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Position Title
Deputy Inspector General
Agency
Government Publishing Office
Announcement Number
23-12145500-MP-RH Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, September 29, 2023 to Friday, October 20, 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? (limit characters)
2. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
• have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders
• are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
• have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
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Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
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Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans
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3. 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) eligibles
 
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, Member-4 copy of the DD-214 (or equivalent documentation indicating Character of Service) or other proof of your service. This includes any official document or statement from the Armed Forces showing separation, discharge or release from active duty is under honorable conditions (Honorable or General Discharge).  Note:  Only the branch of service in which the individual served can certify active duty service was performed "Under Honorable Conditions".

You must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 must reflect: career or career-conditional (Tenure fields is 1 or 2); AND, status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1.).

All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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4. 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 (Member 4 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.
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5. 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.  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems

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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.  https://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.
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6. Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.

• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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7. 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.  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.
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8.

You are required to submit acceptable proof of your appointment eligibility by submitting a copy of your most recent SF-50 (block 24 must be a "1" or "2"AND block 34 must be a "1"), Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your current position title, pay plan, series, grade, tenure and position occupied for a competitive service appointment AND you must submit your current Fiscal Year Performance Appraisal (FY2022) showing you have performed at an acceptable level. 

If you are unable to submit your current Fiscal Year (FY2022) Performance Appraisal you must submit a written explanation as to why it was not obtainable. In this explanation you should include your final rating. Failure to submit your current Fiscal Year (FY2022) Performance Appraisal or a written statement explaining why it was not obtainable will disqualify you from further consideration

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9. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.

• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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10. Are you applying based upon the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011?
 
Many service members begin their civilian job search prior to being released from Active Duty service, and may not have a DD-214 form to submit along with their resume. VOW allows certain Active Duty service members to be treated as preference eligibles in the competitive or excepted service, even though the service member has not been discharged or released from Active Duty. Under the VOW Act, tentative preference will be granted to a active duty service member who meets the following:Submit a certification (in lieu of a DD-214 form) along with their job application materials. (Agencies will verify the individual meets the definition of 'preference eligible' under 5.U.S.C. 2108 prior to appointment).
A "certification" is any written document from the Armed Forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from Active Duty service in the Armed Forces within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the Character of Service.Note:  If the certification has expired; you must provide documentation (e.g., a copy of the DD form 214) that demonstrates the service member is a preference eligible per 5 U.S.C. 2108, in your application package before veterans' preference can be awarded.

To Learn more about VOW, please go to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide
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11. 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

If eligible, 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.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans
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Preferences
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.

Please respond to the following questions below:
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1. Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying? (limit characters)
2.
  • If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization employed within, and location if known.
  • If you did not answer yes to the previous questions, please state not applicable (N/A) in the text box.
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3.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
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4. If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving? (limit characters)
5. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit characters)
6. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit characters)
7. Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?

Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
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8. This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. Are you willing to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. (limit characters)
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment; and, conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
9. This position requires you to successfully pass pre-employment prior to appointment. Are you willing undergo the pre-employment process prior to appointment? (limit characters)
10. Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
  • Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
  • Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
  • Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.

Have you included all of the above information in your resume
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Deputy Inspector General PG-1801-15 position. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the specialized experience for a PG-1801-15 for Deputy Inspector General:
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For each statement in the following group of questions; select one statement that best describes your specialized experience/ and/ or training in relation to Deputy Inspector General, PG-1801-15 position. Your resume will be reviewed to ensure the accuracy of your answers to these questions. Any answers you provide that are not supported with relevant training or experience detailed in your resume may result in your application being disqualified. Please select only one letter for each question below. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Analyze information obtained through inspections, investigations and/or audits to identify areas of weakness within an agency as it relates to matters of discipline, integrity, efficiency, and readiness. (limit characters)
3. Develop assessment tools to evaluate program fraud, waste, and abuse. (limit characters)
4. Recommend policies and actions to resolve matters pertaining to fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, or non-compliance violations. (limit characters)
5. Analyze results of investigations, inspections or audits and apply federal or agency statutes, regulations, policies, or guidelines. (limit characters)
6. Oversee audits inspections or investigations into the allegations of fraud, waste, misuse, or other forms of noncompliance within an agency to initiate corrective actions. (limit characters)
7. Review and analyze policies, methods, systems, and procedures for plans and programs. (limit characters)
8. Perform trend analysis of significant findings that cross-function and develops attendant policy recommendations to achieve desired results with or without supervision. (limit characters)
9. Evaluate information gathered during an audit, inspection, or investigation to prepare findings or recommendations. (limit characters)
10. Make recommendations and conduct reviews of audit and inspection findings, accepting, amending or rejecting if necessary in a well written and oral communication. (limit characters)
11. Develop audit, inspection, or investigative plans and guidance encompassing all aspects of the oversight process for implementation. (limit characters)
12. Manage, supervise, and develop personnel to include training plans, performance objectives, performance appraisals, and awards. (limit characters)
13. Act as a liaison on process and procedures of the broader Inspector General community to include working with other agency Inspector General Offices and the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE). (limit characters)
14. Provide supervision and oversight of a number of sensitive, important and/or complex program segments of professional, managerial, and administrative work. (limit characters)
15. Prepare and provide testimony for presentation to a legislative branch or organization, such as Congress. (limit characters)
16. Lead or provide assistance to senior leadership of an agency or major organization on change management and internal business process improvements. (limit characters)