This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Management and Policy. You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 12/18/2023

Duties

Duties of the Diversity & Inclusion Officer, GS-0301-15 for Office of Management and Policy include but not limited to: Develops and implements a Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan for the OIG national workforce. Ensures plan has strategies, goals, initiatives, tactics, and metrics so that recurring reporting can be shared to track progress. Acts as change agent of the OIG culture from a diversity and inclusion perspective. Identifies aspects of culture that require change; develops sound approaches and opportunities for modification; and articulates the need for change and progress of change to the OIG clearly and persuasively. Develops and coordinates programs and initiatives to drive and integrate diversity and inclusion practices throughout OIG that help build a diverse and inclusive workforce, respecting individual organizational cultures, while complying with merit principles and applicable Federal laws. Provides strategic advice and counsel to the Inspector General, Deputy Inspector General, and other senior-level officials within the OIG, on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility related issues impacting the OIG's divisions. Provides authoritative advice and consultation on diversity and inclusion (DI) policy guidance to the OIG senior management concerning the complex, sensitive, controversial, and timely issues that must be addressed by the OIG. Provides expert advice and guidance on the preparation of responses to diversity and inclusion inquiries.

Requirements

• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Registration with the Selective Service (if applicable).
• Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Time in grade must be met within 30 days of closing date of announcement.

Qualifications

You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 12/18/2023 Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To see if your institution is accredited, please follow this link: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx For the GS-15: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate all the following: (1) Developing and coordinating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) programs and initiatives to drive and integrate diversity and inclusion practices throughout an organization; (2) Developing and coordinating DEIA training and continuous learning opportunities throughout an organization; and (3) Developing and maintaining metrics for measuring DEIA success and recommendations to senior officials. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

Contacts

• Address OIG Office of Management and Policy 330 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC 20201 US
• Name: Tiffany Rogers
• Phone: 404-796-1801
• Email: [email protected]