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Summary
Location of position:
GSA Office of Inspector General
1800 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20405
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Overview
- Job canceled
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Open & closing dates
09/21/2023 to 10/13/2023
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Salary
$132,368 - $183,500 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 14 - 15
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
15 - The full performance level of this position is GS-15.
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
J-2023-02 DE
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Control number
750514600
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Duties
This position is located in the immediate Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). The purpose of this position is to provide for the daily monitoring and execution of the Inspector General’s statutory duties to keep the Congress informed of oversight activities performed in accordance with the Inspector General Act and other applicable laws. This includes submission of legally required reports, advocacy for budget requests, tracking and analysis of legislation, and responding for inquiries and correspondence from Committees and Members of Congress and their staffs. Some of the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following specific duties:
- Assure that GSA OIG senior leaders are aware of Congressional initiatives that have potential to impact GSA OIG oversight work, budget or operations by monitoring Congressional hearings, tracking the progress of proposed legislation, reading and understanding the impact of the legislation, and preparing reports and briefings to OIG leaders.
- Lead the preparation of senior OIG officials to deliver testimony in Congressional hearings.
- Lead the OIG-wide preparation, coordination, publication and delivery of the Inspector General’s legally required Semiannual Report to the agency, the Congress and to the public.
- Receive and analyze inquiries from Members and Committees of Congress and their staffs, and lead in preparing the response to such inquiries.
- Form and maintain working relationships with staff members of all Congressional Committees with oversight, authorization or appropriations jurisdiction over GSA.
- Rapidly provide to all appropriate Congressional Committees copies of documents issued to the agency by the OIG which contain recommendations.
- Manage and maintain all correspondence to and from Congress.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
- Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
- Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
- Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
- Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
- Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
- Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
- Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
Qualifications
The GS-14 salary range starts at $132,368 per year. The GS-15 salary range starts at $155,700 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
Requirements for Qualification at the GS-14 level:
To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience providing expert guidance and assistance on policies and programs of a legislative and/or congressional nature; communicating with Members of Congress and government officials; researching, developing and drafting issue papers and similar correspondence; assisting in the development of communications that inform and educate Congress and staff members on legislative affairs, legislation, and/or Executive Orders.
Requirements for Qualification at the GS-15 level:
To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is planning, designing, and directing an effective national congressional program including overseeing and providing related activities and services; managing and overseeing critical internal and external congressional communications, legislation and Executive Orders; and developing and implementing strategic congressional communication plans.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Bargaining Unit Status: This position is not eligible for bargaining unit coverage.
If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement J-2023-03 MP. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for this position under both announcements.
Benefits
You will have access to many benefits including:
- Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
- Life insurance coverage with several options
- Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
- Transit and child care subsidies
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term care insurance
- Training and development
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of executive and legislative branch relationships and the skill to initiate productive contacts and provide effective responses to Members of Congress and their staffs.
- Knowledge of the legislative, appropriations, and oversight processes of the United States Congress and the ability to analyze, proposed legislation, regulations, and policies that impact the mission and operations of the OIG.
- Ability and skill in overseeing the development of written materials to convey information concerning complex programs and functions to others who have diverse levels of understanding the OIG's mission and related activities to the public and to Congress.
- Interpersonal communication skills and abilities sufficient to represent the views and policies of the OIG, and to negotiate with officials at various levels of government and to promote overall objectives of the OIG, including establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories and standard score ranges:
- Best Qualified = Candidates scoring between 93 - 100
- Well Qualified = Candidates scoring between 85 - 92 (Well Qualified for CTAP/ICTAP)
- Qualified = Candidates scoring between 70 - 84
We will verify your answers to the questions using material presented in your resume. If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.
Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Benefits
You will have access to many benefits including:
- Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
- Life insurance coverage with several options
- Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
- Transit and child care subsidies
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term care insurance
- Training and development
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.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
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Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, position titles and descriptions of duties performed.
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If you are claiming veterans' preference:
- Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.
- If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1)completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
- If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
- If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
- Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
How to Apply
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
- Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
- Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
- Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
- Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
Agency contact information
Derek Hunter
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GSA, Office of Inspector General
General Services Administration
Office of the Inspector General, HR Division (JPH)
2300 Main Street, Room 3NW-423
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
- ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
- REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
- SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
- FINAL JOB OFFER:Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
- FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
Thank you for your interest in working for the GSA Office of Inspector General!
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Required Documents
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
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Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, position titles and descriptions of duties performed.
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If you are claiming veterans' preference:
- Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.
- If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1)completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
- If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
- If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
- Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
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How to Apply
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
- Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
- Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
- Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
- Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
Agency contact information
Derek Hunter
- Address
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GSA, Office of Inspector General
General Services Administration
Office of the Inspector General, HR Division (JPH)
2300 Main Street, Room 3NW-423
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
- ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
- REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
- SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
- FINAL JOB OFFER:Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
- FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
Thank you for your interest in working for the GSA Office of Inspector General!
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Office of Inspector General
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the General Services Administration (GSA) is one of the original OIGs established by the Inspector General Act of 1978. OIG provides oversight through auditing, inspections, and investigations of GSA's extensive procurement, real property, and related programs and operations, which primarily support other federal agencies. Applicants are encouraged to review the work and accomplishments of the GSA OIG on our website, https://www.gsaig.gov/.
Agency contact information
Derek Hunter
- Address
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GSA, Office of Inspector General
General Services Administration
Office of the Inspector General, HR Division (JPH)
2300 Main Street, Room 3NW-423
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
United States