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This serves as public notice for the use of Direct Hire Authority. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. One or more positions are expected to be filled utilizing this posting.
This notice remains open through September 30, 2023, first review of candidates is anticipated by April 7th, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Position will be filled by as soon as a successful candidate is identified.
Learn more about this agency03/27/2023 to 09/29/2023
$64,957 - $172,075 per year
Pay includes full range of all grades displayed. Job offer may be extended at any grade level with management discretion of qualifications/needs.
GS 09 - 14
few vacancies in the following location:
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Yes—Current policy requires employees to report to duty station a minimum of two times per pay period; telework agreements are subject to supervisory approval as well as the requirements of the position.
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Permanent -
Full-time -
Competitive
13 - Career ladder to GS-13 if selected at lower grades; GS-14 may require competition and is subject to classification of position at time of filling vacancy.
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Yes
OIG-2023-0024
715463600
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Direct Hiring Authority - More than one selection may be made from this announcement. **This notice remains open through September 30, 2023, first review of candidates is anticipated by April 7th, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Position(s) will be filled by as soon as a successful candidate is identified at any time during the posting dates. Application status notices will not be sent for this Public Notice.
This position serves as a Procurement Analyst with the Office of Inspector General, Office of the Executive Director, Administrative Operations Division.
This position is located within the U.S. Department of State (State or Department), Office of Inspector General (OIG), which has statutory oversight responsibility covering the Department, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), and the U.S. section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC). OIG is responsible for conducting and reporting on inspections, evaluations, investigations, audits, and special inquiries involving all overseas and domestic Department, USAGM, and USIBWC programs and operations. OIG has a staff which includes direct hires, a small contingent of Foreign Service Officers (FSOs), and contract employees in domestic and overseas locations in Germany, and Iraq. The OIG’s overseas operations include more than 260 embassies, diplomatic posts, and international broadcasting installations worldwide.
OIG is currently seeking candidates at all experience levels. At the GS14 level, candidates will demonstrate advanced acquisition knowledge and experience. The GS14 position includes supervisory duties.
The Administrative Operations (AO) Procurement Team serves as a liaison between OIG Program Offices and the Department of State Office of Acquisition Management. The AO Procurement Team serves as a focal point and support structure to facilitate OIG Program Office acquisition of goods and services. Depending on grade/experience level, duties will vary. Below is a list of potential duties:
You are encouraged to apply immediately, as selections can be made at any time under Direct Hiring Authority. Extensions to the closing date of this Public Notice does not indicate a hiring determination has/has not been made on prior applicants.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5CFR 300, Subpart F.
Federal employees are subject to time-in-grade requirements and shall have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade for which you wish to be considered with a ‘meets expectations’ or higher rating of record on your most recent performance appraisal. Current Federal employees may need to compete by applying to a separate vacancy announcement, if required, you will be notified.
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field;
or
At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
Applicants who meet the criteria for Superior Academic Achievement qualify for positions at the GS-7 level.
The following table shows the amounts of education and/or experience required to qualify for positions GS-7 thorough GS-12 covered by this standard.
| GRADE | EDUCATION | SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE |
|---|---|---|
| GS-7 | 1 full academic year of graduate education or law school or superior academic achievement | 1 year equivalent to at least GS-5 |
| GS-9 | 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or masters or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D. | 1 year equivalent to at least GS-7 |
| GS-11 | 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree | 1 year equivalent to at least GS-9 |
| GS-12 and above | (No educational equivalent) | 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level |
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.
Graduate Education. To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of graduate education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
Note - For positions at GS-7 through GS-12, applicants who are qualifying based on experience must possess at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level, that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position, in addition to meeting the basic requirements in paragraph A or B, above.
Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position.
Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.
and
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional vacancies occur.
Recruitment, relocation or other incentives may be offered if found to be in the best interest of the government.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials will result in your application not being processed.
BUYOUT - If you previously left federal employment and received a separation incentive (buyout) and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.
PRIVACY ACT - Your application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (p.L. 93-579.5 USC 552a). This information is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Sections 3302 and 3361.
FALSE STATEMENT - If you make false statements in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
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 Office of Employee Relations, Work/Life Programs, at (202) 261-8180. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
To be eligible for Federal employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The Department of State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, sexual orientation, disability, or any other non- merit factors.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Authority, veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply. For this announcement, applicants will be assessed to determine if they meet the qualifications for this position, specifically the education, specialized experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) or competencies necessary to perform the work of the position. All applications that meet the required qualifications will be referred to the selecting official in the order in which the applications were received and a candidate may be selected at any time during the open period of this Public Notice. Notifications of results will not be sent at any time during the open period of this Public Notice or hiring processes.
All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted with your application prior to the closing date. Note: This announcement may be extended at any time without notice, and does not indicate/imply a determination on applications has been made.
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.
The APPLY button is deactivated on this Direct-Hiring Authority (DHA) Public Notice, application packages are being accepted directly by OIG.
Please note: This is a Direct- Hiring Authority Public Notice that vacancies may exist, however applicant notifications will NOT be sent. If a hiring official determines you have the needed skillset for the vacancy, a member of the OIG team will contact you. Due to the large number of applications received for all vacancies, status inquiry emails will not be answered. Thank you for your interest in employment with Department of State, Office of Inspector General.
If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
Application packages will be reviewed periodically as received.
If a tentative job offer is made, the Department of State will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation.
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/715463600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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