This position is located in the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Immediate Office.
Serves as Chief of Staff to the Inspector General of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Acts as a high-ranking supervisory advisor to the Inspector General and Deputy Inspectors General covering the full range of the Office’s mission.
Summary
This position is located in the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Immediate Office.
Serves as Chief of Staff to the Inspector General of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Acts as a high-ranking supervisory advisor to the Inspector General and Deputy Inspectors General covering the full range of the Office’s mission.
All United States citizens within the local commuting area. This vacancy is limited to 100 applicants and may close before the close date listed here if that limit is reached.
• Provides leadership and direction in carrying out the Inspector General’s goals and objectives.
• Reviews materials that come to the Inspector General for approval. Develops and implements systems and controls of critical issues and policy documents that require the Inspector General’s or Deputy Inspector General’s attention. Determines adequacy of staff work on matters to be presented and, as necessary, requests further development.
• Reviews recommendations for actions on matters brought to the Inspector General’s attention. Responsible for determining and evaluating the issues presented, in light of established policies and operations. Carries out assignments on matters of special concern to the Inspector General. Develops facts, makes recommendations and/or reports results.
• Participates in high-level discussions on policy and program developments, and ensures that assignments and commitments made are carried out.
• Coordinates with the Deputy Inspectors General, Assistant Inspectors General, General Counsel and Senior Staff in monitoring policy development and policy implementation activities. Ensures that the Inspector General’s decisions are communicated and carried out throughout the Office.
• Ensures that the Deputy Inspectors General, Assistant Inspectors General, General Counsel and other members of the Senior Staff are informed of, and given an opportunity to comment on, proposed actions or decisions affecting their components or responsibilities, and encourages consultation, coordination, and communication throughout the Office to ensure collaboration and understanding of key issues.
• Represents the Inspector General or Deputy Inspectors General in discussions with Assistant Inspectors General, General Counsel and/or Senior Staff and other members of the Office.
• Represents the Office of Inspector General in contacts and negotiations with high-level stakeholders, including officials in the Congress, OMB, OPM, other OIGs, and other Federal agencies.
• Identifies for resolution problems requiring the attention of the Inspector General or Deputy Inspectors General. Directs special studies, projects, assignments, and work groups on issues assigned by the Inspector General. Makes recommendations regarding courses of actions for resolving problems. Determines effectiveness of ongoing programs and make recommendations to ensure attainment of goals and objectives.
• Supervises and directs the activities of OIG’s Senior Advisors and other Immediate office staff.
Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.
Successful completion of background investigation required.
Qualifications
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 13 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
• providing leadership, direction, and legal counsel to a staff of working professionals performing administrative and programmatic functions necessary to support the Inspector General and Deputy Inspectors General or similarly situated executives; • representing Agency executives and presenting organizational priorities to internal and external stakeholders; and • preparing clear, concise, persuasive well written communications for public distribution.
Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors - if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.
Additional information
This position is also being advertised as a 301 series position in the competitive service. To apply to that position, please go to vacancy announcement 2022-OIG-0002. A selection will be made from one of these announcements.
This vacancy is limited to 100 applicants and may close before the close date listed here if that limit is reached.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $243,500.
If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.
If selected, you may be required to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period.
To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.
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.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
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.
Your resume will be reviewed, including the online assessment questionnaire, to assess your ability to perform this job.
Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration. Candidates who are eligible for veterans' preference will receive consideration. If you rated yourself higher than what is supported by your resume, your overall qualifications assessment may be adversely affected.
The assessment questionnaire is designed to measure your ability in the following competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs):
• Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods plus a thorough understanding of the OIG's mission, strategic goals and regulatory programs.
• Knowledge of and experience with strategic and performance planning and requirements of applicable laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of Federal personnel laws and regulations and the laws and regulations that govern personnel issues within the FDIC.
• Ability to produce results that may be sensitive, controversial and/or confidential in written and verbal reports and presentations within short time frames to communicate findings and identify problems clearly, concisely, and effectively.
• Knowledge of the Corporation and the OIG, including their respective missions, strategic goals, and objectives, and changes in relevant laws, regulations, standards, and policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage personnel, programs, and resources; including the ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of staff members, and the ability to select, develop, motivate, and manage people both in direct work accomplishments and through other first-line managers.
You do not need to respond separately to these KSAs. Your answers to the online questionnaire and resume will serve as responses to the KSAs.
A writing sample may be required as part of the assessment process.
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.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans’ preference, click here. (Note: Veterans must submit the <b>Member 4 copy</b> of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans’ preference eligibility.)
BAR MEMBERSHIP: Proof of active bar membership in good standing. Please attach under "Other Supporting Documentation."
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 begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online.
Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or contact point listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional ApplicationInformation” to continue.
You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Office of Inspector General
3501 Fairfax Drive
OIG-HR
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
The FDIC OIG may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans’ preference, click here. (Note: Veterans must submit the <b>Member 4 copy</b> of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans’ preference eligibility.)
BAR MEMBERSHIP: Proof of active bar membership in good standing. Please attach under "Other Supporting Documentation."
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 begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online.
Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or contact point listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional ApplicationInformation” to continue.
You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Office of Inspector General
3501 Fairfax Drive
OIG-HR
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
The FDIC OIG may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
