Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Management and Policy

Summary

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Management and Policy (OMAP). OMAP provides overall planning, direction, and management of all administrative responsibilities for the OIG. This includes independently delivering the full range of human resources, information technology, budget, and procurement services to support the OIG nationwide.

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Manages and monitors the performance, coordination and execution of the day-to-day activities of the Office of Management and Policy.

Provides advice and recommendations on the management, administrative, and planning aspects of the agency's major operating and administrative programs.

Responsible for planning, implementing, and directing all management programs and functions of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), including but not limited to: Budget and Financial Management, Information Technology, Human Resources, Procurement and Contracts, Facilities and Space Directives, Personnel Security, Travel Management, Program Evaluation, and Management Analysis.

Resolves complex managerial and administrative problems arising from all aspects for the organization. Solves problems that have organizational-wide policy implications or involve commitment of resources.

Reviews, approves, or makes recommendations to the Assistant Inspector General for Management and Policy concerning reorganizations, functional statements, position descriptions, and actions to recruit, select, reassign, promote, demote, remove, train, discipline, or award employees in OIG.

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Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet Executive Core Qualifications.
• Must complete one year SES probationary period if not previously covered.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• If selected, the candidate must receive approval from OPM's Qualifications Review Board in order to be appointed to the SES.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.

Candidates must possess technical and management experience and have developed the knowledge and skills required for effective performance of the specific duties of the position. Candidates must have had experience at a major management level (normally equivalent to the GS-15 level in the federal service).

Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will be hired based on merit and competence.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES . Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified . Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs) : Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1 : Experience providing executive leadership and oversight of organizational administrative operations, including financial management, budget planning and execution, human capital management, workforce recruitment and retention, and the development of interdisciplinary staff in support of agency mission objectives.

TQ 2 : Experience managing enterprise operational support services, including procurement and acquisition activities, property leasing and space management, and information technology operations that support programmatic and business functions.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a Career member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience at this level.

Additional information

DOL seeks to attract and retain a high-performing workforce in which employee differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. DOL fosters a work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

Clarification of civil service: This vacancy announcement is open to all qualified civil service employees. Civil service consists of all persons who occupy positions in the executive, judicial, and legislative branches, except positions in the uniformed services (the armed forces, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service, and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Included are experts and consultants who occupy appointive positions, and individuals in the Postal Service and the Postal Rate Commission. The District of Columbia Government is not part of the Federal civil service.

Position designation: This position is designated as SES Career Reserved.

Veterans' Preference : Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.

Mobility : Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement:

Employment Information Resources - Resource Center:

Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service : (see

OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act.

Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions.

All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to the appointment

All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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