Duties

Summary

The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Inspector General (OIG) provides independent, objective reviews of the efficiency and effectiveness of Department of Transportation programs and operations, and detects and prevents fraud, waste, and abuse, and criminal violations of laws affecting DOT. OIG fulfills statutory responsibilities and supports members of Congress, the Secretary, Department officials, and the public in achieving a safe, efficient, and effective transportation system.

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Responsibilities

The Assistant Inspector General for Administration and Management (AIG-M) reports directly to the Deputy Inspector General and is a key figure in the top management team. The incumbent exercises executive direction over the administrative activities including procurement, administrative operations, human resources, facilities and asset management, information technology, and training and development. The AIG-M serves on the Senior Leaders Team and on the Executive Committee, functioning as part of the management team, in formulating and recommending policies and procedures and ensuring implementation. This includes assessing the needs of OIG by examining the organizational structure, the distribution of work load and functions, the operating procedures, and the Policy and Procedures Manual (PPM) chapters.

The AIG-M serves as liaison to the Department's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and attends meetings with Associate Administrators for Administration from the Operating Administrations. Information received is often used to formulate OIG policies while maintaining OIG independence. The AIG-M coordinates the OIG Awards Program including policy, award nominations and determinations, ceremony order and logistics, reception coordination, and liaison with Senior Leaders.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional travel up to 25%

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
00

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• This position requires a top secret clearance. Drug testing required.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
• Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278e) is required within 30 days.

NOTE: Persons newly appointed to an SES position will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must show in your resume evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ): The incumbent must possess the following technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Demonstrated executive-level experience leading and managing the following mission support areas: human resources, acquisition and procurement, information technology, asset and facilities management, and training and development.

TQ 2: Demonstrated executive-level experience organizing work in functional areas with different needs/requirements and communicating throughout the supervisory chain.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Below are descriptions of the ECQs that must be clearly described in your resume.

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. Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking and Vision.

ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: 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. Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, and Team Building.

ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: 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. Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving and Technical Credibility.

ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: The ability to manage human, financial, material, and information resources strategically. Financial Management, Technology Management, and Human Capital Management.

ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS/COMMUNICATIONS: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organization, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Influencing/Negotiating, oral Communication, Partnering, and Political Savvy.

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.

Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/).

Education

Additional information

Selective Service System: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Please see http://www.sss.gov for additional information.

Background Investigation: This position requires a Top Secret security clearance and is designated as critical-sensitive, requiring that a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated in order to establish security eligibility.

Financial Disclosure: This position is covered under the Ethics in Government Act, which requires comprehensive financial disclosures from employees. The appointee will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278e), within 30 days after his/her appointment, and then annually thereafter.

All applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, political affiliation, union affiliation or non affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical handicap, or any other non-merit reason.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is an equal opportunity employer.

Veteran's preference is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive Service.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

An SES Executive Resources Board will evaluate your application based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo an interview and a reference check.

If selected, you must be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before you can be appointed to the position, unless you are a current career SES member, a former career SES member with reinstatement eligibility, or an SES Candidate Development Program graduate already certified by OPM.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Top Secret

Drug test required
Yes

Required Documents

Please submit the following documents by the closing date in order to be considered for this position:

• Resume - The resume you submit should not exceed five (5) pages. Any information submitted in excess of five (5) pages WILL NOT be considered. The resume must provide evidence of how you possess the two (2)Technical Qualifications and the five (5) Executive Core Qualifications.
• SF-50 - If you are a current, retired, or former Federal employee, please submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action form, showing current salary. Do not submit an SF-50 that is for an award.
• Candidate Development Program Certificate - If you are a graduate of an SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and certified by OPM, please submit a copy of your certification for non-competitive eligibility consideration. You must meet all technical qualifications.

You will be directed to fax or upload documents at the www.usajobs.gov site to attach to your application for this position. If you select the fax option, please use the required covered sheet and follow the instructions provided.

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.