ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR PERSONNEL AND HEALTH AFFAIRS

Summary

This position is in the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General, (DoD OIG), Office of the Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations. The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) for Personnel and Health Affairs conducts and coordinates DoD OIG oversight and reporting concerning personnel and health affairs, including diversity and inclusion in the Department of Defense (DoD) and the prevention of and response to supremacist, extremist, and criminal gang activity in the Armed Forces.

This job is open to

• Senior executives
  
  Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Serves as the principal advisor on personnel and health affairs, in matters affecting diversity and inclusion in the DoD, and the prevention and response to supremacist, extremist, and criminal gang activity in the Armed Forces.
• Directs multi-discipline teams to perform a wide range of evaluations of DoD components, activities, and programs to bring greater efficiency, improved management, and program effectiveness.
• Provides senior executive leadership to the Personnel and Health Affairs directorate and serves as a member of the DoD OIG senior leadership team.
• Ensures oversight in areas of responsibility including personnel and health affairs, diversity and inclusion within the DoD and the prevention of and response to supremacist, extremist, and criminal gang activity in the Armed Forces.
• Prepares and submits semiannual reports to the IG and Congress summarizing the activities of the AIG for Personnel and Health Affairs in the two fiscal quarters preceding the date of the report.
• Prepares and submits, through the IG and the Secretary of Defense, reports to Congress presenting findings and recommendations regarding the effects of policies, programs, systems, and processes.
• Ensures that evaluations comply with Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation (Blue Book) issued by the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE).
• Evaluates recommendations, reviews, and approves draft and final evaluation reports prior to their processing for issue. Reviews and approves reports for release as authorized by the Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with Defense agencies, Military Departments, Combatant Commands, and other Federal entities to maintain awareness of matters that may impact areas of oversight.
• Ensures employees and applicants for employment receive fair and equitable treatment consistent with Federal merit system principles of 5 U.S.C. 2301(b)(2).
• Ensures the prevention, detection and elimination of reprisals against employees who make legally protected disclosures

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen
• Position has been designated as Special Sensitive; incumbent is required to be eligible (and maintain eligibility) for a Top Secret with Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
• Selected candidate will be subject to a one-year probationary period in the Senior Executive Service unless required probationary period has been served. Selectee may also be subject to a records review prior to being appointed to this position.
• In accordance with Executive Order 12564, applicants selected are required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment.
• Incumbent is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with the DoD OIG.
• Selectee will be required to complete and submit an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, prior to entering the position and annually thereafter.
• All newly appointed career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES in accordance with DoD Directive 1403.03.
• The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

Qualifications

Qualifications include both leadership skills and characteristics that are applicable to all SES positions and technical or program responsibilities specific to the position.

Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has had experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the responsibilities of this position. The best qualified candidates will be distinguished from other applicants by an evaluation panel of subject matter experts referencing the blow listed Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and mandatory technical qualifications (MTQs). All factors are mandatory unless stated otherwise. These factors are required, and must be addressed for the incumbent to perform the duties of the position. The mandatory technical qualifications must be met to be rated eligible for the position.

This position has been evaluated to be a Tier B position under the DoD OIG SES Personnel Management and Compensation System.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs):

The applicant is to provide a separate narrative statement to each of the following technical qualifications which describes fully, but concisely, how his/her experience supports each of the following qualifications. Each mandatory technical qualification narrative should not exceed 2 pages. Failure to address these specific qualifications in a separate narrative statement will eliminate you from consideration:

1. Mastery knowledge of applying managerial analysis techniques to design, plan, execute, and oversee complex oversight projects in accordance with CIGIE standards.

2. Expert ability to effectively communicate at the senior executive level, orally and in writing, concerning complex issues; to maintain good working relationships; and to horizontally coordinate and integrate planning, analysis, and reporting across several major organizations.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the Senior Executive Service, and are in addition to the specific technical factors listed above. To assess the executive experience of each candidate, applicants who are applying for their initial career appointment in the SES must demonstrate, with specific examples, how their experience is relevant to exercising leadership in each of the five competencies. Current or former SES Career employees are not required to address the ECQs (SES Career employees include only those appointed under Title 5 U.S.C. 3393). A concise executive summary must show where and when the qualifications were obtained, the organizational setting in which the experience was acquired, (e.g. organizational size, level, and assigned fiscal resources), and a narrative discussion of the qualifications. The ECQs must not exceed 10 pages.

1. LEADING CHANGE. The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

2. LEADING PEOPLE. The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

3. RESULTS DRIVEN. The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

4. BUSINESS ACUMEN. The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

5. BUILDING COALITIONS/COMMUNICATION. The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

These ECQs must be addressed in a separate narrative statement. Specific instructions for preparing your statement and definitions of these core qualifications are available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at this level.

Additional information

Actual salary may vary depending on the scope and the complexity of the qualifications and current compensation of the selectee.

PCS/Relocation expenses, if authorized, will be in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations.

Veterans' preference does not apply to the SES.

Military retirees seeking to enter civil service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they are within 180 days following their official date of retirement (5 United States Code 3326.)

Filling of this position is not subject to the provisions of the DOD Priority Placement Program (PPP).

All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.

• Benefits
  
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  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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants will be evaluated based on the quality and extent of their experience, training, and/or education indicated on their resume and responses to the technical and executive qualifications listed above. The best-qualified candidates may be invited to participate in a structured interview. The Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority.

In addition to meeting basic qualification requirements, applicants must have substantive experience which provides knowledge of the principles of organization, management and administration; and substantive specialized experience in a type of work or combination of functions directly related to this position.

All applicants are required to submit a narrative statement addressing each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

NOTE: Current Career SES members, Career Senior Executive Reinstatement Eligible and graduates of OPM certified Candidate Development Program (CDPs) are not required to submit the narrative statement for Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Acceptable documentation to verify this information is included in the How to Apply Section. For more detailed information, please click on the following link:

http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/qualify.asp

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. 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.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  1. Resume: You must submit a resume (not to exceed five pages) showing relevant experience (cover letter optional), the format is at the discretion of the applicant. Your resume should also include the following:
  
  • Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers (Do not include your SSN or personal photo on your resume)
  • Country of citizenship
  • Information about your paid and nonpaid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary
  • You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments.
  
  
  2. MTQs: A separate narrative statement to each of the Mandatory Technical
  
  Qualifications. In order to receive further consideration for this vacancy, this information must be attached as supporting documentation.
  
  3. ECQs: Executive Core Qualifications listed above. In order to receive further consideration for this vacancy, this information must be attached as supporting documentation.
  
  Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility (Failure to submit will eliminate you from further consideration).
  
  4. SF-50:
  
  
  • Current or former SES Career employees, appointed under Title 5 U.S.C. 3393, must include a copy of their SF50 that indicates their SES Career appointment under Title 5 (Failure to submit will eliminate you from further consideration).
  • Current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service (not required for DoD OIG applicants).
  • DoD employees can access their SF-50 via My Biz.
  
  
  5. Performance Appraisal: most recent performance appraisal:
  
  Note: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their
  
  resume and documents, whether uploaded or faxed, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Missing application information will not be requested.
  
  NOTE: Current Career SES members, Career Senior Executive Reinstatement Eligible and graduates of OPM certified Candidate Development Program (CDPs) are not required to submit the narrative statement for Executive Core Qualifications.
  
  Acceptable documentation to verify this information is included in the How to Apply Section. Please provide a well-written qualification statement. To give readers, executive resources staff, rating and selecting officials, and the Qualification Review Board (QRB) members specific information about your achievements. For more detailed information please click on the following link:
  
  http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/qualify.asp
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. 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 U.S. 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.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete
  
  Agency contact information
  
  DARCELL WILDER
  
  Email
  
  darcell.wilder@dodig.mil
  
  Address
  
  DoD OIG - EVALUATIONS
  
  4800 Mark Center Drive
  
  Alexandria, VA 22350
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers. You will be notified of the outcome after final approval of the selectee.
  
  You will receive emails at various points in the evaluation process to notify you of: 1) receipt of your application; 2) after evaluation by a panel of subject matter experts, whether or not your are referred to the selection official for consideration and possible interview; and 3) the final disposition of your application when recruitment is complete.
  
  To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
  
  Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
  
  False Statements: Misrepresentation of your experience or education or otherwise providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work.
  
  Fair & Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
  
  The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
  
  Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) office at OPM
  
  Office of Equal Opportunity
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

1. Resume: You must submit a resume (not to exceed five pages) showing relevant experience (cover letter optional), the format is at the discretion of the applicant. Your resume should also include the following:

• Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers (Do not include your SSN or personal photo on your resume)
• Country of citizenship
• Information about your paid and nonpaid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary
• You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments.

2. MTQs: A separate narrative statement to each of the Mandatory Technical

Qualifications. In order to receive further consideration for this vacancy, this information must be attached as supporting documentation.

3. ECQs: Executive Core Qualifications listed above. In order to receive further consideration for this vacancy, this information must be attached as supporting documentation.

Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility (Failure to submit will eliminate you from further consideration).

4. SF-50:

• Current or former SES Career employees, appointed under Title 5 U.S.C. 3393, must include a copy of their SF50 that indicates their SES Career appointment under Title 5 (Failure to submit will eliminate you from further consideration).
• Current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service (not required for DoD OIG applicants).
• DoD employees can access their SF-50 via My Biz.

5. Performance Appraisal: most recent performance appraisal:

Note: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their

resume and documents, whether uploaded or faxed, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Missing application information will not be requested.

NOTE: Current Career SES members, Career Senior Executive Reinstatement Eligible and graduates of OPM certified Candidate Development Program (CDPs) are not required to submit the narrative statement for Executive Core Qualifications.

Acceptable documentation to verify this information is included in the How to Apply Section. Please provide a well-written qualification statement. To give readers, executive resources staff, rating and selecting officials, and the Qualification Review Board (QRB) members specific information about your achievements. For more detailed information please click on the following link:

http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/qualify.asp


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. 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 U.S. 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete

Agency contact information

DARCELL WILDER

Email

darcell.wilder@dodig.mil

Address

DoD OIG - EVALUATIONS

4800 Mark Center Drive

Alexandria, VA 22350

US

Next steps

Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers. You will be notified of the outcome after final approval of the selectee.

You will receive emails at various points in the evaluation process to notify you of: 1) receipt of your application; 2) after evaluation by a panel of subject matter experts, whether or not your are referred to the selection official for consideration and possible interview; and 3) the final disposition of your application when recruitment is complete.

To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

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

False Statements: Misrepresentation of your experience or education or otherwise providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) office at OPM

Office of Equal Opportunity

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request