Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations

Summary

The GSA Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to serve as the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (DAIGI) and to be a proactive member of our senior leadership team. This position is located at GSA headquarters in Washington, D.C. Applicants are encouraged to review the work and accomplishments of the GSA OIG on our website: www.gsaig.gov

Duties

As a member of the Inspector General's senior staff, the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (DAIGI) shares responsibility with the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI) for leading the Office of Investigations. The incumbent provides professional leadership and direction for a broad law enforcement mission by coordinating a nationwide team of criminal investigators. The DAIGI: Serves as an alter-ego and trusted advisor to the AIGI. In the absence of the AIGI and according to delegations, exercises authority over the Office of Investigations. In conjunction with the AIGI, establishes overall goals, objectives, priorities, and operational plans for the Office of Investigations. Leads a geographically dispersed team of criminal investigators, analysts, and other professional staff at Headquarters and in field offices across the U.S. Directs a comprehensive fraud prevention and detection program and identifies areas that are vulnerable to waste, fraud, and abuse. Oversees the intake of complaints of possible violations of laws, rules, and regulations. Directs the development of written reports concerning investigative activities, as well as aspects of the Semiannual Report to Congress and other statutorily required reports. Meets with senior government leaders, including representatives from other OIGs, the Department of Justice, FBI, Congress, and GSA. Coordinates the work of others and providing conceptual and professional/technical leadership in support of various projects. Actively participates in key decision-making sessions. Convenes and leads internal meetings to facilitate coordination and integration of concepts and tasks associated with projects. Serves as technical expert on criminal investigations and represents the OIG at meetings and conferences.

Qualifications and evaluation

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum eligibility requirements, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Based on the ERB rating and ranking, applicants determined to be the best qualified will be referred to the hiring official and may be contacted for one or more structured interviews. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES and the Qualifications Review Board process, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/ and review the Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board, which can be accessed at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guide-to-ses-qualifications.pdf You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Benefits

You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Flexible work schedules and telework Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Training and development

How to apply

Applications for this position must be submitted online. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 pm (Eastern) on the closing date in order for you to be considered. Errors or omissions may result in your application package not being considered for this vacancy. Note: The system has a navigation bar at the top of each screen. Proceed through each step, providing any required information and documents until you reach the "Application Review" screen where you must select the "Submit Application" button at the bottom of the page. To make any changes or edits prior to the closing deadline of the announcement be sure to navigate back through the steps and select the "Submit" button on the "Application Review" screen. A more detailed description of the online process is provided below. 1. To begin, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume. Please note: Your resume (not-to-exceed 2 pages) should reflect your possession of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed in this announcement. 2. Once you have completed this step, select "Apply for this Position Now!" 3. Complete your personal information within GSAjobs. Once you've been redirected to GSA's automated system, follow the prompts to create, review, or update your personal information. 4. Respond to all of the vacancy specific questions. 5. Submit any required documents. A "Vacancy Documents" page is automatically displayed by the GSAjobs system. Though other documents will be listed, the only documents that should be submitted via this page are those specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement. Review the “Required Documents” section for further information on what is required or recommended. 6. Click the "Submit” button. Finally, you'll receive an 'Application Review' page which allows you to review the information that will be submitted. Then, YOU MUST CLICK THE “SUBMIT” BUTTON to complete and submit your application package. 7. Confirmation Page. Once you submit your application, you will be forwarded to the "Confirmation Page" where you can download all or part of your application, return to USAJOBS or to GSA's dashboard. Note: If you cannot complete any part of the application process listed above, contact the Human Resources Office/representative listed on the announcement prior to the announcement deadline for instructions on how to proceed. Be sure to receive prior HR approval to deviate from these instructions so that your application package will be considered. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not receive further consideration for this position.

Required documents

A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable: CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility. SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification. CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee. Your SF-50 must show your current position, title, series, grade and rate of basic pay as well as Tenure Group. This document may be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement. If you occupy a federal position for which no SF-50 is issued, you must submit alternate documentation to verify proof of your current federal employment. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS: PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS: Submit copies of your two most recent performance evaluations. COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS: Submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. Information beyond that which is outlined above will not be evaluated. Therefore, p​lease do not submit letters of recommendation, award certificates, diplomas, training certificates (except certificates of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program - SES CDP), or any other documents not specifically requested in the "Required Documents" section. Any awards or training you wish to highlight should simply be listed in your resume.

Additional information

This position is designated SES Career Reserved. In the event that this position cannot be filled by the initial selection, alternate selections may be made from this announcement. Management also has the right to not fill this position. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.