- Position Title
- Supervisory Program Analyst (Inspections)
- Agency
- Office of the Inspector General
- Announcement Number
- OIG-23-MP-11815952-LB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, February 7, 2023 to Thursday, February 16, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. USAJOBS Veterans resources" https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring
-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificates of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. USAJOBS Veterans resources" https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring
-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificates of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. USAJOBS Help Center” https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring
-paths/federal-employees/ctap/
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. USAJOBS Help Center” https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring
-paths/federal-employees/ctap/
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
• Transfer or Reinstatement eligibles;
• Current Federal or former employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligible
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Failure to submit required documentation may result in loss of consideration for this eligibility.
• Transfer or Reinstatement eligibles;
• Current Federal or former employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligible
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Failure to submit required documentation may result in loss of consideration for this eligibility.
5.
Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or did you obtain career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you never held the full performance level of this position?
-OR-
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service and have you never held the full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1)
-OR-
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service and have you never held the full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1)
6.
Have you completed at least 1 year of continuous service immediately before separation from one or more nontemporary Foreign Service appointments https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#NontemporaryForeignService; AND, your separation from a Foreign Service career-type appointment occurred in the last 3 years (individuals entitled to veteran’s preference do not need to meet this 3-year requirement)?
-OR-
Have you completed at least 3 years of substantially continuous service under one or more nontemporary appointments https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#NontemporaryForeignService in the Foreign Service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type appointment in that Service?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your nontemporary status. If you are outside of the 3-year requirement but are entitled to veteran’s preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof. of your service which includes character of service
-OR-
Have you completed at least 3 years of substantially continuous service under one or more nontemporary appointments https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#NontemporaryForeignService in the Foreign Service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type appointment in that Service?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your nontemporary status. If you are outside of the 3-year requirement but are entitled to veteran’s preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof. of your service which includes character of service
7.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. USAJOBS Help Center” https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring
-paths/federal-employees/ictap/
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. USAJOBS Help Center” https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring
-paths/federal-employees/ictap/
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
8.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
9.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
• Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
• Transfer or reinstatement eligible:
• Current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
• Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
• Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
• Transfer or reinstatement eligible:
• Current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
• Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
10.
Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management?
For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems. “Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems” http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems
-OR-
Are you a current:
• Postal Career Service Employee;
• Postal Rate Commission Employee;
• Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; or,
• Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee?
For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management. “Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=MiscellaneousAuthoritiesNotRegulated]]
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems. “Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems” http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems
-OR-
Are you a current:
• Postal Career Service Employee;
• Postal Rate Commission Employee;
• Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; or,
• Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee?
For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management. “Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=MiscellaneousAuthoritiesNotRegulated]]
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
11.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities Resources. “USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources” https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities Resources. “USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources” https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
12.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
Preferences
Thank you for your continued interest in employment with the Office of Inspector General. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position.
For each of the following questions, please select the response that best describes your education and/or experience. You may only select one response for each question. If you feel that your education and/or experience exceeds all of the descriptions for a particular question, choose the description that is the closest level to the experience or education that you possess. This is a Department of Homeland Security job application system. Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this application.
For each of the following questions, please select the response that best describes your education and/or experience. You may only select one response for each question. If you feel that your education and/or experience exceeds all of the descriptions for a particular question, choose the description that is the closest level to the experience or education that you possess. This is a Department of Homeland Security job application system. Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this application.
1.
A pre-employment drug screening is required. Are you willing to undergo a drug screen?
2.
If you are a male U.S. Citizen born after 31 December 1959, you are required to register with the Selective Service. Have you registered with the Selective Service? (Female applicants must select C.)
3.
A comprehensive background investigation, including a check of your credit history, is required for this position. Are you willing to authorize the release of your consumer/credit reports to DHS/OIG in connection with your application for employment?
4.
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?
If yes, please submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
1) Position title
2) Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee)
3) Agency
4) Beginning and ending dates of appointment
If yes, please submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
1) Position title
2) Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee)
3) Agency
4) Beginning and ending dates of appointment
Assessment 1
Carefully read the following statements and select the answer(s) that best describes your education and/or experience.
1.
Please select the response that best describes your education and/or experience. You may only select one response for each question. If you feel that your education or experience exceeds all of the descriptions for a particular question, choose the description that is the closest level to the experience or education you possess.
2.
Recommend problem areas or issues for study, investigation or review, which would result in improved efficiency, economy effectiveness, quality or productivity.
3.
Plan reviews which target highly controversial problems, deal with highly sensitive or classified programs, or receive legal or public scrutiny.
4.
Manage an array of simultaneous inspections or reviews for completion within deadlines, such as setting priorities, balancing workloads, or organizing site visit agendas.
5.
Develop timetables to reach both organizational and administrative long-range goals, and adapt those timetables to altered situations.
6.
Evaluate government programs and operations, in order to determine their level of effectiveness, level of efficiency, and level to which they accomplish desired objectives and results.
7.
Use a variety of quantitative and qualitative tools (such as questionnaires, surveys, other data collection instruments, and/or computer-assisted audit techniques) in order to conduct inspections or audits of government programs.
8.
Identify relationships or patterns that explain facts, data or other information.
9.
Determine the validity and reliability of various sources of information to draw accurate conclusions.
10.
Analyze information to determine the accuracy of program data and to identify problem areas within programs.
11.
Review regulations, documentation, and policy relating to programs in one or more of the following areas: national security, intelligence, science and technology, civil rights and liberties, international affairs, law enforcement, and emergency response.
12.
Develop recommendations to correct previously unidentified problems in one or more of the following areas: national security, intelligence, science and technology, civil rights and liberties, international affairs, law enforcement, and emergency response.
13.
Interview senior management and program officials to obtain policy and program information.
14.
Lead meetings of team members, committees, or working groups.
15.
Facilitate communications and activities between organizational entities.
16.
Prepare and give formal or informal briefings or oral presentations to audiences at a variety of levels, on a variety of topics, including complex or controversial topics.
17.
Draft complex report products for managerial, stakeholder, or public audiences, so they may understand and accept solutions and recommendations.
18.
Incorporate complex technical data into written formats that are understandable to all audiences.
19.
Incorporate managerial and stakeholder edits into sensitive written products.
20.
Review and edit others' writing for accuracy, technical competency, and adherence to standards for conducting audits or inspections.
21.
Edit draft reports for logic, persuasiveness, and conciseness, and in combining numerous segments of writing from different team members into a coherent whole.
22.
Train, coach, or mentor team members in analytical processes, inspection requirements, organizational goals, and problem solving methods.
23.
Ensure the timely performance of a satisfactory amount and quality of work by subordinates or team members.
24.
Review work products of subordinates/team members and accept, amend, or reject their work.
25.
Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates/team members
26.
Set priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work.
27.
Certification of Accuracy: Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.