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Career Opportunities

U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Office of Inspector General
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent

LOCATION: 1 Vacancy - Washington, DC

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:  

Applications will be accepted from US Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.

Job Summary:

This position is with the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID), Office of Inspector General (OIG). The position will be in the Office of Audits, Headquarters Liaison and Coordination Division. The incumbent will report directly to the Division Director. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring compliance with all the administrative support activities required in a Division of OIG, and for facilitating the substantive work of OIG auditors by directing and assuming responsibility for all the significant administrative work performed in the Division.

RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.

Major Duties:

Develops and implements quality control systems to ensure Division's correspondence and communications are in compliance with all relevant agency guidance and direction and properly reflect OIG policies and procedures. Works closely with Division Director and staff to coordinate and implement important policy initiatives and related confidential and controversial OIG projects and reviews. Develops new and modified administrative program policies, regulations, goals, and objectives as required to maintain and improve program effectiveness in the office. Performs special assignments for Director that are designed to effect internal improvements in the office, develops statistics and related data covering administrative and program areas and reports findings in a variety of formats and presentations.

Maintains HLC's electronic and hardcopy files. Serves as the official timekeeper for HLC employees for the web-based time and attendance system. Reviews correspondence, reports, publications and other sources of interest to Director, and prepares synopses for his/her review and possible action. Arranges for Director's meetings with key officials within and outside OIG. Reviews, assembles and provides materials for use by Director in speaking engagements. Reviews all correspondence addressed to the Division Director and determines its appropriate disposition. Composes correspondence in the correspondence tracking system for the Division Director's signature, and personally composes and signs non-technical administrative correspondence. Maintains Division Director's calendar and makes his/her travel arrangements.

Qualifications:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this position that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically this experience would be in work within this field or a field that is closely related.

All applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standards Handbook as listed below.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

In order to qualify for this position, you must possess a Secret security clearance.

You must meet time-in-grade restrictions by the closing date of this announcement.

You must be able to type at least 40 words per minute. You can self-certify by submitting a statement that you can type this speed.

How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

1.    Ability to identify relevant and appropriate administrative and clerical requirements and execute work in accordance with established procedures and systems.

2.    Knowledge of clerical, administrative, and support procedures and requirements.

3.    Skill in operating office technology.

4.    Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Benefits:

The USAID/OIG offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:

Other Advantages:

We are located in the beautifully designed Ronald Reagan Building (RRB) and International Trade Center (ITC), which is within walking distance of the White House, the Capitol, Smithsonian Museums, and much more! The RRB is easily accessible to the Federal Triangle metro station (blue/orange line), has an on-site fitness center and day care center, a DC Visitor and Information Center, food court, and underground parking garage.

Other Information:

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

How To Apply:

Mail your applications so it will be postmarked by closing date and received within five (5) working days of that date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure that his/her application is complete. The personnel office will not be responsible for soliciting additional information from applicants. Candidates who fail to submit all of the foregoing documents cannot be evaluated for further consideration.

Your application package must include the following:

A.    Resume OR OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, which can be obtained at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf which contains the following information:

• Vacancy announcement number; title and grade(s) of the job for which they are applying;
• Full name, social security number, day and evening phone numbers, mailing address, country of citizenship. If applicable, reinstatement eligibility to Federal service and highest Federal civilian grade ever held on a permanent basis.
• Name, city and state of high school and colleges/universities attended with date(s) of diploma. For college include major and type and date of degree(s).
• Job titles, salaries, employer's name and addresses, supervisor's name and phone number (indicate if we may contact your current and former supervisors), starting and ending dates, hours per week and any unpaid or non-paid work experience that relates to this vacancy.
• Job-related training courses, special skills, certificates and licenses, honors, awards and publications.

2.    All applicants must prepare a concise narrative addressing each Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). Responses must be separate from the application form.

3.    If a particular level of education/certification is required or you are asking us to qualify you based on education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript. Credit for college education will be given if it was obtained through an accredited university.

4.    Status candidates and reinstatement eligibles (current or former government employees) must provide a copy of the last or most recent SF-50, 'Notice of Personnel Action' which indicates proof of competitive status (reflecting career, career-conditional or reinstatement eligibility.

5.    Candidates eligible for other non-competitive appointments must present appropriate documentation reflecting their eligibility.

6.    All current Federal employees should provide a copy of their current performance appraisal (must be within 18 months from the closing date of the announcement).

7.    If you are a federal employee seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330-704 for ICTAP. In addition to your application/resume, you must include a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating and a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. You must clearly annotate your application package to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.

8.    Status candidates who wish to be considered under both merit promotion and open competitive procedures must submit two applications. When only one application is received, candidates will be considered under merit promotion only.

Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.

Handicapped applicants, disabled veterans, and VRA's or any others eligible for a noncompetitive appointment under special appointing authorities must clearly specify this eligibility on their application and attach documentation.

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, 'Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference' plus the proof required by that form.

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment.

What To Expect Next:

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

You will be notified of the outcome in writing.

EEO Policy Statement

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Veterans Information

Please Note:

Veterans' preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service, and may not apply to other excepted service appointing authorities. If you have questions about the applicability of veterans' preference for a particular vacancy please contact the agency posting the announcement.

Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans' preference . For service after October 15, 1976, the veteran must have received a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service connected disability, or have served during the Gulf War between August 2, 1990 and January 2, 1992 or for more than 180 consecutive days, other than training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under agency's promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce.

To claim veterans' preference, veterans should be ready to provide a copy of their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof. Veterans with service connected disability and others claiming 10 point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference.

For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or special appointing authorities see the VetGuide.

Legal and Regulatory Guidance

Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials, will result in your application not being processed

Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.

False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

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