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This position is located at the Department of Housing and Urban Development OIG -Office of Audit. As a Deputy Assistant IG for Audit, you will be responsible for planning, conducting, supervising, and coordinating audit activities relating to the programs and operations of the Department through Headquarters and Field-based staffs.
Learn more about this agency01/27/2022 to 02/28/2022
$135,468 - $203,700 per year
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2 vacancies in the following location:
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50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Senior Executive
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22-HUDIG-19-SES
633318400
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
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: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.
***Each of the following essay competencies address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). Your responses are required for each of these MTQs.***
MTQ 1. Demonstrated experience using a professional knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, concepts, and techniques to serve as an expert on the interpretation and application of accounting theory and methodology, as applied to a complex environment combined with the demonstrated ability to apply standards promulgated by the GAO, AICPA, and other professional organizations.
MTQ 2. Demonstrated experience applying management principles and practices in the operation of an office including strategic planning, developing goals, performance management and reporting, personnel management policies relative to the responsibilities of a manager in areas such as employee relations, recruitment, and equal employment opportunity.
MTQ 3. Demonstrated experience managing audit operations, programs, and practices.
MTQ 4. Demonstrated experience meeting and reaching consensus on complex issues with individuals, groups, and high-level officials within and outside the agency being audited, and the experience appropriately supporting the position of the organization when disagreements occur.
We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process.
Education Requirements: Degree: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in accounting/auditing in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.
OR
Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting/auditing combination of accounting/auditing, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting/auditing. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.
The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.
Other Information:
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.
In order for your application to receive full consideration, the following information must be received by the closing date.
CANDIDATES WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
1. A resume which thoroughly and accurately reflects relevant experience, training, education, awards, etc.
2. A separate narrative response for each of the five ECQs and four MTQs. Applicants who fail to do so will be eliminated
from consideration. (Career applicants currently in the SES, SES reinstatement eligibles, or graduates of an SES Candidate
Development Program who have been certified by OPM's Qualification Review Board need only address the mandatory
MTQs). Candidates SHOULD NOT repeat entries from their application when addressing each of the ECQs and MTQs.
Instead, elaborate on your training, experience, and accomplishments, highlighting the problems involved in and the
objectives of your work, how you handled problems and met work objectives, and the result of your efforts (evidence of
your success), including recognition received. Focus on accomplishments.
3. SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates must submit proof of OPM Qualification Review Board
Certification (if applicable).
4. Most recent supervisory appraisal of performance. Candidates unable to provide their most recent performance
appraisal must provide written justification for its absence.
5. Current and former SES staff must submit a SF-50 to verify their eligibility for transfer or reinstatement to the Senior
Executive Service.
6. CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES -- Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:- Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".)
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
HUD OIG has partnered with the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Fiscal Service's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
The Bureau provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
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If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to that portion of the application. No updates can be made once the announcement has closed. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/633318400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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As the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), we remain an independent and objective organization, conducting and supervising audits, evaluations, and investigations relating to the Department's programs and operations. We promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in these programs and operations as we also strive to prevent and detect fraud, abuse, and mismanagement. We are committed to keeping the HUD Secretary, Congress, and our stakeholders fully and currently informed about challenges and deficiencies and the necessity for and progress of corrective actions. We invite you to join HUD OIG, where we are guided by five shared core values of accountability, courage, respect, stewardship, and trust. These core values serve as the framework for all of our work.
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has as its primary mission the detection and deterrence of fraud, waste, and abuse in the administration of over $40 billion in Federal funds each year by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). Through its programs, largely carried out by thousands of approved lenders and public housing authorities throughout the United States, HUD expands housing opportunities for American families by extending such benefits as mortgage insurance and rental subsidies for qualified persons.