The incumbent serves as the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Inspections (DAIG-I) in theOffice of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of State (Department). OIG has statutory oversight responsibility covering the Department and the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM). This oversight responsibility includes conducting and reporting on inspections, evaluations, investigations, audits, and special inquiries of all overseas and domestic organizational entities of these organizations.

Duties

The Office of Inspector General, Office of Inspections (OIG/ISP) is responsible for implementing the worldwide inspection program as mandated in the Foreign Service Act of 1980. OIG/ISP applies risk management principles to plan and conduct inspections and identify areas for review. Inspections of U.S. missions and constituent posts cover all aspects of the organization including assessments of leadership, foreign policy implementation, public diplomacy, information management, program and grants management, consular operations, and security and management support activities. Inspections of domestic bureaus or their subordinate offices examine the implementation of Department policies, the bureau or operating unit’s impact on the Department, the control and management of resources, the management of overseas posts or regional offices, and compliance with the Department's domestic security standards. The office also conducts compliance follow-up reviews to examine the implementation of recommendations from earlier inspections. The office also inspects USAGM programs and operations. Reports of inspections are submitted by the Inspector General to the Secretary of State and over a dozen committees in Congress.

Requirements

• One-year probationary period unless excepted by regulation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Requires an annual financial disclosure statement, OGE-278.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required.

Qualifications

RESPONDING TO EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ) AND MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQ):When responding to the ECQs and MTQs, you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the MTQs and the ECQs. Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, level of contacts, and results of your actions.You should limit your narrative to two pages per MTQ and ECQ. Applicants who use "see resume" as a response will not receive consideration for this position.A. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ):UNLESS you: are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment,  are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM,you MUST address each ECQ in the Questionnaire Portion of the application process. To view ECQs, please click here.  To access additional information please click here.  B. Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ):All applicants must address each of the MTQs in order to receive consideration for this position. You must address the MTQs separately (as a separate document) and NOT through the Questionnaire Portion of the application process.  After preparing your MTQs, please upload them in the document upload section under "additional documentation." For this position ALL applicants must address each of the following MTQs: Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and oversee major highly sensitive inspections, evaluations, or audits of organizations and functions in accordance with applicable professional standards, such as the CIGIE Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation. Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, motivating, and appraising a large, diverse staff, through multiple direct reports and subordinate supervisors, to meet program goals and objectives within available resources.        Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with high-level Government officials including the highest level of organizational management, representatives of interagency groups, and audiences varying widely in background, experience, and level of understanding on the results of inspections which may be sensitive, controversial and complex. IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS THE MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, YOU MAY BE CONSIDERED INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 1700 N Moore St SA-39, rm 840 Attn: OIG Rosslyn, Virginia 22209 United States
• Name: HelpDesk
• Phone: 866-656-6830
• Email: [email protected]