You will serve as an Evaluator in the Audit and Evaluation Program within the Office of Inspector General (OIG). The Audit and Evaluation Program is responsible for planning, conducting, and coordinating evaluations and other reviews of EEOC programs, operations and activities.
Summary
You will serve as an Evaluator in the Audit and Evaluation Program within the Office of Inspector General (OIG). The Audit and Evaluation Program is responsible for planning, conducting, and coordinating evaluations and other reviews of EEOC programs, operations and activities.
Direct or perform all aspects of the evaluation process, including scoping, preparing transmittal memos and other communication, interviewing, gathering facts and relevant supporting data, reviewing a wide variety of records and reports, developing findings, deciding how evidence will be presented in OIG products, developing recommendations, and preparing working papers and evaluation reports in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Develop project plans and objectives, and determine scope, methods, and resources required of evaluations and other reviews. Schedule evaluations and reviews to efficiently use resources. Perform contract administration for evaluations and reviews outsourced by OIG and serving as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
Use critical thinking skills and exercise professional judgment in all phases of analysis, ranging from sorting out the most important areas when dealing with voluminous amounts of information to ensure that the many facets of a policy issue and analytical techniques are explored, to developing feasible options or alternative proposals and anticipating responses.
Conduct briefings and prepare written communication to organize ideas and present findings in a logical manner with supporting, as well as adverse, criteria for specific issues, and prepare material complicated by external and internal factors such as short deadlines and limited information.
Establish and maintain liaison with EEOC's officials, federal agencies, other federal OIGs, Congressional staff members, and state and local government agency officials to keep abreast of current events and to inform OIG leadership about programs, policies and activities, which may need an evaluation.
Perform various analytical tasks to including writing, researching, referencing, and editing that are needed to develop and publish OIG-wide reports, such as the OIG's semiannual report to Congress, OIG's strategic plan, OIG's operating plan, and EEOC's annual performance and accountability report.
Create ideas for new reviews and technical evaluations and develop program evaluation proposals.
Resume and supporting documents (See How to Apply)
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Travel may be required
Qualifications
For the GS-13, you must demonstrate in your resume and responses to the assessment questions at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience may have been gained in positions responsible for:
Planning and conducting evaluations or performance audits of Federal government programs;
Designing the methodology, scope and/or approach of evaluations;
Applying analytical techniques to answer evaluation objectives;
Leading meetings with program personnel and managers to present findings;
Writing evaluation reports or portions of evaluation reports.
Your application will be evaluated on the following Core Competencies:
1. Program Evaluation - In-depth knowledge and experience of the evaluation discipline, including the application of advanced analytical techniques to problem identification and solution when evaluating federal policies, programs, and activities.
2. Evaluation Planning and Administration - In-depth knowledge of regulations, guidelines and legislation applicable to government operations and programs (e.g., Office of Management and Budget circulars, Government Accountability Office guidelines, the EEOC's directives, and the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010 requirements, including the development and review of strategic plans, performance plans, and performance report). Comprehensive knowledge of the Comptroller General's Government Auditing Standards and/or the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation.
3. Critical Thinking - Uses analytical thinking skills to develop insights into situations and applies new solutions to problems; designs new methods where established methods and procedures are not suitable or are unavailable.
4. Evaluation Topics and Proposals - Ability to review the agency's programs to assess possible areas needing management improvement or other effectiveness and efficiency gains.
5. Communication - Proven skills in written and verbal communication techniques, and in interpersonal skills to meet and deal effectively with others at all levels of authority and exert a positive influence. Ability to communicate within a multi-disciplinary and technical evaluation team.
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 translate directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Current federal employees must meet Time-In-Grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
The EEOC will not pay travel, transportation and relocation expenses.
You may be required to travel and you may be required to apply for a government travel card.
A background investigation is required and continued employment is contingent on completion of that process to determine suitability for federal employment.
This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
As identical vacancies are identified, additional selections may be made from this announcement.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.
Applicants applying under Merit Promotion procedures will be rated in accordance with the Merit Staffing plan of the EEOC. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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 following documents are required for ALL APPLICANTS:
A Resume showing relevant experience. (Your resume must show the work schedule and hours worked per week as well as dates of employment).
SF-50 for proof of merit promotion eligibility (award Notification of Personnel Action are not acceptable).
Current Federal employees must submit their most recent performance appraisal or a statement explaining why they cannot submit the appraisal.
If using education to qualify, you MUST submit a transcript.
Veterans preference is not applicable to merit promotion announcements.
Applicants claiming VEOA must also submit:
A copy of your DD214, (Member Copy 4). OR
Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within the last 120 days.
Veterans claiming 30 Percent or more Disabled Veterans, must also submit: SF-15 AND ALL documents indicated on the form as proof of type of preference.
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 application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
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, https://www.usajobs.gov/, 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.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, please contact the HR Specialist listed in this vacancy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This vacancy is limited to the first 60 applications received. All applications received prior to midnight (11:59 ET) of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered. If the application limit is not reached by the closing date of the announcement, all applications received during the open period will be considered. Any required documents must be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted past the day the application limit is reached, if applicable. If you choose to edit your application after it has been submitted, it will be removed from consideration until you re-submit your application. The date your application is last submitted will be used to determine whether you meet the cut-off criteria.
The EEOC 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 EEOC's Disability Program Manager by e-mail at Disability.Program@eeoc.gov or by telephone at (202) 663-7042. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Office of the Inspector General
131 M Street, NE
Washington, DC 20507
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required for ALL APPLICANTS:
A Resume showing relevant experience. (Your resume must show the work schedule and hours worked per week as well as dates of employment).
SF-50 for proof of merit promotion eligibility (award Notification of Personnel Action are not acceptable).
Current Federal employees must submit their most recent performance appraisal or a statement explaining why they cannot submit the appraisal.
If using education to qualify, you MUST submit a transcript.
Veterans preference is not applicable to merit promotion announcements.
Applicants claiming VEOA must also submit:
A copy of your DD214, (Member Copy 4). OR
Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within the last 120 days.
Veterans claiming 30 Percent or more Disabled Veterans, must also submit: SF-15 AND ALL documents indicated on the form as proof of type of preference.
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 application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
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, https://www.usajobs.gov/, 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.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, please contact the HR Specialist listed in this vacancy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This vacancy is limited to the first 60 applications received. All applications received prior to midnight (11:59 ET) of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered. If the application limit is not reached by the closing date of the announcement, all applications received during the open period will be considered. Any required documents must be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted past the day the application limit is reached, if applicable. If you choose to edit your application after it has been submitted, it will be removed from consideration until you re-submit your application. The date your application is last submitted will be used to determine whether you meet the cut-off criteria.
The EEOC 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 EEOC's Disability Program Manager by e-mail at Disability.Program@eeoc.gov or by telephone at (202) 663-7042. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Office of the Inspector General
131 M Street, NE
Washington, DC 20507
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
