This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/699580500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG), works within the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to promote efficiency and effectiveness, and prevent or stop waste, fraud and abuse in departmental programs. We do this through audits and investigations. OIG also consults with the Congress about programs in progress and proposed new laws and regulations. The Inspector General Act of 1978 gives the Office of Inspector General autonomy to do its work without interference.
Learn more about this agency01/12/2023 to 01/26/2023
$132,368 - $172,075 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
No
Permanent - This is a permanent position.
Full-time - This is a full-time position.
Competitive
14
Yes
No
JA-50-2023-0002
699580500
Current federal employees of this agency.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Internal DOT-OIG-This position is open to Department of Transportation-Office of Inspector General employees with competitive status.
This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Principal Assistant Inspector General for Auditing & Evaluation, Assistant Inspector General for Information Technology Audits, Washington, DC. You will provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT security issues and make decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important IT security policies and programs within DOT. Duties include but are not limited to:
* Provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management, other technical specialist, and non-technical personnel on critical IT issues; and make decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important DOT IT security policies and programs;
* Plan and conduct IT audits on DOT’s programs to determine economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations;
* Independently direct team members to perform all phase of audit work – from planning the audit, conducting the audit, and preparing the audit report – in accordance with generally accepted Government auditing standards;
* Train and direct the team members to conduct the survey, prepare the audit plan, provide technical guidance to lower level staff assigned to the audit; prepare and/or review the working papers;
* Develop/modify audit objectives, audit plans, guidelines, scope, methodology, staff requirements, and time schedules to meet project needs and ensure milestones are met;
* Conduct interviews, briefings, and entrance/exit conference with the auditee;
* Manage report preparation and ensure effectiveness of presentation, adequacy of supporting data, and conformance with policies and procedures including exit document, draft, and final reports; and
* Conduct comprehensive analysis of a variety of functions and operations in the area of information technology audits to include the application of advanced analytical and statistical methods and techniques.
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. 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.
Federal employees must meet Time-In-Grade (TIG) requirements for merit promotion consideration. TIG is the 52-week requirement Federal employees in competitive service, General Schedule (GS) positions at GS-5 and above must serve before they are eligible for promotion to the next grade level. Applicants must meet qualifications and time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
To be eligible, applicants must meet the basic education and/or experience requirements below.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
GS-14: To qualify you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service including the following: Experience providing expert technical advice and guidance regarding IT security issues; expert experience/knowledge conducting audits and/or assessments of IT programs and ensuring they are in compliance with FISMA requirements; expertise in developing and modifying project plans to meet needs and milestones; experience conducting interviews and briefings with senior officials and contractors, and expertise in conducting comprehensive analysis and studies requiring the application of advanced analytical and statistical methods and techniques; and experience preparing and/or reviewing written products such as final reports.
AND
Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.
GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
In addition to the Specialized Experience and above competencies, you will also be evaluated on the following competencies:
Information Technology Network Security: Knowledge of methods, tools, and procedures, including development of information security plans, to prevent information systems vulnerabilities, and provide or restore security of information systems and network services.
Information Technology Program Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of an IT program to include providing oversight of multiple IT projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities (for example, benefits management, life cycle management, program governance).
Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcements.
OIG carries out its mission by issuing audit reports, evaluations, management advisories, and other products with findings and recommendations to improve program delivery and performance.
PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 25 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT ON THE CLOSING DATE OR AT MIDNIGHT ON THE DAY WE RECEIVE THE 25TH APPLICATION, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL LIKE VACANCIES IN THE ANNOUNCED DUTY LOCATIONS.
This position has been identified as a telework-eligible position.
APPLICANTS MUST MEET QUALIFICATIONS AND TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.
Candidates will be asked to fill out a Declaration for Federal Employment (Optional Form 306). Individuals selected for this position will be required to certify that their application materials are accurate when they enter on duty.
It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or to find an individual unqualified, unsuitable, or unfit for employment based upon financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience should be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
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 AGENCY. THE DECISION ON GRANTING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (OIG), U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Relocation expenses will not be paid. No permanent change of station (PCS) expenses will be paid.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated on their responses to the on-line announcement questions. Eligible applicants will receive a numerical rating based on their responses to the application questions for this position submitted on-line via WWW.USAJOBS.GOV. These responses must be substantiated by your on-line resume. Applicants who do not respond to the application questions may be rated ineligible.
Resume: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR EXPERIENCE IS CLEARLY DOCUMENTED IN YOUR RESUME OTHERWISE YOU MAY BE DEEMED INELIGIBLE.
Merit Promotion - All current Federal employees must submit a recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) documenting proof of competitive status, tenure, current grade level and full performance level of the position held. All reinstatement eligibles/former Federal employees must submit a SF-50 documenting proof of competitive status, tenure, grade level and full performance level of the position.
Non-competitive eligibles - must submit proof of eligibility (i.e., SF-50 documenting the full performance level of a position held on a permanent basis).
DD-214/VA LETTER/ and SF-15- To receive consideration including veteran's preference points, all veterans must submit a copy of their DD-214 (copy Member #4). If you are claiming 10-point preference, you must submit your SF-15 (revised 12/04). The form is available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/sf.asp. If you are a current service member, in lieu of a DD-214, you may submit a statement from your military personnel center certifying the nature and dates of your service and expected date of separation.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - All applicants MUST submit a copy of your most recent official annual performance appraisal, whether or not you are a Federal employee. If it is not provided, please provide an explanation as to why it is not provided.
SCHEDULE A- To receive consideration for Schedule A appointment, you must submit your certification from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Office or the Department of Veterans Affairs that you are likely to succeed in the performance of the position. The letter must be printed on “medical professional’s” letterhead and must include a signature or it is invalid.
CTAP/ICTAP- If you are eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), a copy of your certificate of surplus status, certificate of expected separation, or a specific Reduction-in-Force notice establishing your eligibility under CTAP/ICTAP. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must meet all qualification requirements for the vacant position to include any selective factors; meet the definition of best qualified (GOLD Category); and be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry.
Supporting documents may either be uploaded or faxed to 571-258-4052. The requested information MUST be received by fax within 48 hours prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement (not including Saturdays, Sundays or government holidays).
Please ensure that your resume and application provide enough detail to support your answers to the Vacancy Specific Questions. If you fail to submit a COMPLETE on-line resume, you WILL NOT be considered for this position. Please make sure that the experience/education as described on your resume contains accurate and sufficient information that clearly supports your responses to all of the questions for this position. If you exaggerate or falsify your experience, education and/or your responses to questions, your ratings are subject to change or you may be removed from employment consideration.
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.
Applications submitted via WWW.USAJOBS.GOV must be received before midnight eastern time on the closing date of the announcement. No extensions will be granted. If you fail to submit a COMPLETE on-line resume, you WILL NOT be considered for this position. Please make sure that the experience/education as described on your resume contains accurate and sufficient information that clearly supports your responses to all of the questions for this position. If you exaggerate or falsify your experience, education and/or your responses to questions, your ratings are subject to change or you may be removed from employment consideration. Applicants who do not respond to the application questions will be rated ineligible. If applying on-line poses a hardship to any applicant, applicants must contact us PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who can provide assistance for on-line submission. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and other basic requirements will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your application status by the servicing human resources specialist via e-mail. It is essential that you have a current e-mail address on file and remove any restrictions from your e-mail account that may prohibit our contacting you via e-mail.
You may also check the status of your application at WWW.USAJOBS.OPM.GOV.
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/699580500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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