The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the General Services Administration (GSA) is one of the original OIGs established by the Inspector General Act of 1978. OIG provides oversight through auditing, inspections, and investigations of GSA's extensive procurement, real property, and related programs and operations, which primarily support other federal agencies. Applicants are encouraged to review the work and accomplishments of the GSA OIG on our website, https://www.gsaig.gov/.
Summary
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the General Services Administration (GSA) is one of the original OIGs established by the Inspector General Act of 1978. OIG provides oversight through auditing, inspections, and investigations of GSA's extensive procurement, real property, and related programs and operations, which primarily support other federal agencies. Applicants are encouraged to review the work and accomplishments of the GSA OIG on our website, https://www.gsaig.gov/.
This vacancy is open Government-wide to competitive service individuals, or those who may be hired under competitive service through a special appointing authority.
The Director of Human Resources (HR) is responsible for a comprehensive human resources management program and oversees the day-to-day HR operations. The Human Resources Director will identify trends in staff levels and developmental areas, provides oversight and review of General Schedule and Executive recruitment, and makes recommendations to senior management and senior staff members. The HR Director supervises the HR staff in performing the HR’s mission and identifies training needs of subordinate employees, ensuring the work produced is accurate and efficient. Additionally, the HR Director oversees technical areas, including, but not limited to:
Position Classification and Position Management
Manages and advises on complex federal civilian human resources classification and position management laws and regulations; provides overall direction as it relates to position management and classification support to the OIG; manages the process in which classification decisions are made and delivered; provides leadership perspective as it relates to conducting research for evaluation statements and classification decisions from OPM digest and MSPB decisions. This oversight also includes monitoring classification actions, agency reorganizations, position management, pay administration, position management reviews, desk audits, supervisor and employee interviews and other fact-finding techniques.
Staffing and Recruitment
Independently, and with support from other OIG staff members, maintains continuous contact with the management team to keep abreast of personnel needs and to provide advisory services and strategies for recruitment and staffing. These duties include staying abreast of working conditions such as turnover rate, retirement statistics, staff mobility, gains and losses, etc.; and developing strategic approaches to any issues that arise.
Employee Relations
Provides oversight and technical supervision of employee relations (ER), which includes providing guidance to the Employee Relations (ER) Officer in complex and unusual circumstances. Ensures ER actions are appropriately coordinated with other HR functions when necessary. Supports the ER Officer in ensuring that the OIG management team is provided with new and/or changing regulations concerning employee relations, grievance procedures, appeals processes, and investigation procedures.
Retirement, Pay and Benefits
Oversees the implementation and administration of policies and programs in performance management, compensation, payroll and personnel processing, and related programs such as recruitment and retention incentives. This oversight is done to ensure that the agency is abiding by and applying laws properly according to the following guidance: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title 5, locality and special salary rates; coordination with GSA payroll; within grade increases, and law enforcement availability pay (LEAP). Understands government HR policies and ensures the agency is kept up to date on all policy changes.
Development
Oversees and manages the planning and delivery of Agency training and development programs, activities, and services.
In conclusion, the responsibilities are in part, comprehensively operational as well as managerial.
Background security investigation required (see "Qualifications")
Applicants must apply online via GSAjobs (see "How to Apply" section)
Applicants selected for federal employment will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment" (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for federal employment. Failure to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on the application may be grounds for not hiring the selected applicant, for dismissing the applicant after he/she begins work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001).
A Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) is required for this position. Applicants who do not hold a SSBI or higher level investigation will undergo a thorough investigation to obtain the appropriate level required. If hired upon the results of a preliminary background investigation, continued employment will be subject to successful completion of an OPM background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. If you are selected, you will be required to complete OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with GSA.
This position requires minimal travel. This is a supervisory/managerial position. If selected for this position and you have not previously completed a supervisory or managerial probation period, you must complete a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period. If you are a current Federal employee, failure to complete the probationary period successfully can result in return to a former position or to a position of no lower grade and pay than the one vacated for the supervisory or managerial position. You must be able to make a direct deposit to a financial organization for your salary check. Males born after 12/31/59 must have registered with the Selective Service. Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
To qualify at the GS-15 level, a candidate must have experience that demonstrates at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is human resources experience that has provided the applicant with the abilities to successfully lead and manage a complex civilian human resources (HR) program. In addition, the successful candidate will have significant experience in at least two HR disciplines such as: Recruitment/Placement; Classification; HR Information Systems; Compensation and Benefits; Performance Management and Employee Relations. Applicants must demonstrate, in their resume and responses to the vacancy questions that they meet these qualification requirements.
Best qualified applicants for this position will have comprehensive and expert knowledge of human resources management policies, including those that govern federal employment, recruitment, placement, flexibilities, and hiring authorities used in the development of positions and/or their descriptions. This knowledge is used to make authoritative determinations, provide counsel to managers and supervisors and to assist in the development of workforce priorities.
Additional information
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: None
This vacancy announcement does not preclude filling this position by other means. Management also has the right not to fill the position.
Travel and transportation expenses are not authorized for this position.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
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.
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 10 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules and telework
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
Training and development
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.
If you are found qualified for this position, you will receive a numerical rating. Your rating will be based on the quality of your experience as demonstrated in your responses to the vacancy specific questions and substantiated by information in your resume. Your application will be evaluated against an established rating schedule and scored with a numerical rating of 70 to 100. Veteran's preference is not considered in Merit Promotion evaluations. Merit Promotion candidates who are determined to be best qualified are referred in alphabetical order. Applicants who have not submitted a resume in the GSAjobs system and/or have not answered all of the vacancy questions will not be considered for this position. Please note: Your responses must be substantiated by the resume submitted. If a determination is made that in responding to the vacancy questions you have rated yourself higher than is evident in your resume, experience, and/or education, your score may be manually adjusted by a Human Resources Specialist. The Human Resources Specialist will notify you of any adjustment in score and the basis of any changes.
CTAP QUALIFICATIONS: Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the GSA's Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) must be rated well qualified to receive priority selection consideration. You must submit the information outlined in the Supplemental Application Material section of this vacancy announcement to receive priority consideration. Applicants eligible for CTAP will be considered well qualified if they earn a minimum score of 85. Further information on CTAP can be viewed at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.htm
EEO STATEMENT: ALL APPLICANTS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE (WITH AUTHORIZED EXCEPTIONS) OR ANY OTHER NONMERIT FACTOR.
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.
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 10 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules and telework
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
Training and development
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.
Please review the following to determine which documents you must submit in order to complete your application.
Current Federal Employees or Reinstatement Eligibles: Submit your latest SF-50 that is NOT a general adjustment. SF-50 must show current position title, series, grade, and career tenure. Note: Current GSA OIG employees are not required to submit an SF-50.
CTAP Eligible: Submit proof of eligibility including agency notice; SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (or similar agency form); and most recent performance rating.
Applicants with Disabilities: Individuals with mental retardation, severe physical disability or psychiatric disability may be eligible for non-competitive appointment. Applicants who wish to be considered under this authority MUST submit proof of disability and certification of job readiness from a licensed medical professional (e.g., physician or other medical professional duly certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal, State, District of Columbia, or U.S. territory agency that issues or provides disability benefits.
Applicants applying under a special appointment authority not listed above: Submit proof of eligibility for appointment. Information may be obtained at the following Office of Personnel Management web site: http://www.usajobs.gov.
Failure to provide the required documentation may result in your not being considered for the vacancy.
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.You must submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the Announcement. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. A description of the online process is provided below. For more information on applying for a GSA vacancy, please visit Applying for a GSA Job.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. Once you have completed this step, select "Apply for this Position Now!"
2. Complete your personal information within GSAjobs. Once you’ve been redirected to GSA’s automated system, follow the prompts to create, review, or update your personal information. This information is used to determine your eligibility to apply for this position so be sure that it is up to date.
3. Respond to all of the vacancy specific questions.
4. Submit any required documents. A "Vacancy Documents" page is automatically displayed by the GSAjobs system. Review the Required Documents section of this announcement to determine which apply to you. You may choose one of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload; USAJOBS, or FAX. We strongly recommend you read the "Fax Instructions" provided on the Document Manager page prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information.
5. Respond to any Additional Assessment Questions. If you are presented with additional assessment questions, be sure to respond to them or you may not be considered.
6. Save a copy of your application. Once you have completed the application process, you will receive an ‘Application Review’ page. Review your application and follow the instructions to save or print a copy.
7. Click the "FINISH' button. At the bottom of the ‘Application Review’ page, YOU MUST CLICK THE 'FINISH' BUTTON to complete and submit your application.
Note: If you cannot complete any part of the application process listed above, contact the Human Resources Office/representative listed on the announcement prior to the announcement deadline for instructions on how to proceed. Be sure to receive prior HR approval to deviate from these instructions so that your application will be considered.
GSA, Office of Inspector General
Office of the Inspector General (JPH)
1800 F Street NW Room 5046
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
If your application is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will further evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies required of the position. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. A final job offer for this position is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications.
Thank you for your interest in working for GSA/Office of Inspector General!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Please review the following to determine which documents you must submit in order to complete your application.
Current Federal Employees or Reinstatement Eligibles: Submit your latest SF-50 that is NOT a general adjustment. SF-50 must show current position title, series, grade, and career tenure. Note: Current GSA OIG employees are not required to submit an SF-50.
CTAP Eligible: Submit proof of eligibility including agency notice; SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (or similar agency form); and most recent performance rating.
Applicants with Disabilities: Individuals with mental retardation, severe physical disability or psychiatric disability may be eligible for non-competitive appointment. Applicants who wish to be considered under this authority MUST submit proof of disability and certification of job readiness from a licensed medical professional (e.g., physician or other medical professional duly certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal, State, District of Columbia, or U.S. territory agency that issues or provides disability benefits.
Applicants applying under a special appointment authority not listed above: Submit proof of eligibility for appointment. Information may be obtained at the following Office of Personnel Management web site: http://www.usajobs.gov.
Failure to provide the required documentation may result in your not being considered for the vacancy.
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.You must submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the Announcement. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. A description of the online process is provided below. For more information on applying for a GSA vacancy, please visit Applying for a GSA Job.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. Once you have completed this step, select "Apply for this Position Now!"
2. Complete your personal information within GSAjobs. Once you’ve been redirected to GSA’s automated system, follow the prompts to create, review, or update your personal information. This information is used to determine your eligibility to apply for this position so be sure that it is up to date.
3. Respond to all of the vacancy specific questions.
4. Submit any required documents. A "Vacancy Documents" page is automatically displayed by the GSAjobs system. Review the Required Documents section of this announcement to determine which apply to you. You may choose one of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload; USAJOBS, or FAX. We strongly recommend you read the "Fax Instructions" provided on the Document Manager page prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information.
5. Respond to any Additional Assessment Questions. If you are presented with additional assessment questions, be sure to respond to them or you may not be considered.
6. Save a copy of your application. Once you have completed the application process, you will receive an ‘Application Review’ page. Review your application and follow the instructions to save or print a copy.
7. Click the "FINISH' button. At the bottom of the ‘Application Review’ page, YOU MUST CLICK THE 'FINISH' BUTTON to complete and submit your application.
Note: If you cannot complete any part of the application process listed above, contact the Human Resources Office/representative listed on the announcement prior to the announcement deadline for instructions on how to proceed. Be sure to receive prior HR approval to deviate from these instructions so that your application will be considered.
GSA, Office of Inspector General
Office of the Inspector General (JPH)
1800 F Street NW Room 5046
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
If your application is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will further evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies required of the position. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. A final job offer for this position is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications.
Thank you for your interest in working for GSA/Office of Inspector General!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
