Inspector General

About the role

This position is located in the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's (PBGC), Office of Inspector General (OIG).

CONCURRENT ANNOUNCEMENT: THIS POSITION IS ALSO BEING ADVERTISED UNDER DELEGATED EXAMINING PROCEDURES UNDER ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER OD-27-13111226.

IF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER THAT ANNOUNCEMENT, PLEASE REVIEW TO DETERMINE IF YOU QUALIFY.

What you will do

• Plan, develop, and implement an independent audit program to review PBGC's programs and operations which encompasses (1) examination of financial transactions, accounts, and reports, including evaluations of compliance with applicable laws and regulations; (2) review of PBGC programs' efficiency and economy in the use of resources; (3) reviews to determine whether desired program results are effectively achieved; and (4) reviews to determine whether positive management controls are in place to lend support to managerial assessments of internal control sufficiency.
• Oversee the development of long-range strategies and goals to minimize the opportunities for the occurrence of fraud and waste as well as to develop innovative techniques and systems utilizing Super Intelligence (SI) to promote economy and efficiency in Agency operations.
• Oversee the activities of investigators who conduct highly sensitive reviews regarding specific criminal allegations or allegations of non-compliance with Agency and/or federal laws and regulations.
• Represent the OIG in meetings with the Government Accountability Office, Department of Justice, and other federal agencies or entities with information relevant to preventing and detecting fraud, waste, mismanagement, and abuse in PBGC programs.

Education

NO EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.

How you will be evaluated

Referral: You will be assigned to one of three quality groups. Each group represents a quality level (i.e., Best Qualified, Qualified, Minimally Qualified). Candidates will be considered in quality group order.

If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring policies).

If your resume does not support the answers you gave on the assessment questionnaire, you may be rated Not Qualified or you may be placed in a lower quality group. Your name will be placed in one of the three following quality groups: Best-Qualified - highly proficient regarding the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to this position.

Qualified - competent regarding the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to this position. Minimally Qualified- possessing only the minimum qualifications required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs): skill in interpreting and applying the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended (5 U.S.C.

Chapter 4), to ensure compliance with statutory authorities and requirements governing independent audits, investigations, and oversight activities. knowledge of accounting, auditing, public administration, legal and investigative principles and practices skill in leading, directing, and evaluating staff in the conduct of audits, investigations, and related follow-up activities skill in collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders in order to clearly and effectively recommend changes in policy, program intent, and operating procedures to enhance an organizational mission Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed.

To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 80 or above based on the competencies listed above (which is equivalent to PBGC's "qualified" quality group); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

For more information visit: Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs.Candidates who apply under Competitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are best qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the assessment questionnaire.

The best qualified candidates will be referred if all other requirements are met. Candidates who apply under Noncompetitive and Special Hiring Authorities procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the assessment questionnaire.

The minimally qualified candidates will be referred if all other requirements are met. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

Documents you must provide

• You must submit a resume.
• Your resume must include your name and contact information and should clearly show your possession of the specialized experience and KSAs so that we can determine your qualifications for this position.
• Your resume should be specific to the position you are applying for, relating your skills and experience to those noted in the job posting.
• Please limit your resume to two pages.
• If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed by Human Resources and the hiring manager to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
• PLEASE DO NOT include photographs, hypertext/hyperlinks, or other inappropriate material or content.
• This information will not be used to make eligibility or qualification determinations.
• COVER LETTER (OPTIONAL): Your cover letter should state your interest in this position and the strengths that you feel will make you an asset to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
• We will not use your cover letter to determine your qualifications; however, your cover letter will go to the Selecting Official along with your resume if you are referred.
• SF-50 (NOTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL ACTION): All status candidates or reinstatement eligibles must submit an SF-50.
• DO NOT submit Award SF-50's and/or General Adjustment SF-50's as they cannot be used to prove time-in-grade.
• Submit your most recent NON-AWARD SF-50.
• The SF-50 must indicate proof of status and should identify your position title, series, grade, step, salary, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted); also include your SF-50 reflecting when you entered your highest grade (e.g. Promotion, Appointment, etc.) in order to verify time-in-grade requirements.
• Please note that it may be necessary to submit more than one SF-50 to show that all requirements have been met.
• VETERANS PREFERENCE: If claiming veteran's preference, you should indicate the type of veteran's preference you are claiming on your resume.
• For veteran's preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy or Member 7 copy), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
• Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty.
• If the appropriate copy of the DD-214 is not submitted and the discharge status is not confirmed, you will not receive credit for the claimed active-duty military service.
• To gain access to your DD-214 online, please visit: Request Military Service Records | National Archives.
• Information on Veterans Preference is available in the Vet's Guide that can be found at OPM's website: Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (VOW): If you are currently serving on active duty, you MUST submit a statement of service from your unit (on unit letterhead) identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, type of discharge, character of service, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave.
• If you provide a statement of service at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified by a DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) upon separation from the military.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP and ICTAP candidates must submit documents showing eligibility for selection priority (e.g., RIF separation notice, Certificate of Expected Separation, or other proof of eligibility for priority selection); an SF-50 showing the current (or former) position, grade level, promotion potential, and duty location; and the most current performance appraisal including the performance rating.
• 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.

Benefits

Visit PBGC Benefits for information on our Agency Benefits offered.

What to expect next

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Additional information

To be considered under a special hiring authority such as the Schedule A appointing authority for persons with disabilities; the direct-hire authority to appoint veterans with service-connected disabilities of 30 percent or more; Peace Corps or VISTA service; or another excepted service/special hire authority, you must submit documentation to support your claim for eligibility with your application package.

PBGC encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply. If you are requiring reasonable accommodations, please contact PBGC's Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator, Denorse Prince, at *** or *** If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

All Veterans are encouraged to visit CareerOne for resume writing tips and skill conversion terms. If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination, you may contact the PBGC Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO): OEEO Main Office Phone: *** Email: ***