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This position is located in the Office of Inspector General, Office of Management and Policy, Division of Budget, Procurement and Administrative Services. The Division of Budget, Procurement and Administrative Services is the focal point within the OIG in providing day-to-day management, oversight and technical direction of OIG's Budget, Procurement and Administrative Management Activities throughout the OIG, nation-wide.
This position is outside the bargaining unit.
01/13/2025 to 01/21/2025
$167,603 - $195,200 per year
GS 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
15
Yes
No
MS-25-OIG-OMAP-11-12660813
827804700
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Open to current and former Federal employees with competitive status, Reinstatement eligibles, CTAP/ICTAP in the local commuting area, Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A), Land & Base Management, non-competitive authorities, OPM Interchange, 30% or >compensable disabled vets, Military Spouse, Peace Corps and AmeriCorps VISTA eligibles, and Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles.
As Administrative Officer and Division Director, the incumbent has responsibility for supervising and performing a variety of duties relating to the management of administrative services for the agency.
1. Oversees the formulation and dissemination of administrative management policy as it relates to budget, procurement, and administrative management for the OIG, and provides direction, coordination, and review and analysis for administrative programs.
2. Provides supervision to the staff including setting priorities, goals, and objectives in matters assigned to the Division; planning staffing and training needs of the Division; evaluating staff performance; assuring equal employment opportunity in recruitment, selection, promotion, awards, and assignments; and performing other administrative, human resource management and supervisory functions.
3. Administrative Operations - Directs the nation-wide administration and management of the full range of administrative management activities in the areas of, space design/re-design, travel management, property management, facilities management, and emergency planning (COOP).
4. Administers and manages budget operations, including both budget formulation and execution, for the agency, develops and directs the budget operation for an organization with multiple major subordinate components, each with diverse, multi-year, substantive programs.
5. Manages a multi-million dollar contracting program. Provides leadership for program planning, direction, and execution; develops long term strategic goals and approves multi-year and longer-range work plans and changes policy in response to appropriations or legislative changes. Advises on approaches and methods to meet mission or program goals, requirements, and timeframes.
You must meet the Basic Requirements listed in the Education Requirements section and the Specialized Experience to qualify for GS-15, as described below.
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-14 in the Federal Service.
Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Specialized experience includes experience performing the following: 1) managing the distribution of staff workload to meet the mission of an organization; 2) providing advisory services to senior management officials on administrative program areas; 3) developing and maintaining a system of internal controls and accountability; and 4) supervising or managing an office or organization for two or more of the following administrative program areas: (a) Budget/Financial Management; (b) Procurement/Acquisitions and/or Contracting; or (c) Facilities/Space Management; or (d) Administrative Services.
There is no substitution of education for the required specialized experience at the GS-15 level.
Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.
If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position.
Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.
The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered.
Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
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You may not be aware, but in the regulations for agency ethics programs, there are requirements for supervisors. Section 2638.103 of Title 5 of the CFR states: Every supervisor in the executive branch has a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. It is imperative that supervisors serve as models of ethical behavior for subordinates. Supervisors have a responsibility to help ensure that subordinates are aware of their ethical obligations under the Standards of Conduct and that subordinates know how to contact agency ethics officials. Supervisors are also responsible for working with agency ethics officials to help resolve conflicts of interest and enforce government ethics laws and regulations, including those requiring certain employees to file financial disclosure reports. In addition, supervisors are responsible, when requested, for assisting agency ethics officials in evaluating potential conflicts of interest and identifying positions subject to financial disclosure requirements.
Supervisory Financial Disclosure (If applicable): This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest(s) and your prospective position with DOL. This information will be required annually.
Telework or Telework Position: This position is physically located in Washington, DC. Incumbents are eligible to telework, subject to supervisor approval, but must also report to the physical office a prescribed number of days each pay period. Click here for Telework Position Information
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:
Knowledge of Governmental Administration and Management: Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating administrative and management systems, processes, and procedures.
Knowledge of Budgeting and Financial Management: Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating budget and financial management systems, processes, and procedures.
Leading Change: Develops and implements an organizational vision that integrates key national and/or program goals, priorities, values, and other factors; balances change and continuity while creating a work environment that encourages creative thinking and improved customer service and program performance.
Leading People: Designs and implements strategies that maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.
Results Driven: Makes timely and effective decisions and produces results through strategic planning, performance measurement, continuous improvement, and implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.
Building Coalitions and Communications: Explains, advocates, and expresses facts and ideas to negotiate with or convince others to work toward common goals; develops a professional network with other organizations and effectively represents an organizational unit and its work to others.
Business Acumen: Acquires and administers human, financial, material, information, and resources in a manner that instills public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission.
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You may preview questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12660813
The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, volunteer, and other lived experience, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). The examining Office of Human Resources (OHR) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your vacancy question responses. If not, the OHR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume.
INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date.
Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of time-in-grade (52 weeks at the next lower grade), time-after-competitive-appointment (90 days), and minimum qualifications (52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade in federal service). These requirements must be met within 30 days of 01/27/2025, the announcement closing date.
Please Note: Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met and reflect your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure, and the type of appointment (i.e. competitive/excepted). In some cases, you may need to submit more than one SF-50.
The following documents are required from all applicants (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):
*WARNING: An award SF-50 (ex. cash or time off award) may not indicate grade, step, and competitive status. For current DOL employees, an award SF-50 DOES NOT indicate grade and step.
The following documents are required if applicable:
Special/Non-Competitive Appointing Authority Documents
NOTE: The OFFICIAL Transcript(s) MUST BE RECEIVED, if you are selected, and prior to receiving the firm offer with a start date.
Reference the Education Section for College Transcript and Evaluation of Foreign Education.
Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience but may be submitted.
Do not upload password-protected documents.
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.
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To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration.
Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.
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STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents. Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. For each employment period, include start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week) otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS). Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the job title and then click the Apply button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Proceed through the steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. In the final step, once you have certified your application, click the Continue to agency site button.
STEP 3 - Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL). On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click Apply to this vacancy. Continue through the progress steps at the top of the DOL page. The 2nd progress step is where you answer the vacancy-specific questions. The 3rd progress step Documents is where you submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.
STEP 4 - On the Review and Submit step, verify each section of your application is complete and correct. In order to submit your application, you must have a check mark next to each section listed. If there is an X, return to the appropriate section and follow the prompts. When it is ready for submission, certify your application and click the Submit Application button.
STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm Eastern Time of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, thenUpdate Application.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
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Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days of the issuance date of the certificate.
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USAJOBS will no longer send status alert email notifications. You can check your application status in the TAS by logging into USAJOBS and in the Applicant Dashboard, click the hiring agency Talent Acquisition System (TAS). If the TAS does not provide application tracking information, contact the agency's point of contact on the job announcement.
To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/827804700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.