This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/710918300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Office of Counsel to the Inspector General (OCIG). This office provides legal counsel to the OIG with respect to OIG audits, evaluations and investigations. OCIG is also responsible for the provision of guidance to the health care industry on the operation and scope of fraud, waste and abuse laws through the issuance of advisory opinions, safe harbor regulations and fraud alerts.
Learn more about this agency03/06/2023 to 03/20/2023
$141,022 - $212,100 per year
Senior Executive Service is a "pay for performance" system; this position may be eligible for annual performance based pay adjustments and/or bonus.
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Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
All groups of qualified individuals within the Civil Service. Current SES employees, individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates need to apply to be considered.
Mandatory: You must have earned a professional law degree (e.g. J.D.) acquired through graduation from a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association, and be an active member in good standing of the Bar in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territory of the United States. You must include a copy of current/active Bar Membership under supporting documentations tab "license" and transcripts.
You must provide legible transcripts or a list of college courses showing completed course work, semester hours earned, and degree(s) awarded, and a copy of your professional certification, if applicable. Failure to do so will eliminate you from further consideration. If selected, you will need to verify that you meet these requirements before appointment.
Veterans' Preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
Recruitment Incentives: Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses may be authorized subject to funds availability and the agency's determination that it would be in the best interest of the Government to authorize such payments as allowed by regulation. If relocation expenses are paid, you will be required to sign a one-year service agreement. Failure to fulfill the service agreement may require repayment of relocation expense allowances. A relocation incentive is not authorized. Repayment of student loans may be offered.
Security and Background Requirements: This position requires a Top Secret clearance. 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.
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.
Probationary Period: Persons newly selected for career appointment to the SES will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Financial Disclosure: This position is subject to public financial disclosure requirements. HHS policy requires a pre-appointment review and your initial report must be filed within 30 days of the effective date of appointment. For more information about Financial Disclosure and OGE Form 278, you may go to the Office of Government Ethics website at www.oge.gov and select Resources for Financial Disclosure Filers.
Mobility: Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographic, organizational, and functional lines.
Political Appointment: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last five (5) years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information on your resume and to the Human Resources Office.
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.
Your detailed resume and responses to the Assessment Questionnaire are an integral part of the process for determining your basic and specialized qualifications for the position. Responses that are not supported in your application will eliminate you from consideration.
Your application will be evaluated in the following manner:
The application method for this position is "Resume-Only". Your complete application package must include a resume (not to exceed 5 pages). Any information in excess of specified page limitation will not be evaluated. Do not submit separate narratives to address the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Evidence of ECQs and TQs should be present in your resume.
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.
A complete application package for this vacancy must be received on-line via the USA Staffing web site by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/20/2023 to receive consideration. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
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.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov.
If you are unable to apply online and have the required information, please call 1-478-744-2360 to start your Alternate Application. You will connected with a member of our staff who will initiate the Alternate Application process. More information on the Alternate Application process can be viewed at the following link: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.
Questions regarding this vacancy or the application process should be directed to the HR Specialist. The HR Specialist can be reached at 2028091586. 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 or any other source may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates, as determined by an Executive Rating Panel, will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
You should expect to receive an update on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement or once the selection process is complete.
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/710918300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The mission of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is to provide objective oversight to promote the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness, and integrity of HHS programs, as well as the health and welfare of the people they serve. HHS-OIG is the largest civilian Federal inspector general's office, responsible for oversight for HHS's over $2.4 trillion portfolio of health and human services programs. HHS-OIG is relied upon by taxpayers, HHS officials and policymakers to ferret out fraud, waste, and abuse in HHS programs. We do this with data-driven oversight performed by our auditors, agents, attorneys and evaluators in cooperation with dedicated mission support career professionals. HHS-OIG provides program recommendations to decision-makers, distribute educational resources to the industry and public, and investigate cases to root out fraud. To carry out its mission, HHS-OIG must be supported by visionary executives and senior leaders who can propel productivity and effectiveness across HHS-OIG's vast portfolio.
OIG is ranked as the #1 agency in HHS by the Partnership for Public Service's "The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government" 2021 ratings and has maintained this top ranking every year since 2015.
For more information about the HHS Office of Inspector General, go tohttps://oig.hhs.gov/about-oig/ and https://youtu.be/IFcspP9qAro.