AIG for Investigations (Office of the Inspector General)

This position is part of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Th AIG for Investigation is responsible for the supervision and management of a major investigative program, investigative operation and/or investigative function; and provides assistance to the IG and DIG in achieving the mission objectives and strategic goals. The pay for this position is based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors.

Duties

• Ensures that investigations are planned, conducted, completed, and reported in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and policies and priorities of the Inspector General.

• Conducts quality assurance on all OI products and cases to ensure accuracy, completeness, product quality, clarity, and compliance with OI policies and procedures.

• Exercises the full range of leadership and supervisory responsibility for the operational and administrative functions of a nationwide investigations program.

Salary

• $150,160 - $225,700/year

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
• Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) filer.
• SCI clearance required.
• Drug testing required.
• LL.B or J.D Degree and Bar certificate required.
• Must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) in resume.
• Must address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) in resume.

Qualifications Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ)- *Required to address in resume*
The Office of Personnel Management has identified five ECQs. The ECQs define the competencies needed to build a federal corporate culture that drives for results, serves customers, and builds successful teams and coalitions within and outside the organization. The ECQs are required for entry to the SL and are used by many departments and agencies in selection, performance management, and leadership development for management and executive positions. The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential, not technical expertise.

ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: You must have demonstrated an 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.

• Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision

ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: You must demonstrate 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.

• Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building

ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves 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.

• Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility

ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This ECQ involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

• Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management

ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This ECQ involves 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.

• Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications:Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, Public Service Motivation.

Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ)- *Required to address in resume*
MTQs are designed to assess an applicants experience relevant to the specific position requirements.

1. Demonstrate expertise in handling increasingly complex legal matters related to federal laws, regulations, and policies. This includes interpreting, applying, and effectively litigating in various legal contexts, especially where federal laws intersect with broader regulatory frameworks. This experience involves a deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of federal statutes, case law, and administrative guidelines, and the ability to navigate the complexities of federal litigation, ensuring that all legal actions comply with both statutory and regulatory mandates.
2. Extensive experience in managing and leading legal teams, including supervising staff and coordinating activities to ensure alignment with criminal investigations, legal objectives and program goals. This includes identifying and assessing the legal requirements necessary for the successful operation of law and criminal justice programs.
3.Strong ability to collaborate with and coordinate across multiple stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and alignment of programmatic functions. This includes conveying investigative findings and legal outcomes to a wide range of audiences, such as internal stakeholders within the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), federal agency leadership, law enforcement partners, and congressional representatives. Challenge-Context-Action-Result(s) (CCAR) Model.
CCAR Model is outlined below. When addressing the ECQs and MTQs, you may consider utilizing the CCAR Model.

• Challenge: Describe a specific problem or goal.
• Context: Talk about the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to tackle a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale).
• Action: Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge.
• Result: Give specific examples of the results of your actions. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.

Your responses to the ECQs and MTQs will be evaluated based on how clearly and concisely you emphasize your level of responsibilities, particularly, the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of actions taken.

Basic Qualification Requirement:
This position AIG for Investigations, SL-0905-00 requires a Basic Qualification Requirement. Possess an LL.B or J.D degree or higher from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have been admitted to the Bar and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a state, territory of the United states, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Specialized Experience:
In addition to the basic qualification requirement, ECQs, and MTQs the applicant must also have at least one year of progressively responsible executive level leadership and legal office management experience, directly related to the skills and abilities described below. Experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with State or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations.

Failure to meet qualification requirements and all mandatory qualifications listed automatically disqualifies an applicant.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements. 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 further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Other Information

Telework Suitability:
The duties of this position are suitable for situational telework.

CURRENT FEDERAL APPLICANTS:
If you are a federal employee (non-SES or SES), then you must include your most recent performance appraisal within the last 12 months of your submission to this application. Additionally, you must include your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that reflects an appointment (i.e., initial, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) or pay adjustment.

NON-FEDERAL APPLICANTS:
You must include your most recent performance appraisal within the last 12 months of your submission to this application OR a justification stating the reason why this information cannot be provided.

Probationary Period:
If you are selected for this position, you may will be required to serve a one-year probationary period and a one-year supervisory probationary period, if one has not previously been completed.

This is a drug testing position:
In accordance with Executive Order 12564, and under the EXIM-OIG Drug Free Workplace Program: Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

Miscellaneous:
EXIM-OIGuses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit here.

Work Schedule:
This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous:
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume, maximum 2 page limit . The resume must describe your demonstrated experience for each ECQ & MTQ, list work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm/yy and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most current resume will be reviewed for qualifications. If a resume is submitted that exceed the 2 page limit, only the first 2 pages will be considered. It is recommended that you include the following information:

• Vacancy Announcement Number and Position Title
• Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers
• Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received
• Information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including:
• Job title (include series and grade if a Federal job)
  • Duties and accomplishments
  • Employer's name and address
  • Supervisor's name and phone number OR References
  • Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
  • Salary
  • Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
  • Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments

2. Most recent Performance Appraisal
3. SF-50 (optional)

• Your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing that you are in the competitive service, as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held on a permanent basis.

3. Other supporting documents (optional)

• DD-214
• SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
• Non-competitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
• Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible
• Cover letter, optional

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
• You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
• Read the Eligibility questions carefully. The questions address if you are eligible to apply to this JOA. Your responses will affect your consideration for the position. You may qualify for more than one eligibility, so please choose carefully. You will only be considered under the options you have selected. If you respond that you do not meet any of the eligibility questions, you will not be considered for this position.
• You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
• To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• You may preview the Assessment Questionnaire at: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12753890

If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement. Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Mountain Time, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, you may request an alternate application method from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy. All hardship application packages must be complete and submitted no later than noon EST on the closing date of the announcement.

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