This position is located in the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of The Inspector General (OIG), Office of the Chief of Staff (OCoS), Human Capital Management Directorate (HCM), and supports the Lead Inspector General Mission. The Lead Inspector General (Lead IG) is charged with providing oversight for designated overseas contingency operations (OCO) such as Operations Inherent Resolve (OIR) and Freedom's Sentinel (OFS). The incumbent's duty station will be Alexandria, VA.
Summary
This position is located in the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of The Inspector General (OIG), Office of the Chief of Staff (OCoS), Human Capital Management Directorate (HCM), and supports the Lead Inspector General Mission. The Lead Inspector General (Lead IG) is charged with providing oversight for designated overseas contingency operations (OCO) such as Operations Inherent Resolve (OIR) and Freedom's Sentinel (OFS). The incumbent's duty station will be Alexandria, VA.
The selected candidate will work closely with the ODIG-OCO on Human Capital activities that are related to the OIG's execution of the Lead Inspector General Mission. The selected candidate will provide technical support in the areas of 5 U.S.C. 3161 recruitment, placement and processing personnel actions.
Provides technical support for recruitment and placement.
Conducts pre-employment processing, including sending job offer letters and forms and working with new employees to complete processes. Identifies the need for and obtains additional information, identifies issues or problems and resolves or notifies higher graded staff. Conducts entrance on duty.
Processes or coordinates processing of actions needed to support personnel in foreign duty locations; maintains appropriate records; monitors requirements such as rotation, tour dates or time limits. Processes requests for foreign allowances and entitlements, in accordance with established procedure.
Establishes and maintains a variety of electronic and hard copy records including, but not limited to staffing documentation, employee records and other information to comply with law, regulation and policy; audits and closes out files and performs file research as directed.
Utilizes a number of human resources information systems including Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) and others used to process actions and maintain employee records and files; enters and retrieves data, searches systems and produces reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.
This position is being filled using 5 U.S. Code subsection 3161 authority. This excepted service position is temporary and available for 24-months. This temporary position may be terminated early or extended beyond the 24-month period based upon incumbent performance and the needs of the OIG.
Position has been designated as Non-Critical Sensitive; incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
New Hires are required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and are subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG. Organizational entities within the DoD are not required to conduct drug testing for DoD civilian employees moving by transfer or reassignment from one DoD Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another TDP with no break in service within the DoD, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis by the gaining Component.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
Qualifications
HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS
Knowledge of a variety of rules, processes and procedures for recruitment and staffing.
Skill in use of automated systems, databases and software to publish JOAs, process actions and maintain employee data and records.
Ability to work with all levels of staff and management to advise on recruitment and hiring action status, work with new employees and answer technical questions.
Skill in research of policy, practice, hard copy and online resources and in use of automated systems to perform research and summarize information.
Skill in written communication to draft JOAs.
Ability to review documents and information to ensure that forms submitted by new employees and documentation in files and records are complete and accurate.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.
Additional information
As a Federal employee, incumbent may elect health insurance, life insurance, participate in the Federal retirement system, and will receive Sick and Annual leave benefits.
The OIG offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
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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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience and/or related education as reflected in your resume.
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.
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. See required documents below.Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
All documents must be saved as PDFs. You should name your file with your last name, first name, and document name (e.g., Smith, John Cover Letter.pdf). To ensure consideration for employment, submit the following:
Resume. Please indicate the position or positions you are applying to, valid and current contact information, and include relevant experience/training in private sector, DoD or another federal agency.
ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 11:59 PM. BY THE CLOSING DATE; INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
All application materials become property of the office and will not be returned. Applicants who have relatives and/or family members employed within the
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. See required documents below.Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
All documents must be saved as PDFs. You should name your file with your last name, first name, and document name (e.g., Smith, John Cover Letter.pdf). To ensure consideration for employment, submit the following:
Resume. Please indicate the position or positions you are applying to, valid and current contact information, and include relevant experience/training in private sector, DoD or another federal agency.
ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 11:59 PM. BY THE CLOSING DATE; INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
All application materials become property of the office and will not be returned. Applicants who have relatives and/or family members employed within the