The GSA Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to serve as the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) for Inspections and to be a proactive member of our senior leadership team. This position is located at GSA headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Summary
The GSA Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to serve as the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) for Inspections and to be a proactive member of our senior leadership team. This position is located at GSA headquarters in Washington, D.C.
This announcement is open to all qualified Individuals within the civil service. This area includes the legislative, judicial, and executive branches; it also includes employees in both competitive and excepted service. For additional clarification, review the Qualifications section of the announcement. Please review this announcement in its entirety for specific information on how to apply.
The AIG for Inspections directs the work of the Office of Inspections (JE), an OIG headquarters component with nationwide GSA oversight responsibilities through inspections, evaluations and reviews of Agency activities. The AIG for Inspections will plan and conduct inspections and evaluations of GSA programs and operations, including special projects assigned by the Inspector General. The AIG establishes procedures for recordkeeping, survey work, defining project scope, fieldwork and data analysis, report writing, and implementation for inspections and evaluations. The AIG is expected to plan inspections and evaluations to determine whether GSA programs and operations comply with Agency policy or whether policy changes are warranted to prevent inefficiencies, waste, abuse, and/or fraud.
The selected AIG will be innovative and resourceful in leadership and management of diverse talent. In support of the OIG strategic plan, the AIG will develop and prioritize the necessary objectives to complete a variety of assignments and set initiatives, at times under urgent timeframes. The assignments often involve sensitive and complex GSA programs and require the exercise of extreme discretion, tact and diplomacy, and excellent judgment. The AIG exercises skill and leadership by personal example to ensure that these inspections are conducted with a high degree of professional competence, objectivity, and flexibility. As a member of the OIG executive leadership, the AIG routinely works with peers who oversee the primary operational and management components of the OIG.
The AIG additionally oversees OIG internal quality assurance functions assigned to the Office of Inspections, and other internal and external OIG responsibilities as the Inspector General determines.
This position is being advertised as an ES-0340 Program Management position. Candidates are not limited to persons in the 0340 series or comparable program management positions. The OIG anticipates that successful candidates also may come from various professional disciplines, such as law, audits, and investigations. At the OIG’s discretion, the occupational series may be adjusted to another occupational series such as 0905 Attorney, 0511 Auditor, and 0343 Management Analyst, as long as the successful candidate demonstrates he/she meets the requirements for that series
Veterans preference does not apply to SES vacancy announcements.
The interagency career transition assistance program (ICTAP) does not apply to SES vacancy announcements.
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
Applicants must apply online (See 'How to Apply' section).
You will be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report
Qualifications
This announcement is open to all qualified Individuals within the civil service. For purposes of this announcement, the civil service consists of all persons who occupy positions in the executive (both competitive service and excepted service), judicial, and legislative branches, except positions in the uniformed services (the armed forces, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service, and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Included are experts and consultants who occupy appointive positions, and individuals in the Postal Service and the Postal Rate Commission. The District of Columbia Government is not part of the Federal civil service. A person is considered to be in the civil service only if occupying a civil service position at the time of application to this vacancy announcement. SES reinstatement eligibles outside the civil service and SESCDP graduates with noncompetitive eligibility may also apply.
Applicant qualifications will be assessed using the traditional application method. Under this method, applicants must submit a resume, a separate narrative addressing the ECQs, and a separate narrative addressing the mandatory technical competencies. All applicants must meet the Mandatory Technical Competencies and Executive Core Qualification requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration. Eligibility will be based on a clear demonstration that the applicant's training and experience are of the scope, quality and level of responsibility sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this executive position.
You must submit supplemental documentation that separately addresses the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) listed below and a supplemental statement that separately addresses the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below. Your resume should also corroborate your possession of the MTCs. Your application will not be considered if you fail to submit the required supplemental statements and supporting documentation.
Please see the "Required Documents" section below for complete instructions on the content and format of your application package.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (MTCs): You must submit a supplemental statement that separately addresses MTC1 and MTC2. Your supplemental statement must be restricted to no more than two pages for each MTC. Information beyond two pages for each MTC will not be evaluated.
MTC1 - Substantial experience supervising and carrying out broad, highly technical, and complex inspections, evaluations and reviews from an office of Inspector General or any other comparable oversight organization.
MTC2 - Ability to prioritize objectives and develop strategies to meet organizational and agency mission requirements while enhancing the effectiveness of operations.
You must submit two (2) work samples, redacted as appropriate, to demonstrate possession of the skills outlined in MTC3.
MTC3 - Strong writing skills demonstrated through work products that show an ability to identify, research, and analyze issues and present findings in a comprehensive and orderly fashion.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential, not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. All applicants must submit a written narrative to address the ECQs. Your narrative must address each ECQ separately and should contain one or two examples per ECQ describing your experiences and accomplishments/results. The narrative should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken and the results of your actions. Applicants should not enter "Refer to Resume" to describe your experiences. Applications directing the reviewer to search within the application or to see the resume are considered incomplete and may not receive further consideration. The narrative must not exceed 10 pages. There are five ECQs:
ECQ1 - 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.
ECQ2 - Leading People - This core qualification involves 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.
ECQ3 - Results Driven - This core qualification involves 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.
ECQ4 - Business Acumen - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ5 - Building Coalitions - This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Failure to submit a narrative statement addressing each of the ECQs may cause your application to be deemed incomplete and not be considered. For guidance on how to prepare well-written ECQ narrative statements, please refer to page 9 of the "Guide to SES Qualifications" at: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf.
Additional information
This position is designated SES Career Reserved.
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
In the event that this position cannot be filled by the initial selection, alternate selections may be made from this announcement. Management also has the right to not fill this position.
OFFICE AND LOCATION FOR THE VACANCY: GSA Office of Inspector General 1800 F Street NW Washington, DC 20405
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.
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules and telework
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Training and development
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.
An SES review panel will evaluate your resume based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo an interview, other assessments and a reference check. If selected, you must be certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless you are a current career SES member, former career SES member with SES career reinstatement eligibility, or have successfully completed an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). You must receive QRB certification before you can be appointed to this 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.
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules and telework
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Training and development
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.
Please review the following information to determine which documents you must submit in order to complete your application.
ALL APPLICANTS: 1. Your resume which demonstrates your experience, accomplishments, training, education and awards. Your resume should corroborate your possession of the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) listed in this announcement, which you must address separately in a supplemental statement and supporting work samples as described below.
2. All applicants must submit a supplemental statement that separately addresses MTC1 and MTC2 listed in this announcement. Your supplemental statement must be restricted to no more than two pages for each MTC. Information beyond two pages for each MTC will not be evaluated. In addition, you must submit two (2) work samples, redacted as appropriate, in support of MTC3. YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT THIS SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT AND WORK SAMPLES.
3. All applicants must submit a supplemental statement that separately addresses each of the ECQs listed in this announcement. Your supplemental statement addressing the ECQs must be restricted to no more than ten pages in total. YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT THIS SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT. If you are a current member of the SES, or are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, ECQ responses are not required if applicable proof of non-competitive SES eligibility is provided.
4. Submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Information beyond that which is outlined above will not be evaluated. Therefore, please do not submit letters of recommendation, award certificates, diplomas, training certificates (except certificates of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program - SES CDP), or any other documents not specifically requested in the "Required Documents" section. Any awards or training you wish to highlight should simply be listed in your resume. In addition, please do not submit: (1) the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) in lieu of a resume.
SES NON-COMPETITVE APPLICANTS: Proof of SES non-competitive eligibility is required. Proof consists of:
(1) an SF-50 showing your status as a: (a) current Career SES appointee, (b) former Career SES appointee with career SES reinstatement eligibility, or (c) current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executive who is/was employed in a Federal government agency that has an interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) allowing for movement between the agency’s SES-equivalent personnel system and the SES. NOTE: This applies only to current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executives of the Government Accountability Office, the Transportation Security Administration, or the Office of the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service.
OR
(2) a certificate of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). NOTE: This applies only if your ECQ's have been approved by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) through the SES CDP.
These documents may be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement. Non-Competitive applicants must submit a complete application package as noted above. The agency has the option of considering you non-competitively or including you in the competitive process. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE NON-COMPETITVE CONSIDERATION IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT PROOF OF NON-COMPETITVE ELIGIBILITY.
CURRENT CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE APPLICANTS: You must submit an SF-50 that shows your current position, title, series, grade and rate of basic pay as well as Tenure Group. This document may be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement. If you occupy a federal position for which no SF-50 is issued, you must submit alternate documentation to verify proof of your current federal employment.
Applicants who fail to submit all required information (resume, MTC narratives including 2 work samples, ECQ narratives, and your most recent pay SF-50 if applicable) will not receive further consideration for the position.
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.
Applications for this position must be submitted online. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 pm (Eastern) on the closing date in order for you to be considered. Errors or omissions may result in your application package not being considered for this vacancy.
Note: The system has a navigation bar at the top of each screen. Proceed through each step, providing any required information and documents until you reach the "Application Review" screen where you must select the "Submit Application" button at the bottom of the page. To make any changes or edits prior to the closing deadline of the announcement be sure to navigate back through the steps and select the "Submit" button on the "Application Review" screen. A more detailed description of the online process is provided below.
1. To begin, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume. Please note: Your resume (not-to-exceed 5 pages, including an optional cover letter), should show possession of the Executive Core Qualifications listed in this announcement. Your resume should also corroborate your possession of the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTC’s) listed in this announcement, which you must address separately in a supplemental statement as described in the “Required Documents” section (below).
2. Once you have completed this step, select "Apply for this Position Now!"
3. Complete your personal information within GSAjobs. Once you’ve been redirected to GSA’s automated system, follow the prompts to create, review, or update your personal information.
4. Respond to all of the vacancy specific questions.
5. Submit any required documents. A "Vacancy Documents" page is automatically displayed by the GSAjobs system. Though other documents will be listed, the only documents that should be submitted via this page are your Mandatory Technical Competencies Statement, proof of SES non-competitive eligibility (if applicable), and proof of current Civil Service employment status (if applicable). Review the “Required Documents” section (below) for further information on the Mandatory Technical Competencies Statement, proof of SES non-competitive eligibility, and proof of current Civil Service employment status. You must choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): (a) Upload (from your computer), (b) USAJOBS, or (c) FAX. We strongly recommend you read the "Fax Instructions" provided on the Document Manager page prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information.
6. Click the "Submit” button. Finally, you'll receive an 'Application Review' page which allows you to review the information that will be submitted. Then, YOU MUST CLICK THE “SUBMIT” BUTTON to complete and submit your application package.
7. Confirmation Page. Once you submit your application, you will be forwarded to the "Confirmation Page" where you can download all or part of your application, return to USAJOBS or to GSA's dashboard.
Note: If you cannot complete any part of the application process listed above, contact the Human Resources Office/representative listed on the announcement prior to the announcement deadline for instructions on how to proceed. Be sure to receive prior HR approval to deviate from these instructions so that your application package will be considered.
Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not receive further consideration for this position.
GSA, Office of Inspector General
General Services Administration
Office of the Inspector General, HR Division (JPH)
2300 Main Street, Room 3NW-423
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
United States
Next steps
An evaluation of your qualifications will be conducted. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. You will be notified of the outcome.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your application package, please submit your question(s) via e-mail to the vacancy point of contact listed above.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Please review the following information to determine which documents you must submit in order to complete your application.
ALL APPLICANTS: 1. Your resume which demonstrates your experience, accomplishments, training, education and awards. Your resume should corroborate your possession of the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) listed in this announcement, which you must address separately in a supplemental statement and supporting work samples as described below.
2. All applicants must submit a supplemental statement that separately addresses MTC1 and MTC2 listed in this announcement. Your supplemental statement must be restricted to no more than two pages for each MTC. Information beyond two pages for each MTC will not be evaluated. In addition, you must submit two (2) work samples, redacted as appropriate, in support of MTC3. YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT THIS SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT AND WORK SAMPLES.
3. All applicants must submit a supplemental statement that separately addresses each of the ECQs listed in this announcement. Your supplemental statement addressing the ECQs must be restricted to no more than ten pages in total. YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT THIS SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT. If you are a current member of the SES, or are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, ECQ responses are not required if applicable proof of non-competitive SES eligibility is provided.
4. Submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Information beyond that which is outlined above will not be evaluated. Therefore, please do not submit letters of recommendation, award certificates, diplomas, training certificates (except certificates of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program - SES CDP), or any other documents not specifically requested in the "Required Documents" section. Any awards or training you wish to highlight should simply be listed in your resume. In addition, please do not submit: (1) the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) in lieu of a resume.
SES NON-COMPETITVE APPLICANTS: Proof of SES non-competitive eligibility is required. Proof consists of:
(1) an SF-50 showing your status as a: (a) current Career SES appointee, (b) former Career SES appointee with career SES reinstatement eligibility, or (c) current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executive who is/was employed in a Federal government agency that has an interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) allowing for movement between the agency’s SES-equivalent personnel system and the SES. NOTE: This applies only to current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executives of the Government Accountability Office, the Transportation Security Administration, or the Office of the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service.
OR
(2) a certificate of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). NOTE: This applies only if your ECQ's have been approved by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) through the SES CDP.
These documents may be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement. Non-Competitive applicants must submit a complete application package as noted above. The agency has the option of considering you non-competitively or including you in the competitive process. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE NON-COMPETITVE CONSIDERATION IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT PROOF OF NON-COMPETITVE ELIGIBILITY.
CURRENT CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE APPLICANTS: You must submit an SF-50 that shows your current position, title, series, grade and rate of basic pay as well as Tenure Group. This document may be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement. If you occupy a federal position for which no SF-50 is issued, you must submit alternate documentation to verify proof of your current federal employment.
Applicants who fail to submit all required information (resume, MTC narratives including 2 work samples, ECQ narratives, and your most recent pay SF-50 if applicable) will not receive further consideration for the position.
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.
Applications for this position must be submitted online. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 pm (Eastern) on the closing date in order for you to be considered. Errors or omissions may result in your application package not being considered for this vacancy.
Note: The system has a navigation bar at the top of each screen. Proceed through each step, providing any required information and documents until you reach the "Application Review" screen where you must select the "Submit Application" button at the bottom of the page. To make any changes or edits prior to the closing deadline of the announcement be sure to navigate back through the steps and select the "Submit" button on the "Application Review" screen. A more detailed description of the online process is provided below.
1. To begin, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume. Please note: Your resume (not-to-exceed 5 pages, including an optional cover letter), should show possession of the Executive Core Qualifications listed in this announcement. Your resume should also corroborate your possession of the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTC’s) listed in this announcement, which you must address separately in a supplemental statement as described in the “Required Documents” section (below).
2. Once you have completed this step, select "Apply for this Position Now!"
3. Complete your personal information within GSAjobs. Once you’ve been redirected to GSA’s automated system, follow the prompts to create, review, or update your personal information.
4. Respond to all of the vacancy specific questions.
5. Submit any required documents. A "Vacancy Documents" page is automatically displayed by the GSAjobs system. Though other documents will be listed, the only documents that should be submitted via this page are your Mandatory Technical Competencies Statement, proof of SES non-competitive eligibility (if applicable), and proof of current Civil Service employment status (if applicable). Review the “Required Documents” section (below) for further information on the Mandatory Technical Competencies Statement, proof of SES non-competitive eligibility, and proof of current Civil Service employment status. You must choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): (a) Upload (from your computer), (b) USAJOBS, or (c) FAX. We strongly recommend you read the "Fax Instructions" provided on the Document Manager page prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information.
6. Click the "Submit” button. Finally, you'll receive an 'Application Review' page which allows you to review the information that will be submitted. Then, YOU MUST CLICK THE “SUBMIT” BUTTON to complete and submit your application package.
7. Confirmation Page. Once you submit your application, you will be forwarded to the "Confirmation Page" where you can download all or part of your application, return to USAJOBS or to GSA's dashboard.
Note: If you cannot complete any part of the application process listed above, contact the Human Resources Office/representative listed on the announcement prior to the announcement deadline for instructions on how to proceed. Be sure to receive prior HR approval to deviate from these instructions so that your application package will be considered.
Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not receive further consideration for this position.
GSA, Office of Inspector General
General Services Administration
Office of the Inspector General, HR Division (JPH)
2300 Main Street, Room 3NW-423
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
United States
Next steps
An evaluation of your qualifications will be conducted. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. You will be notified of the outcome.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your application package, please submit your question(s) via e-mail to the vacancy point of contact listed above.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
