Duties

The DAIG’s responsibilities includes matters of administration, information technology, quality assurance, budget development and management, employee development, human resources management, space management, operating policies, and internal affairs. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• developing and maintaining a system for administering the independent and separate appropriation of the Office of Inspector General, including full budget justification, presentation, and execution;
• managing and overseeing the human resources management operations of the Office of Inspector General, including staffing and placement, classification, employee relations, equal employment opportunity, and employee benefits;
• managing and overseeing OIG’s travel program that provides OIG employees and contractors with efficient and effective support for all travel needs;
• overseeing the management of OIG’s information technology (IT) program. The incumbent provides IT support services to approximately 250-300 employees and contractors;
• assisting the Assistant Inspector General with internal affairs for the Office of Inspector General;
• overseeing the management of OIG physical facilities. The incumbent provides administrative support services (including procurement, supply, and travel assistance) to approximately 250-300 employees and contractors;
• exercising responsibility within the Executive Office for recruiting, hiring, training, developing, evaluating, promoting and awarding staff members and for promoting the principles of equal employment opportunity;
• collaborating with the Deputy Assistant Inspectors General of other offices within OIG to coordinate the development and implementation of policies and guidelines;
• advising on quality assurance within OIG/EX, including recommending studies of internal controls and implementing any necessary identified changes;
• performing and directing work in monitoring and studying ongoing OIG programs in light of Departmental programs and changing priorities and advising the Assistant Inspector General when redirection appears necessary; and
• attending meetings for the Assistant Inspector General with the other Deputy Assistant Inspectors General to keep informed on the full range of OIG activities and to make recommendations on matters under discussion, particularly as they relate to the Executive Office.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Requires a financial disclosure statement, SF-278.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• One-year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation.

The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  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.

• Required Documents

  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.

  If you are currently serving under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the career SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit proof of non-competitive eligibility, i.e., conversion to career SES SF-50 or SES Certificate.
  
  You must attach a copy of an SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that verifies status or eligibility. If the SF-50 is not attached, THEN YOU MUST ADDRESS THE ECQs or you may not be considered for this position.
  
  All required documents must be submitted to our automated system "Gateway to State" prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
  
  ALL CANDIDATES (INCLUDING CURRENT AND REINSTATEMENT SES) MUST PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE MTQs.
  
  You must upload your responses in the "additional documentation" section of the application process.
  
  All required documents listed below that are applicable to you must be submitted to our automated system "Gateway to State" by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
  
  1. Resume - Your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the required information as specified in the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section. Insufficient information will result in an ineligible rating.
  
  2. A completed online job specific self-assessment questionnaire through the Department’s automated system “Gateway to State.”
  
  3. Transcripts - If applicable, see the Qualifications section of the announcement. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.
  
  4. If you are qualifying based on other criteria listed under the Qualification Section of this announcement, you MUST submit the required supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, etc.) with your application.
  
  5. Performance Appraisal - All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a copy of their most recent completed annual performance appraisal that includes the final rating. If a performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete, or is unavailable, a Form DS-1812 (Applicant Appraisal) or equivalent form from another agency signed by the current supervisor is acceptable. Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.
  
  6. Current, former, and non-competitive Federal employees must submit SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) that show: effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Examples include promotion and within-grade increase actions. Award SF-50s often do not show this information. Multiple SF-50s may be needed to show all information.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  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.

• How to Apply

  Applicants must submit an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. Information you provide in USAJOBS is general information completed by all applicants. The information you provide and your Federal resume will become part of your application and will automatically be transferred to the Department of State's Gateway to State application system when you apply on-line. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement to complete the following three-step application process:
  
  STEP 1: Select the "Apply On-line" button at the bottom of this page and follow the instructions provided. WHEN COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE RESUME, DO NOT CONVERT IT TO THE SES RESUME FORMAT.
  
  STEP 2: Answer the mandatory technical and executive core qualifications. These questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this job. Review your resume to make certain that it supports your responses to the user information questions and the mandatory technical and executive core qualifications.

  • The MTQs must be addressed in a separate document and uploaded in the "additional documentation" section of the application process.
  • The ECQs must be addressed in the questionnaire portion of the application process.

  STEP 3: Submit all required documentation listed in the required documents section of this announcement to the automated system "Gateway to State" prior to the closing date of the announcement.
  
  For instructions on how to view the status of your supporting documentation, please click here.
  
  Technical assistance with your on-line application can be obtained by contacting the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com OR by calling (866) 656-6830 or (703) 269-4944 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (ET).
  
  NOTE: If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package by fax. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, at least two working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement.
  
  NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

  Agency contact information

  Bisa Cunningham

  Phone

  571-348-3921

  Email

  cunninghamb@state.gov

  Address

  U.S. Department of State
  SA-39
  Washington, District of Columbia 22209
  United States

  Next steps

  After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If your package is complete and you are deemed eligible, your application will be reviewed by an Executive Review Board and by a Review Panel that will determine the best qualified applicants. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews.
  
  You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process:
  
  1. Upon receipt of your application.
  
  2. Upon minimum qualification determinations.
  
  3. After the certificate is issued.
  
  4. After final selection is made.
  
  For instructions on how to view the status of your application, please click here.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to all U.S. citizens.