This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, Office of the Inspector General. As the Inspector General, you will provide executive leadership and direction to OIG activities. The Inspector General has full authority to initiate audits and investigations, determine their scope, and recommend action based on findings of the audit or investigation.
Summary
This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, Office of the Inspector General. As the Inspector General, you will provide executive leadership and direction to OIG activities. The Inspector General has full authority to initiate audits and investigations, determine their scope, and recommend action based on findings of the audit or investigation.
Who May Apply: Civil Service individuals consisting of all appointive positions in the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of the Government of the United States, except positions in the uniformed services. SES reinstatement eligibles outside the civil service and SESCDP graduates with noncompetitive eligibility may apply for noncompetitive consideration.
Provide overall leadership, direction, program planning and coordination of the activities and personnel of the Office of the Inspector General.
Manage assigned resources; budgets for personnel, space, supplies, travel, and other support required to accomplish Office functions; participate in recruiting and select candidates for key OIG positions; establish performance standards and evaluate the performance of subordinates; resolve formal complaints and grievances; recommend or make decisions on adverse and performance-based actions; and make decisions on promotions, training, awards, and other personnel actions.
Plan and direct an audit program through an Assistant IG for Audits that covers all NARA administrative and program offices, functions, programs, and operations.
Recommend appropriate action based on audit findings, monitor corrective action, oversee the work of non-Federal auditors, and review responses to audit reports and report significant disagreements to the audit follow-up official.
Receive complaints and allegations about the possible existence of activities that may constitute a violation of laws or regulations, mismanagement, waste of funds, abuse of authority or substantial and specific danger to the public health and safety. Screen complaints and allegations to determine if further investigation by the OIG staff is appropriate. When warranted, initiate investigations or audits or refer matters to the Attorney General or management for appropriate action.
Must complete a 1-year SES supervisory probationary period, unless previously completed.
Must complete a Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions, SF-86, for a pre-appointment full-field background investigation. In addition, periodic re-investigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
Must complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing may be required.
Key Requirements:
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Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.
This position also requires Q sensitive and Top Secret security clearance.
Qualifications
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
Mandatory Qualifications Requirements: To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your 2-page resume. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence you may not receive consideration for the position. Experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-15 level in the Federal Service.
Note: We no longer accept separate narrative statements specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) Technical Qualifications (TQs) must be demonstrated within your 2-page resume.
Technical Qualifications (TQs). TQs are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. All applicants must clearlydemonstrate in their two-page resume, experience and accomplishments related to the TQs below:
A. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
TQ 1: Demonstrated executive-level experience directing complex audits, criminal investigations, and management reviews in strict accordance with federal standards (e.g., CIGIE, GAO, OMB) to direct and prevent fraud, waste, mismanagement, and abuse.
TQ 2: Demonstrated executive-level experience providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of a complex investigative program within an Office of Inspector General (OIG) or comparable oversight organization. This includes developing and implementing investigative policies in strict compliance with the Inspector General Act and Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) standards; managing resources and internal controls; and effectively communicating highly sensitive, complex investigative findings to senior-level internal and external stakeholders.
B. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the SES and provide the focus for OPM certification of executive qualifications.
There are five ECQs:
1. COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING - Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
2. DRIVING EFFICIENCY - Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
3. MERIT AND COMPETENCE - Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
4. LEADING PEOPLE - Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. That includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
5. ACHIEVING RESULTS - Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
Note: Noncompetitive Applicants - If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, ECQs are not applicable. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
When the National Archives and Records Administration completes their selections, the remaining lists of qualified candidates may be shared with hiring managers and Human Resources specialists at additional offices, bureaus, or agencies who are hiring for similar positions. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared with additional offices, bureaus, and organizations. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
We offer opportunities for telework, per Agency policy.
We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules, per Agency policy.
Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants:
1. Initial Review: Your application will first be reviewed by a Human Resources Specialist to determine whether you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements for this position.
2. Qualification Assessment: Applicants who meet these requirements will be evaluated by a preliminary rating panel to determine which candidates advance to the final evaluation stage. This assessment will focus on the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) identified in this Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA). As required, ECQs and TQs must be fully addressed within your two-page resume; separate narrative statements will not be accepted.
3.Structured Interviews: Applicants who advance will participate in a structured interview panel that evaluates applicants against the ECQs and TQs. Following completion of the structured interviews, the rating panel will identify the best-qualified candidates for certification.
4. Referral and Selection: If you are among the top-qualified candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible additional interviews.
5. Executive Resources Board Approval: The Executive Resources Board (ERB) conducts the final interviews and makes the selection to ensure enterprise-level leadership requirements are met.
6. Qualification Review Board (QRB): Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualification Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.
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.
Applicants must address how their knowledge and experience relates to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) noted in the "Qualifications" section above.
Your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) should be addressed in your resume; resume should not exceed 2-pages.
Note: Current career Senior Executives, QRB-certified graduates of SES candidate development programs, and individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility are not required to address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ's).
1. RESUME - All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.). Please limit your résumé to 2 pages with a minimum 10 point font size and 0.8 inch margins. If more than 2 pages are submitted, your resume will still be accepted, however only the first 2 pages will be reviewed and considered for qualifications and eligibility determination. If multiple résumés are submitted, only the résumé with the most recent submission date and time stamp will be reviewed. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications related to the TQs and ECQs for this position.
2. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL:All (Federal and Non-Federal)All applicants are required to submit their most recently completed annual performance appraisal (dated within 18 months from the closing date of the vacancy announcement), which identifies your official rating of record (must be at least "Fully Successful") and is signed by the supervisor, or a statement explaining why the performance appraisal is unavailable. If you fail to provide a copy of the performance appraisal, or a statement advising why it is unavailable, you will be removed from further consideration.
3. CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES:STANDARD FORM 50: You must submit your most recent Personnel Action or similar document that reflects your employment in the civil service.
4. CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
5. SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
6. QRB-certified candidates must submit proof of certification.
The National Archives and Records Administration has partnered with the Department of Treasury to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Treasury's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
The National Archives and Records Administration provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit Application Status Instructions . Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.
ARCHIVIST OF THE UNITED STATES
8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD 20740
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation which is followed with a final job offer.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Applicants must address how their knowledge and experience relates to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) noted in the "Qualifications" section above.
Your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) should be addressed in your resume; resume should not exceed 2-pages.
Note: Current career Senior Executives, QRB-certified graduates of SES candidate development programs, and individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility are not required to address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ's).
1. RESUME - All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.). Please limit your résumé to 2 pages with a minimum 10 point font size and 0.8 inch margins. If more than 2 pages are submitted, your resume will still be accepted, however only the first 2 pages will be reviewed and considered for qualifications and eligibility determination. If multiple résumés are submitted, only the résumé with the most recent submission date and time stamp will be reviewed. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications related to the TQs and ECQs for this position.
2. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL:All (Federal and Non-Federal)All applicants are required to submit their most recently completed annual performance appraisal (dated within 18 months from the closing date of the vacancy announcement), which identifies your official rating of record (must be at least "Fully Successful") and is signed by the supervisor, or a statement explaining why the performance appraisal is unavailable. If you fail to provide a copy of the performance appraisal, or a statement advising why it is unavailable, you will be removed from further consideration.
3. CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES:STANDARD FORM 50: You must submit your most recent Personnel Action or similar document that reflects your employment in the civil service.
4. CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
5. SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
6. QRB-certified candidates must submit proof of certification.
The National Archives and Records Administration has partnered with the Department of Treasury to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Treasury's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
The National Archives and Records Administration provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit Application Status Instructions . Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.
ARCHIVIST OF THE UNITED STATES
8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD 20740
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation which is followed with a final job offer.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
