This position serves as the Assistant Director of the Internal Review and Evaluation Office (IREO) located in the Justice Management Division (JMD). The office provides strategic leadership in the areas of internal controls and oversight of reviews by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Office of the Inspector General (OIG).

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The duties and responsibilities for the Assistant Director generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Oversee implementation of the internal control standard OMB Circular A-123, Management's Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control. Supervise and oversee the implementation of the Department-wide internal control assessment and compliance activities. Provide senior leadership and guidance to components in support of their implementation of government-wide internal control standards, and matters related to audit and program review.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary or two-year trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• Position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). Applicants must pass a drug screen prior to employment and subject to random drug testing for the duration of employment.
• You may be required to complete a one-year supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Assistant Director at (GS-0511-15), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade you're applying to. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). Basic Requirements (OPM Individual Occupational Requirements): 0511 series: A. Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration or accounting. OR B. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: 1) A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or 2) Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. AND Specialized Experience Statement: For the GS-15, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 or equivalent pay band system in the Federal service. At a minimum, specialized experience must be in or related to the following: 1) Exercises supervisory management responsibilities over assigned employees 2) Develops and implements internal control assessments and reports as required by OMB Circular A-123 Appendix A and other appendices; and 3) Establishes technical guidance in accordance with applicable professional standards, laws, and OMB guidance. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 11/08/2024. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below: Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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 more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation.

All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Contacts

• Address Internal Review and Evaluation Office 2CON 145 N Street NE Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Crystal Holmes
• Phone: 202-111-1111
• Email: [email protected]