Chief Training Officer

Summary

The position is within CIGIE's Training Institute (TI) which provides training & professional development to the federal Inspector General community. The incumbent serves as the director leading the TI; advises on strategic/organizational/operational matters; oversees programs, daily operations/personnel/resources; drives organizational effectiveness/service delivery; builds partnerships with OIGs/federal agencies/stakeholders to address the evolving needs of the oversight community.

Duties

Directs and manages the day-to-day operations of the Training Institute; advises executive leadership on planning, education and training policy, and performance support operations. Oversees the recruitment and management of instructors and contractors; evaluates instructor performance, monitors work products and schedules, and provides direction, counseling, and performance management. Ensures training initiatives reflect applicable statutory requirements and advances the professionalism, effectiveness, and capabilities of the organization's workforce. Serves as the principal advisor to executive leadership on complex, sensitive, and mission-critical issues, providing strategic guidance, formal recommendations and opinions on organizational initiatives and operations. Serves as the primary liaison with management officials and external stakeholders, representing executive leadership in high-level meetings, work groups, and conferences and coordinating cross-organizational initiatives. Requirements

US Citizenship is required. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation through Continuous Vetting throughout the duration of employment. All employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity and financial monitoring on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications). Must meet all conditions of employment listed under Stipulations of Employment below. Qualifications

Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. At the GS-15 level, you must meet the following qualifications: One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties the position. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement involves experience in a minimum of three of the following areas: Directed or managed complex training programs, organizational initiatives, or operational functions; Developed and implemented strategic plans, policies, procedures, and initiatives to advance organizational mission and priorities; Analyzed organizational, workforce, or program needs and developed solutions to improve performance, effectiveness, and service delivery; Managed organizational resources, including workforce, budgets, contracts, or other program resources; Applied applicable laws, regulations, policies, and precedents to organizational operations and program decisions; and Provided authoritative advice, recommendations, and strategic guidance to senior or executive leadership on complex management, policy, workforce, or operational issues. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for this series/grade. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the application process is complete, your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), and any applicable assessment required for this position. Cheating on the online assessment may result in your removal from consideration. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. You will be evaluated for this job based on: Technical Assessment Questionnaire: Questionnaire that measures your technical expertise Questionnaire designed to measure components of knowledge that you will be required to display on the job and are administered as part of the application process. You will be assessed on the following technical and soft skill competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). Note: Duplicative competencies indicate that the competency is being assessed in two different assessments. Technical Competency Leadership Analytical Thinking Decision Making Planning and Evaluation Oral Communication Written Communication Due Weight Consideration is a review process used to provide consideration to performance appraisals and awards submitted with each application on a used merit promotion certificate and factoring the results into the merit promotion selection process. Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level. It is your responsibility to obtain and upload your performance appraisal/evaluation and/or list of awards prior to the closing of the vacancy announcement. Other Information

Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criteria based on agency policy. Stipulations of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; The needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Selection may require completion of a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period. This position is subject to a negative drug test prior to entrance on duty, and random drug testing while you occupy the position. If selected, the position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure report requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) as applicable within 30 days of your appointment. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: Brandon Salazar uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days. This position requires occasional overnight travel.