ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR INVESTIGATIONS

Summary

You will serve as the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations in the Office of the Naval Inspector General (NAVINSGEN).

Duties

• You will direct the NAVINSGEN Investigations Division, including the DoW Hotline, Whistleblower Reprisal Investigations, and investigations involving senior officials.
• You will develop and execute investigative policy, strategic objectives, and long-range goals aligned with the NAVINSGEN mission.
• You will serve as liaison to the DoW Office of Inspector General and ensure effective Department of the Navy implementation of hotline and military whistleblower reprisal programs.
• You will lead Inspector General oversight and reform initiatives, establishing policy and procedures that improve timeliness, transparency, and due process in administrative investigations.
• You will oversee investigative intake, merit and jurisdiction determinations, analyses, progress reports, and final products to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• You will manage division resources, budget formulation, organizational requirements, and acquisition and sustainment of information management systems and related technology.
• You will improve investigative processes, case-management data quality, trend analysis, records management, and Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act response actions.

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1. Demonstrated knowledge of the DoW Standards of Conduct, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts, the Inspector General Act, statutory and regulatory protections for whistleblowers, and DoW or government wide regulations that pertain to personal conduct, official travel, use of Government resources, and whistleblower protection. Demonstrated knowledge of the IG complaint and appeal process. TQ 2. Demonstrated knowledge of the functions, procedures, and interrelationships of other IG elements; and the organizational structure and reporting chains within the DoN OR DoW. TQ 3. Demonstrated knowledge of the DoN or DoW administrative investigative policies, processes and procedures. The incumbent must have a demonstrated understanding of the Naval investigative practices and the ability to analyze complaints to identify relevant issues by reviewing and weighing evidence, separating fact from opinion, and making sound conclusions. The incumbent must have demonstrated ability to produce logical and technically accurate written products in plain language. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/

How You Will Be Evaluated

This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and Structured Interview. In order to qualify for this position, you must thoroughly address all Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) within your two (2) page resume. Separate narrative statements will not be accepted or reviewed. Applicants who fail to clearly demonstrate sufficient possession of the ECQs and TQs in their resume will be determined ineligible for further consideration. When the application process is complete, your resume will be reviewed to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Your application package will be reviewed by a rating and ranking panel to evaluate your ECQs and TQs. Qualified candidates will be placed into one of three categories: Best Qualified: Candidates demonstrating mastery, possessing exceptional skills and experience that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements. Well Qualified: Candidates demonstrating solid, reliable proficiency, possessing strong skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Minimally Qualified: Candidates meeting the basic minimum experience requirements for the position. Only applicants placed in the Best Qualified category will be referred. The highest-qualified candidates may be invited to participate in a structured interview. The Ad Hoc Executive Resources Board (AERB) will review the results and make final selection recommendations to the approving authority. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Other Information

This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES), a small elite group of top government leaders. SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations. As an executive, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants. Veteran's preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service. This position is not covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. A career SES appointment made under this authority does not guarantee that you will be eligible to transfer to another career SES appointment outside of the DoD without the need for you to compete. OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office. The Department/Agency structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department/Agency. Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx)