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*CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO STATUS CANDIDATES (RESIDING IN THE LOCAL COMMUTING AREA) AND TO INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR NONCOMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT, E.G., INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT UNDER SCHEDULE A, DISABLED VETERANS RATED AT 30% OR MORE.  VETERANS WHO ARE PREFERENCE ELIGIBLES OR WHO HAVE BEEN SEPARATED FROM THE ARMED FORCES UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS AFTER 3 YEARS OR MORE OF SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUS ACTIVE SERVICE MAY APPLY UNDER THE VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT.

APPLICANTS WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE BASIS OF EXPERIENCE AND THE QUALITY RANKING FACTORS DESCRIBED BELOW.  THEREFORE, IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL INFORMATION CONCERNING EXPERIENCE PERTINENT TO THESE FACTORS BE ADDRESSED IN THE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS VACANCY.  APPLICANT MUST SHOW CLEARLY THE EXTENT TO WHICH HE/SHE POSSESSES THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES DESCRIBED BELOW.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent serves as the Inspector General (IG) for the agency.  Provides leadership and coordination and recommends policies for activities designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of FMC programs and operations.  Keeps the Chairman and Congress fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of the agency’s programs and operations and the necessity for and progress of corrective action.  Reviews existing and proposed legislation and regulations concerning programs and operations of the agency and makes recommendations concerning the impact of such legislation and regulations on the economy and efficiency in the administration of such programs and operations.  Plans and directs an audit and investigative program to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in agency program activities.  Prepares semiannual reports on agency activities to each House of the Congress.  Reports expeditiously to the Attorney General whenever it is determined that reasonable grounds exist to believe that there has been a violation of Federal criminal law.  Manages human, financial and other resources in accordance with law, regulation and public policy to achieve intended program results efficiently, economically, and effectively.  Recommends changes to existing or new policies, procedures, standards and criteria to ensure efficient and economical use of agency resources.     

DUTY STATION: Washington, D.C.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants are required to meet the qualification requirements listed in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions (which is available for review in any Federal Personnel Office or online at www.opm.gov).  Those requirements are summarized below:

GS-15: All applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level.

Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of that position.

QUALITY RANKING FACTORS:  Applicants who meet the qualification requirements described above will be further evaluated by determining the extent to which their education, work experience or related training, awards and performance appraisals indicate they possess or have the potential to acquire the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.  THESE QUALITY RANKING FACTORS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IN ORDER TO BE GIVEN APPROPRIATE CONSIDERATION UNDER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

1.  Knowledge of the Office of the Inspector General Program and IG functions.

2.  Ability to apply management principles related to planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, allocating resources, and selecting, developing and utilizing subordinate staff.

3.  Familiarity with generally accepted accounting and auditing practices and procedures; investigative techniques; and the basic principles and policies of personnel management.

4.  Skill in communicating effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing.

5.  Analytical ability sufficient to weigh implications, identify potential problems, and propose effective solutions.

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants should furnish the following (FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED FORMS OR INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSIDERATION FOR THE POSITION):

1.         A current, complete application, e.g., an Optional Form 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment), a resume, or any other application in written format (required);

The following information must be contained in your application:

a.         announcement number, title, and grade(s) - please indicate lowest grade acceptable

b.         full name, mailing address, day and evening phone numbers

c.         social security number

d.         country of citizenship

e.         Forms DD-214 and/or SF-15 as appropriate (proof of veterans’ preference)

f.          highest Federal civilian grade held (give job series and dates held)

g.         education level:

(1)        High school (name, city, state, and date of diploma or GED)

(2)        Colleges or Universities (name, city, state, major field of study, and type and year of any degree received - if  no degree(s), show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours)

h.         work experience (give the job title, duties, employer’s name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, starting and ending dates, hours per week, salary, and indicate if we may contact your current supervisor)

i.          job-related training courses (title and year)

j.          job-related skills (e.g., other language skills, computer software/hardware skills)

k.         job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, public speaking, etc.)

2.                   A copy of the most recent performance appraisal and performance plan (elements and standards for achievement) if not indicated clearly on the annual performance appraisal (required of current Federal employees);