This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/649860000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
OIG is organized into seven operational units: the Immediate Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Counselor, Office of Audits and Evaluations, Office of Healthcare Inspections, Office of Investigations, Office of Management and Administration, and Office of Special Reviews. In addition to the Washington, DC, headquarters, OIG has offices located in more than 60 locations throughout the country.
Learn more about this agency04/20/2022 to 05/03/2022
$135,468 - $203,700 per year
ES 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - 01-05 nights per month.
Yes—Relocation expenses as described in 2 CFR § 200.464 - Relocation costs of employees may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations, agency policy, and available funding.
Permanent
Full-time
Senior Executive
00
Yes
Yes
22-VAOIG-204-SES
649860000
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
All qualified United States citizens or United States Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.
OIG's Office of Investigations (OI) investigates potential crimes and civil violations of law involving VA programs and operations committed by VA employees, contractors, beneficiaries, and other individuals. These investigations focus on a wide range of matters including health care, procurement, benefits, education, construction, and other fraud; cybercrime and identity theft; bribery, embezzlement, and conflicts of interest; drug offenses; and violent crimes. OI is staffed by special agents, forensic auditors, and other specialized staff in headquarters divisions and regional field offices that use data analytics, cyber-tools, covert operations, and other strategies to detect and address conduct that poses a threat to or has harmed VA personnel, operations, and the veterans or other beneficiaries they serve. Through criminal prosecutions and civil monetary recoveries, OI's investigations promote integrity, patient safety, efficiency, and accountability within VA.
The incumbent serves as the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (Headquarters Operations) and is responsible for directing the work of OI's headquarters offices and divisions. The work performed supports all aspects of OI operations nationwide by setting policy and program standards; evaluating program effectiveness; budgeting and allocating resources; supervising analysis in computer crimes forensics; developing and producing investigative data and reports; and managing technical legal assistance to criminal investigators on the Federal criminal code, VA law and regulations, and other legal practices and procedures. The incumbent is responsible for setting organizational goals; monitoring and evaluating progress toward organizational goals; and is held accountable for the success of programs under the incumbent's supervision.
As a Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (Headquarters Operations), you will:
Other Requirements: The selectee is required to drive a motor vehicle to carry out the duties of the position and must possess and maintain a valid driver's license from one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service.
Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:
- Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
- Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
- Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
- A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
- A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.- Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits
Maximum Age Restriction: An individual selected for a Criminal Investigator, ES-1811 position, will be covered under special law enforcement provisions. This requires that applicants not exceed the maximum age for entry. The day preceding an applicant's 37th birthday is the final date for selection The age restriction does not apply, providing the appropriate documentation is submitted, for applicants who are preference eligibles or who served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by special civil service retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement, and after subtracting these covered time periods (years/months) of prior Federal service worked in a primary law enforcement position, the applicant would be less than 37 years of age. The intent of the maximum age limitation is to ensure that a Federal law enforcement officer will have the opportunity to work 20 years and therefore be eligible to retire at age 57, when mandatory retirement applies to Federal law enforcement officers.
Physical Requirements: The selectee must pass a pre-employment medical examination (including vision, hearing, cardiovascular, mobility of extremities, and other factors), unless already working in a position covered under 5 USC 8336 (c), or the selectee works for another Federal law enforcement agency and has passed a physical exam within the previous three months. Prior to appointment, the selectee must be determined by an authorized Government physician to be physically fit to perform strenuous and demanding duties such as making arrests, conducting surveillance, and using firearms. Any physical condition that would cause the selectee to be a hazard to oneself or others is disqualifying. The selectee will be required to pass regular medical examinations and maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of the agency.
Mandatory Qualifications Requirements: To meet minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the following technical and executive core competencies. These competencies would typically be gained through experience, education, and training that reflects progressive development and achievement in managing a Federal legal program for a nationwide organization. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. ***The experience in your resume MUST address all TQs and ECQs***
A. Technical Professional Competencies - All applicants must include a resume showing how their knowledge and experience relate to the following technical qualifications.
TQ 1: Demonstrated experience leading, directing, and monitoring a comprehensive Federal criminal investigative program involving broad and complex issues of fraud and other criminal activity, waste, or abuse.
TQ 2: Demonstrated experience leading a program that develops, implements, and ensures compliance with investigative policy and procedures.
B. The following Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) must be addressed in your resume UNLESS you are a current member of the Career SES, a former Career SES member with reinstatement eligibility or an OPM/QRB certified candidate.
In addressing these mandatory qualifications elaborate on your accomplishments, experience, training, education, and awards, highlighting the problems solved and work objectives met, i.e., the results of your effort and evidence of your success. Do not repeat entries from your narrative work history. More information concerning the executive core qualifications may be obtained on the Internet at: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Citizenship: The selected applicant must be a United States Citizen or United States National. Proof of citizenship will be required prior to selection.
2. Drug Testing: All applicants tentatively selected for an SES position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment. After appointment, the selectee will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
3. Qualifications Approval and Probationary Period: Persons newly selected for career appointment to the SES must have their executive core qualifications approved by the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board and will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
4. Mobility: Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographic, organizational, and functional lines.
5. Background Investigation: This position is designated as critical sensitive and requires a background investigation and favorable adjudication for a Top Secret clearance.
6. Financial Disclosure: Senior Executives are required to comply with the Ethics in Government Act, as amended, which requires the submission of a financial disclosure statement, SF 278, upon assuming an SES position, annually, and upon separation from employment.
7. Reasonable Accommodation: VA OIG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.
8. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59, and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment.
9. Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless you received a pardon or your conviction was expunged or set aside.
10. Complete a pre-employment medical examination (including vision, hearing, cardiovascular and mobility of extremities) by an authorized Government physician and be determined physically fit to perform strenuous physically demanding duties. You may be required to provide medical or related documentation to Federal Occupation of Health at the time of the pre-employment physical. You will be required to undergo regular physical examinations and to maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of this agency.
11. Complete or have previously completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA OR its equivalent.
12. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license from one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
13. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applicants will be evaluated by a panel of senior executives to determine the degree to which they possess the qualifications.
1. A resume that includes:
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.
VAOIG 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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/649860000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Office of Inspector General's (OIG) mission is to serve veterans and the public by conducting effective oversight of the programs and operations of the Department of Veterans Affairs through independent audits, inspections, and investigations.