AIG for Investigations (Office of the Inspector General) en Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

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Duties

Ensures that investigations are planned, conducted, completed, and reported in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and policies and priorities of the Inspector General.,Conducts quality assurance on all OI products and cases to ensure accuracy, completeness, product quality, clarity, and compliance with OI policies and procedures.,Exercises the full range of leadership and supervisory responsibility for the operational and administrative functions of a nationwide investigations program.

Requirements

US Citizenship is required. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) filer. SCI clearance required. Drug testing required. LL.B or J.D Degree and Bar certificate required. Must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) in resume. Must address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) in resume.

Qualifications

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ)- *Required to address in resume* The Office of Personnel Management has identified five ECQs. The ECQs define the competencies needed to build a federal corporate culture that drives for results, serves customers, and builds successful teams and coalitions within and outside the organization. The ECQs are required for entry to the SL and are used by many departments and agencies in selection, performance management, and leadership development for management and executive positions. The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential, not technical expertise. ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: You must have demonstrated an 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. Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: You must demonstrate 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. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Developing Others, Team Building ECQ 3 - 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. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This ECQ involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This ECQ 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. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, Public Service Motivation. Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ)- *Required to address in resume* MTQs are designed to assess an applicants experience relevant to the specific position requirements. 1. Demonstrate expertise in handling increasingly complex legal matters related to federal laws, regulations, and policies. This includes interpreting, applying, and effectively litigating in various legal contexts, especially where federal laws intersect with broader regulatory frameworks. This experience involves a deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of federal statutes, case law, and administrative guidelines, and the ability to navigate the complexities of federal litigation, ensuring that all legal actions comply with both statutory and regulatory mandates. 2. Extensive experience in managing and leading legal teams, including supervising staff and coordinating activities to ensure alignment with criminal investigations, legal objectives and program goals. This includes identifying and assessing the legal requirements necessary for the successful operation of law and criminal justice programs. 3.Strong ability to collaborate with and coordinate across multiple stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and alignment of programmatic functions. This includes conveying investigative findings and legal outcomes to a wide range of audiences, such as internal stakeholders within the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), federal agency leadership, law enforcement partners, and congressional representatives. Challenge-Context-Action-Result(s) (CCAR) Model. CCAR Model is outlined below. When addressing the ECQs and MTQs, you may consider utilizing the CCAR Model. Challenge: Describe a specific problem or goal. Context: Talk about the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to tackle 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 the results of your actions. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills. Your responses to the ECQs and MTQs will be evaluated based on how clearly and concisely you emphasize your level of responsibilities, particularly, the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of actions taken. Basic Qualification Requirement: This position AIG for Investigations, SL-0905-00 requires a Basic Qualification Requirement. Possess an LL.B or J.D degree or higher from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have been admitted to the Bar and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a state, territory of the United states, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic qualification requirement, ECQs, and MTQs the applicant must also have at least one year of progressively responsible executive level leadership and legal office management experience, directly related to the skills and abilities described below. Experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with State or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. Failure to meet qualification requirements and all mandatory qualifications listed automatically disqualifies an applicant. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Other Information

Applicants who applied under vacancy announcement # EXIM-25-SL-12753890AV must reapply under this announcement. Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for situational telework. CURRENT FEDERAL APPLICANTS: If you are a federal employee (non-SES or SES), then you must include your most recent performance appraisal within the last 12 months of your submission to this application. Additionally, you must include your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that reflects an appointment (i.e., initial, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) or pay adjustment with the highest grade held. NON-FEDERAL APPLICANTS: You must include your most recent performance appraisal within the last 12 months of your submission to this application OR a justification stating the reason why this information cannot be provided. Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period and a one-year supervisory probationary period, if one has not previously been completed. Stipulations of Employment: This position is subject to a negative drug test prior to entrance on duty, and random drug testing while you occupy the position. If selected, you will be required to file, prior to entrance on duty, a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278). This is a drug testing position: In accordance with Executive Order 12564, and under the EXIM-OIG Drug Free Workplace Program: Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Miscellaneous: EXIM-OIG uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.