This position is located within the Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations, Program, COCOM and D&I division. In this position, you will provide oversight (audits, evaluations and inspections) of programs, policies, procedures and functions of the Medical Division of Program Evaluations II.
Summary
This position is located within the Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations, Program, COCOM and D&I division. In this position, you will provide oversight (audits, evaluations and inspections) of programs, policies, procedures and functions of the Medical Division of Program Evaluations II.
Open to current and former federal employees, Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (PPP Mil Spouse) eligible applicants and special appointing authorities listed above.
Position has been designated as Noncritical Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov) .
Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
Current DoD civilian employees are not required to submit to drug testing if moving from one Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.
Qualifications
Time in Grade:
For entry at the GS-11 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.
For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.
For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.
Specialize Experience:
For entry at the GS-11, level you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-9 grade level: Specialized Experience is defined as: knowledge of medical and health care services, applying evaluation concepts and techniques, evaluating medical issues within healthcare services and systems, working with employees and international staff, and preparing reports.
OR
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. OR An appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.).
For entry at the GS-12, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level: Specialized Experience is defined as: knowledge of on-going or new medical issues within the healthcare services and systems, applying evaluation concepts and techniques, evaluating medical issues within healthcare services and systems, recommending corrective actions to operational and tactical problems, working with employees and international staff, providing briefings, and preparing reports with supporting documentation and recommendations.
For entry at the GS-13 level, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level: Specialized Experience is defined as: knowledge of evaluation concepts, principles, techniques, and practices to gather, evaluate and identify on-going or new medical issues within the healthcare services and systems, applying evaluation concepts and techniques, evaluating medical issues within healthcare services and systems, leading projects, recommending corrective actions to operational and tactical problems, understanding medical logistics, command and control, and medical intelligence, working with employees and international staff, providing briefings to high-level decision makers, and preparing final reports with supporting documentation and recommendations.
You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp.
Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.
Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction.
Education
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: For the GS-11: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement.
Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
If you are using education to substitute for the qualifying experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. Failure to do so may disqualify you from consideration.
Using Education to Qualify:You MUST provide unofficial transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Pass/Fail Courses:If more that 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
Graduate Education:One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
Accreditation: Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/ and U.S. Department of Education website at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course-by-course listing along with your application. If you fail to provide the required documentation, by the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive consideration. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
For the GS-12: There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GS-12 grade level.
For the GS-13: There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GS-13 grade level.
Additional information
If you have not previously completed a probationary period with the Federal government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list.
Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
PCS costs (moving expenses) will not be authorized by the hiring official.
Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized by the hiring official. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
For more information on veterans' preference click here.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: Applicants must be well-qualified, which is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For more information on ICTAP, click here. If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible.
The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the DOD Priority Placement Program.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
PLEASE NOTE: Only the first 5 pages of your resume will be reviewed. Be sure your relevant experience is included in those first five pages. (Cover letter optional).
You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
Performance Appraisal: Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Retired/Retiring Veterans: Please be aware that there is a 180-Day Restriction on Department of Defense (DoD) Employment of Military Retirees. A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in the DoD within 180 days after retirement unless the agency requests and is granted a waiver; the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 3505; or a state of national emergency exists.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: If you are a Military Spouse Preference applicant, you must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. If determined best qualified, you will be placed at that full performance level of 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.
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.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.
The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
All qualified candidates will be evaluated on the following competencies:
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.
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.
For this job announcement, the following supporting documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Not all documents may apply to everyone.
Resume: Your resume showing relevant experience and should include the following: where you worked, job title, series and grade, if applicable, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary. DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; social security number; photos of yourself; personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what you should leave out of your resume at USAJOBS.
SF-50(s): Current or former federal employees, excluding current DoD OIG agency employees, must submit a SF-50. If your SF-50 does not show you meet time-in-grade requirements or competitive status eligibility, you must submit additional SF-50s for verification. If you fail to provide the required documentation, by the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive consideration.
Performance Appraisal: Current Federal employees, excluding current DoD OIG agency employees, must submit a copy of their most recent completed annual performance appraisal received within the past 18 months. The performance appraisal must include the final rating. If a completed performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, you must submit an explanation as to why it is not available at the time of your application submission.
Transcripts: If this position has a positive education requirement or you are using your education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your unofficialtranscripts. The unofficial transcripts must include the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, quarter or semester hours earned, and date degree conferred. If selected for this position, you will be required to provide an official certified copy of your transcripts before a start date will be established. All applicants, to include current agency employees must provide transcripts with their application.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a federal employee who will be or has been separated by a Reduction in Force (RIF), you must submit a copy of your RIF separation notice and SF-50 if available. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible.
Individuals with disabilities: If you are an individual with a documented disability, you must submit a letter from a doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter should state that you have a documented disability and are eligible for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
Veterans' Preference Documentation: If claiming preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty", showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of service. Alternatively, if you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your DD Form-214, you must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application for this position. The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service, separation date and what the condition of discharge is thought to be. A Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" will be required if you are selected.
10-point preference and/or 30% or more Disabled Veteran, you must submit both a DD Form-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability. A Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" will be required if you are selected.
10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e., a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" and any required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents above.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact ERIK SZPILKA at (703) 601-5826 or Erik.Szpilka@DODIG.MIL~ to obtain an alternative application.
DoD OIG - EVALUATIONS
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
The occupational questionnaire and the resume that you submit will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews.
We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed.
After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
For this job announcement, the following supporting documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Not all documents may apply to everyone.
Resume: Your resume showing relevant experience and should include the following: where you worked, job title, series and grade, if applicable, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary. DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; social security number; photos of yourself; personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what you should leave out of your resume at USAJOBS.
SF-50(s): Current or former federal employees, excluding current DoD OIG agency employees, must submit a SF-50. If your SF-50 does not show you meet time-in-grade requirements or competitive status eligibility, you must submit additional SF-50s for verification. If you fail to provide the required documentation, by the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive consideration.
Performance Appraisal: Current Federal employees, excluding current DoD OIG agency employees, must submit a copy of their most recent completed annual performance appraisal received within the past 18 months. The performance appraisal must include the final rating. If a completed performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, you must submit an explanation as to why it is not available at the time of your application submission.
Transcripts: If this position has a positive education requirement or you are using your education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your unofficialtranscripts. The unofficial transcripts must include the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, quarter or semester hours earned, and date degree conferred. If selected for this position, you will be required to provide an official certified copy of your transcripts before a start date will be established. All applicants, to include current agency employees must provide transcripts with their application.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a federal employee who will be or has been separated by a Reduction in Force (RIF), you must submit a copy of your RIF separation notice and SF-50 if available. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible.
Individuals with disabilities: If you are an individual with a documented disability, you must submit a letter from a doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter should state that you have a documented disability and are eligible for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
Veterans' Preference Documentation: If claiming preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty", showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of service. Alternatively, if you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your DD Form-214, you must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application for this position. The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service, separation date and what the condition of discharge is thought to be. A Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" will be required if you are selected.
10-point preference and/or 30% or more Disabled Veteran, you must submit both a DD Form-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability. A Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" will be required if you are selected.
10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e., a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" and any required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents above.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact ERIK SZPILKA at (703) 601-5826 or Erik.Szpilka@DODIG.MIL~ to obtain an alternative application.
DoD OIG - EVALUATIONS
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
The occupational questionnaire and the resume that you submit will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews.
We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed.
After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
