Duties

Summary

The Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Education (Department) heads an independent and objective organization responsible for audit, investigation, and other services related to programs and operations of the Department. The IG provides leadership and coordination and recommends policies for activities designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations, as well as to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs.

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Responsibilities

Assists the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI) in rendering day-to-day executive direction, supervision, and oversight of the Headquarters and field operations of Investigation Services (IS) which includes the following:

• Directs an outreach strategy, including fraud awareness briefings, to internal and external stakeholders to identify weaknesses or vulnerabilities in the Department's programs and operations that present opportunities for criminal and/or civil fraud.
• Directs the preparation of reports on conditions disclosed by investigations of allegations and makes recommendations regarding their ramifications, correction, and further prevention. Monitors disposition of report findings to ensure proper action.
• Develops statements of program goals with necessary resource requirements as guides for the Inspector General (IG) for budgetary hearings and congressional committees. Serves as an expert witness on program objective accomplishments and requirements at budget hearings, or in briefings with members of Congress.
• Keeps the AIGI informed of significant investigative findings and establishes controls to ensure that appropriate follow-up actions are taken.
• Assists the AIGI, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), and IG with briefings and other interactions with the Secretary and Deputy Secretary or members, subcommittees, and committees of Congress.
• Analyzes investigative operations and the productivity of components of IS. Develops and recommends or institutes new or revised policies, procedures, or guidelines governing the conduct of investigations in conformance with Federal laws and rules of criminal procedure, Executive Orders, court decisions, Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) standards, and legal opinions and advice from the Department of Justice. Manages IS resources to ensure their effective, efficient, and economical use.
• Establishes criteria in accordance with generally accepted investigations principles and techniques for documenting and reporting the results of all investigations. Ensures that investigative methodologies are standardized among the field offices.
• Compiles statistics and other evaluative data to measure operational and investigative effectiveness and results. Continuously reexamines strategy, trends and personnel requirements in order to make recommendations to the AIGI regarding the appropriate allocation of resources within IS. Conducts management oversight to ensure compliance with IS policies and procedures.
• Identifies deficiencies in the investigations program and ensures that any such deficiencies are corrected and that optimum investigative results are obtained. This includes the identification of problems involving resources or procedures and, in those instances, referring these issues and recommended solutions to the AIGI, DIG, or the IG, as necessary.
• Analyzes new or revised legislation, statutes, regulations, policies, Executive Orders, court decisions, and procedures affecting both OIG's and the Department's programs and operations to identify impact on Department programs and operations and on the prevention or detection of fraud, waste, and abuse and ensures that OIG's policies and procedures appropriately conform or are revised as necessary. Also provides the AIGI and other senior OIG staff members advice and recommendations on major program developments, significant problems, and resolutions.
• Represents IS at conferences and meetings with internal and external partners, customers, and other organizations to discuss items of mutual interest.
• Provides technical advice relating to investigation matters and keeps the IG and appropriate Department officials informed on the results of ongoing investigation activities.
• Develops and recommends new or revised investigation programs to allow the Department to effectively carry out its mission and meet normal policy objectives.
• Coordinates and works with the investigation organizations of other Federal, State, and local agencies in investigation matters.
• Controls the use and dissemination of reports, files, and information developed by other investigation agencies, e.g., the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Office of Personnel Management, and the Postal Inspection Services.
• Develops and implements procedures to aid Departmental officials in the use of information developed through investigation operations and to provide for tracking systems that will alert Department management to investigation matters that need attention.
• Provides assistance on investigation matters to the AIGI, IG, the Secretary, or other top Departmental officials to support their decisions or policies.
• Acts as the principal liaison officer with the Department of Justice on all criminal matters involving the Department's programs.

Travel Required

25% or less - Occasional travel

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
00

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• One year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Requires a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278.
• Must show proof of a valid drivers license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SSBI Security Clearance.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug test.

The duties of positions in this series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying.

Qualifications

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Unless you are currently under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as 'ineligible'. ECQs should not exceed ten (10) pages total. When uploading your ECQs, choose the Supporting Document Type called ECQ.

ECQ 1 - Leading Change: This core qualification involves the 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.

ECQ 2 - Leading People: This core qualification involves 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.

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.

ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions: This core qualification 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.

To view additional information on the proper preparation of Executive Core Qualification statements available on the Office of Personnel Management's website please click here .

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualification. You must address each technical qualification separately. You must limit your narratives to two (2) pages per technical qualification. When uploading your MTQs, choose the supporting Document Type called MTQ.

MTQ 1: Demonstrated experience effectively conducting, supervising and managing complex programmatic criminal and civil investigations of fraud and/or corruption involving federally funded programs and operations.

MTQ 2: Ability to identify, evaluate, and implement law enforcement requirements for an effective law enforcement and criminal investigative program.

MTQ 3: Experience in developing investigative policy and initiating actions to facilitate improvement of office investigative techniques, and the coverage, quality and effectiveness of its operations.

When responding to the MTQs and ECQs, you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the ECQs and MTQs.

Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope, and complexity of the programs managed and program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts.

Applicants who use "see resume" as a response WILL NOT receive consideration for the position.

Education

Additional information

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE - Veteran's Preference does not apply to the SES.

MOBILITY - Individuals selected for senior executive positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines.

TRAINING REQUIREMENT - Selectee must have successfully completed the Basic Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, Georgia, or an equivalent course.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENT - The selectee must pass a pre-employment physical examination meeting the physical fitness standards established by the Department. The selectee must be physically vigorous, thus enabling his/her to work long hours under adverse conditions.

LAUTENBERG CERTIFICATION - Employees are often required to carry a firearm during performance of duties and must maintain firearm proficiency. This position requires you to be authorized to carry a firearm. Therefore, it is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g) (9), and you will be required to verify that you have not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Top Secret

Drug test required
Yes

Required Documents

1. Resume: In addition to your written statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications, the Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and other qualifications as applicable, submit a resume or any other written format you choose to describe your qualifications. Applicants typically provide the following information:

Full name, mailing address, and day email address and evening telephone numbers

Educational information, including the name, city and state of the colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received

Information about your paid and non paid work experience related to this position including:

• Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
• Duties and accomplishments
• Employer's name and address
• Supervisor's name and phone number (indicate if we may contact your current supervisor)
• Starting and ending dates of employment (month/year)
• Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments

2. MTQ Statement: A narrative statement specifically addressing the mandatory technical qualifications. Each MTQ statement should not exceed two (2) pages.

3. ECQ Statement: A narrative statement specifically addressing each individual ECQ. In lieu of the narrative statement, current career SES members, reinstatement eligibles, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates must provide the documentation in item #4. ECQs should not exceed ten (10) pages total.

4. All current and former career SES members must provide an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action documenting their status or reinstatement eligibility). Candidates who have successfully completed an Office of Personnel Management approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their ECQ certification.

5. All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit proof of eligibility (i.e., an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action documenting their status or reinstatement eligibility).

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.