This position is located in the Office of the Deputy Inspector General for Policy and Oversight (P&O), Technical Assessment Directorate (TAD). The mission of TAD is to provide expert technical assessments that are timely, relevant, objective, independent, and affect improvements in defense system acquisition, operation, and sustainment by proactively addressing issues of concern to Congress, DoD, and the public.
Who May Apply: Only applicants
who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply
for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you
meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories
you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive
list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
· Current Permanent Department of Defense DODIG
· Current Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) - DOD Transfer (Excluding DODIG)
· Current Permanent Non-Department of Defense Civilian Employee - Non-DOD Transfer
· Former Federal employee, eligible for reinstatement
· Eligible under Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)
· Eligible for NAF/AAFES Interchange Agreement
· Priority Placement Program S (Military Spouse) registrants referred through the Automated Stopper and Referral
System (ASARS) for this position
· Eligible due to Interagency Career Transition Program (ICTAP)
· Eligible for 30% Disabled Veterans
· Eligible for Persons with Disability
Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Deputy Inspector General for Policy and Oversight (P&O), Technical Assessment Directorate (TAD). The mission of TAD is to provide expert technical assessments that are timely, relevant, objective, independent, and affect improvements in defense system acquisition, operation, and sustainment by proactively addressing issues of concern to Congress, DoD, and the public.
Who May Apply: Only applicants
who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply
for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you
meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories
you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive
list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
· Current Permanent Department of Defense DODIG
· Current Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) - DOD Transfer (Excluding DODIG)
· Current Permanent Non-Department of Defense Civilian Employee - Non-DOD Transfer
· Former Federal employee, eligible for reinstatement
· Eligible under Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)
· Eligible for NAF/AAFES Interchange Agreement
· Priority Placement Program S (Military Spouse) registrants referred through the Automated Stopper and Referral
System (ASARS) for this position
· Eligible due to Interagency Career Transition Program (ICTAP)
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Other Position Requirements:
Position
has been designated as Non-Critical Sensitive; incumbent is
required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
New Hires are required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and are subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG. Organizational entities within the DoD are not required to conduct drug testing for DoD civilian employees moving by transfer or reassignment from one DoD Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another TDP with no break in service within the DoD, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis by the gaining Component.
U.S.
Citizenship is required for this position.
Up to 50% temporary duty (TDY) travel within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS) may be required.
Permanent
Change of Duty (PCS—Relocation) expenses WILL NOT
be paid.
Recruitment
incentives MAY
be authorized; their use will be determined based on mission requirements
and availability of funds.
If
you have not previously successfully completed a probationary period with the
Federal Government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a two
year probationary period.
Position(s)
may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the
Priority Placement Program.
This
job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90
calendar days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Required
to complete a two year trial period based on appointment type such as Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A) Excepted
service positions.
Qualifications
The applicant must have 52 weeks of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Regular work supporting or contributing to projects, program assessments or evaluations. Typical duties include researching policies, directives or regulations and extracting information for projects; preparing portions of draft project or assessment reports and participating in staff interviews or onsite visits to gather information. AND 2) Responsibility for assigned program reviews, assessments or participation in teams performing such assessments. Typical duties include researching relevant law, regulation and policies; fathering data, reviewing documents, conducting site visits and interviewing staff; documenting findings and preparing reports; and developing draft recommendations and follow up plans.
Candidates will be further evaluated on the level and
quality of their experience and possession of the following relevant
competencies in order to determine the level if qualifications.
These competencies include:
1. Knowledge of evaluation standards of the President's
Council on Integrity and Efficiency (PCIE).
2. Ability to develop assessment and evaluation plans.
3. Ability to develop plans, methodologies and approaches
for analyses or evaluations conducted independently or as part of a team.
4. Skill in data collection and qualitative and quantitative
analysis of data and information.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
6. Ability to prepare reports and to develop and track
corrective actions.
Applicants who have
held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks
must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.
All
qualification and Time in Grade requirements must be met by the closing
date of this announcement
Education
Education:
There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.
Additional information
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of
Defense referral system for displaced employees.
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Working for OIG offers a comprehensive benefits
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health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usa.gov/Federal-Employees/Benefits.shtml.
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.
You will be assessed to the extent to which you possess the competencies listed in the "Qualifications" section above and ultimately placed into one of three quality category levels: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Applicants will receive further consideration in accordance with category rating procedures.
Best-Qualified: This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.
Highly-Qualified: This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, as determined by the job analysis.
Qualified: This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
During further evaluation, you may be asked to provide additional information or participate in other methods of assessment, such as structured interviews. Individuals who are subject matter experts in the requirements of this position may participate in further evaluations.
Your responses will be carefully reviewed and must be supported by factual information in your resume. Inflating or otherwise enhancing your qualifications and errors or omissions may result in loss of further consideration.
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.
Working for OIG offers a comprehensive benefits
package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance,
health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usa.gov/Federal-Employees/Benefits.shtml.
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.
· Resume showing relevant
experience (cover letter optional). Resume should include the following: where
you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address,
supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week
and salary;
· If qualifying based on education,
provide an official or unofficial transcript. Document must have name of
college/university to prove accreditation. If selected, an official transcript
will be required prior to your entrance on duty;
· Completed assessment
questionnaire;
·
Copy of
your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which documents
current Competitive (#1 on block 34 of SF-50) position occupied. If the
position currently occupied is Excepted Service (#2 on block 34 of SF-50), you
must provide documentation, a SF-50, that provides proof that you've held
a permanent position with career or career-conditional status.
·
To claim veterans' preference,
submit a DD-214 indicating the most recent dates of service, character
of service and type of discharge. To claim 10% or more disability, submit a VA
certification letter in addition to a DD-214. (If selected, a completed
SF-15 will be required prior to your entrance on duty.). Future military retirees can submit a "Statement of
Service" only if retirement DD 214 or proof of transitional leave is not yet
available. The "Statement of Service" must be signed by, or by
direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or
higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your
rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of
service (i.e. honorable).
· Interagency Career Transition
Assistance Program (ICTAP): Provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with
selection priority over other candidates for competitive service
vacancies. Applicants must be well-qualified, which is defined as meeting
all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well
as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements
for the position established by the Best Qualified category definition. You
must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for this program: a
separation notice, a SF-50 documenting separation; an agency certification that
you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM
notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military
Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5
U.S.C. Section 8337(h) or Section 8456. Information about ICTAP eligibility is
on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
· Any additional documentation that
would provide proof of your eligibility category for which you are applying.
Required documents are listed next to the eligibility category in the "Other
Information" section below.
Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete
application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s
and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information
and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for
employment.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, June 05, 2017 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1957577.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, June 05, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
3. Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
DFAS Office of Inspector General DFAS OIG
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Indianapolis, IN 46249
Next steps
You will receive emails at various points in the evaluation process to notify you of: 1) receipt of your application; 2) after further evaluation, whether or not you are referred to the selecting manager for consideration and possible interview; and 3) the final disposition of your application when recruitment is complete.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
· Resume showing relevant
experience (cover letter optional). Resume should include the following: where
you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address,
supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week
and salary;
· If qualifying based on education,
provide an official or unofficial transcript. Document must have name of
college/university to prove accreditation. If selected, an official transcript
will be required prior to your entrance on duty;
· Completed assessment
questionnaire;
·
Copy of
your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which documents
current Competitive (#1 on block 34 of SF-50) position occupied. If the
position currently occupied is Excepted Service (#2 on block 34 of SF-50), you
must provide documentation, a SF-50, that provides proof that you've held
a permanent position with career or career-conditional status.
·
To claim veterans' preference,
submit a DD-214 indicating the most recent dates of service, character
of service and type of discharge. To claim 10% or more disability, submit a VA
certification letter in addition to a DD-214. (If selected, a completed
SF-15 will be required prior to your entrance on duty.). Future military retirees can submit a "Statement of
Service" only if retirement DD 214 or proof of transitional leave is not yet
available. The "Statement of Service" must be signed by, or by
direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or
higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your
rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of
service (i.e. honorable).
· Interagency Career Transition
Assistance Program (ICTAP): Provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with
selection priority over other candidates for competitive service
vacancies. Applicants must be well-qualified, which is defined as meeting
all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well
as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements
for the position established by the Best Qualified category definition. You
must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for this program: a
separation notice, a SF-50 documenting separation; an agency certification that
you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM
notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military
Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5
U.S.C. Section 8337(h) or Section 8456. Information about ICTAP eligibility is
on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
· Any additional documentation that
would provide proof of your eligibility category for which you are applying.
Required documents are listed next to the eligibility category in the "Other
Information" section below.
Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete
application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s
and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information
and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for
employment.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, June 05, 2017 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1957577.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, June 05, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
3. Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
DFAS Office of Inspector General DFAS OIG
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Indianapolis, IN 46249
Next steps
You will receive emails at various points in the evaluation process to notify you of: 1) receipt of your application; 2) after further evaluation, whether or not you are referred to the selecting manager for consideration and possible interview; and 3) the final disposition of your application when recruitment is complete.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
