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Supervisory General Engineer

Office of Inspector General · Department of Defense · Alexandria, Virginia

Federal agencyGS-14
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A job with Office of Inspector General in Alexandria, Virginia. It pays $143,913$187,093 per year at grade GS-14. Applications close on Sep 17, 2026 — 1 day left.

Working pattern
Telework eligible
Who can apply
Open to the public
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Main duties

  • Directs, supervises, and develops subordinates to apply compliance, DoW acquisition, critical thinking, and best-practice engineering standards to assess complex DoW weapons systems, safety systems, and infrastructure.
  • Provides technical guidance to direct subordinates in applying engineering concepts and principles to assess complex DoW weapons systems and facilities for the purposes of oversight reporting and recommendations.
  • Utilizes engineering expertise to lead and direct a team of engineers, auditors, and program analysts in evaluations, audits, and investigations for the purposes of oversight report writing, findings and recommendations, and policy review.
  • Leads, reviews, and contributes to the research, planning, execution, and documentation of activities supporting the evaluation or assessment of complex DoW weapon systems, safety systems, and infrastructure.
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About the role

This position is located within the Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations, Space, Intelligence, Engineering Oversight Directorate, Research and Engineering Division.

This position is for a Supervisory General Engineer, Project Manager responsible for supervising, leading, and performing broad and complex oversight (engineering assessments, evaluations, and inspections) of programs, policies, procedures, and functions for one of the teams within the Research & Engineering Division.

What you will do

  • Directs, supervises, and develops subordinates to apply compliance, DoW acquisition, critical thinking, and best-practice engineering standards to assess complex DoW weapons systems, safety systems, and infrastructure.
  • Provides technical guidance to direct subordinates in applying engineering concepts and principles to assess complex DoW weapons systems and facilities for the purposes of oversight reporting and recommendations.
  • Utilizes engineering expertise to lead and direct a team of engineers, auditors, and program analysts in evaluations, audits, and investigations for the purposes of oversight report writing, findings and recommendations, and policy review.
  • Leads, reviews, and contributes to the research, planning, execution, and documentation of activities supporting the evaluation or assessment of complex DoW weapon systems, safety systems, and infrastructure.
  • Formulates long-range plans for annual evaluations, staffing, budgets, and team development.
  • Prepares oversight reports using engineering expertise and established inspection standards.
  • Communicates plans and findings to advance the mission.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GS-14 grade level. USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: You MUST provide unofficial transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more that 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis.

If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

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How you will be evaluated

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made to determine if you are qualified for this job. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

All qualified candidates will be evaluated on the following competencies: Compliance Inspection Engineering and Technology Knowledge Management Leadership Project Management You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here:*** Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority or Department of War's Direct Hire Authority which is updated in the NDAA each budget cycle.

Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet or check out the Department of War's Direct Hire Authority here.

Criminal History Inquiries - If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ ***

Documents you must provide

  • You must provide a complete Application Package which includes the following required documents.
  • Due to space limitations, please check the Additional Information section for more information on select required documents.
  • Resume: Your resume showing relevant experience should include your name and contact information in addition to the following for proper determination to be made: where you worked, job title, series and grade, if applicable, duties and accomplishments for each position, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary.
  • Missing relevant information could result in a Non-Qualification determination.
  • PLEASE NOTE: A two-page maximum resume is required.
  • Applicant guidance on the two page resume requirement may be found at: Learn more about the new resume requirements.
  • Transcripts and/or Certifications: If this position has a positive education requirement or you are using your education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts.
  • All applicants to include current DoW OIG agency employees, must provide transcripts with their application and/or certifications in your resume.
  • If you are not yet graduated, please provide a letter or e-mail (most students obtain this from their advisor or registrar's office) showing your anticipated graduation date.

What to expect next

The occupational questionnaire and the resume that you submit will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed.

After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. All information included in the resume and Occupational Questionnaire is subject to review and verification. HR will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements.

Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be further evaluated by information provided in the Occupational Questionnaire.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have misrepresented your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position and, if you're already an employee, you may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal service.

Additional information

Incumbent will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. A one year supervisory probationary period may be required. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list.

Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of War (DoW) employees through the Priority Placement Program. DoW Priority Placement Program (PPP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. Recruitment Incentive will not be authorized at the discretion of the Hiring Official.

Relocation allowance will not be authorized. For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements. PCS expenses will not be paid.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.

Veteran's Preference does NOT apply. These positions are announced under DoW Direct Hire Authority (5 U.S.C. 9905 section 1109; PL, 116-92).

Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of War (DoW) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300.) Retired/Retiring Veterans: Please be aware that there is a 180-Day Restriction on Department of War (DoW) Employment of Military Retirees.

A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in the DoW within 180 days after retirement unless the agency requests and is granted a waiver; the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 3505; or a state of national emergency exists.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: DOES NOT APPLY FOR DHA VACANCIES. Resume: DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; social security number; photos of yourself; personal information, such as age, sex, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents.

Read more about what you should leave out of your resume at USAJOBS. Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.

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