Clarification from the agency

•Current Federal employee with competitive status •Former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility •CTAP/ICTAP eligible •Individuals with disabilities •Veterans with VOW, VEOA or VRA eligibility •Those eligible under an OPM interchange agreement or special appointing authority

As an Inspector working for the Office of Inspections, Intelligence Oversight, and Special Projects, the incumbent will conduct reviews of management issues and administrative allegations impacting Department of Energy operations. A management inspection typically focuses on the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of a specified program or activity. An allegation based inspection is a highly focused, fact-finding review typically initiated in response to an allegation of waste, mismanagement, or abuse. The inspection involves comprehensive data gathering and analysis that serves as the basis for developing findings, conclusions, and recommendations regarding the inspected program/activity. You will also perform operational functions such as preparing input for the office's Semi-annual Report to Congress, Strategic Plan, Annual Plan and Report, and budget.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Successful completion of a background and security investigation required.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for selective service.
• This is a drug testing designated position.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade restrictions must also be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants must have at least 52 weeks of service equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position.

Appointment to this position may be subject to successful completion of a 1-year probationary period.

Upon reporting, and on an annual basis thereafter, you will be required to file a financial statement and/or a procurement integrity certification. These certifications may be subject to public disclosure.

This position requires a security clearance and is subject to drug testing. The selectee must test negative prior to being appointed to this position and will be subject to random testing thereafter. Failure to pass subsequent tests could result in disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the Federal service.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS - A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.  Specialized experience is paid or unpaid experience that has equipped you 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 being filled.

To qualify for the GS-12: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-11. Specialized experience includes experience in reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, and reporting on complex programs, projects, and issues; developing findings and recommending changes in programs, operations, and/or resources utilization to resolve problems; drafting reports to address specific noncompliance with laws, regulations, DOE directives, and/or any other areas of concern.

To qualify for the GS-13: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-12. Specialized experience includes experience in conducting reviews of management issues and administrative allegations and making recommendations for corrective action; reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, and reporting on complex programs, projects, and issues; developing findings and recommending changes in programs, operations, and/or resources utilization to resolve problems; drafting reports to address specific noncompliance with laws, regulations, DOE directives, and/or any other areas of concern; proactively identifying management and operational problems/issues/inconsistencies; providing timely, accurate, and concise communication, including verbal briefings, written executive level summaries, reports, and correspondences.

The successful applicant for this position will possess the following KSAs /competencies:

(Applicants need not prepare written responses to these KSAs, unless asked in the online application).

1. Knowledge to evaluate programs, policies, and operations.

2. Knowledge of evaluation techniques and analytical skills and familiarity with computer systems.

3. Skill in preparing reports.

4. Skill in effective oral and written communication with senior officials.

5. Skill in research, analyze, and evaluate programs and data.

6. Ability to use computer programs.

For further information on qualification requirements for Inspector positions, visit www.opm.gov/Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will be rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training described in your online resume/questionnaire as related to the duties of this position. If your resume is incomplete, or does not support the responses in your online questionnaire you may be rated ineligible, not qualified, or your score may be adjusted.
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