This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/566754600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Organization Location: Office of the Inspector General.
Interview Expenses: Expenses associated with an interview will be paid.
Relocation Incentive: An NRC or other Federal employee who relocates to Rockville, Maryland from a different geographic (commuting) area may be considered for a relocation incentive.
Relocation Expenses: Expenses associated with relocation will not be paid.
Supervising Executive: Deputy Inspector General.
04/28/2020 to 06/02/2020
$131,239 - $197,300 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required to regional offices, conferences, or licensee facilities.
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OIG/AIGI-2020-0005
566754600
Note: This announcements closing date was changed from May 26, 2020 to June 2, 2020.
As the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI), you will provide management structure and strategic direction for the OIG investigations program. You will serve as the principal advisor to the Deputy Inspector General (Deputy IG) and the Inspector General (IG) for investigative matters relating to the programs and operations of the NRC and DNFSB. You will provide executive leadership for all investigative staff and ensure that investigative resources are focused on high impact matters involving NRC and DNFSB programs and operations.
In accordance with the provisions of the Inspector General Act, you will oversee investigative activities designed to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse and misconduct, by NRC/DNFSB employees and contractors in agency programs and operations and promote efficiency and economy in the programs and operations of these agencies.
You will manage the conduct of criminal, civil, and administrative investigations pertaining to NRC and DNFSB programs and operations. You will assure the investigation of credible allegations and design and implement responsive investigative policies, strategies, and priorities. You will direct and manage a staff that includes criminal investigators, and technical and administrative staff. You will also develop, prescribe and coordinate pertinent investigative policies and guidelines for investigative work conducted at NRC and DNFSB.
You will coordinate and collaborate with the Assistant Inspector General for Audits, as appropriate, to facilitate joint audit-investigation efforts resulting either from audit or investigative activities.
This is a Career-Reserved position in the Senior Executive Service.
Maximum Age Restrictions:
Applicants are subject to the maximum age for original entry into law enforcement positions with this agency which is the date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday. Also, considered eligible will be: (a) those applicants who have reached the age limit during the selection process before actual entry on duty or (b) those individuals age 37 through 56 who have previous service creditable under the CSRS or FERS law enforcement provisions sufficient to enable them to retire at age 57 with 20 years of creditable service. For those persons currently covered under the CSRS this position meets the provisions of Title 5 U.S.C., Section 8336(c) (law enforcement). For those persons currently covered under FERS this position meets the provisions of Title 5 U.S.C., Section 8412(d)(law enforcement).
Physical Requirements:
The selectee must pass a pre-employment medical examination (including vision, hearing, cardiovascular, mobility of extremities, and other factors), unless already working in a position covered under 5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d), or the selectee works for another Federal law enforcement agency and has passed a physical exam within the previous (3) months. Prior to appointment, the selectee must be determined by an authorized Government physician to be physically fit to perform strenuous and demanding duties such as making arrests, conducting surveillance, and using firearms. Any physical condition that would cause the selectee to be a hazard to oneself or others is disqualifying. The selectee will be required to pass regular medical examinations and maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of the agency.
Highly qualified candidates will have served for at least 1 year in a supervisory Criminal Investigative position at or above the GG/GS-15 level or its equivalent with State or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. Your application must clearly reflect specialized experience in a managerial capacity with responsibility for providing managerial and supervisory direction to a diverse Federal, State, or local government agency/organization responsible for conducting criminal, civil and administrative investigations deigned to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse and misconduct that promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations on a national level.
Successful candidates will possess significant experience in the field of Criminal Investigations and Law Enforcement that has led to recognized, well-established professional status. This experience must demonstrate sophisticated analytical skills, superior written and oral communications skills, good judgement, and experience in interacting with government and non-government officials.
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, your application must show evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability, and that is directly related to the duties of this position and the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed below. Applicants who do not meet or do not demonstrate possession of the ECQs and PTQs in their application will be eliminated from further consideration.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Applicants must submit online written statements (narrative or bullet format acceptable) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. You must address each ECQ separately and are required to respond to all ECQs. Please limit your written statements to no more than two pages per ECQ. You must provide the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of responsible individuals who can verify the information provided for each ECQ. Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members eligible for reinstatement, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates (with OPM QRB certification) are encouraged, but not required, to address the ECQs to be considered. Use the following approach to describe your accomplishments:
Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) Model Use one to two examples of relevant experience for each ECQ. The number of examples is not as important as ensuring that your experience matches the ECQ criteria.
Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal.
Context - Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale).
Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge.
Result - Give specific examples of measures/outcomes that had some impact on the organization. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.
Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action- oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments (e.g., Led the development and implementation of...) and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised, size of budget managed, amount of money saved, etc.).
Additional information on the ECQs is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp.
Example ECQ statements are available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf.
Executive Core Qualifications:
1. ECQ 1 - Leading Change: 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. Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision.
2. ECQ 2 - Leading People: 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. Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building.
3. ECQ 3 - Results Driven: 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. Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility.
4. ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management.
5. ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions: 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. Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating.
Fundamental Competencies - The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the ECQs and should be evident over the course of your required resume: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs) All applicants must submit online written statements (narrative or bullet format acceptable) of accomplishments that would satisfy the following PTQs. You must address each PTQ separately. Please limit your statements to no more than two pages per PTQ.
PTQ 1. Demonstrates expert knowledge to direct and coordinate major criminal investigative policies, programs, and operations. Demonstrates expertise in overseeing the preparation of investigative reports and other significant written materials, including appropriate recommendations to management officials that address relevant, sensitive, or controversial matters.
PTQ 2. Demonstrates extensive experience in the management of fiscal, human, and material resources, including budget execution; government procurement; and the hiring, supervision, and evaluation of employees.
PTQ 3. Demonstrates extensive experience in conducting complex fraud and economic crime investigations, and managing a program involving complex fraud, waste, abuse, and personnel misconduct matters. Expert Knowledge of investigative techniques, devices, tactics, procedures, rules of evidence, criminal justice system, and Federal criminal laws.
PTQ 4. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the functions and jurisdictions of other Federal, state, and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies. Demonstrates ability to effectively and constructively represent the organization and communicate effectively orally and in writing with senior Government officials, Congressional representatives and staffers, and other relevant public and private stakeholders.
Applicants for this position must meet the following training requirement:
Candidates must have successfully completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Glynco, GA or equivalent.
This position authorizes you to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor or higher crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (18 U.S.C., Section 922 (g)(9)). Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime or higher of domestic violence are not qualified for this position.
Applicants for all Criminal Investigator (1811) positions must meet all GS-1811 Criminal Investigator Qualifications Standards, including Medical Requirements, please see (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/criminal-investigation-series-1811/), failing to meet the medical requirements at the time of their initial medical examination and drug test will be considered ineligible for 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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the qualifications for this position. Your application will be evaluated by a rating/ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in an interview and undergo reference checks. Recommendation(s) for hire will be forwarded to the appointing authority.
Unless you have been already certified by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your Executive Core Qualifications must be certified by a QRB before appointment can occur.
All initial appointments to an SES position are contingent on approval from OPM's QRB unless the selectee has previously been certified through successful completion of an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program. An individual's initial SES appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period. For additional information concerning the SES, visit http://www.usajobs.gov/SeniorExecutives.
All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. You should expect that we will verify employment history, performance, suitability, security information and take that information into account in making employment offers. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
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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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
All applicants must provide the following required documents:
1. Online resume and responses to vacancy questions, ECQs, and PTQs.
2. College transcript.
3. If you are currently serving under a Senior Executive Service (SES) career appointment, or are eligible for reinstatement to the SES on a previous career appointment, please submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), that documents your SES career appointment and/or eligibility for reinstatement.
In addition to the above required documents, non-NRC applicants must provide a copy of a recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), or other documentation, that indicates Federal status, tenure, and grade.
All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1. Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or
2. Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or
3. Use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
You may also send a copy of your supplemental material directly to Michelle Williams, OIG Human Resources Officer, at MLW5@nrc.gov.
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.
We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement.
If you fail to submit a complete online application (see REQUIRED DOCUMENTS), you will not be considered for this position. Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated and requests for extensions will not be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the OIG Human Resources Officer listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online on or before the closing date. Applicants must contact the OIG Human Resources Officer BEFORE the closing date to speak to someone who can provide assistance for online submission.
To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line” button to the right of the screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
The NRC requires that applicants submit resumes built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting “Build New Resume” under the “Resumes” section of your USAJOBS account.
Resumes uploaded to your USAJOBS jobseeker account that have not been built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool WILL NOT be accepted and you WILL NOT be allowed to further advance through the NRC application process.
To ensure you are using the correct resume type when applying to NRC vacancies, please make sure the resume you are using during the application process is listed with a format type of “USAJOBS Resume” and a source type of “Built with USAJOBS Resume Builder." Verifying this information on your USAJOBS resume before applying will help ensure the successful submission of your application to the NRC job vacancy.
The OIG Human Resources Officer will contact you by email about the status of your application and selection process.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All applicants must provide the following required documents:
1. Online resume and responses to vacancy questions, ECQs, and PTQs.
2. College transcript.
3. If you are currently serving under a Senior Executive Service (SES) career appointment, or are eligible for reinstatement to the SES on a previous career appointment, please submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), that documents your SES career appointment and/or eligibility for reinstatement.
In addition to the above required documents, non-NRC applicants must provide a copy of a recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), or other documentation, that indicates Federal status, tenure, and grade.
All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1. Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or
2. Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or
3. Use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
You may also send a copy of your supplemental material directly to Michelle Williams, OIG Human Resources Officer, at MLW5@nrc.gov.
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.
We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement.
If you fail to submit a complete online application (see REQUIRED DOCUMENTS), you will not be considered for this position. Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated and requests for extensions will not be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the OIG Human Resources Officer listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online on or before the closing date. Applicants must contact the OIG Human Resources Officer BEFORE the closing date to speak to someone who can provide assistance for online submission.
To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line” button to the right of the screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
The NRC requires that applicants submit resumes built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting “Build New Resume” under the “Resumes” section of your USAJOBS account.
Resumes uploaded to your USAJOBS jobseeker account that have not been built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool WILL NOT be accepted and you WILL NOT be allowed to further advance through the NRC application process.
To ensure you are using the correct resume type when applying to NRC vacancies, please make sure the resume you are using during the application process is listed with a format type of “USAJOBS Resume” and a source type of “Built with USAJOBS Resume Builder." Verifying this information on your USAJOBS resume before applying will help ensure the successful submission of your application to the NRC job vacancy.
The OIG Human Resources Officer will contact you by email about the status of your application and selection process.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/566754600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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