This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/573142700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The incumbent serves as the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Inspections (DAIGI) in the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of State (Department). OIG has statutory oversight responsibility covering the Department and the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM). This oversight responsibility includes conducting and reporting on inspections, evaluations, investigations, audits, and special inquiries of all overseas and domestic organizational entities of these organizations.
Learn more about this agency07/09/2020 to 08/10/2020
$131,239 - $197,300 per year
ES 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Overseas travel is required.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Senior Executive
NA - No known promotion potential.
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series
Yes
No
OIG-2020-0060
573142700
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Open to the Public
The Office of Inspector General, Office of Inspections (OIG/ISP) is responsible for implementing the worldwide inspection program as mandated in the Foreign Service Act of 1980. OIG/ISP applies risk management principles to plan and conduct inspections and identify areas for review. Inspections of U.S. missions and constituent posts cover all aspects of the organization including assessments of leadership, foreign policy implementation, public diplomacy, information management, program and grants management, consular operations, and security and management support activities. Inspections of domestic bureaus or their subordinate offices examine the implementation of Department policies, the bureau or operating unit’s impact on the Department, the control and management of resources, the management of overseas posts or regional offices, and compliance with the Department's domestic security standards. The office also conducts compliance follow-up reviews to examine the implementation of recommendations from earlier inspections. The office also inspects USAGM programs and operations. Reports of inspections are submitted by the Inspector General to the Secretary of State and over a dozen committees in Congress.
As the DAIGI, the incumbent fully participates with and assists the Assistant Inspector General for Inspections (AIGI) in directing the operations and activities of inspection teams. This includes the following specific responsibilities:
The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 requires the applicant selected for this position submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
RESPONDING TO EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ) AND MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQ):
When responding to the ECQs and MTQs, 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 MTQs and the ECQs. Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, level of contacts, and results of your actions.
You should limit your narrative to two pages per MTQ and ECQ. Applicants who use "see resume" as a response will not receive consideration for this position.
A. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ):
UNLESS you:
To ECQs please click here.
Additional information on the proper preparation of Executive Core Qualifications statements is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website. To access please click here and here.
B. Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ):
All applicants must address each of the MTQs in order to receive consideration for this position.
For this position ALL applicants must address each of the following MTQs:
IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS THE MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, YOU MAY BE CONSIDERED INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Employee Relations, Disability/Reasonable Accommodations Division, at (202) 261-8163 or reasonableaccommodations@state.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
SELECTIVE SERVICE - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify at the time of appointment that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
An Executive Review Board (ERB) and Qualifications Review Panel (QRP) consisting of senior officials will rate applicants based on the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience and education. The ERB and QRP will determine the degree to which candidates possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) requirements of the position and the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) requirements. Among the factors the ERB and QRP will consider in determining the applicant's relative capacity and fitness for the position are education, training, experience and demonstrated executive level qualifications. The ERB and QRP will rate your application against each of the ECQs and MTQs to determine the best qualified candidates. Candidates determined to be best qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration for the position.
If you are currently serving under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the career SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit proof of non-competitive eligibility, i.e., conversion to career SES SF-50 or SES Certificate. You must attach a copy of a SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that verifies status or eligibility. If the SF-50 is not attached, THEN YOU MUST ADDRESS THE ECQs or you may lose consideration. All required documents must be submitted to our automated system "Gateway to State" prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of this announcement. See Step 3 under "How to Apply."
ALL CANDIDATES (INCLUDING CURRENT AND REINSTATEMENT SES) MUST PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE MTQs.
You must upload your responses in the "additional documentation" section of the application process.
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.
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If your package is complete and you are deemed eligible, your application will be reviewed by an Executive Review Board and by a Review Panel that will determine the best qualified applicants. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process:
1. Upon receipt of your application.
2. Upon minimum qualification determinations.
3. After the certificate is issued.
4. After final selection is made.
For instructions on how to view the status of your application, please click here.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/573142700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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