This Senior Executive Service (SES) position is located in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Inspector General, Office of Management in Washington, DC. For more information on this office, visit their website at: www.epa.gov/oig.
Summary
This Senior Executive Service (SES) position is located in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Inspector General, Office of Management in Washington, DC. For more information on this office, visit their website at: www.epa.gov/oig.
The Assistant Inspector General for Management serves as the highest level of authority on OIG management and administrative matters and works extensively with the Inspector General, Deputy Inspector General and Associate Deputy Inspector General to integrate goals-based decision making into the allocation of OIG resources through multi-year and annual planning, and the annual budget process.
The Assistant Inspector General for Management represents the OIG on management and administrative matters with Congress, the Office of Personnel Management, the Office of Management and Budget, the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, the Environmental Protection Agency and other external stakeholders.
As Assistant Inspector General for Management, you are responsible for leading a diverse organization that provides day-to-day services and management oversight for a broad range of OIG mission support functions including: (1) budget policy, planning, execution and management; (2) human resources and human capital management to include recruitment, staffing, performance management, employee relations and training; (3) information technology management including planning, coordinating, designing, developing, implementing and maintaining OIG automated information systems, database management and IT security, which includes overseeing the development, management and oversight of IT security policies and procedures and protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of OIG computer systems and information; (4) acquisition programs to acquire goods and services; and (5) facilities and space management for 13 locations nationwide to include emergency management.
If you are selected, a pre-employment background check is required.
Current or former career Senior Executive Service (SES) employees, with reinstatement eligibility, or candidates who have successfully completed a SES Career Development Program approved by OPM are not required to address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), however you must still address the Technical Qualifications. All other applicants must submit narrative statements covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications in order to receive consideration for the position. Failure to address these specific qualifications in a separate narrative statement will eliminate you from consideration.
When responding to the Technical Qualifications and the Executive Core Qualifications, you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications. Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed,program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts.
For help in writing responses to ECQ's, applicants are strongly encouraged to review OPM's Guide to SES Qualifications at the following website: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/guidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf. The section, "Writing Executive Qualification Statements", begins on Page 8 of the Guide.
Qualifications
ES-0340 series: The work of this position requires executive level management and oversight ensuring that responsible programs are carried out in accordance with goals and objectives and comply with legislative requirements and Federal policies related to program integrity, privacy, security, records and financial stewardship.
A. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) - Mandatory Please provide a narrative not to exceed two pages per ECQ.
LEADING CHANGE. 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.
LEADING PEOPLE. 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.
RESULTS DRIVEN. 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.
BUSINESS ACUMEN. The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
BUILDING COALITIONS. 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.
B. Technical Qualifications(TQs)--Mandatory Please provide a narrative not to exceed one page per TQ.
TQ 1. Demonstrated visionary leadership overseeing a staff in providing highly complex and technical operational and administrative services in support of organizational programs within the functional areas to comply with legislative requirements and Federal policies related to: budget and financial management, strategic planning, information technology, human resources management, equal employment opportunity.
TQ 2. Senior-level experience managing an organization’s corporate culture that (a) embraces customer service and an overarching competency; (b) empowers personnel to their full potential; and (c) successfully manages the impact of organizational and external changes to achieve strategic goals.
Additional information
EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual’s employment experience will be used only to determine the person’s qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual’s personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination. For more information, visit Mythbuster on Federal Hiring Policies.
This information is used to determine your qualifications for employment. The use of this information is authorized under Title 5 USC, Sections 3302 and 3361.
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.
The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment. You must complete 1-year SES probation period, if not previously completed.
If you are a male and hired, and if you were born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. All Federal employees are required by P.L. 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Senior Executives are required to comply with the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act and must submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, upon assuming the position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
TRAVEL, TRANSPORTATION AND RELOCATION: In accordance with Federal and Agency travel regulations, the candidate selected for this position will not be reimbursed for travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty to this position. Position involves travel.
TELEWORK/FLEXIPLACE: This position has portable work; therefore, the selectee may be eligible to telework.
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.
The EPA OIG uses the traditional ECQ based evaluation method. If you meet the basic requirements, your application will be forwarded to an SES Rating Panel for rating and ranking based on your narrative responses to the ECQs and TQs. The Executive Resources Board recommends the best qualified candidates to the selecting official for consideration. You will be notified of the outcome of your application.
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.
The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment. You must complete 1-year SES probation period, if not previously completed.
If you are a male and hired, and if you were born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. All Federal employees are required by P.L. 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Senior Executives are required to comply with the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act and must submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, upon assuming the position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
TRAVEL, TRANSPORTATION AND RELOCATION: In accordance with Federal and Agency travel regulations, the candidate selected for this position will not be reimbursed for travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty to this position. Position involves travel.
TELEWORK/FLEXIPLACE: This position has portable work; therefore, the selectee may be eligible to telework.
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.
You must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) questions in order to receive consideration for the position. Your narrative statements may not exceed TWO pages per ECQ. Your narrative statements may not exceed ONE page per TQ.
Resume – Mandatory: Please limit your resume to no more than five (5) pages. In addition to answering the mandatory Technical Competencies’ and Executive Core Qualifications above, applicants MUST SUBMIT A RESUME.
If you exceed the page limit for your resume, ECQs and TQs or fail to address all of the ECQs or TQs your application will be disqualified.
Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility (Failure to submit will eliminate you from further consideration).
Current or former SES Career employees must include a copy of their SF50 that indicates their SES Career appointment under Title 5 (Failure to submit will eliminate you from further consideration).
Current or former Federal employee must provide a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service.
Do not submit any additional documents. Unsolicited documents will not be considered.
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.
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position. You must provide specific examples of your education, experience, training and awards in the manner and order instructed below which are applicable to each: (A) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and (B) Technical Qualifications (TQs). Responses to the five ECQs and TQs is mandatory. Failure to address the ECQs and TQs will result in your application being disqualified. To begin the application process, click the Apply On-line button to the right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date of this announcement. All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USA Jobs document portfolio feature. If you cannot apply on-line, you must contact the Human Resources Office listed for assistance no later than three business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. You must provide complete application materials by the closing date of this announcement. For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to http://www.epa.gov/careers/evapr.html
Environmental Protection Agency
US Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
MC: 2405T
Washington, District of Columbia 20460
United States
Next steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJOBS that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line occupational questionnaire, resume, responses to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs).
The Executive Review Board decides which Best Qualified applicants will be forwarded to the Selecting Official to make a selection. Interviews are arranged through the Selecting Official. If your application is not forwarded to the Rating Panel, you will be notified of the outcome of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
You must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) questions in order to receive consideration for the position. Your narrative statements may not exceed TWO pages per ECQ. Your narrative statements may not exceed ONE page per TQ.
Resume – Mandatory: Please limit your resume to no more than five (5) pages. In addition to answering the mandatory Technical Competencies’ and Executive Core Qualifications above, applicants MUST SUBMIT A RESUME.
If you exceed the page limit for your resume, ECQs and TQs or fail to address all of the ECQs or TQs your application will be disqualified.
Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility (Failure to submit will eliminate you from further consideration).
Current or former SES Career employees must include a copy of their SF50 that indicates their SES Career appointment under Title 5 (Failure to submit will eliminate you from further consideration).
Current or former Federal employee must provide a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service.
Do not submit any additional documents. Unsolicited documents will not be considered.
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.
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position. You must provide specific examples of your education, experience, training and awards in the manner and order instructed below which are applicable to each: (A) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and (B) Technical Qualifications (TQs). Responses to the five ECQs and TQs is mandatory. Failure to address the ECQs and TQs will result in your application being disqualified. To begin the application process, click the Apply On-line button to the right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date of this announcement. All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USA Jobs document portfolio feature. If you cannot apply on-line, you must contact the Human Resources Office listed for assistance no later than three business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. You must provide complete application materials by the closing date of this announcement. For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to http://www.epa.gov/careers/evapr.html
Environmental Protection Agency
US Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
MC: 2405T
Washington, District of Columbia 20460
United States
Next steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJOBS that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line occupational questionnaire, resume, responses to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs).
The Executive Review Board decides which Best Qualified applicants will be forwarded to the Selecting Official to make a selection. Interviews are arranged through the Selecting Official. If your application is not forwarded to the Rating Panel, you will be notified of the outcome of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
