Interested in helping lead a rising OIG as it implements many positive changes?
You’ll be the Assistant Inspector General for Audit and Evaluation, reporting to the Principal Assistant General for Audit and Evaluation.
You’ll be one of a small group of executives within the OIG for the U.S. Department of Commerce.
You’ll lead multiple teams of auditors, program analysts, and subject matter experts, and be responsible for planning and managing highly complex and sensitive audits.
Summary
Interested in helping lead a rising OIG as it implements many positive changes?
You’ll be the Assistant Inspector General for Audit and Evaluation, reporting to the Principal Assistant General for Audit and Evaluation.
You’ll be one of a small group of executives within the OIG for the U.S. Department of Commerce.
You’ll lead multiple teams of auditors, program analysts, and subject matter experts, and be responsible for planning and managing highly complex and sensitive audits.
All groups of qualified individuals within the civil service, Senior Executive Service (SES) reinstatement eligible, and SES Candidate Development Program certified graduates with noncompetitive eligibility. A person is considered to be in the civil service only if occupying a civil service position at the time of application.
Serve as a member of OIG's senior management team and be principally responsible for managing highly complex and sensitive audits.
Direct and supervise audit and program analyst staff in carrying out assigned audit responsibilities which include:
Conduct financial and performance audits and evaluations using Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS);
- preparing reports on the results of audits and evaluations;
- resolving audit and evaluation findings;
- ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of operations;
- managing hotline referrals.
Provide technical and policy advice on management matters, and audit and evaluation matters to the PAIG and other senior officials including the Inspector General.
Perform the full range of supervisory duties for a staff of auditors, program analysts, and other administrative and technical support staff on a day-to-day basis.
Oversee and monitor the operations of assigned projects by carefully tracking their status and timely addressing issues or problems that arise in the course of audit work.
Recommend changes in project priorities to accomplish audit objectives approved by the Inspector General and the PAIG.
Keep abreast of strategic goals and objectives, initiatives, budgetary status, and internal control practices.
Resolve highly complex and very sensitive issues that have the potential to undermine the integrity of audits and evaluation reports.
Prepare a wide range of highly complex, sophisticated and sensitive audit and evaluation reports.
Participate in OIG strategic planning.
Manage a multi-million dollar budget.
Contribute to OIG auditing and evaluation policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures.
Represent the OIG at Department, Federal government and private sector meetings and conferences.
Maintain liaison relationships at the top professional levels in the Department of Commerce and with other government agencies.
Provide testimony on audit and evaluation cases as required.
Background investigation and/or security clearance is required.
One year probationary period may be required.
Incumbent may be subject to geographic mobility.
Public Financial Disclosure (SF-278 filing within 30 days is required).
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess all of the Executive Core Qualifications and Professional/Technical Qualifications listed. These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, senior level experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in leading and managing a comprehensive program in a complex organization. An individual's total experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicants must meet all of the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
PLEASE LIMIT RESPONSES TO 2 PAGES PER ECQ AND UNDER 2 PAGES PER PTQ.
Qualifications
The application process used to recruit for this position is the Traditional-Method, Therefore, provide separate narrative responses, not to exceed two (2) pages for each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), not to exceed 10 pages, and under 2 pages for each of the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs). **Current or reinstatement eligible Career SES member or a graduate of an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) are not required to address the ECQs. However, candidates MUST provide separate narrative responses addressing all mandatory PTQs.
The ECQs and PTQs qualification requirement are detailed below:
A. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) - The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential, not technical expertise. They measure broad executive skills needed to succeed in any SES position, and consist of the following elements:
ECQ 1 - Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision.
ECQ 2 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building.
ECQ 3 - Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility.
ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management.
ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating.
B. PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs) - The PTQs measure technical occupational expertise required by this position. To be creditable, experience must be at the senior level. Resumes and supplemental statements must demonstrate possession of the following:
PTQ #1 - Extensive knowledge and experience in planning and managing complex audits using professional standards to assess the functions of a nationally dispersed agency. Extensive experience developing, reviewing, publishing, and defending findings and results to diverse audiences.
PTQ #2 - Knowledge and experience with Inspector General programs and operations, and leading a geographically-dispersed audit organization, while demonstrably improving employee engagement and satisfaction.
When responding to the PTQs and ECQs, you must clearly show that they possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the ECQs and PTQs. Examples should be clear and emphasize the applicant’s level of responsibilities, scope, and complexity of the programs managed and program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts.
This position is based on specialized experience and does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This position is a Senior Executive Service (SES) career-reserved position.
Positions in the SES are not graded. SES pay is commensurate with qualifications. SES employees are eligible for bonuses and awards based on performance. Veteran's preference is not applicable to SES. One position will be filled. The duty station is in Washington, D.C.
Financial Disclosure: This position is covered under the Ethics in Government Act, which requires comprehensive financial disclosures from employees. The appointee will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278), within 30 days after his/her appointment, and then annually thereafter.
Qualifications Approval and Probationary Period: Persons newly selected for career appointment to the Senior Executive Service must have their executive core qualifications approved by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board and will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Mobility: Individuals selected for Senior Executive Service positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
Veterans' preference is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive Service.
Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package.
Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.
False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be fired after you begin work, or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
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.
Additional benefits available include: Flexible work schedule, transportation subsidy, fitness center, child-care facility, career development with a generous training program, credit union and convenient access to Metrorail and Metrobus transit services in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia communities, car pools/van pools and more.
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.
Applicants are required to submit a narrative statement for each Professional/Technical Qualification (PTQ) and each Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) listed.
If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and had your ECQs certified by OPM, then you only need to address each PTQ, and you do not need to submit an ECQ narrative. All other applicants are required to respond to all ECQs and PTQs, addressing each ECQ and PTQ separately. Please give a complete and detailed answer for each qualification.
Please keep in mind each ECQ and PTQ are unique qualifications. Therefore, duplicate responses are not sufficient in determining if you meet that specific qualification.
Please review the complete guide to writing executive qualifications at www.opm.gov/ses and use the Challenge, Context, Action, Result (CCAR) model to develop your statements.
Do not enter "Refer to Resume" to explain your answer. Applications directing the reader to search within the application or to "See Resume" are considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Failure to submit a narrative statement or address any of the ECQs and/or PTQs is also considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. As a result, you will be rated as "INCOMPLETE".
Qualified applicants will be evaluated by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) rating panel of senior managers to determine the degree to which they possess the executive core and professional/technical qualifications, and best qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The ERB rating panel will make recommendations on best qualified candidates to the selecting official. Applicants will be evaluated on the quality and extent of their total accomplishments, experience, the ECQs, and the PTQs.
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.
Additional benefits available include: Flexible work schedule, transportation subsidy, fitness center, child-care facility, career development with a generous training program, credit union and convenient access to Metrorail and Metrobus transit services in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia communities, car pools/van pools and more.
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.
In addition to your online application, the following documents must be submitted and received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement:
Item 1 - Resume
Your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the following information: paid and non-paid experience, including job titles, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary; knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position; specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s).
Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the requirements of this position. This information must be clearly identified in your resume. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.
You must have a response for each PTQ, which are listed under the qualification section of this announcement. Your statement is restricted to no more than 2 pages per PTQ and should be a stand-alone document. It should be submitted in the "Other" category in your submission and we appreciate if you title it "PTQ statement". Please provide examples of your accomplishments using the four C-C-A-R elements below:
Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal.
Context - Describe the individual and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked to tackle a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale, etc.)
Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address the challenge.
Results - Give specific examples of the results of your action. these accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.
You must have a response for each ECQ which are listed under the qualification section of this announcement. Your statement is restricted to no more than 10 pages total. Please submit your statement under the "Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) category in your USAJOBS document section. Please provide examples of your accomplishments using the four C-C-A-R elements listed under item 2 above.
Are you exempt from submitting the ECQ statement?
If you have previously served in a permanent capacity in an SES position, or if you have graduated from an SES Candidate Development Program, you are not required to submit the statement. If you claim exemption, you will need to submit proof of the same. i.e, copy of your OPM certification verifying successful completion of the SES Candidate Development Program. These documents should be submitted under the "SF-50" or "Other" category in your submission. When selecting "Other" we would appreciate if you title it "SES Candidate Development Certificate". Even if not required to submit the ECQ statement, you are welcome and encouraged to do so.
Item 4 - Supervisory Performance Appraisal
If you have received a supervisory appraisal of performance in the last 15 months, submit it as part of your application package. This is required of candidates who are current Federal employees, and all others who could reasonably be expected to receive an appraisal on a periodic basis. Please provide no more than one appraisal. If an appraisal is not available, please provide a statement of explanation. Submit under "Other" and we would appreciate if you would label it "Performance Appraisal".
Foreign Education: You can use education you completed in a foreign college or university if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. You must provide an official statement certifying that your education is equivalent with your application package. The link contains a list of accredited organizations that specialize in interpreting of foreign education credentials: http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
Item 5 - SF-50
Current or former Federal employees must submit a copy of an SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action", which documents your highest permanent grade/step/salary held.
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.
You must apply online to this announcement and received in the system no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
1. 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.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
3. To verify that 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.
4. 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.
Please make certain that your application fully describes your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Although we will notify you as to the status of your application, we will not contact you to solicit information you have not provided. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will not be returned.
Applications that cannot be read or do not contain all of the required information will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration. You will not be solicited for further information. For Assistance , contact the Office of Human Resources Specialist listed under 'Contact Information' below. Anyone needing a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact the Human Resources Specialist listed under 'Contact Information' below. Forms are available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/index.asp or by contacting Sherrie Palmer at spalmer@oig.doc.gov.
If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk immediately by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 866-656-6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST.
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
1401 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20230-0001
United States
Next steps
You will receive an auto-generated e-mail from USAJOBS informing you of the receipt of your application. After the closing date of the announcement, your application package will be reviewed by the Human Resources Office for completeness and satisfaction of the basic qualification requirements for this position.
We will conduct a qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all required material. Qualified applicants will be rated and ranked by a panel. Best qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview.
If your application is not forwarded to the panel, you will be notified of the outcome of your application. Applicants referred to the panel will be notified of the outcome after completion of the selection process.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
In addition to your online application, the following documents must be submitted and received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement:
Item 1 - Resume
Your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the following information: paid and non-paid experience, including job titles, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary; knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position; specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s).
Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the requirements of this position. This information must be clearly identified in your resume. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.
You must have a response for each PTQ, which are listed under the qualification section of this announcement. Your statement is restricted to no more than 2 pages per PTQ and should be a stand-alone document. It should be submitted in the "Other" category in your submission and we appreciate if you title it "PTQ statement". Please provide examples of your accomplishments using the four C-C-A-R elements below:
Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal.
Context - Describe the individual and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked to tackle a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale, etc.)
Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address the challenge.
Results - Give specific examples of the results of your action. these accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.
You must have a response for each ECQ which are listed under the qualification section of this announcement. Your statement is restricted to no more than 10 pages total. Please submit your statement under the "Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) category in your USAJOBS document section. Please provide examples of your accomplishments using the four C-C-A-R elements listed under item 2 above.
Are you exempt from submitting the ECQ statement?
If you have previously served in a permanent capacity in an SES position, or if you have graduated from an SES Candidate Development Program, you are not required to submit the statement. If you claim exemption, you will need to submit proof of the same. i.e, copy of your OPM certification verifying successful completion of the SES Candidate Development Program. These documents should be submitted under the "SF-50" or "Other" category in your submission. When selecting "Other" we would appreciate if you title it "SES Candidate Development Certificate". Even if not required to submit the ECQ statement, you are welcome and encouraged to do so.
Item 4 - Supervisory Performance Appraisal
If you have received a supervisory appraisal of performance in the last 15 months, submit it as part of your application package. This is required of candidates who are current Federal employees, and all others who could reasonably be expected to receive an appraisal on a periodic basis. Please provide no more than one appraisal. If an appraisal is not available, please provide a statement of explanation. Submit under "Other" and we would appreciate if you would label it "Performance Appraisal".
Foreign Education: You can use education you completed in a foreign college or university if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. You must provide an official statement certifying that your education is equivalent with your application package. The link contains a list of accredited organizations that specialize in interpreting of foreign education credentials: http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
Item 5 - SF-50
Current or former Federal employees must submit a copy of an SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action", which documents your highest permanent grade/step/salary held.
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.
You must apply online to this announcement and received in the system no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
1. 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.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
3. To verify that 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.
4. 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.
Please make certain that your application fully describes your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Although we will notify you as to the status of your application, we will not contact you to solicit information you have not provided. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will not be returned.
Applications that cannot be read or do not contain all of the required information will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration. You will not be solicited for further information. For Assistance , contact the Office of Human Resources Specialist listed under 'Contact Information' below. Anyone needing a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact the Human Resources Specialist listed under 'Contact Information' below. Forms are available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/index.asp or by contacting Sherrie Palmer at spalmer@oig.doc.gov.
If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk immediately by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 866-656-6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST.
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
1401 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20230-0001
United States
Next steps
You will receive an auto-generated e-mail from USAJOBS informing you of the receipt of your application. After the closing date of the announcement, your application package will be reviewed by the Human Resources Office for completeness and satisfaction of the basic qualification requirements for this position.
We will conduct a qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all required material. Qualified applicants will be rated and ranked by a panel. Best qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview.
If your application is not forwarded to the panel, you will be notified of the outcome of your application. Applicants referred to the panel will be notified of the outcome after completion of the selection process.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
