This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/647143900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position serves as the Inspector General (IG) for the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, operating today as the U.S. AbilityOne Commission ("Commission"). The Commission is designed to increase employment and training opportunities for people who are blind or have other significant disabilities through the delivery of products and services to the Federal Government.
Learn more about this agency04/07/2022 to 05/19/2022
$135,468 - $187,300 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Senior Executive
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Applications will be accepted from Senior Executives, Federal and All US Citizens.
The IG heads an independent and objective organization responsible for audit, investigation, and fraud control related to the programs and operations of the Commission. The IG 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. The IG provides leadership and coordination and makes recommendations to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations, as well as to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs and operations. The IG is the principal advisor to the Commission on the above matters and is responsible for keeping the Commission fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of the Commission's programs and operations and the necessity for corrective action.
HANDLING ALLEGATIONS:
The IG serves as Commission's point-of-contact regarding the detection and prevention of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and/or the perception thereof. The IG receives, reviews, and determines the need to investigate allegations. Allegations may take the form of written correspondence, phone calls, emails, one-on-one discussions/complaints, or requests for investigative support. The IG makes recommendations to the Commission on IG-related matters reported to the Office of Inspector General ("OIG") or on matters detected by OIG. The IG monitors resolution, compliance, and implementation of corrective action(s).
AUDITS:
The IG develops an annual written strategy of audits. Audits are to be conducted based on areas or programs that have been determined to be high-risk.
The IG conducts and/or supervises audits and investigations relating to Commission programs and operations; recommends policies to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of such programs and operations; and prevents and detects fraud, waste and abuse in such programs and operations.
The IG reports to and is under the general supervision of the Commission. The IG does not report to or is subject to supervision by the Executive Director of the Commission or any other employee of the Commission. No program operating responsibilities are assigned to the IG. The IG exercises independence in initiating, carrying out, and completing any audit or investigation.
There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level of this announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Step 1: Minimum/ECQ qualifications
Step 2: Technical qualifications
Step 3: Nominating Organization may conduct interviews
Step 4: Approval by the Selecting Official
Step 5: OPM ERB and QRB Certification and approval
A complete application for this position includes the following items:
1. Resume not to exceed 5 pages;
2. Written narrative response to address each Technical Qualification(s) not to exceed 2 pages each; and
3. Written narrative responses to address each Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) not to exceed 2 pages each for a total of 10 pages; or
4. Proof of non-competitive eligibility (if applicable). Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career status in the SES and proof of certification of your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) administered Qualifications Review Board (QRB).
Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are a current career Senior Executive, graduate of a Senior Executive Service (SES) Candidate Development Program (CDP) or an individual with SES reinstatement eligibility and your ECQs have been certified by the OPM QRB. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications requirements.
Non-competitive applicants do not need to submit ECQ narratives but you must clearly state your status in your resume and submit a written narrative response to the Technical Qualification (s); not more than 2 pages per each TQ with a font size no smaller than 12 points. Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. The agency has the option of considering you non-competitively or including you in the competitive process.
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 complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/19/2022. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
We will review all applications to determine if applicants meet the technical qualifications of this position and the SES ECQs. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred. Once a selection is made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by an OPM independent Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless the selectee is a current/former SES executive or has successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program and is QRB certified.
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/647143900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Learn more about
The AbilityOne Program is the largest source of employment in the United States for people who are blind or have significant disabilities.
The AbilityOne Program is administered by the U.S. AbilityOne Commission, the operating name of the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (Agency or Commission).
Established in 1938, the program is administered by the U.S. AbilityOne Commission® an independent Federal agency, which designates National Industries for the Blind, SourceAmerica® and the American Foundation for the Blind as the central nonprofit agencies facilitating the program.