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This job will close at 11:59p.m. EST on the date we have received 125 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.
The salary range reflects the Washington, D.C. locality pay. Upon selection, the salary will be adjusted for the specific duty location.
08/05/2022 to 08/06/2022
$106,823 - $164,102 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
No
No
HHS-OIG-MP-22-11582961
667582300
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Current Federal employees serving under career or career-conditional competitive service appointments, former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, or persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under special appointment authorities. Veterans who are preference eligible or separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous service may apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).
Ensures that evaluations meet quality standards and comply with OEI policies and procedures. Develops recommendations for program officials in the development and revision of program procedures and instructions.
Works with the Organizational Development Director on projects and strategic initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and OEI's ability to execute high impact evaluations and fulfill its mission. The incumbent assists the Organizational Development Director with the planning and execution of annual training plans, including coordination with OEI Technical Experts and the development of new training and resource curriculum, as needed, to support core competency development for OEI staff.
Assists the QAD Director with QAD regular projects and special initiatives. The QAD team is composed of professionals with a wide variety of expertise that supports and contributes to the OEI mission and helps ensure the success and credibility of OEI as a highly regarded evaluation office. The incumbent understands evaluation procedures; and also quality assurance and organizational development.
Assists the Quality Assurance Director to modernize OEI report publishing. Works with the Quality Assurance Director to streamline the OEI report review process and the report distribution process. The incumbent will work with the Director to update the format and secure a publishing software and contractor to realize such a report format modernization. The incumbent identifies potential bottlenecks in the review process and proactively initiates change. The incumbent analyzes the report distribution process and recommend efficiencies.
Provides oversight and guidance of regional report work papers. This includes routine monitoring that each reports' work papers are complete and in order within 30 business days of the report being published. This also includes identifying and implementing work paper storage solutions for regions.
Manages the CIGIE peer review process for OEI and in coordinating internal work paper quality control reviews. OEI is subject to a CIGIE peer review every 3 years and OEI staff is responsible for conducting a peer review on another I&E unit every 3 years. The incumbent will assist in preparing OEI for these reviews and in staffing the outside reviews. This includes coordinating regional volunteers and internal quality control reviews and feedback, including any all-OEI guidance.
Leads efforts to ensure the high quality of the OEI Intranet in terms of content, structure, and design. The OEI Intranet is often staff's first stop for guidance and resources. It houses a wealth of information, historical data, and potential for improved connectiveness amongst staff. Prepares management analysis and assessments. This includes identifying vulnerabilities in policies and processes, quality, timeliness, and management information. The incumbent then provides recommendations to QAD leadership to address issues identified. The incumbent maintains collaborative relationships with staff and management across OEI and OIG.
Ensures that all OEI staff benefit from high-quality new employee orientation, core competency training throughout their career, leadership and supervisor training, and career development. Tracks completed training to ensure that OEI staff complete HHS mandatory training and meet CIGIE training hour requirements. Conducts and leads research, evaluations and analyses to identify topics for inspections with high potential for improvement in Department programs. Develops rationale for recommended projects and proposal package.
Participates in the review and research/evaluation of pre-inspection findings of the assigned team. This includes conducting or directing studies that result in findings based on survey, research, evaluation, statistical, and social science methods and techniques. Also participates in making recommendations to managers, which may include rationale for cancellation or significant changes in the scope of the project.
Plans and conducts research/evaluation and analysis assignments to identify topics for inspections with high potential for improvement in national and interagency projects. This includes designing studies, including formulating research, evaluation, or analysis questions, project objectives, data collection and measurement strategies, and rigorous approaches for accomplishing study objectives.
Plans, coordinates and schedules conferences for briefing and training of all inspection/project participants which include the senior analysts in participating regions. Provides comprehensive background briefing including the pertinent legislation, regulations, court decisions and other information and materials relevant to the inspections. Conducts workshops for participants in the application of the methodology, techniques, guides, and other materials to ensure consistency in their interpretation and in meeting objectives of the project.
Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus will not be offered. Repayment of student loans will not be offered. Private sector work experience may be approved as credit for your Annual Leave accrual.
Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.
Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Career Transition Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility. Appropriate documentation such as a reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, an SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record along with your application package. Those eligible for consideration will need to be rated as well-qualified at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position in order to exercise selection priority. For more information about ICTAP, go to: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition.
EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions. Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate possession of any specialized experience and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement.
The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies (KSA's). You do not have to provide a narrative response to the KSA's.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
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.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
A complete application package for this vacancy must be received on-line via the USA Staffing web site by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/14/2022 to receive consideration. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
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Questions regarding this vacancy or the application process should be directed to the HR Specialist. The HR Specialist can be reached at (855) 291-2284. Someone is available to answer phone calls and emails from 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday excluding Federal holidays.
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
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