Duties

Summary

The Recent Graduates program provides an entry-level developmental experience to those who have obtained, or will obtain within 9 months, a qualifying associates, bachelor's, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the last 2 years. Veterans whose military service obligations have prevented them from applying within this period have up to 6 years after degree or certificate completion to apply.
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Responsibilities

• Performs reviews and critical assessments of programs in areas that include: DoD programs, national security, homeland defense, joint operations, military operations, logistics resource management, medical systems, and information management areas.
• Develops plans, methodologies and approaches for analyses or evaluations conducted independently or as part of a team. Defines scope, objectives and resources required for projects and conducts studies and evaluations.
• Documents findings, prepares reports, ensuring adherence to report procedures, formats and protocols, providing supporting documentation, cross references or other information.
• Researches law, regulation, policy, procedure and other relevant documents and data in program reviews; identifies potential data sources, determines relevance, and analyzes and applies results in studies.
• Prepares input to Congressional or inquires relating to assigned projects and studies of evaluation statues, results implementation, best practices, lessons learned or other areas; prepares verbal and written reports on status of projects.
• Designs and conducts complex surveys, reviews and similar initiatives to gather and evaluate information on program and management operations; analyzes and prepares reports of results, documenting findings and recommendations.

Travel Required

50% or less - May require up to 50% of temporary travel duty (TDY)

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
13

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitability for Federal employment , determined by background investigation
• The incumbent of this position is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with the DoD OIG.
• If you have not previously successfully completed a probationary period with the Federal government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period.
• The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.

Qualifications

Recent Graduates Program Eligibility
Applicants must have completed all requirements for an associates, bachelor's, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the preceding 2 years or will graduate within the next 9 months;
OR
Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have up to 6 years after degree completion to apply.

You may qualify for the GS-07 grade level, if you fulfill one of the following qualifications requirements:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service performing basic research and use basic audit or evaluation techniques and principles; research law, regulation, policies, procedures or comparable documents to extract information for assessments and special projects and team participation. Present ideas, facts, conclusions and recommendations orally and in writing.

Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education in a related field to the position being filled. (One full year of graduate education is the number of hours the school determines to equal one year. If this information is unavailable, 18 semester hours will be used as the standard.) (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim. All education must be accredited by accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education).

Successfully completed all of the requirements for a bachelors' degree in a related program from an accredited college or university and claim eligibility for Superior Academic Achievement based on one of the following: a grade point average of a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, class standing in the upper third of my graduating class or major subdivision, or membership in a national scholastic honor society. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education and any other applicable documentation to verify your claim. All education must be accredited by accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education).

Combination of experience and education as are described in A and B above; however, percentage of the education and experience which when combined totals 100% of the necessary education and experience to qualify for this position. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim.)

You may qualify for the GS-09 grade level, if you fulfill one of the following qualifications requirements:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service performing reviews and critical assessments of DoD and other assigned programs. Designs, analyzes and conducts complex surveys and reviews to gather and evaluate information on program and management operations. Prepares reports of results, documenting findings and recommendations. Researches law, regulation, policy, procedure and data in program reviews; identifies potential data sources, determines relevance, and applies results in studies.

Completed of 2 academic years of graduate level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in a related field. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim. All education must be accredited by accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.)

Combination of experience and education as are described in A and B above; however, percentage of the education and experience which when combined totals 100% of the necessary education and experience to qualify for this position. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim.)

Education

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

Working for OIG offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid leave, sick leave, holidays, transit subsidy, physical fitness program and the employee assistance program. Individuals hired under the Recent Graduate program are eligible for health and life insurance coverage as long as they are expected to be employed under this appointment for over 1 year, and are expected to be in a pay status for at least one-third of the total period of time from the date of their initial appointment to the date of the completion of the Program. Recent Graduates are eligible for retirement benefits, and eligible to earn annual and sick leave if appointments are for more than 90 days.

Additional Vacancies: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions.

Pay Setting: Selectees' pay is usually set at Step 1 of the grade to which they are appointed.

Telework: Availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.

Veterans Preference: For more information on veterans' preference go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .

Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov ).

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): You must be well qualified for the position to receive special selection priority under the ICTAP. A qualified ICTAP eligible achieving a score of 85 or above (excluding veterans' preference) will be considered well qualified. For more information, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap .

Reemployed Annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria identified in DoDI 1400.25 VOLUME 300, Section 3 for the appointment of annuitants. Veterans preference eligibles receive consideration regardless of their annuitant status.

If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application .

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Communication
• Data Analysis
• Regulatory Awareness
• Teamwork

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of Veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Secret

Drug test required
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust determination process
National security

Required Documents

You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume showing relevant experience and education (cover letter optional). Resume should include the following: where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, salary, graduation date, to include both month and year;
• Complete initial Eligibility Questionnaire and Additional Online Assessments;
• Copy of your most recent SF-50 , Notification of Personnel Action, if applicable, documenting current Competitive (#1 on block 34 of SF-50) position occupied. If the position currently occupied is Excepted Service (#2 on block 34 of SF-50), you must provide an SF-50 that provides proof that you've held a permanent position with career or career-conditional status, unless your Excepted Service appointment qualifies you for appointment through an interchange agreement or miscellaneous authority. If currently occupying an excepted service VRA, provide an SF-50 documenting your current Veterans Recruitment Appointment. PLEASE NOTE: An award SF-50 (i.e. cash or time off award) that does not indicate grade or level (i.e. pay band) or tenure to determine your eligibility for this position will not be accepted. **Current OIG serviced employees ONLY: you do NOT need to submit a copy of your SF-50(s).
Current Federal Employees - Most recent Performance Appraisal received within the last 18 months and signed and dated by your supervisor; If you are a current Federal government employee, you must submit your performance appraisal as indicated or document why it is unavailable. **Current OIG serviced employees ONLY: you do NOT need to submit a copy of your Performance Appraisal.
• Transcripts or proof of enrollment: You must submit documentation to verify your completion of an academic program or anticipated completion of an academic program within 9 months of the closing date of this announcement. You must also submit documentation for proof of meeting the positive education requirement and if you are substituting education for experience. Individuals who have not completed an academic program should provide a copy of a transcript and documentation to show their anticipated graduation date.
• Veterans
• Separated Veterans: You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, type of discharge as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that document also. *Recently retired or retiring soon veterans, please see message below.*
• Veterans Currently on Active Duty : You must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying, rank, dates of active duty service, expected date of discharge and condition of discharge This document must be dated within 120 days from the closing date of this announcement.
• Claiming 10-point preference and/or are a 30% or more Disabled Veteran : You must submit both a DD Form-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of a service-connected disability which also indicates the percentage of disability.
• Claiming 10-point Derived preference (i.e. a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it): You must a copy of the active duty members DD-214 as described above AND a Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" and any other required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference.
• *Retired/Retiring Veterans : Please be aware that there is a 180-Day Restriction on Department of Defense (DoD) Employment of Military Retirees. A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD within 180 days after retirement unless:
  • The agency requests and is granted a waiver;
  • The position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 3505; or
  • A state of national emergency exists
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) - Spousal Travel Orders/Permanent Change of Station(PCS) Orders, Marriage Certificate, and Military Spouse Preference Self Certification checklist

Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment. All documentation must be received by the closing date of this announcement.

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.