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Summary
The Inspector General (IG) reports to the Chair of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) and is responsible for leading the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) program at EAC.
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Overview
- Job closed
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Open & closing dates
07/26/2024 to 09/30/2024
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Salary
$180,000 - $180,000 per year
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Pay scale & grade
AD 00
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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 - To Conduct IG Business.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent - 1-year Trial/Probationary Period
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Financial disclosure
<a href="https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/financial-disclosure" target="_blank">No</a>
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
DEST-12490924-24-CEB
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Control number
801964600
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Clarification from the agency
A Public Trust Background Investigation is required for this position. (Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance).
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Duties
The IG conducts, supervises, and/or coordinates independent and objective audits, inspections, reviews, and investigations of EAC programs and operations, payments to states and territorial governments (hereinafter referred to as states), and grants to states and nonprofit organizations. As the OIG is a staff unit, audits and investigations are often accomplished through contracts/agreements with Independent Public Accounting firms and other Federal agencies.
Audits, evaluations, inspections, and investigations are performed in accordance with OIG, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Government Accountability Office (GAO), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) guidelines and requirements, as appropriate for conformance to established regulations and policies, accuracy, and soundness of judgment. Methods and procedures used in accomplishing specific assignments are not normally reviewed.
As the Inspector General, the duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Prepares the OIG strategic and annual work plans; budgets; and policies and procedures; and supervises day-to-day OIG operational activities.
- Maintains contact with other pertinent Government organizations, such as CIGIE, GAO, and OMB. The purposes of these contacts are to keep current on Inspector General community initiatives and projects; to exchange information; and to comment on developing or changing policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
- Develops statements of work and task orders for contracted audit services, evaluates contractor proposals, monitors contractor staff, accepts deliverables, and approves invoices.
- Coordinates investigative assistance from other Federal agencies.
- Anticipates potential problems and delays in meeting agreed-upon timeframes.
- Reviews audit plans, programs, and reports as necessary to determine sufficiency of presentation of findings and recommendations.
- Responds to EAC and Congressional inquiries on OIG subjects.
- Reviews proposed and existing legislation and regulations to determine their impact on OIG matters and priorities.
- Prepares reports to the Congress and the Chairman of EAC about conditions disclosed by audits and investigations.
- Participates as a voting member in the activities of CIGIE.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Candidates must meet all qualifications prior to the closing date of this announcement.
Candidates must be a US Citizen.
Relocation to the Washington, DC metropolitan area is required.
Probationary period will be required.
Qualifications
Preference given to those applicants with Federal auditing experience.
Must have two years of experience at the equivalent to a GS-14 or 1 year experience at the equivalent GS-15 level.
Highly qualified candidates will have at least 10 years of auditing experience and possess sophisticated analytical skills, superior written and oral communications skills, good judgement, conflict resolution, impeccable ethics, and experience in interacting with government and non-government officials. Experience providing direction to subordinate and contracted auditing professionals in an Office of the Inspector General.
Must demonstrate the ability to perform at an Executive Level - see competencies below.
Mandatory Technical Qualifications
MTQ1: Demonstrated ability to effectively contribute to the leadership and direction of a division, comprehensive audit, inspection, or evaluation program. This includes activities such as (1) establishing a strategy; (2) identifying priorities; (3) determining related resource needs and making effective resource allocations, and (4) evaluating performance.
MTQ2. Demonstrated ability to oversee and coordinate the activities of project teams simultaneously to ensure oversight work conforms with professional standards; is developed timely; and is responsive to the needs of stakeholders.
MTQ 3: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with high level officials; and to work constructively with individuals with different viewpoints, goals, or objectives.
Executive Competencies
1. Professional Integrity - Intentionally shows a comprehensive fidelity to moral and ethical principles and values.
2. Leading the Organization - Develops and implements an organizational vision that integrates program goals, priorities, and values. Assesses and adjusts to changing situations and implements innovative solutions to make organizational improvements. Strategically formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the organization mission.
3. Leading Others - Provides clear direction and ensures accountability; inspires others; provides constructive feedback; encourages and fosters an environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. Demonstrates collaborative and cooperative approach. Develops and manages workforce based on staffing needs and budget.
4. Leading Self - Understands personal strengths and weaknesses and objectively views their behavior. Seeks and accepts constructive feedback and adapts personal leadership style/strategies as needed to build trust and lead their organization most effectively.
5. Business Results - Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Forms and communicates a vision and priorities. Develops and executes plans that achieve outcomes for the organization.
Must have two years of experience at the equivalent to a GS-14 or 1 year experience at the equivalent GS-15 level.
Highly qualified candidates will have at least 10 years of auditing experience and possess sophisticated analytical skills, superior written and oral communications skills, good judgement, conflict resolution, impeccable ethics, and experience in interacting with government and non-government officials. Experience providing direction to subordinate and contracted auditing professionals in an Office of the Inspector General.
Must demonstrate the ability to perform at an Executive Level - see competencies below.
Mandatory Technical Qualifications
MTQ1: Demonstrated ability to effectively contribute to the leadership and direction of a division, comprehensive audit, inspection, or evaluation program. This includes activities such as (1) establishing a strategy; (2) identifying priorities; (3) determining related resource needs and making effective resource allocations, and (4) evaluating performance.
MTQ2. Demonstrated ability to oversee and coordinate the activities of project teams simultaneously to ensure oversight work conforms with professional standards; is developed timely; and is responsive to the needs of stakeholders.
MTQ 3: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with high level officials; and to work constructively with individuals with different viewpoints, goals, or objectives.
Executive Competencies
1. Professional Integrity - Intentionally shows a comprehensive fidelity to moral and ethical principles and values.
2. Leading the Organization - Develops and implements an organizational vision that integrates program goals, priorities, and values. Assesses and adjusts to changing situations and implements innovative solutions to make organizational improvements. Strategically formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the organization mission.
3. Leading Others - Provides clear direction and ensures accountability; inspires others; provides constructive feedback; encourages and fosters an environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. Demonstrates collaborative and cooperative approach. Develops and manages workforce based on staffing needs and budget.
4. Leading Self - Understands personal strengths and weaknesses and objectively views their behavior. Seeks and accepts constructive feedback and adapts personal leadership style/strategies as needed to build trust and lead their organization most effectively.
5. Business Results - Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Forms and communicates a vision and priorities. Develops and executes plans that achieve outcomes for the organization.
Education
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or business management from an accredited college or university.
Additional information
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If required materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available. Consequently, you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned. Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application.
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Qualified candidates will be rated by comparing each candidate's qualifications to the skills and experience pertinent to the position. The following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), are of particular importance to the position and MUST be addressed separately in your application. Qualified candidates may be invited for one or more interviews. Final selection will be made based on relevant experience, education, training, performance appraisals, job-related awards, interview, and the KSAs identified below.
1. Demonstrated ability to conduct, plan, manage and report on audits (including audits of grantees), evaluations or inspections to assess the economy and efficiency, financial aspects, compliance and program results of systems and a variety of programs.
2. Demonstrated ability to select, train, manage and provide technical guidance and leadership to auditors, other professional and administrative staff, and to develop and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and clients.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying GAAP, GAGAS and GAAS principles, practices, procedures, controls and concepts and OMB Circulars.
4. Ability to write documents, reports and presentations that are clear, concise, logical and persuasive.
5. Ability to effectively communicate orally in presentations to diverse groups at various management levels, congressional officials and outside organizations.
Demonstrated knowledge of the mission, responsibilities and operations of an Office of Inspector General.
Benefits
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.
Resume: Federal positions must include series, grade, and step. Additionally, current or former federal employees must submit their most recent performance appraisal, and their last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). All positions must include starting and ending dates of employment (month and year) and hours worked per week. Duties you performed must be listed under each individual job title to match your experiences with the positions held.
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
Applicants must submit their application package via email to: resumes@eac.gov.
Please include the job title and announcement number in the subject line of the email. You must submit your application package by email to the resumes@eac.gov mailbox. You will not submit your application package through the USAJOBS portal.
Your application package must be received by the closing date of the announcement and must include the following:
1. Resume.
2. For current or former federal employees, you must submit a copy of:
i. your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility.
ii. your most recent performance appraisal. If you do not have a recent performance appraisal, please explain why you do not have one.
3. Cover letter is optional.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
- Resumes@eac.gov
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US Election Assistance Commission
633 3rd Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20001
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Next steps
Once online application packages have been submitted (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. Referred applicants will be notified as such and will be contacted directly by the Office of Human Resources for an interview.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Resume: Federal positions must include series, grade, and step. Additionally, current or former federal employees must submit their most recent performance appraisal, and their last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). All positions must include starting and ending dates of employment (month and year) and hours worked per week. Duties you performed must be listed under each individual job title to match your experiences with the positions held.
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.
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How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application package via email to: resumes@eac.gov.
Please include the job title and announcement number in the subject line of the email. You must submit your application package by email to the resumes@eac.gov mailbox. You will not submit your application package through the USAJOBS portal.
Your application package must be received by the closing date of the announcement and must include the following:
1. Resume.
2. For current or former federal employees, you must submit a copy of:
i. your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility.
ii. your most recent performance appraisal. If you do not have a recent performance appraisal, please explain why you do not have one.
3. Cover letter is optional.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
- Resumes@eac.gov
- Address
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US Election Assistance Commission
633 3rd Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20001
US
Next steps
Once online application packages have been submitted (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. Referred applicants will be notified as such and will be contacted directly by the Office of Human Resources for an interview.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Election Assistance Commission
The United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC) was established by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). The agency is charged with developing guidance to meet HAVA requirements, adopting voluntary voting system guidelines, accrediting testing laboratories, certifying voting systems, maintaining the national mail voter registration form, auditing the use of HAVA funds, and serving as a national clearinghouse of information about election administration. Four commissioners, appointed by the president and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, are responsible for setting policy and assuring the mission of the EAC is carried out.
The position is in the EAC Office of Inspector General (OIG). The EAC-OIG was also established by HAVA and charged with the responsibility of auditing the use of HAVA grant funding by the 50 U.S. states and territories. As an independent division of the EAC, the EAC-OIG reports directly to the agency commissioners and to Congress. Additionally, under the authority of the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, the EAC-OIG is responsible for conducting audits, inspections, and evaluations of the EAC and its programs. The mission of the EAC OIG is to enhance economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of EAC's operations and to prevent, fraud, waste, and abuse.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
- Resumes@eac.gov
- Address
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US Election Assistance Commission
633 3rd Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20001
US