This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/574745000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Office of Investigations, Office of Inspector General (OIG). The OIG is the independent oversight organization for the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). The Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations conducts investigative activity to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse, and to promote efficiency and economy in programs and operations of the Department and USAGM.
Learn more about this agency07/27/2020 to 08/24/2020
$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
00 - No known promotion potential.
Yes
No
OIG-2020-0064
574745000
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).
This announcement is open to all U.S. citizens.
The Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations serves as the principal assistant and advisor to the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI), sharing his/her responsibilities in all matters relating to the criminal investigative functions of the OIG. The incumbent assumes all of the duties and responsibilities of the AIGI in his/her absence, which include the following responsibilities:
This position is a secondary law enforcement position. The incumbent is required to have prior law enforcement experience in supervising and conducting criminal investigations.
This position requires the incumbent to carry a firearm while performing duties and maintain firearm proficiency and successfully pass periodic firearm qualifications. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition. Title 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9).
Persons selected for initial appointment to the career Senior Executive Service must have their Executive Core Qualifications certified by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board prior to appointment and will be required to serve a one year probationary period. The Civil Service includes all appointive position in the executive judicial, and legislative branches of the U.S. government except positions in the uniformed services. Veterans Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service (SES).
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 and Mandatory Technical Qualifications:
When responding to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (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 with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts.
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 the position.
..............................Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ)...........................
Unless you are currently serving under 1) a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, 2) are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or 3) have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the ECQs.
PLEASE ADDRESS EACH OF THE EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS IN THE QUESTION PORTION OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS (last five questions in the questions portion of the application process).
To preview the ECQs please click here.
To view additional information on the proper preparation of Executive Core Qualification statements available on the Office of Personnel Management's website please click hereand here
..........................Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ)..........................
In order to receive consideration for this position, all applicants must also submit a narrative statement for each of the mandatory technical qualifications listed below.
IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS THE MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, YOU MAY BE CONSIDERED INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION.
AGE REQUIREMENT: All applicants, except preference-eligible veterans, MUST be no more than 37 years of age upon entry into this position. If you are 37 or older, or will reach your 37th birthday, but have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement position which may exempt you from this age restriction, you must submit a copy of the SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that you received in that position. If you are a preference-eligible veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 verifying your veterans preference eligibility.
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.
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.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated by a Qualifications Review Panel (QRP) of senior officials. The Panel will rate applicants on the basis of the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience and education. The Panel will determine the degree to which candidates possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the mandatory technical requirements of the position and the Mandatory Executive Core Qualification requirements. Among the factors the evaluation panel will consider in determining the applicant's relative capacity and fitness for the position are education, training, experience and demonstrated executive level qualifications. The Panel will rate your application against each of the Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications to determine the best qualified candidates. Candidates determined to be the best qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration for the position.
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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, you may lose consideration. All required documents must be submitted to our automated system "Gateway to State" prior to the closing date of this announcement which is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
The following documents are required:
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.
Applicants must submit an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. Information you provide in USAJOBS is general information completed by all applicants. The information you provide and your Federal resume will become part of your application and will automatically be transferred to the Department of State's Gateway to State application system when you apply on-line. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement to complete the following three-step application process:
STEP 1: Select the "Apply On-line" button and follow the instructions provided. When completing your on-line resume do not convert it to the SES resume format.
STEP 2: Answer the self-assessment questions, the Executive Core Qualifications and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications. Follow the instruction provided under the "qualifications required" section. Your responses to the ECQs and MTQs will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this job. Review your resume to make certain that it supports your responses to the user information questions, the ECQs and MTQs.
STEP 3: Submit all required documentation listed in the required documents section of this announcement to our automated system "Gateway to State" prior to the closing date of the announcement.
To view the status of your supporting documentation, please click here.
Technical assistance with your on-line application can be obtained by contacting the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com OR by calling (866) 656-6830 or (703) 269-4944 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. NOTE: If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package by fax. You must call the number listed in the vacancy announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, at least two working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The Human Resources Office will fax or e-mail you an application package that you must complete and return prior to the closing date of the announcement. To receive application materials, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement and they will assist you in processing your application. In all cases, applicants must provide responses to the self-assessment questions and the required applicant information and supplemental documentation in order to be considered for the position.
The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources Office no later than 11:59 p.m. eastern Standard time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.
NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. After we review and evaluate all applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and or security background investigation.
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/574745000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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