This position is located with the U.S. Department of State, Office of the Inspector General (OIG), which has statutory oversight responsibility covering the Department, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), and the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC). The incumbent serves as a lead inspector within the Office of Inspections (ISP) who independently conducts or leads segments of inspections, reviews, evaluations, or compliance follow-up reviews.

Duties

The incumbent of this position serves as a lead Inspector in the Security Division of the Office of Inspections (ISP). The Security Division is responsible for independently and objectively conducting inspections and reviews of the security programs and operations of the Department and USAGM. The division reviews the security program and operations of domestic locations and the physical security, technical security, Local Guard Force, Marine Security Guard Detachment, and Protective Security and Surveillance Detection teams at embassies, consulates, recreation facilities and employee residences situated overseas.  Inspection work may involve work outside the incumbent's functional specialization. All work of the Division is conducted in accordance with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency's (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
• Overtime may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays, and weekends in support of related mission requirements, as a condition of employment. Approved overtime hours will be compensated with overtime pay or compensatory time.
• The incumbent may be required to carry a Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) cellular device.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualifications requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.  Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time-in-grade documentation: If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the 1-year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old). Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:  Experience in oversight of U.S. Government domestic and overseas security operations (including physical security, technical security, Local Guard Force, Marine Security Guard Detachment, and Protective Security and Surveillance Detection) and assessing organizational compliance with related statutes, standards, and policies. Experience in planning, organizing, and managing an inspection or audit process. Experience in using a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to improve program effectiveness. Experience in drafting and editing reports and briefing senior officials in multiple organizations. Experience providing clear, concise briefings to senior officials on policy and/or program issues involving U. S. Government security standards. Knowledge of CIGIE Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation and/or General Accountability Office (GAO) Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State SA-39 Rosslyn, Virginia 22209 United States
• Name: HELP DESK
• Phone: 866-656-6830
• Email: [email protected]