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The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) promotes efficiency and effectiveness to deter and prevent fraud, waste and mismanagement in AOC operations and programs. The OIG’s value-added, transparent and independent audits, evaluations and investigations keep the Architect of the Capitol and Congress fully informed and positively affect the AOC and benefit the taxpayer.
This vacancy has been extended to close January 3, 2019.
Learn more about this agency11/20/2018 to 01/03/2019
$126,148 - $165,500 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Permanent - Permanent, Full Time
Full-time - This is an Excepted Service position and does not require/ confer civil service Competitive Status
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OIG-2019-054
517372300
Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens.
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is responsible for upholding the integrity of the administration of activities that serve Congress and the American public. The OIG’s mission is to promote the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of Architect of the Capitol (AOC) programs, operations and major construction projects.
This senior level role assists, advises and represents the Inspector General and shares responsibility for conducting, coordinating and supervising audits and investigations of the program operations and major construction projects of the Architect of the Capitol. The incumbent shares fully in the responsibility for providing leadership and coordination in recommending policies designed to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the administration of activities that serve Congress.
The deputy is also charged with preventing and/or detecting fraud, waste and abuse in AOC programs, operations and major construction projects and to provide a means for keeping the Architect of the Capitol and the Congress fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to AOC program administration, operations and major construction projects, as well as the necessity for and progress of corrective action.
In this capacity, the incumbent:
Candidates must have proven executive leadership experience delivering complex audits to Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAGAS) and/or investigative programs. Must possess knowledge of sufficient scope and depth of applicable federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to human capital management, budget development and procurement functions. Must exhibit outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills to provide responsive and timely service and reports to stakeholders. A demonstrated aspirational leader who can build coalitions internally and externally to achieve strategic goals in a dynamic, operational environment of concurrent and competing priorities is essential. A Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university is also required.
The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Architect and must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
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You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.
For the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications, you are required to submit a narrative response addressing your specific knowledge, skills and abilities that demonstrate your possession of the qualifications. You must respond to all ECQs and address each ECQ separately.
Executive Core Qualifications:
ECQ 1: Leading Change
Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2: Leading People
Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3: Results Driven
Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4: Business Acumen
Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5: Building Coalitions
Ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Technical Qualifications (TQs):
TQ 1: Audit/Investigation/Evaluation Experience: Exceptional experience managing or conducting independent audits to Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAGAS), investigations or evaluations of federal or corporate operations. Knowledge of accounting and investigation principles and experience working with offices of the inspectors general, either federal or local, or their equivalent. Experience reviewing proposed audit/investigative plans and draft reports to ensure that they are fair, balanced, and objective; focused on securing/reporting needed information efficiently; comply with applicable professional standards; and the final report appropriately addresses agency comments.
TQ 2: Possesses exceptional experience in advising senior executives and senior leadership staff on audits, investigations and/or evaluations of federal or corporate operations.
TQ 3: Must have proven leadership experience making timely and effective decisions that produce observable results in the areas of organizational accountability, integrity, and ethical performance.
TQ 4: Must have knowledge of sufficient scope and depth of the application of federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to procurement functions, budget development and execution, human capital management and other relevant areas.
For more information about the Executive Core Qualifications, please visit this site: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf
***Applicants for positions at grades GS-14 and above in the Architect of the Capitol must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.***
Special Instructions for Foreign Education:
Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part of foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing before an offer can be made.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.
DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide, and cover the cost for the drug test.
The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.
The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm
The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, genetic information and/or disability.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your narrative responses.
Your resume will be evaluated to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the background and experience to meet the technical expertise required for this position. All applicants must submit online written statements describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs.
Your resume and narratives must support your responses to the ECQ competencies. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.
Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).
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The Architect of the Capitol's job application process is designed to ensure that we only ask you for the information that is absolutely needed to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position.
To apply for this position, you only need to submit online the following: a) your resume and 2) answer the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant supplemental information. No additional documentation or attachment is required at the time of application.
We ask that you prepare and submit a resume that best describes fully your background experience, skills, abilities, education, training and other relevant credentials. The resume should include dates of employment.
Nothing further is required until it is requested by the staff of the Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for a position, you will be asked to provide it during the selection process or upon selection. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.
For example, we may ask you to provide documents such as college transcripts, copy of diploma or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires a license or certification, we will ask candidate(s) to provide proof at the time of selection.
If you fail to provide the required documents, we will withdraw a tentative job offer made and/or remove you from further consideration.
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.
You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/517372300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at https://www.aoc.gov/careers. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Teamwork, Integrity, Professionalism, Pride and Safety.