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Summary

The USPS OIG is seeking a highly qualified senior executive level applicant to fill a Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (DAIGI) position in the Office of Investigations located in Arlington, VA. The DAIGI serves as the principal advisor to the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI) in matters relative to field investigations and operations, and headquarters operations.
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Responsibilities

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills, experience, education and training they possess that directly relate to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements, and who submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM EDST on 09/30/2020 will be considered.

This position is being advertised at the Inspector General Executive Service (IGES) Band level, equivalent to the Senior Executive Service (SES). The salary range for this position is $131,240 - $197,300.

Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel up to 25% for this position.

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
None

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have served as an 1811 Criminal Investigator in Federal Service or equivalent military
• Financial Disclosure Statement Required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and physical examination
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
• May be required to serve a one-year (12-month) probationary period
• Selectee will be subject to random drug testing

Qualifications

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

• Oversees and directs, through subordinate managers and staff, a variety of investigative activities across the country. Applies sound management principles to these activities with an emphasis on quality, timeliness, and efficiency and with the goals of improving the overall effectiveness of the organization.
• Provides leadership and guidance in setting the workforce's expected performance levels commensurate with Office of Investigation's strategic objectives. Promotes quality through effective use of the organization's performance management system (e.g., establishing performance standards, appraising staff accomplishments using the developed standards, and taking action to reward, counsel, or remove employees, as appropriate).
• Assesses current and future staffing needs based on the Office of Investigation's goals and budget realities. Applies merit principles to develop, select, and manage a diverse workforce.
• Oversees the allocation of financial resources and identifies cost-effective solutions to operational issues. Provides support and oversight to the budgetary process, including offering assistance in preparing and justifying a budget and operating the budget under organizational procedures.
• Represents and speaks for the Office of Investigations and its work (e.g., presenting, explaining, selling, defending, and negotiating) to those within and outside the Office of the Inspector General (e.g., agency heads and other United States Postal Service executives; corporate executives; the media; clientele and professional groups). Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals and groups; clarifies information; and facilitates an open exchange of ideas.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with internal organizational units (e.g., other program areas and staff support functions).
• Develops and enhances alliances with external groups (e.g., other agencies or firms, state and local governments, Congress, and clientele groups). Engages in cross-functional activities and maintains common ground with a widening range of stakeholders.
• Works in groups and teams, conducts briefings and other meetings, and gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people in a variety of situations, exercising tact and treating others with respect.
• Ensures that reports, memoranda, and other documents reflect the position and work of the organization in a clear, convincing, and organized manner.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

This is a position in the Inspector General Executive Service (IGES). The following qualifications are required to be addressed in a separate narrative response not to exceed 5 pages (1 page each ECQ); submit with your application package and uploaded as "ECQ's or Other" document; if not addressed, you will not receive further consideration and be deem ineligible; however, the successful candidate should be capable in the following areas:

- Leading Change: Encompasses the ability to develop and implement an organizational vision, which integrates key national and program goals, priorities, values, and other factors. This includes the ability to balance change and continuity-to continually strive to improve customer service and program performance, to create a work environment that encourages creative thinking and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity.

- Leading People: The ability to design and implement strategies, which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organizations' vision, mission, and goals.

- Results Driven: Accountability and continuous improvement-This includes the ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.

- Business Acumen: The ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the organizations mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision making.

- Building Coalitions/Communication/Team Concepts: This involves the ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. Also, it involves the ability to develop an expansive professional network with other organizations and to identify the internal and external policies that impact the work of an organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Have served in a leadership position in the Federal Law Enforcement 1811 series Criminal Investigator within the Federal Government or equivalent position in the United States Armed Forces
• Must have at least 1 year of experience at the equivalent (GS-15) Director Band
• At least 7 years of professional Federal Law Enforcement or military experience
• Must have received a satisfactory rating on your most recent Performance Appraisal (Must submit a copy of your latest Performance Appraisal).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate level education
• Experience or knowledge of the Inspector General (IG) community
• Experience or knowledge of the Postal Service and its operations

You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the Executive Core Competencies. If your resume and attachments do not demonstrate you meet each competency, you will not be referred for further consideration.

Education

Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred. Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG. We offer a broad array of benefits programs:

Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Care Insurances with Flexible Spending options.

For more information about these programs visit www.opm.gov/insure.

Retirement and Thrift Savings. For more information about these programs see www.opm.gov/retire and http://www.tsp.gov/.

Flexible Work Schedules. USPS OIG offers a range of family friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules, telework and employee assistance programs.

Leave and Holidays. In addition to 10 paid holidays each year, you will earn 13 days of paid sick leave and 13 to 26 paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service.

For further information, please refer to our website at:
https://www.uspsoig.gov/frequently-asked-questions

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt (Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; Exempt employees are not).

This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please send an email to jobs@uspsoig.gov. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case by case basis.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

A panel of subject matter experts will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: receive a zero (0) rating on requirement; fail to attach all required documentation; if your application materials indicate that you are not minimally-qualified for this position; or if you fail to qualify on the interview. Only the top-rated candidates will be referred to a review official or the selecting official for further consideration. Top-rated applicants may be required to participate in an interview. Your rating may be further adjusted or rated as ineligible by the review official or the selecting official based on your interview performance. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Top Secret

Drug test required
Yes

Required Documents

You must submit all required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement, Vacancy Announcement 20-83-10910356-EM, by closing date 09/30/2020.

1. RESUME. When completing your online application or uploading your resume, you must categorize it as a "Resume" document). IMPORTANT: You will be asked questions in the self-assessment questionnaire. It is essential that your resume and supporting documentation provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment questionnaire.

2. COMPLETE OCCUPATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE. Click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire. (Required: You must click on "Submit My Answers" button at the end of the Questionnaire to complete this process)

3. TRANSCRIPTS from an accredited college or university. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable and should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, GPA, date and type of Bachelor's Degree issued. Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Attach document verifying that it has been deemed equivalent. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html . (Required: Upload and save as "Transcript" document.)

4. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL dated within the last 15 months. This is required from all applicants including Federal, USPS, OIG, and private sector employees. If a PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL is not available, you must submit a separate statement with the reason a performance appraisal is not available. (Required: Upload and save as "Other" document.) NOTE: An SF-50 IS NOT acceptable as a performance appraisal.

5. SF-50 if you are or have been a Federal employee to demonstrate tenure and competitive/excepted service for eligibility purposes. (If applicable to you, you are Required to upload each applicable SF-50 and categorize as a "SF-50" document.)

6. Current Senior Executive Service members must submit proof of completion of their probationary period. Current Senior Executives who have completed their probationary period need not complete the ECQ portion of the application. Upload documentation and categorize as "Executive Core Qualifications."

7. UPLOAD SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS which may include:

Certificates or Licenses, if applicable. Upload and save as "Other" document. Veterans Preference Documentation. If you are claiming veterans preference you must submit the Member 4 copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and/or other proof of veterans preference eligibility including your VA letter, form SF-15 (www.opm.gov/forms) and all required documents related to your SF-15 claim. Veterans can request the Member 4 copy of their DD-214 at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records, and can download a copy of their VA letter from https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-portal/ebenefits.portal. (If applicable to you, you are required to upload each veterans' preference document and categorize as "DD-214" or "SF-15" or "Other Veterans Document"). Note: At the IGES level points are not awarded for veterans' preference.

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.