Clarification from the agency

Civil Service individuals consisting of all appointive positions in the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of the Government of the United States, except positions in the uniformed services. Included are experts and consultants who occupy appointive positions, and individuals in the Postal Service and the Postal Rate Commission. SES reinstatement eligibles outside the civil service and SESCDP graduates with noncompetitive eligibility may apply for noncompetitive consideration.

As the Deputy Special Inspector General for Audit you will:

• Plan and executes an audit program that provides for independent reviews and appraisals of the operation of the TARP. These reviews provide information on the condition of all functional activities of the TARP, and are sufficient in scope to provide a basis for constructive management action by responsible officials.
• Provide overall leadership and direction for evaluating the vulnerability of TARP operating activities to problems, and recommends action to pursue in planning audit coverage that provides for:

           - Systemic verification and analyses of functional transactions;

           - Assessments of the design and development of new and existing information systems;

           - Appraisals of the effectiveness and efficiency of TARP programs and operations; and

           - Execution of the responsibilities mandated under the Chief Financial Officer's Act relating to audits of TARP financial statements.

• Perform quality assurance of audit activities by assessing the execution of audit operations and their adherence to the GAO's Government Auditing Standards; identify operational concerns in SIGTARP audit and evaluation activities and prepares reports that recommend appropriate management actions; monitor and evaluate audit and evaluation activities using qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis; and recommend new procedures and techniques for improving the overall quality of audit operations.
• Formulate and maintain SIGTARP audit and evaluation policies, procedures, and program guidelines; develop and maintain audit and evaluation management information systems; and produce management information reports for use by SIGTARP managers.
• Develop and maintain the professional skills of audit and evaluation personnel by determining training priorities and goals of the audit and evaluation training programs, identifying training needs, and defining and articulating training objectives.
• Supervise senior auditors and evaluations who plan and execute the audit and evaluation program of the TARP, including: information systems; financial management activities; headquarters operations; and the programs and operations of TARP.

Conditions of employment

• Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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• You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Natural

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation.

The experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

All applicants must exhibit competency in each of the Technical Qualifications (TQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below. Eligibility will be based on a clear demonstration that the applicant's training and experience are of the scope, quality and level of responsibility sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this executive position.

Note: The Technical Qualifications (TQs) vacancy questions in this announcement are mandatory and must be addressed. All Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) vacancy questions are also mandatory UNLESS you are a current member of the career SES, a former career SES member with reinstatement eligibility, or an OPM/QRB certified candidate.

Your application may be disqualified if you fail to address these requirements. The experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector or volunteer service.


Part I. Technical Qualifications (TQs) -The TQ questions are mandatory for all applicants.

TQ 1: Demonstrated executive level experience leading and directing a multi-disciplinary team to develop and recommend solutions for a wide range of issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of a high profile program, including operations and internal programs.

TQ 2: Demonstrated knowledge of Inspector General programs, operations, systems, legislative history, mission and systems to sufficiently plan and conduct major program reviews, audits and evaluations within an IG office to determine analytical methods to be applied, discern organizational relationships, reach conclusions and provide recommendations to streamline operations, improve service and productivity, and reduce program vulnerabilities to fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and ensure program compliance with regulatory and policy requirements.

TQ 3: Demonstrated skill in serving as an advisor and authority on matters related to inspections or evaluations reviews, including complex and sensitive cases in order to conduct studies and consult with Department level clients, private industry, other federal agencies, and state and local entities.

Part II. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) - ECQ questions are mandatory for all applicants UNLESS you are a current member of the career SES, a former career SES member with reinstatement eligibility, or an OPM/QRB certified candidate.

ECQ 1: Leading Change This core qualification involves the 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 This core qualification involves the 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 This core qualification involves the 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 This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

ECQ 5: Building Coalitions This core qualification involves the 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.

OPM provides models and suggestions for writing ECQs in the Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application includes your:
1. Resume,
2. Responses to the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications (if applicable), and
3. Required supporting documents.

We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants:
1. Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the experience required for this position. You may be found "not qualified" if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible.
2. Rating: Applicants will be evaluated by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) based on the executive (ECQ) and technical (TQ) qualification requirements stated in this announcement.
3. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selecting official for consideration and possible interview.