The Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Education (Department) heads an independent and objective organization responsible for audit, investigation, and other services related to programs and operations of the Department. The IG provides leadership and coordination and recommends policies for activities designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations, as well as to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs.
Summary
The Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Education (Department) heads an independent and objective organization responsible for audit, investigation, and other services related to programs and operations of the Department. The IG provides leadership and coordination and recommends policies for activities designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations, as well as to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs.
Assists the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI) in rendering day-to-day executive direction, supervision, and oversight of the Headquarters and field operations of Investigation Services (IS) which includes the following:
Directs an outreach strategy, including fraud awareness briefings, to internal and external stakeholders to identify weaknesses or vulnerabilities in the Department’s programs and operations that present opportunities for criminal and/or civil fraud.
Directs the preparation of reports on conditions disclosed by investigations of allegations and makes recommendations regarding their ramifications, correction, and further prevention. Monitors disposition of report findings to ensure proper action.
Develops statements of program goals with necessary resource requirements as guides for the Inspector General (IG) for budgetary hearings and congressional committees. Serves as an expert witness on program objective accomplishments and requirements at budget hearings, or in briefings with members of Congress.
Keeps the AIGI informed of significant investigative findings and establishes controls to ensure that appropriate follow-up actions are taken.
Assists the AIGI, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), and IG with briefings and other interactions with the Secretary and Deputy Secretary or members, subcommittees, and committees of Congress.
Analyzes investigative operations and the productivity of components of IS. Develops and recommends or institutes new or revised policies, procedures, or guidelines governing the conduct of investigations in conformance with Federal laws and rules of criminal procedure, Executive Orders, court decisions, Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) standards, and legal opinions and advice from the Department of Justice. Manages IS resources to ensure their effective, efficient, and economical use.
Establishes criteria in accordance with generally accepted investigations principles and techniques for documenting and reporting the results of all investigations. Ensures that investigative methodologies are standardized among the field offices.
Compiles statistics and other evaluative data to measure operational and investigative effectiveness and results. Continuously reexamines strategy, trends and personnel requirements in order to make recommendations to the AIGI regarding the appropriate allocation of resources within IS. Conducts management oversight to ensure compliance with IS policies and procedures.
Identifies deficiencies in the investigations program and ensures that any such deficiencies are corrected and that optimum investigative results are obtained. This includes the identification of problems involving resources or procedures and, in those instances, referring these issues and recommended solutions to the AIGI, DIG, or the IG, as necessary.
Analyzes new or revised legislation, statutes, regulations, policies, Executive Orders, court decisions, and procedures affecting both OIG’s and the Department’s programs and operations to identify impact on Department programs and operations and on the prevention or detection of fraud, waste, and abuse and ensures that OIG’s policies and procedures appropriately conform or are revised as necessary. Also provides the AIGI and other senior OIG staff members advice and recommendations on major program developments, significant problems, and resolutions.
Represents IS at conferences and meetings with internal and external partners, customers, and other organizations to discuss items of mutual interest.
Provides technical advice relating to investigation matters and keeps the IG and appropriate Department officials informed on the results of ongoing investigation activities.
Develops and recommends new or revised investigation programs to allow the Department to effectively carry out its mission and meet normal policy objectives.
Coordinates and works with the investigation organizations of other Federal, State, and local agencies in investigation matters.
Controls the use and dissemination of reports, files, and information developed by other investigation agencies, e.g., the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Office of Personnel Management, and the Postal Inspection Services.
Develops and implements procedures to aid Departmental officials in the use of information developed through investigation operations and to provide for tracking systems that will Department management to investigation matters that need attention.
Provides assistance on investigation matters to the AIGI, IG, the Secretary, or other top Departmental officials to support their decisions or policies.
Acts as the principal liaison officer with the Department of Justice on all criminal matters involving the Department's programs.
One year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Requires a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278.
Must show proof of a valid drivers license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
Incumbent will be subject to pre-appointment and random drug testing.
Pre-employment Medical Exam Required.
The duties of positions in this series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.”
Qualifications
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, you must have progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability. This experience should be sufficiently broad in scope and at a major management level in a large or complex organization. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising a large number of employees through subordinate supervisors and have experience hiring, developing, and, evaluating employees. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organization. Your experience should demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as:
Directing the work of an organizational unit;
Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects;
Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance;
Supervising the work of employees; and exercising important policy-making, policy-determining, or other executive functions.
If your experience does not include these basic qualifications you will not be determined qualified for this position. You must fully address each ECQ and MTQ. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as ineligible.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Unless you are currently under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as 'ineligible.' You should provide 2 written examples for each ECQ and your ECQs should not exceed ten (10) pages total. When uploading your ECQs, choose the Supporting Document Type called ECQ.
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 in this ECQ is ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent in 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.
ECQ 3 - Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent in this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
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.
To view additional information on the proper preparation of Executive Core Qualification statements available on the Office of Personnel Management's website please click here.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualification. You must address each technical qualification separately. You must limit your narratives to two (2) pages per technical qualification. When uploading your MTQs, choose the supporting Document Type called MTQ.
MTQ 1: Demonstrated experience effectively conducting, supervising and managing complex programmatic criminal and civil investigations of fraud and/or corruption involving federally funded programs and operations.
MTQ 2: Ability to identify, evaluate, and implement law enforcement requirements for an effective law enforcement and criminal investigative program.
MTQ 3: Experience in developing investigative policy and initiating actions to facilitate improvement of office investigative techniques, and the coverage, quality and effectiveness of its operations.
When responding to the MTQs and ECQs, you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the ECQs and MTQs.
Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope, and complexity of the programs managed and program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts.
Applicants who use "see resume" as a response WILL NOT receive consideration for the position.
Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level.
Additional information
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE - Veteran's Preference does not apply to the SES.
SELECTIVE SERVICE- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify at the time of appointment that you have registered with the Selective Service, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the hiring agency directly. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
MOBILITY - Individuals selected for senior executive positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines.
TRAINING REQUIREMENT - Selectee must have successfully completed the Basic Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, Georgia, or an equivalent course.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENT - The selectee must pass a pre-employment physical examination meeting the physical fitness standards established by the Department. The selectee must be physically vigorous, thus enabling his/her to work long hours under adverse conditions.
LAUTENBERG CERTIFICATION - Employees are often required to carry a firearm during performance of duties and must maintain firearm proficiency. This position requires you to be authorized to carry a firearm. Therefore, it is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g) (9), and you will be required to verify that you have not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
SECURITY CLEARANCE - This position is a critical-sensitive national security position and appointment requires that you undergo a single scope background investigation and that the Department of Education security office grant you a Top Secret national security clearance. Applicants do not need this level of clearance in order to apply. If you are not a Department of Education employee, the security office must grant the clearance before you are appointed to this position unless a pre-appointment waiver of this requirement is approved.
Applicants must be a minimum age of 21 and not have reached their 37th birthday prior to the opening date of this vacancy announcement. If an applicant reaches his/her 37th birthday during the open period of this vacancy announcement, the application will be considered. Applicants who reach their 37th birthday prior to the opening date of this vacancy announcement will not be considered. Applicants who are currently or previously have been employed under a law enforcement position covered by 5 U.S.C. § 8336(C) or 5 U.S.C. § 8412(D) and applicants with documented veteran's preference are not restricted from applying regardless of age.
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.
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is a great place to work. Headquarters is located at 550 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20202. In addition to regular benefits, OIG offers the following benefits to its employees (NOTE: NOT ALL BENEFITS LISTED BELOW MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR THIS SPECIFIC VACANCY AND/OR LOCATION):
Flexible Schedules-Flexible work schedules where employees can schedule work for fewer days by increasing hours worked each day or stagger arrival/departure times to meet personal and/or family needs.
Fitness Center-On-site with state-of-the-art equipment, extended hours and classes for employees.
Federal government benefits viewed at Office of Personnel Management's website at www.opm.gov, websites listed below for major benefit programs:
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB): http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI): http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.htm
Long Term Care Insurance Program: http://www.ltcfeds.com
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.
Applicants will be evaluated by a Qualifications Review Panel of senior officials. The panel will rate and rank applicants on the basis of the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience and education. The panel will determine the degree to which candidates possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the mandatory technical requirements of the position and the mandatory executive core qualifications requirements. Among the factors the evaluation panel will consider in determining the applicant's relative capacity and fitness for the position are education, training, experience and demonstrated executive level qualifications. The Panel will rate and rank your resume against each mandatory technical qualifications and mandatory executive core qualifications to determine the best qualified candidates.
Candidates determined to be best qualified will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration for the position.
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.
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is a great place to work. Headquarters is located at 550 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20202. In addition to regular benefits, OIG offers the following benefits to its employees (NOTE: NOT ALL BENEFITS LISTED BELOW MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR THIS SPECIFIC VACANCY AND/OR LOCATION):
Flexible Schedules-Flexible work schedules where employees can schedule work for fewer days by increasing hours worked each day or stagger arrival/departure times to meet personal and/or family needs.
Fitness Center-On-site with state-of-the-art equipment, extended hours and classes for employees.
Federal government benefits viewed at Office of Personnel Management's website at www.opm.gov, websites listed below for major benefit programs:
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB): http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI): http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.htm
Long Term Care Insurance Program: http://www.ltcfeds.com
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.
1. Resume: In addition to your written statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications, the Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and other qualifications as applicable, submit a resume or any other written format you choose to describe your qualifications. Applicants typically provide the following information:
Full name, mailing address, and day email address and evening telephone numbers
Educational information, including the name, city and state of the colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received
Information about your paid and non paid work experience related to this position including:
Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
Duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number (indicate if we may contact your current supervisor)
Starting and ending dates of employment (month/year)
Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
2. MTQ Statement: A narrative statement specifically addressing the mandatory technical qualifications. Each MTQ statement should not exceed two (2) pages.
3. ECQ Statement: A narrative statement specifically addressing each individual ECQ. In lieu of the narrative statement, current career SES members, reinstatement eligibles, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates must provide the documentation in item #4. ECQs should not exceed ten(10) pages total.
4. All current and former career SES members must provide an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action documenting their status or reinstatement eligibility). Candidates who have successfully completed an Office of Personnel Management approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their ECQ certification.
5. All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit proof of eligibility (i.e., an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action documenting their status or reinstatement eligibility).
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.
You must complete an online application package to include the Resume, your responses to the MTQs, and your responses to the ECQs. To apply, please select the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted.
Applicants who fail to submit all information and documents (i.e., Resume, MTQs and ECQs) WILL NOT receive consideration for this position.
You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
NOTE: Applications submitted by means other than those described in this vacancy announcement will NOT be considered.
EDUCATION-OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Human Resources Services
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, District of Columbia 20202
United States
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your application to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. You should expect to hear back on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
1. Resume: In addition to your written statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications, the Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and other qualifications as applicable, submit a resume or any other written format you choose to describe your qualifications. Applicants typically provide the following information:
Full name, mailing address, and day email address and evening telephone numbers
Educational information, including the name, city and state of the colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received
Information about your paid and non paid work experience related to this position including:
Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
Duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number (indicate if we may contact your current supervisor)
Starting and ending dates of employment (month/year)
Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
2. MTQ Statement: A narrative statement specifically addressing the mandatory technical qualifications. Each MTQ statement should not exceed two (2) pages.
3. ECQ Statement: A narrative statement specifically addressing each individual ECQ. In lieu of the narrative statement, current career SES members, reinstatement eligibles, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates must provide the documentation in item #4. ECQs should not exceed ten(10) pages total.
4. All current and former career SES members must provide an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action documenting their status or reinstatement eligibility). Candidates who have successfully completed an Office of Personnel Management approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their ECQ certification.
5. All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit proof of eligibility (i.e., an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action documenting their status or reinstatement eligibility).
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.
You must complete an online application package to include the Resume, your responses to the MTQs, and your responses to the ECQs. To apply, please select the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted.
Applicants who fail to submit all information and documents (i.e., Resume, MTQs and ECQs) WILL NOT receive consideration for this position.
You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
NOTE: Applications submitted by means other than those described in this vacancy announcement will NOT be considered.
EDUCATION-OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Human Resources Services
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, District of Columbia 20202
United States
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your application to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. You should expect to hear back on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
