Clarification from the agency

Open to all U.S. Citizens

This position is located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of the Principal Assistant Inspector General for Auditing and Evaluation (PAIGAE), which was established to meet strategic objectives of the OIG and to provide independent and objective audits and reviews of activities relating to programs and operations within the Department of Transportation (DOT).

As AIG, the incumbent is responsible for operations supporting the overall management and supervision of the performance of auditing activities under the authority of the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, and under the executive direction of the Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General.  As such, the incumbent exercises executive direction over audit support functions, including planning, policies and procedures; performance of auditing and support activities conducted by OIG experts; and special reviews as directed by the PAIGAE; and also facilitates cooperative relationships with other OIG offices in support of OIG and Office of Auditing and Evaluation needs, including investigations, quality assurance, legal, communications, human resources, training, and IT.

• Supports development of audit planning by identifying areas for potential audits through research and analysis of overall DOT programs, resources, and prior audits and reviews; collecting ideas from audit staff and others; and maintaining awareness of requests for audit work from the Congress or the Department.
• In consultation with the PAIGAE, the Assistant IGs for Aviation, Financial, Surface Transportation, Acquisition and Procurement, and Information Technology audits, and the Director of Audit Planning, develops a comprehensive 24-month plan of approved audits and reviews in accordance with overall priorities and resources that is updated periodically as specified in OIG policy.
• Implements and revises audit policies consistent with guidance from the PAIGAE, Deputy Inspector General and Inspector General. Devises audit process improvement proposals and innovative auditing techniques to enhance the Office of Auditing and Evaluation’s ability to promote greater economy, efficiency, and effectiveness departmental programs and operations, and to better prevent and detect fraud and abuse in transportation programs and operations.
• Directs and oversees OIG Expert staff’s planning, assignment, coordination, and execution of special reviews and cross-cutting assignments, as directed by the PAIGAE. Provides executive direction over audit operations, including for audit policy and support, and the work of OIG Experts, including oversight of statistics and survey activities, engineering support and advice, economic reviews and support, and audit project consulting.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Drug testing required.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
• Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278e) is required within 30 days.
• This position is subject to a background investigation.

NOTE:  Persons newly appointed to an SES position will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. 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 Senior Executive Service (SES), you must show in your resume evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Thorough knowledge of generally accepted Government auditing standards and quality assurance practices as applied to a wide variety of audit types, including financial, performance, compliance, and programmatic audits.
2. Demonstrated skill in designing, managing, coordinating, and directing comprehensive audits and reviews of complex and diverse subjects, and delivering timely, meaningful results.
3. Demonstrated experience in producing concise and convincing written products (reports, briefings, testimony, etc.) and analyses for internal and external audiences.
4. Demonstrated ability in managing audit planning and operations, and initiating activities designed to improve audit quality, effectiveness, timeliness, and efficiency.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):  Below are descriptions of the ECQs that must be clearly described in your resume.

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 & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking and Vision.

ECQ 2 – LEADING PEOPLE: 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, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, and Team Building.

ECQ 3 – RESULTS DRIVEN: 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, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving and Technical Credibility.

ECQ 4 – BUSINESS ACUMEN: The ability to manage human, financial, material, and information resources strategically.  Financial Management, Technology Management, and Human Capital Management.

ECQ 5 – BUILDING COALITIONS/COMMUNICATIONS: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organization, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.  Influencing/Negotiating, oral Communication, Partnering, and Political Savvy.

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES:  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.

Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/).

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

An SES Executive Resources Board will evaluate your application based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education.  Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo an interview and a reference check.

If selected, you must be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before you can be appointed to the position, unless you are a current career SES member, a former career SES member with reinstatement eligibility, or an SES Candidate Development Program graduate already certified by OPM.