Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified persons within the Civil Service. The Civil Service includes all appointive positions in the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of the U.S. government except positions in the uniformed services.

As a Deputy Assistant IG for Audit, you will

• Share management responsibility with the Assistant Inspector General for Audit (AIGA) for all initiatives related to the Immediate Office of Audit and Audit Directors.
• Administer and oversee the work of the division and be held accountable for the success of the programs functions and activities.
• Monitor the progress of the office toward achieving its strategic goals, and periodically evaluate and recommend adjustments in the direction and affairs of the office.
• Serve as a principal advisor to the AIGA, providing technical capability for ensuring realistic and effective decisions in audit plans or matters resulting from audit performance or related to program oversight.
• Recommend policy based on thorough and expert knowledge of the Department's programs, professional experience, and educational background.
• Serve as the focal point for coordination with Departmental organizational units, other Federal, State, and local Government entities, and non-Governmental organizations with respect to audit matters.

This announcement will fill two DAIGA positions.

One DAIGA will have primary responsibility for administering and overseeing the work of the Financial Management, Information Technology (IT), and Housing audit divisions (including Single Family and Multifamily Insurance, Fair Housing, and Ginnie Mae) and is held accountable for the success of the programs functions and activities. The incumbent is responsible for developing the overall strategy, organizational goals, and any necessary policies, procedures, and techniques to be used by the personnel and resources within the incumbent's scope.

The other DAIGA will have primary responsibility for administering and overseeing the work of the Rental Assistance, Grants Management, and Disaster Recovery audit divisions and is held accountable for the success of the programs functions and activities. The incumbent is responsible for developing the overall strategy, organizational goals, and any necessary policies, procedures, and techniques to be used by the personnel and resources within the incumbent's scope.

****There are a total of TWO positions available in the following Duty Locations: Atlanta, GA/Chicago, IL/Denver, CO/Fort Worth, TX/Kansas City, KS/Los Angeles, CA/New York, NY/Philadelphia, PA OR Washington, DC. Locations determined after selection.****

Conditions of employment

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

Key Requirements:

1. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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3. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Guidance on Addressing the ECQs and MTQs: Use your overall set of professional and volunteer experiences, education
and training, accomplishments, awards and potential in describing your ECQs and MTQs. Be clear and concise, using
examples that demonstrate the scope and quality of your experiences, accomplishments, and/or potential relevant to each
ECQ and MTQ.

THE NARRATIVE STATEMENT MUST ADDRESS EACH ECQ AND MTQ SEPARATELY AND IDENTIFY WHICH ECQ OR MTQ IS BEING ADDRESSED (e.g. ECQ 1, MTQ 1, MTQ 2, etc.).

IMPORTANT: Structure your ECQ statements in terms of actions you have taken, the context or environment in which the
action was taken and the outcome or results of those actions (Challenge - Context - Action - Result (C-C-A-R) Model). For
further information and tips on writing effective narrative statements, see OPM's publication 'A Guide to SES Qualifications'
available on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website at: www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp. Please be
advised that the individual selected for this position will likely require certification by a Qualifications Review Board
conducted by OPM, prior to receiving the SES appointment.

Each of the following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications:
Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public
Service Motivation. The essay competencies address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Your responses are
required for each of these ECQs, unless you have had your ECQs previously certified by an Office of Personnel
Management Qualifications Review Board (QRB) for the Senior Executive Service (SES).

If you are already certified by OPM's QRB, submit proof such as a copy of the certification or an SF-50 showing SES
Career Status.

If you need to submit additional information please upload the information into the correct category.

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. Creativity and Innovation - Develops new insights into
situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or
cutting edge programs/processes. External Awareness - Understands and keeps up-to-date on local, national, and
international policies and trends that affect the organization and shape stakeholders' views; is aware of the organization's
impact on the external environment. Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information,
changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Resilience - Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and
persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks. Strategic Thinking - Formulates objectives and priorities,
and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on
opportunities and manages risks. Vision - Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others; acts as a catalyst
for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action.

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. Conflict Management -
Encourages creative tension and differences of opinions. Anticipates and takes steps to prevent counter-productive
confrontations. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner. Leveraging Diversity -
Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision
and mission of the organization. Developing Others - Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the
organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
Team Building - Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team
members to accomplish group goals.

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. Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable
high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts
responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. Customer Service - Anticipates and
meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to
continuous improvement. Decisiveness - Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited
or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions. Entrepreneurship -
Positions the organization for future success by identifying new opportunities; builds the organization by developing or
improving products or services. Takes calculated risks to accomplish organizational objectives. Problem Solving -
Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative
solutions; makes recommendations. Technical Credibility - Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures,
requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.

ECQ 4: BUSINESS ACUMEN - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information
resources strategically. Financial Management - Understands the organization's financial processes. Prepares, justifies,
and administers the program budget. Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors
expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities. Human Capital Management - Builds and manages workforce
based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensures that employees are appropriately
recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded; takes action to address performance problems. Manages a multi-sector
workforce and a variety of work situations. Technology Management - Keeps up-to-date on technological developments.
Makes effective use of technology to achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.

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. Partnering - Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates
across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. Political Savvy - Identifies the internal and
external politics that impact the work of the organization. Perceives organizational and political reality and acts
accordingly. Influencing/Negotiating - Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from
others to obtain information and accomplish goals.

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above, per your résumé, responses to each ECQ and MTQ, and required supporting documents.

1. Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or
experience required for this position. You may be found "not qualified" if you do not possess the minimum competencies
required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible.

2. Rating: A panel of Senior Executives will review your application and evaluate your qualifications for this position based
on the information in your application. Interviews will be at the discretion of the panel and/or selecting official. Your
application will be rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of
this position.

3. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for
consideration and possible interview.