This position is located in the Office of Performance and Risk Management, Office of Inspector General Department of Labor and is responsible for agency wide performance and risk management efforts, including supporting the Chief Performance and Risk Management Officer and in meeting agency mission goals and objectives, meeting performance, strategy and Enterprise Risk Management mandates.
This position is outside the bargaining unit.
Summary
This position is located in the Office of Performance and Risk Management, Office of Inspector General Department of Labor and is responsible for agency wide performance and risk management efforts, including supporting the Chief Performance and Risk Management Officer and in meeting agency mission goals and objectives, meeting performance, strategy and Enterprise Risk Management mandates.
U.S. Citizens; Interagency Career Transition Assistance Prog (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Prog (CTAP) eligibles in the local commuting area. Also advertised as job # MS-20-OIG-OPRM-37 for status applicants; to be considered for each, apply to BOTH jobs.
More than one position May be filled.
Responsible for agency wide performance and risk management efforts, including supporting the Chief Performance Risk Management Officer, CPRMO and OIG in meeting agency mission goals and objectives, meeting performance, strategy and Enterprise Risk Management, ERM mandates. This includes responsibility for project management, process design and execution, as well as planning and conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis and evaluation related to project, program, agency performance, ERM, organizational culture and strategic planning.
Leads complex projects leveraging data analysis, surveys, software tools, and other best practices, including project management, and process re-engineering concepts to enhance OIG’s strategic planning, ERM, and agency performance management activities. Conducts comprehensive management studies and research where the boundaries of the studies are extremely broad and difficult to determine in advance.
Ensures the agency's performance, ERM processes, budget, investments, and strategies comply with agency and federal requirements, such as the Government Performance and Results Act Modernization Act 2010 (GPRAMA), 0MB Circular A-123 and A-11, and other Office of Management and Budget (0MB), Congressional, and related requirements.
Develops and maintains effective collaborative working relationships with staff, senior leadership, and stakeholders. Performs high level liaison functions and collaborates with OIG staff regarding preparation of performance measures, risk assessments, action planning, and reporting activities.
Leads evaluations and special studies to analyze complex issues and risks in an effort to develop and implement potential solutions. Applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assess and to improve program effectiveness and complex management processes, projects and systems.
Requires a valid drivers license. Must be at least 16 years of age.
Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
U.S. Citizenship.
Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.
Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.
Also advertised as MS-20-OIG-OPRM-37 for status applicants; to be considered for each, apply to BOTH vacancies.
Qualifications
The applicants must have one year of specialized experience that equipped him/she with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. The experience must be equivalent to the next lower grade level, in the Federal service.
GS-13 - Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal Service. Example of specialized experience includes but is not limited to, Experience in the assessment of strategic, operational, and/or compliance risk reviews of complex business units, divisions, or programs; AND assisting with implementing and maintaining an enterprise risk management framework for business units, divisions, or programs.
GS-14, Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-13, in the Federal service. Example of specialized experience includes but is not limited to, Leading the assessment of enterprise risk management policies and procedures for organizations; AND formulated risk management approaches and guidance/instruction for an organization, or management team; AND developed, conducted, and reported the results from the analysis of operational, compliance or strategic risk reviews of complex business units, divisions or problems.
- This position is outside the bargaining unit.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) will NOT be offered.
- Relocation incentives will NOT be offered.
- This position will not be filled until Department's Placement Assistance Programs have been fully utilized.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the required specialized experience at the GS-13 level.
There is no substitution of education for the required specialized experience at the GS-14 level.
Additional information
DOL seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
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 Department of Labor (DOL) offers a great benefit package to eligible employees. The benefit package includes but is not limited to health benefits, supplemental dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 13 days paid sick leave per year, vacation leave and 10 paid holidays per year. We offer a variety of employee benefit options, a family-friendly work environment, a child care subsidy program, transit subsidy program, career assistance program, health services and fitness programs, access to LifeCare, a resource and referral service and more. For a comprehensive site about all federal benefits, please refer to OPM. For specific DOL benefits information, please refer to DOL BENEFITS
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 meet the minimum qualifications, you will be evaluated against the evaluation factors below and will be placed into a category based on your vacancy question responses.
Categories
Category A - Outstanding level based on review of resume and responses to the CBQ questionnaire according to job analysis.
Category B - Exceeds the minimum qualifications based on review of resume and responses to the CBQ questionnaire according to job analysis.
Category C - Meets the minimum qualifications based on review of resume and responses to the CBQ questionnaire according to job analysis.
Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:
Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence: Mastery knowledge of laws, government regulations, OMB circulars, Executive Orders, agency rules, policies, procedures, and government organization to the level of expert/authority.
Technology Application: As appropriate, teaches, instructs, or mentors others in the use of agency computer hardware and software applications.
General Competencies
Interpersonal Skills: Establishes and maintains effective working relationships in order to collaborate with a wide range of staff and senior-level stakeholders. Shows understanding courtesy, empathy, sensitivity and consideration to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others; develops and maintains effective relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, as well as individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed. Uses professionalism and tact to gain cooperation and strengthen internal support bases to obtain information and accomplish organizational goals. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with external stakeholders and partners, in an effort to identify best practices, areas of collaboration and innovation.
Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others; attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately. See How to Apply
The information you provide on your resume may be verified by a review of your work experience, employment start/end dates/hours worked and/or education, by checking references and through other means (ex. interview). The examining Office of Human Resources (OHR) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the vacancy questions. If not, the OHR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume. Your evaluation may also include a review by a Human Resources Specialist or panel and may include other assessments (ex. interview, panel review, written test, writing sample, etc.)
INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLES ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles who are placed into Category B or higher will be considered "well-qualified".
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 Department of Labor (DOL) offers a great benefit package to eligible employees. The benefit package includes but is not limited to health benefits, supplemental dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 13 days paid sick leave per year, vacation leave and 10 paid holidays per year. We offer a variety of employee benefit options, a family-friendly work environment, a child care subsidy program, transit subsidy program, career assistance program, health services and fitness programs, access to LifeCare, a resource and referral service and more. For a comprehensive site about all federal benefits, please refer to OPM. For specific DOL benefits information, please refer to DOL BENEFITS
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.
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password protected documents. -
Veterans Documents (if applicable): To be considered as a 5-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. To claim 10-point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. (For active duty service members expecting honorable or general discharge or release within 120 days, click Active Duty). Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference. For more information, go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx
- Displaced Employee Placement Documents – Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
- Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience, but may be submitted Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
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.
Follow the steps below to apply. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents must be received before the job closes – since this job has an application limit of 100, it will close at 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) ON THE DATE THIS LIMIT IS REACHED or ON THE VACANCY CLOSING DATE, whichever OCCURS FIRST. If the job closes on the date the limit is reached, applicants will no longer be able to edit their applications. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered.
Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations. SAVE your information before the 30 MINUTE TIMEOUT! For help, go to https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/.
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. FOR EACH EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, include: start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week); otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS) Once you have identified a job on www.usajobs.gov that you wish to apply for, click on the title and click the Apply button . For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact noted at the bottom of the announcement. Click “Start Application” and proceed through 5 steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. At Step 5, click “Continue to Agency Site”.
STEP 3 – Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL) On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account and click “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY”. Continue through the 7 progress steps noted at the top of the DOL page. The 3rd progress step is where you answer the vacancy specific questions. The 4th progress step is where you submit required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy . If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
STEP 4 – On the “Review and Submit” step, click “Submit Application” The last “Confirmation” step will turn green noting that your application was submitted successfully. STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Close Date by returning to USAJOBS and clicking the vacancy, then “Update Application”.
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Written Communication: Develops effective written communications for a variety of audiences, including complex reports, presentations to management, standard operating procedures, and written updates to staff. Develops sensitive written recommendations to higher authority that articulate positions/policy of technical complexity. Develops written documents, including well researched white papers and presentations, both independently and in collaboration with others.
Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, positivity, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of the OIG and OPRM.
External and Organizational Awareness: Identifies and keeps up-to-date on key economic, political and social trends that affect the organization. Understands the organization's mission and functions, which include strategic and operational goals, programs, policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Leverages surveys and other mechanisms to gather feedback and understand customer perspectives.
Labor, Office of Inspector General
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Rm. S5020
Washington, District of Columbia 20210
United States
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days from the issuance date of the certificate.
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password protected documents. -
Veterans Documents (if applicable): To be considered as a 5-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. To claim 10-point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. (For active duty service members expecting honorable or general discharge or release within 120 days, click Active Duty). Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference. For more information, go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx
- Displaced Employee Placement Documents – Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
- Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience, but may be submitted Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
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.
Follow the steps below to apply. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents must be received before the job closes – since this job has an application limit of 100, it will close at 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) ON THE DATE THIS LIMIT IS REACHED or ON THE VACANCY CLOSING DATE, whichever OCCURS FIRST. If the job closes on the date the limit is reached, applicants will no longer be able to edit their applications. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered.
Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations. SAVE your information before the 30 MINUTE TIMEOUT! For help, go to https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/.
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. FOR EACH EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, include: start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week); otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS) Once you have identified a job on www.usajobs.gov that you wish to apply for, click on the title and click the Apply button . For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact noted at the bottom of the announcement. Click “Start Application” and proceed through 5 steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. At Step 5, click “Continue to Agency Site”.
STEP 3 – Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL) On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account and click “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY”. Continue through the 7 progress steps noted at the top of the DOL page. The 3rd progress step is where you answer the vacancy specific questions. The 4th progress step is where you submit required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy . If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
STEP 4 – On the “Review and Submit” step, click “Submit Application” The last “Confirmation” step will turn green noting that your application was submitted successfully. STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Close Date by returning to USAJOBS and clicking the vacancy, then “Update Application”.
Continued from How you will be evaluated...
Written Communication: Develops effective written communications for a variety of audiences, including complex reports, presentations to management, standard operating procedures, and written updates to staff. Develops sensitive written recommendations to higher authority that articulate positions/policy of technical complexity. Develops written documents, including well researched white papers and presentations, both independently and in collaboration with others.
Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, positivity, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of the OIG and OPRM.
External and Organizational Awareness: Identifies and keeps up-to-date on key economic, political and social trends that affect the organization. Understands the organization's mission and functions, which include strategic and operational goals, programs, policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Leverages surveys and other mechanisms to gather feedback and understand customer perspectives.
Labor, Office of Inspector General
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Rm. S5020
Washington, District of Columbia 20210
United States
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days from the issuance date of the certificate.
