Clarification from the agency

Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles) - Current career United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service and United States Postal Inspection Service will not be considered or selected from this vacancy announcement.

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 11/09/2018 will be considered.

This position is being advertised at the Director Band level, equivalent to a GS-15. The salary range for this position is $134,789.00 - $164,200.00. The salary figures include locality pay.

The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

The employee manages and directs the activities of staff engaged in performing quality assurance reviews to provide reasonable assurance that U.S. Postal Service Office Inspector General (OIG) audit teams conformed to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and OIG policies and procedures. In addition, the employee oversees information technology personnel to ensure that electronic working papers and project management systems support audit functions; cost benefit analysts that assist teams with statistical sampling and monetary benefits calculations, and operational analysts that manage the Office of Audit budget and other support programs.

Responsibilities include planning and assigning work; collaborating with peers and subordinates to assure effective advisory services; and otherwise ensuring continuous progress toward stated goals, which are accomplished by:

• Planning and overseeing the conduct of complex audits, evaluations, reviews, surveys or other analytical processes.
• Ensuring audit projects meet professional standards in planning and execution and in the accumulation of evidentiary data. Also ensures approved audit objectives are met and that adequate practical coverage is achieved.
• Reviewing audit reports and Postal Service management documentation to close recommendations, and discussing these documents with appropriate management. Presents oral briefings to management and key stakeholders.
• Accumulating data, maintaining records, and preparing reports on the administration of audit projects and other assigned activities. Assists in evaluation of overall audit results.
• Bringing about a shared understanding of job objectives, roles, and report messages by facilitating job-related meetings and coaching others when necessary.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Postal Service management and the Postal Regulatory Commission.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and physical examination
• Must be able to pass a background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Background Investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• At least seven years of specialized program or performance auditing experience in operations that includes planning and conducting performance evaluations
• At least two years previous manager, or supervisor experience that includes managing lower level staff

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• CIA, CPA, CISA or CFE Professional Certification(s)
• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Accounting

EVALUATION FACTORS
You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume.

1. Demonstrated experience in directing complex audits, assessments, evaluations, reviews, surveys or other analytical processes in a deadline oriented and highly productive environment
2. Demonstrated experience conducting a wide breadth of performance audits, assessments, and reviews
3. Mastery of the theory, concepts, principles, and practices sufficient to conduct difficult assignments involving interfaces and inter-relationships between and among programs, systems, functions, policies and various issues
4. Demonstrated experience to effectively communicate in writing, with emphasis on reporting, audits, reviews, surveys, evaluation findings, or similar results
5. Ability to verbally communicate and present project results to senior officials
6. Demonstrated experience serving as a director/manager/supervisor establishing work plans and the strategic direction of a program area, including performance evaluations
7. Demonstrated experience building relationships with key stakeholders

You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; fail to address a factor in the narrative section (no response or "See resume" or similar language will be scored a zero (0) ); or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor.

In each narrative section you must also indicate the reference person(s) who could verify your achievements. Include their full name, title and phone number. Your supervisor may also be contacted to verify any work-related statements you write.

Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; fail to address a factor in the narrative section or state "see resume" or similar language; receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor; fail to attach all required documentation; if your application materials indicate that you are not minimally-qualified for this position; or if you fail to qualify on the interview. Only the top-rated candidates will be referred to a review official or the selecting official for further consideration. If your application is referred to the review official, the reviewer will compare your self-assessment questionnaire responses to your resume and supporting documentation. It is essential that your resume and supporting documentation provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment questionnaire. If your questionnaire responses are not adequately substantiated, the review official will amend your rating to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated. Top-rated applicants may be required to participate in an interview. Your rating may be further adjusted or rated as ineligible by the review official or the selecting official based on your interview performance. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision. NOTE: If you receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor or on the interview, you will be considered NOT MINIMALLY QUALIFIED for the position and rated ineligible.