Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens and Current Federal Competitive Service - Current Career United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service and United States Postal Inspection Service will not be considered or selected from this vacancy announcement.

This position is being advertised at the Director Band level, equivalent to a GS-15. The salary range for this position is $144,128.00 - $172,500.00. The posted salary INCLUDES locality pay.

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.

The employee manages and directs the activities of staff engaged in performing audits and reviews that examine how the Postal Service's activities, organization, and policies relate to its strategic vision and mission. Audits focus on the Postal Inspection Service.

Responsibilities include planning and assigning work; collaborating with peers and subordinates to assure effective advisory services; and otherwise ensuring continuous progress toward stated goals.

• Demonstrated ability to strategically plan audit work: stay abreast of critical issues that may affect the Postal Service, Law Enforcement, industry partners and other OIGs to support audit planning, make informed decisions, and support organizational goals.
• Clearly and concisely communicates to include proactively keeping OIG leadership informed of key information and also relaying information to staff and the auditee. Exercises sound judgement and critical thinking to identify which issues merit escalation.
• Plans and oversees the conduct of complex audits, evaluations, reviews, surveys or other analytical processes. Reviews and approves the purpose, scope, and audit approach of each audit project.
• Ensures audit projects meet professional standards in planning and execution and in the accumulation of evidentiary data. Also ensures approved audit objectives are met and that adequate practical coverage is achieved.
• Reviews and edits audit reports, and discusses the reports with appropriate management. Presents oral briefings to management. Written products, including briefing papers, require minimal revision.
• Accumulates data, maintains records, and prepares reports on the administration of audit projects and other assigned activities. Assists in evaluation of overall audit results.
• Leads by example to bring about a shared understanding of job objectives, roles, and report messages by facilitating job related meetings and coaching others when necessary. Proactively coaches, mentors, and develops staff. Accomplishes results by communicating job expectations; monitoring and appraising job results; addressing performance issues; and providing actionable feedback and career development opportunities.
• Represents the Office of Inspector General in meetings with high level officials from the United States Postal Service, other agencies, vendors, and members of external organizations. Responsibilities include presenting results of assessments and studies (which may be complex or controversial), and influencing approval and implementation of agency wide solutions and plans.
• Assures implementation by subordinate staff of the goals and objectives of the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General. Determines goals and objectives that need additional emphasis; develops measures that evaluate performance; makes recommendations for program improvement; and manages all resources as agency assets.
• Identifies and resolves, as applicable, unique issues where no policy exists, taking innovative actions to address new needs and/or issues.
• Furthers the Equal Opportunity Program, including assuring equal opportunity for all subordinate employees in recruitment, selection, promotion, training, awards, assignments, discipline, and special program objectives.
• Practices sound position management when assigning work, combining/separating duties, establishing and abolishing positions, and in fulfilling other human resource management duties and responsibilities.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and medical assessment questionnaire.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card.
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) years of specialized program evaluation or performance auditing experience in operations that includes planning and conducting performance evaluations/auditing.
• Two (2) years experience at the GS-14 equivalent level that includes managing lower level staff performing audits/program evaluations gained in an Office of Audit or similar organization such as the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

Please Note: For the 0511 (Auditor) occupation series, the duties and responsibilities of this position require a degree in accounting or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting: or (b) a combination of education and experience--at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. This must also include one of the following: (1) 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality; (2) a certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or (3) completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience conducting performance evaluations or performance audits of law enforcement entities or programs.
• Advanced degree
• CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE, CISA or related Professional Certification
• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Accounting. Finance, Business, Law, Public Administration or a related field

EVALUATION FACTORS
A resume review and 2-part structured Interview will be conducted for the top rated applicants to validate your experience meets the critical general competencies at the minimum proficiency level. Part 1 will include a 1-way video interview. For part 2, top rated candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview. Please ensure your resume contains examples of your knowledge, skill or ability to learn in the following areas:

• Mastery of a professional knowledge of the theory, concepts, principles, and practices of financial and performance auditing sufficient to conduct difficult assignments involving interfaces and inter-relationships between and among programs, systems, functions, policies, and various issues.
• Knowledge and experience to carry out the mission of the agency and provide guidance and leadership in carrying out programs and strategies and to perform audits to include a long-term outlook consistent with agency needs.
• In-depth knowledge of modern management techniques, methods, principles, and marketing concepts to assure optimum utilization of personnel, equipment, and space, and to accomplish program objectives through combined technical and administrative program oversight.
• Ability to identify strategies and implement programs which contribute to providing top quality service.

You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor.

Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and 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.

Candidates resumes will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position.

A panel of subject matter experts will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure that you meet qualifications required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor; 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. A 2-part structured interview will be conducted for the top rated applicants. Part 1 will include a 1-way video interview. For part 2, top rated candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision.