
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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.
All required application materials will be reviewed to determine if applicants meet the mandatory qualification requirements. Qualification and experience determinations will be based only on the information supplied by the applicant.
The best-qualified candidates for this position will be distinguished from other applicants by an evaluation committee to determine the degree to which qualification requirements are met.
Only the top candidates will be offered interviews. Applicants may be requested to furnish written references from individuals familiar with his/her executive qualifications.
Category rating procedures will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. The following quality categories will be used:
Best Qualified (90 - Above)
Well Qualified (85-89)
Qualified (70-84)
Please ensure your resume and cover letter provides enough detail to support your responses.
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1. Resume
2. Cover letter not exceeding two pages summarizing the experience that relates to the minimum requirements stated in the above qualifications section of this announcement.
3. Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable. Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service (Member 4 Copy), VA letter, SF-15, etc.). Please see the following resource for more information https://fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
4. Former and current federal employees must submit a Standard Form 50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that verifies career status.
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 provide a complete Application Package by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement which includes:
Resume
Cover letter
Other supporting documents (Veterans's Preference Documentation (if applicable); Standard Form 50 (Notification of Personnel Action)
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified by email of the outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
1. Resume
2. Cover letter not exceeding two pages summarizing the experience that relates to the minimum requirements stated in the above qualifications section of this announcement.
3. Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable. Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service (Member 4 Copy), VA letter, SF-15, etc.). Please see the following resource for more information https://fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
4. Former and current federal employees must submit a Standard Form 50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that verifies career status.
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 provide a complete Application Package by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement which includes:
Resume
Cover letter
Other supporting documents (Veterans's Preference Documentation (if applicable); Standard Form 50 (Notification of Personnel Action)
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Federal Election Commission
999 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20463
US
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified by email of the outcome.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
