Lead Inspector
SummaryThe men and women of the US Department of State, Office of Inspector General with their skills, character and commitment to public service, provide critical oversight to ensure the Department of State and the US Agency for Global Media perform their foreign policy/diplomatic and international broadcasting missions effectively and efficiently.
They work to uphold the Secretary's leadership and management principles.
Learn more about this agency ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent of this position serves as a Lead Inspector in the Policy Implantation division of the Office of Inspections (ISP).
The incumbent will independently conduct or lead segments of consular operations-related inspections, reviews, or compliance follow-up reviews.
The incumbent also serves as a subject matter expert in ISP, and may serve as the deputy team leader for multi-disciplined inspection teams.
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.
--Plans and conducts the consular portion of inspections of Department and USAGM overseas posts and domestic operations and programs.
Inspections typically include a wide variety of work processes carried out in diverse organizations and geographic locations and involve exceedingly complex, novel, or highly controversial issues.
--Conduct and lead thematic reviews, assignments and undertake special projects related to Department and USAGM programs and operations.
--Directs and reviews the work of other inspectors, provides them with guidance, coordinates their work activities, and oversees the preparation of reports.
The incumbent may serve as the deputy team manager of a multidisciplinary inspection team with day-to-day responsibility for managing the team, preparing the report, and briefing lead Department and USAGM officials when assigned.
--Briefs senior Department and USAGM officials on inspection findings.
Maintains effective relationships when representing ISP and OIG in negotiating with Department and USAGM officials for acceptance of the inspection findings and for the resolution of any conflicts.
--Reviews and provides assessments of existing and/or proposed Departmental policies related toDepartment and USAGM programs and operations.
Prepares responses to inquiries from Congressional or other entities.
--Presents at classes, seminars, and conferences including those held at the Foreign Affairs Institute.
Travel Required 50% or less - Travel is required up to 30% of the year.
Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 14 Job family (Series) 1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
US Citizenship is required.
One year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
QualificationsApplicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.
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 5CFR 300, Subpart F.
EducationSee the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements, if applicable.
Additional informationFor reasonable accommodation at the US Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department.
Read more How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:
- Knowledge of US Government domestic and/or overseas consular operations and related statutes, standards, and policies.
- Skill in planning, organizing, and managing projects and/or inspections involving teams and/or processes.
- Skill in using a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to improve program effectiveness.
- Skill in drafting and editing reports, and briefing senior officials in multiple organizations.
Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.
For assistance with creating a resume, please click here.
Qualified candidates are assigned a score between 70 and 100.
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates must be rated Well Qualified for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for selection priority.
If, after reviewing your resume and self-assessment questionnaire responses and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, a score will be manually determined that reflects your documented experience.
This may result in a lower score, which may also eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and submit any required supporting documentation by the closing date of this job opportunity.
Your application package must contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying.
Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.
To preview questions please click here.
Read more Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Top Secret Drug test required Yes Help Required DocumentsAll required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system Gateway to State by 11:
59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
1.
Resume - your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the required information as specified in the How You Will Be Evaluated section.
Insufficient information will result in an ineligible rating.
2.
A completed online job specific self-assessment questionnaire through the Department's automated system Gateway to State.
3.
Transcripts - if applicable, see the Qualifications section of the announcement.
If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.
4.
If you are qualifying based on other criteria listed under the Qualification Section of this announcement, you must submit the required supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, etc.
) with your application by the closing date.
5.
Current eligible DOS employees (per 3 FAM 2315) including non-competitive applicants must submit a SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that shows the effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, position occupied, full promotion potential, AND submit a copy of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal that includes the final rating.
If a performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, a Form DS-1812 (Applicant Appraisal) or equivalent form from another agency signed by the current supervisor is acceptable.
Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.
6.
If you are a current eligible DOS employee applying under a non-competitive hiring authority, you MUST submit proof of non-competitive eligibility with your application.
For information related to special hiring authorities for severely disabled persons visit:
CTAP eligibles must submit a copy of the appropriate documentation with their application.
See link below:
CTAP ConsiderationsIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the US Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the US Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help BenefitsA career with the US Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
They work to uphold the Secretary's leadership and management principles.
Learn more about this agency ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent of this position serves as a Lead Inspector in the Policy Implantation division of the Office of Inspections (ISP).
The incumbent will independently conduct or lead segments of consular operations-related inspections, reviews, or compliance follow-up reviews.
The incumbent also serves as a subject matter expert in ISP, and may serve as the deputy team leader for multi-disciplined inspection teams.
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.
--Plans and conducts the consular portion of inspections of Department and USAGM overseas posts and domestic operations and programs.
Inspections typically include a wide variety of work processes carried out in diverse organizations and geographic locations and involve exceedingly complex, novel, or highly controversial issues.
--Conduct and lead thematic reviews, assignments and undertake special projects related to Department and USAGM programs and operations.
--Directs and reviews the work of other inspectors, provides them with guidance, coordinates their work activities, and oversees the preparation of reports.
The incumbent may serve as the deputy team manager of a multidisciplinary inspection team with day-to-day responsibility for managing the team, preparing the report, and briefing lead Department and USAGM officials when assigned.
--Briefs senior Department and USAGM officials on inspection findings.
Maintains effective relationships when representing ISP and OIG in negotiating with Department and USAGM officials for acceptance of the inspection findings and for the resolution of any conflicts.
--Reviews and provides assessments of existing and/or proposed Departmental policies related toDepartment and USAGM programs and operations.
Prepares responses to inquiries from Congressional or other entities.
--Presents at classes, seminars, and conferences including those held at the Foreign Affairs Institute.
Travel Required 50% or less - Travel is required up to 30% of the year.
Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 14 Job family (Series) 1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
US Citizenship is required.
One year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
QualificationsApplicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.
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 5CFR 300, Subpart F.
EducationSee the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements, if applicable.
Additional informationFor reasonable accommodation at the US Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department.
Read more How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:
- Knowledge of US Government domestic and/or overseas consular operations and related statutes, standards, and policies.
- Skill in planning, organizing, and managing projects and/or inspections involving teams and/or processes.
- Skill in using a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to improve program effectiveness.
- Skill in drafting and editing reports, and briefing senior officials in multiple organizations.
Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.
For assistance with creating a resume, please click here.
Qualified candidates are assigned a score between 70 and 100.
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates must be rated Well Qualified for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for selection priority.
If, after reviewing your resume and self-assessment questionnaire responses and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, a score will be manually determined that reflects your documented experience.
This may result in a lower score, which may also eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and submit any required supporting documentation by the closing date of this job opportunity.
Your application package must contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying.
Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.
To preview questions please click here.
Read more Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Top Secret Drug test required Yes Help Required DocumentsAll required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system Gateway to State by 11:
59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
1.
Resume - your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the required information as specified in the How You Will Be Evaluated section.
Insufficient information will result in an ineligible rating.
2.
A completed online job specific self-assessment questionnaire through the Department's automated system Gateway to State.
3.
Transcripts - if applicable, see the Qualifications section of the announcement.
If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.
4.
If you are qualifying based on other criteria listed under the Qualification Section of this announcement, you must submit the required supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, etc.
) with your application by the closing date.
5.
Current eligible DOS employees (per 3 FAM 2315) including non-competitive applicants must submit a SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that shows the effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, position occupied, full promotion potential, AND submit a copy of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal that includes the final rating.
If a performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, a Form DS-1812 (Applicant Appraisal) or equivalent form from another agency signed by the current supervisor is acceptable.
Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.
6.
If you are a current eligible DOS employee applying under a non-competitive hiring authority, you MUST submit proof of non-competitive eligibility with your application.
For information related to special hiring authorities for severely disabled persons visit:
CTAP eligibles must submit a copy of the appropriate documentation with their application.
See link below:
CTAP ConsiderationsIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the US Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the US Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help BenefitsA career with the US Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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