Clarification from the agency

Open to all U.S. Citizens AND MERIT PROMOTION (MP) - STATUS CANDIDATES and NON-COMPETITIVE ELIGIBLES. MP candidates include Federal Employees, Agency Employees, competitive Reinstatement eligibles, VEOA, CTAP and ICTAP. Individuals eligible for non-competitive appointment under special appointing authorities may also apply for consideration (e.g. Individuals with Disabilities; Veterans [VRA, 30% Disabled]; former Peace Corps, AmeriCorps or Vista). Indicate how you wish to be considered.

In consultation with the IG and senior leadership team, the Assistant Inspector General for Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations determines audit priorities, oversees the establishment of appropriate standards, criteria, and plans relating to the scope and frequency of audits, evaluations, inspections and other reviews. Engages with stakeholders, including agency management and GAO, in developing proposals for long-range and current audits, evaluations, inspections and reviews. Oversees the development of procedures and standards for the conduct of internal and external audits, evaluations, inspections and reviews of operations of the Commission programs and activities, including the contracting of audit work to Certified Public Accounting firms.

Ensures FCC OIG’s compliance with various statutory and regulatory audit requirements and with Congressional requests. Renders technical advice to the Inspector General, Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI), the Assistant Inspector General for Management (AIGM), and the Counsel to the Inspector General, concerning the extent of examinations necessary to adequately appraise the operations, financial and administrative functions of the agency.

Personally, and through the IG or other OIG personnel, keeps agency officials informed of all significant audit findings and recommendations for appropriate action. Periodically reports on trends of specific programs, as disclosed by work performed, and provides appraisals of the various programs and activities which have been audited. Leads effort to follow up on open recommendations and report the status and progress of such recommendations to FCC leadership, congressional stakeholders and the public.

Based on reports of audits and reviews, determines the extent of remedial action required and recommends further action to responsible officials when such action appears deficient. Informs the IG of those significant matters on which agreement cannot be reached. Personally, and through the staff, provides advice to the appropriate offices on all matters relating to the promotion of economy and efficiency in programs administered by the agency.

Ensures that the audits, inspections, evaluations and other reviews are conducted in accordance with applicable standards promulgated by the Comptroller General and the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), to include the Yellow Book, Blue Book, and Silver Book.

Coordinates the production of reports, agile products, and other advisories that are accurate, documented and reliable.

Ensures that the OIG is prepared for all CIGIE peer reviews and also leads the peer reviews of other OIGs, as scheduled by CIGIE.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• US Citizenship.
• May serve a one year probationary period (if applicable).
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• If selected, a financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Current/former federal employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade/status.
• Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status.
• Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria.
• Education-Transcripts Required
• Drug Testing Required. Top Secret security clearance required.

See "Qualifications".

Qualifications

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees asking to be considered under Merit Promotion procedures must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Candidates must meet the educational requirements in addition to the specialized experience in order to be deemed as qualified.

Educational Requirements

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Specialized Experience

GS-15

IN ORDER TO BE DEEMED AS QUALIFIED, CANDIDATES MUST HAVE ONE YEAR OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE WHICH IS EQUIVALENT TO THE GS-14 GRADE LEVEL IN THE FEDERAL SERVICE. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS:

• Experience supervising/leading an office of audits, evaluations, or inspections;
• Experience leading and/or conducting oversight of a variety of program areas;
• Experience interpreting professional standards and techniques, and understanding laws, precedents, and regulations governing audits;
• Experience overseeing the development of procedures and standards for the conduct of internal and external audits, evaluations, inspections and reviews;
• Experience performing all facets of an audit or project from planning through drafting and issuance of a final report; and
• Experience preparing and presenting oral presentations to management officials.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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.

SME REVIEW

At the time of application you are required to take an external skills-based assessment which is based upon government-wide recognized competencies and consistent with OPM Merit Hiring Plan requirements and the Chance to Compete Act. Should you receive a passing score of 70 or higher, your application will be reviewed by subject matter experts to determine if you meet the OPM qualification requirements for this position.

• Oral Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Planning & Evaluating
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Strategic Thinking
• Human Capital Management

How you will be evaluated

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

As this position is being advertised under DEU and Merit Promotion hiring procedures, applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience and education relevant to the duties of the position using the hiring procedures outlined below.In compliance with the OPM Merit Hiring Plan requirements, please be advised that candidates will not be evaluated, selected or hired based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Optional Four Essay Questions

At the time of application, applicants have the option of answering the following four short, free-response essay questions.

1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
3. How would you help advance the President’s Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.
4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.

Applicants will be required to certify that they are using their own words, and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]). The responses to each question cannot exceed 200 words per question.

DEU

What is the Rule of Many

If you ask to be considered under DEU, the FCC adheres to the Rule of Many. The Rule of Many means that more than one applicant can be referred to the hiring manager, not just the top few, nor will candidates be placed into scored qualification categories (i.e. Best Qualified, Fully Qualified, Minimally Qualified). Everyone who meets minimum qualifications and scores 70 or higher may be referred, even if many applicants qualify. There is no fixed limit on how many people can be referred.

What This Means for Applicants

• You do not need to be the highest scorer
• You must meet the qualification criteria and receive a score of 70 or above
• Multiple applicants can be considered fairly
• Selection is based on overall qualifications, not just test scores
• Veterans preference applies

Merit Promotion

If you ask to be considered under Merit Promotion, you will be considered in accordance with the agency's merit promotion plan and union agreement. Time in grade restrictions apply. Under Merit Promotion procedures, applicants must meet the qualifications criteria and receive a score of 70 or above in order to be deemed as Best Qualified. Candidates who ask to be considered non-competitively also only have to receive a score of 70.

Your resume must clearly document how you meet the specialized experience in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this vacancy. Some positions require supplemental document(s). All required supporting documents MUST be received by midnight U.S. Eastern Time of the closing date of the announcement, as specified in this announcement. If you do not submit a required document (e.g. transcripts, etc.) your application will be considered incomplete and you will not receive further consideration. Additionally, you may not receive the special consideration, e.g. Vet's Preference, for which you may be eligible without the appropriate supporting documentation. Once you apply to this vacancy you will be prompted by the system to upload the documents. If you are unable to upload the required documentation, contact the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement prior to 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.

Merit Hiring Plan Resume Requirements

In compliance with Executive Order 14170, Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service resumes must not be longer than two pages in length. The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement.

Resumes must include all of the following information outlined below:

Contact Information

Name and how best to contact you, including email address and phone number.

Relevant Work Experience

• Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions)
• Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 –08/2022)
• The number of hours you worked per week

Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications. Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement.

Resumes must be formatted as outlined above. If the two page resume criteria and/or the resume formatting requirement is not met candidates will be rated as ineligible and will not be referred for hiring consideration.

The FCC is providing the following applicant resume resources:

• Applicant Guidance on the Two-Page Resume Limit
• USAjobs-How to Write a Federal Resume

Current or Former Federal Employees

ALL CURRENT/FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND CURRENT FCC EMPLOYEES MUST provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible.

CURRENT FCC EMPLOYEES-To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to PersonnelRecordsRequest@fcc.gov

ICTAP/CTAP Employees

If you are an ICTAP or CTAP eligible employee you must submit (along with your resume):

1. Copy of separation SF-50 documenting ICTAP/CTAP eligibility
2. Copy of your final federal performance appraisal
3. Copy of official Reduction in Force (RIF) notice
4. Copy of any other document which documents your eligibility for CTAP or ICTAP

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