Inspector Job in Northern Virginia - 89894883 - ZA7.VZIKMMAZQ

Job Title:
Inspector


Agency:
Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Job Announcement Number:
21457

SALARY RANGE:
$123,758.00 - $155,500.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Friday, August 06, 2010 to Friday, August 05, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-1801-15

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time  Permanent/staff reserve (Not to exceed 5 years) and Detail position (not to exceed 2 years)

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Northern Virginia

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

JOB SUMMARY:

***This announcement will be open until the position is filled.  Cut off points are scheduled in two increments.  After each cutoff point, applications received during the previous two weeks will be reviewed for selection.***

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Director of National Intelligence plans, conducts, supervises, and coordinates inspections, audits, investigations, and other inquiries relating to the programs and operations of the ODNI and programs over which the DNI has authority and responsibility.

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Northern Virginia

• Scope and plan inspections; conduct interviews; collect and analyze data and records; develop findings, conclusions, and recommendations; draft reports; present findings; and follow up on recommendations.
  
  
• Provide technical support inspections and investigations such as searching for, gathering, screening, and providing factual information and explanations related to an inspection, investigation, or to the compliance related program itself.
  
  
• Assess office, component, Center, and program compliance with Federal law, Executive Orders, Presidential Directives, and internal regulations and policies.
  
  
• Advise managers of identified problems and suggest recommendations for corrective action; explain compliance standards and rules, and negotiate activities that do not conform to mandatory guidelines. 
  
  
• Support managers in improving program/activity administration efficiencies and effectiveness of operations within their area of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Expert ability to develop inspection plans, conduct highly complex inspection projects, and write reports to substantiate findings.
  
  
• Extensive knowledge of the Intelligence Community (IC), its components, and missions – including extensive personal contacts throughout the IC.
  
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills including the ability to interview, negotiate, brief, and lead an inspection team.
  
  
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically and identify needs, requirements, and develop recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative data.
  
  
• Ability to monitor for compliance and evaluate the effectiveness of recommendations.
  
  
• Ability to examine information, identify problems, uncover root causes, develop findings, and make cogent actionable recommendations.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to perform all duties without extensive supervision.

Statement of Difference: The incumbent will perform all duties under closer supervision and with additional guidance provided.  The personal contacts and purpose of those contacts may also be narrower in scope than the higher level position.

Supervision Given: NA

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be evaluated based upon the narrative responses you provide to each required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's).  When describing your knowledge, skills and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.  Your responses should describe the experience; education; and accomplishments which have provided you with the skills and knowledge required for this position.
SCREENING QUESTION:
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BENEFITS:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

Opportunities are available in numerous locations and employees may transfer to new locations to further their career goals.

Alternative work schedule options are available.

Under a special program, we may reimburse a part of your Federally insured student loan. Our human resources office can provide additional information on the program.
OTHER INFORMATION:This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.


HOW TO APPLY:

FOR PERMANENT APPLICANTS:

AN INCOMPLETE PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

A complete application must include the following steps:

a. All applicants must submit a resume. Format is at the discretion of the applicant but must include: full name; address; telephone number and email address where you can be reached.

b. Applicants must provide a detailed supplemental narrative statement addressing each required Knowledge; Skills; and Abilities (KSA).  The narrative should describe the experience; education; and accomplishments which have provided you with the skills and knowledge required for this position.

c. Reference the vacancy number you are applying to in the subject line and on each document submitted.

d. To submit a RESUME AND ATTACHMENTS (See Instructions below on how to submit a Resume and Attachments)

NOTE:  YOU MUST UPLOAD YOUR RESUME AND ATTACHMENTS INTO YOUR ACCOUNT PROFILE PRIOR TO APPLYING ONLINE TO A VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

You may call (703)275-3663, ONLY to verify receipt of application package.

FOR DETAILEE APPLICANTS:  (A Detailee is a civilian employee of another government agency detailed to perform duties for ODNI)

AN INCOMPLETE PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

A complete application must include the following:

a. All applicants must submit a resume. Format is at the discretion of the applicant but must include: full name; address; telephone number and email address where you can be reached.

b. Applicants must provide a detailed supplemental narrative statement addressing each required Knowledge; Skills; and Abilities (KSA).  The narrative should describe the experience; education; and accomplishments which have provided you with the skills and knowledge required for this position.

c. Reference the vacancy number you are applying to in the subject line and on each document submitted.

d. To submit a RESUME AND ATTACHMENTS (See Instructions below on how to submit a Resume and Attachments)

NOTE:  YOU MUST UPLOAD YOUR RESUME AND ATTACHMENTS INTO YOUR ACCOUNT PROFILE PRIOR TO APPLYING ONLINE TO A VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

You may call (703)275-3663, ONLY to verify receipt of application package. 

Government candidates will be considered for a reimbursable detail assignment. Written approval to accept a detail assignment must be obtained from the applicant's parent organization prior to applying for a rotational position.

REMINDER – ATTACHT THE HOW TO SUBMIT A RESUME AND ATTACHMENTS

HOW TO SUBMIT A RESUME AND ATTACHMENTS

For Applicants that do not have a USAJobs account established.

1.      Click, Create an Account

2.      Enter required information

3.      Once completed, Click I agree. Create my account.  Your account profile will appear.

4.      Under Resumes, Choose by clicking either, Build New Resume or Upload New Resume. Once you have built your resume or uploaded your resume, Click Upload Resume.  Your Resume(s) will appear in your account profile.  You can save up to 5 resumes in your account profile.

5.      Click the Welcome Link, found in the upper right corner. This allows you to return to your account profile where you can attach documents.

6.      To attach other documents (examples: TQ's and ECQ's).  Click Saved Documents.

7.      Under Upload Document, Click the drop-down menu, scroll down and Click Other.

8.      Click Browse and attach your documents; you can save up to five documents.

9.      Click Upload, attachments will appear in your account profile.  Now you are ready to apply online.

10.  Go to the vacancy announcement you want to apply for, Click Apply Online.

11.  Select one of your resumes and select one or more of your attachments. 

12.  Click Apply for this position now!

For Applicants that have a USAJobs account established.

1.      Click Sign-In, Sign into your account.

2.      In your account profile, use can an existing resume or upload or build a new resume. You can save up to five resumes in your account profile.

3.      If you use an existing resume, you will be in your account profile to attach documents to your profile. (Skip to step 5)

4.      If you upload or build a new resume, you will have to Click the Welcome Link, found in the upper right corner.  This allows you to return to your account profile where you can attach documents.

5.      To attach other documents (examples: TQ's and ECQ's).  Click Saved Documents.

6.      Under Upload Document, Click the drop-down menu, scroll down and Click Other.

7.      Click Browse and attach your documents; you can save up to five documents in your account profile.

8.      Click Upload, attachments will appear in your account profile.  Now you are ready to apply online.

9.      Go to the vacancy announcement you want to apply for, Click Apply Online.

10.  Select one of your resumes and select one or more of your attachments. 

11.  Click Apply for this position now!

NOTE:  YOU MUST UPLOAD YOUR RESUME AND ATTACHMENTS INTO YOUR ACCOUNT PROFILE PRIOR TO APPLYING ONLINE TO A VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Applicant Inquiry
Phone: 703-275-3663
Email: recruitment@ugov.gov Agency Information:
ODNI
1234 Business Street
S500A
Washington, DC 20505
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once your application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking.  The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.  We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.  Due to the large number of applications received, applicants will ONLY be contacted if they have been selected for an interview.