What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (General) position at Office of Inspector General?

Summary

This position is the Director of the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG), Alexandria, VA, who leads a team that investigates potential wrongdoing by DoD OIG employees.

This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.

Veterans

Individuals with disabilities

Clarification from the agency

Open to current and former federal employees and special appointing authorities listed above.

Duties

Directs investigations of allegations of DoD OIG employee misconduct in accordance with relevant regulations and policies. Oversees and manages the DoD OIG's Anti-Harassment Program and ensures compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.

Supervises investigators, plans and assigns work, delegates responsibility, and establishes office priorities. Establishes timeframes, milestones, and standards for individuals and the office and monitors compliance.

Ensures OPR's reports and correspondence are clear, concise, logical, accurate, thorough, objective, and professional. Ensures OPR's investigations are timely, thorough, objective, legally sound, and professionally conducted.

Develops and implements policies, processes, and procedures to capture data on investigations and the investigative process and to monitor the quality of investigations. Analyzes the data to identify needs, trends, and ways to continuously improve.

Coordinates with internal and external attorneys, as appropriate. Provides timely and relevant updates to the Inspector General (Agency Head) on the status and trends of investigations. Collaborates with DoD OIG senior leaders.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship Required.

Males born after 12 / 31 / 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

This is an Excepted Service position and an applicant receiving such an appointment does not acquire competitive civil service status.

Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment, and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.

The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS / SCI) Security Clearance. Adjust clearance level to reflect position requirements.

If you have not previously successfully completed a probationary period with the Federal Government in a similar position (i.e., Supervisory), you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period.

Required to submit a financial disclosure form at time of appointment and annually.

Qualifications

Time in Grade :

For entry at the GS-15 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-14 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience :

Specialized experience is defined as expert knowledge of criminal or administrative investigative procedures and techniques and the ability to lead complex investigations that may cover sensitive issues. Applicants must demonstrate a high degree of analytical ability and skill in oral and written communications to explain complex and sensitive issues and findings. Applicants must have extensive abilities to establish and maintain partnerships across organizational and functional boundaries to deal with controversial issues. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in representing an organization's equities to key stakeholders, often in sensitive or controversial situations. Applicants must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge to set and lead an organization. Applicants must have experience managing human, financial, and information resources.

In addition to the basic qualifications, candidates must have at least five (5) years of specialized legal experience as an attorney in the fields of federal criminal, civil, or administrative law, which demonstrates that candidates can successfully perform the duties of a GS-0905-14 / 15 Attorney.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at this level.

Additional information

This position is being announced two ways Supervisory Attorney-Adviser (General) GS-0905-15 (IG-25-12676929-OPR-EX) and Supervisory Administrative Investigator GS-1810-15 (IG-25-12677792-OPR-MP).

This position is not within the DoD OIG Office of General Counsel (OGC). Legal advice to the IG and OIG leadership, and all legal representation in litigation or mediation, are vested in and reserved for the OGC.

If you have not previously completed a probationary period with the Federal government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list.

You may be required to serve 1-year supervisory probationary period.

Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by the closing date of the announcement or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.

Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with Department of Defense (DoD) OIG. Organizational entities with the DoD are not required to conduct drug testing for DoD civilian employees moving by transfer or reassignment from one DoD Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another TDP with no break in service within the DoD, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis by the gaining Component.

PCS costs (moving expenses) will not be paid.

Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives will not be authorized by the hiring official.

Military retirees seeking to enter civil service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they are within 180 days following their official date of retirement (5 United States Code 3326.).

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) : Does not apply to Excepted Service Announcements.

All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your rsum and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your rsum and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and / or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics) :

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 @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil

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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.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes :

Resume : Your resume showing relevant experience and should include the following : where you worked, job title, series and grade, if applicable, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo / Yr), hours per week and salary. DO NOT include the following information : Classified or government sensitive information; social security number; photos of yourself; personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what you should leave out of your resume at USAJOBS. PLEASE NOTE : Only the first 5 pages of your resume will be reviewed. Be sure your relevant experience is included in those first five pages . (cover letter optional).

SF-50(s) : If you are a current or former federal employees, excluding current agency employees, you must submit a SF-50 . If your SF-50 does not show you meet time-in-grade requirements or competitive status eligibility, you must submit additional SF-50s for verification. If you fail to provide the required documentation, by the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive consideration.

Performance Appraisal : If you are a current Federal employees, excluding current agency employees , must submit a copy of their most recent completed annual performance appraisal received within the past 18 months. The performance appraisal must include the final rating. If a completed performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, you must submit an explanation as to why it is not available at the time of your application submission. Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.

C urrent Bar Certificate : indicating active membership, in good standing must be submitted.

NOTICE OF VETERANS' PREFERENCE : There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation.

Veterans' Preference Documentation : If claiming preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty", showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of service. Alternatively, If you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your DD Form-214, you must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application for this position. The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service, separation date and what the condition of discharge is thought to be. A Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" will be required if you are selected.

10-point preference and / or 30% or more Disabled Veteran , you must submit both a DD Form-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability. A Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" will be required if you are selected.

10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e. a spouse, widow / widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" and any required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference.

Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional form / s and / or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information and / or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.

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

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents above.

Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.

2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.

3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the

Human Resources Office. Please contact IRIS RIVERA at 703-604-8956 or iris.rivera@dodig.mil~ to obtain an alternative application.

Agency contact information

IRIS RIVERA

Phone

703-604-8956

iris.rivera@dodig.mil

Address

DoD OIG - FRONT OFFICE

4800 MARK CENTER DRIVE

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22350

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill similar positions in other organizations with in the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents