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*This position is being announced concurrently under job announcement number: FEC -18-020 to Status Candidates, Excepted Service (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles). Applicants who wish to be considered under both announcements must apply to both vacancies separately.*
The incumbent serves as the Inspector General (IG) for the FEC. The IG for the FEC is responsible for carrying out and supervising the functions, powers, and duties of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) as provided in the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended (IG Act).
The incumbent is appointed by FEC Commission and is under the general supervision of the Commission; however the OIG is established by statute with organizational independence and broad authority.
The IG's independence requires that he/she be precluded from any program operating responsibilities, unless otherwise specified in the IG Act or required by law. The incumbent has independent authority to appoint OIG staff, budget for funds, and sign contracts.
The IG is to provide leadership and coordination and recommend policies for activities designed to (1) promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of FEC programs and operations; and (2) detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in FEC programs and operations. The IG keeps the FEC Commissioners and Congress fully informed about problems and deficiencies relating to program administration and operations, the necessity for corrective actions, and progress in their implementation.
03/08/2018 to 04/04/2018
$126,148 - $174,500 per year
SL 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Yes
FEC-18-022
493439000
In fulfilling these two main responsibilities, the IG will act as required by the IG Act and other applicable law, with the authority vested in the IG by such law, and will perform related duties, including but not limited to the following major duties:
Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. However, a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is preferred, with an Advanced Degree and/or professional certification strongly desired.
FEC offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; transportation subsidies.
If you receive a tentative offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, FEC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, the selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position.
Veterans: The Federal Election Commission considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must provide supporting documents (e.g., DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documents to their submissions.
Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documents required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit OPM website) www.opm.gov/forms/pdffill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15,which lists the types of 10-point preference and required supporting document(s).
The FEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical disability, lawful political affiliation, or labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation. The FEC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing HR Office. Requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All required application materials will be reviewed to determine if applicants meet the mandatory qualification requirements. Qualification and experience determinations will be based only on the information supplied by the applicant.
The best-qualified candidates for this position will be distinguished from other applicants by an evaluation committee to determine the degree to which qualification requirements are met.
Only the top candidates will be offered interviews. Applicants may be requested to furnish written references from individuals familiar with his/her executive qualifications.
Category rating procedures will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. The following quality categories will be used:
Best Qualified (90 - Above)
Well Qualified (85-89)
Qualified (70-84)
Please ensure your resume and cover letter provides enough detail to support your responses.
1. Resume
2. Cover letter not exceeding two pages summarizing the experience that relates to the minimum requirements stated in the above qualifications section of this announcement.
3. Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable. Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service (Member 4 Copy), VA letter, SF-15, etc.). Please see the following resource for more information https://fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
4. Former and current federal employees must submit a Standard Form 50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that verifies career status.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement which includes:
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified by email of the outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/493439000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Federal Election Commission is an independent federal agency with exclusive jurisdiction over the administration, interpretation, and civil enforcement of the Federal Election Campaign Act, which requires disclosure of campaign contributions and expenditures by candidates for Federal office and committees supporting those candidates, and imposes limitations on the amount and sources of such contributions. The FEC also administers the federal programs that provide public funding to qualified candidates for President and Vice President. By ensuring that the required campaign finance process is fully disclosures are made and that the campaign finance rules are effectively and fairly enforced, the Commission seeks to foster the electorate's confidence in the integrity of the nation's political process. Legal work regularly involves important and complex issues implicating the First Amendment. The FEC is headed by six Commissioners, no more than three of whom may represent the same political party, who are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. No more than three of the Commissioners may represent the same political party.
