Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens and Current career United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service and United States Postal Inspection Service employees.

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills, experience, education and training they possess that directly relate to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements, and who submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM EDST on 09/30/2020 will be considered.

This position is being advertised at the Inspector General Executive Service (IGES) Band level, equivalent to the Senior Executive Service (SES). The salary range for this position is $131,240 - $197,300.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have served as an 1811 Criminal Investigator in Federal Service or equivalent military
• Financial Disclosure Statement Required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and physical examination
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
• May be required to serve a one-year (12-month) probationary period
• Selectee will be subject to random drug testing

Qualifications

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

• Oversees and directs, through subordinate managers and staff, a variety of investigative activities across the country. Applies sound management principles to these activities with an emphasis on quality, timeliness, and efficiency and with the goals of improving the overall effectiveness of the organization.
• Provides leadership and guidance in setting the workforce's expected performance levels commensurate with Office of Investigation's strategic objectives. Promotes quality through effective use of the organization's performance management system (e.g., establishing performance standards, appraising staff accomplishments using the developed standards, and taking action to reward, counsel, or remove employees, as appropriate).
• Assesses current and future staffing needs based on the Office of Investigation's goals and budget realities. Applies merit principles to develop, select, and manage a diverse workforce.
• Oversees the allocation of financial resources and identifies cost-effective solutions to operational issues. Provides support and oversight to the budgetary process, including offering assistance in preparing and justifying a budget and operating the budget under organizational procedures.
• Represents and speaks for the Office of Investigations and its work (e.g., presenting, explaining, selling, defending, and negotiating) to those within and outside the Office of the Inspector General (e.g., agency heads and other United States Postal Service executives; corporate executives; the media; clientele and professional groups). Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals and groups; clarifies information; and facilitates an open exchange of ideas.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with internal organizational units (e.g., other program areas and staff support functions).
• Develops and enhances alliances with external groups (e.g., other agencies or firms, state and local governments, Congress, and clientele groups). Engages in cross-functional activities and maintains common ground with a widening range of stakeholders.
• Works in groups and teams, conducts briefings and other meetings, and gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people in a variety of situations, exercising tact and treating others with respect.
• Ensures that reports, memoranda, and other documents reflect the position and work of the organization in a clear, convincing, and organized manner.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

This is a position in the Inspector General Executive Service (IGES). The following qualifications are required to be addressed in a separate narrative response not to exceed 5 pages (1 page each ECQ); submit with your application package and uploaded as "ECQ's or Other" document; if not addressed, you will not receive further consideration and be deem ineligible; however, the successful candidate should be capable in the following areas:

- Leading Change: Encompasses the ability to develop and implement an organizational vision, which integrates key national and program goals, priorities, values, and other factors. This includes the ability to balance change and continuity-to continually strive to improve customer service and program performance, to create a work environment that encourages creative thinking and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity.

- Leading People: The ability to design and implement strategies, which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organizations' vision, mission, and goals.

- Results Driven: Accountability and continuous improvement-This includes the ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.

- Business Acumen: The ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the organizations mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision making.

- Building Coalitions/Communication/Team Concepts: This involves the ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. Also, it involves the ability to develop an expansive professional network with other organizations and to identify the internal and external policies that impact the work of an organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Have served in a leadership position in the Federal Law Enforcement 1811 series Criminal Investigator within the Federal Government or equivalent position in the United States Armed Forces
• Must have at least 1 year of experience at the equivalent (GS-15) Director Band
• At least 7 years of professional Federal Law Enforcement or military experience
• Must have received a satisfactory rating on your most recent Performance Appraisal (Must submit a copy of your latest Performance Appraisal).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate level education
• Experience or knowledge of the Inspector General (IG) community
• Experience or knowledge of the Postal Service and its operations

You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the Executive Core Competencies. If your resume and attachments do not demonstrate you meet each competency, you will not be referred for further consideration.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A panel of subject matter experts will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: receive a zero (0) rating on requirement; fail to attach all required documentation; if your application materials indicate that you are not minimally-qualified for this position; or if you fail to qualify on the interview. Only the top-rated candidates will be referred to a review official or the selecting official for further consideration. Top-rated applicants may be required to participate in an interview. Your rating may be further adjusted or rated as ineligible by the review official or the selecting official based on your interview performance. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision.