Summary The Office of Inspector General is an independent office within the EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient & cost effective manner. We perform audits, evaluations, & investigations of the EPA to promote economy, efficiency, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse. We strive to provide solutions to problems that ultimately result in making America a cleaner and healthier place. Responsibilities This position is located in the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Inspector General, and this position serves as the Director of Operations in the Office of Audit (OA). Responsibilities Major duties include, but are not limited to: Informs and communicates to the AIGA in managing OA mission and mission-support operations to include the areas of audit planning, organizational risk assessment and management, policy and procedure management, human capital, and budget. Prepares, maintains, monitors, and controls internal and external correspondence including, but not limited to, executive correspondence, such as letters and memorandums, as well as requests for information from the Congress, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), Agency officials, OIG senior leadership, and other sources. Plans, coordinates, conducts, and executes special events, meetings, and other high priority assignments in connection with matters of special interest to the OA. Prepare materials by reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing information, to include critical and/or sensitive information. Maintains internal databases to track, among other things, audit project metrics, awards processing, and other efforts related to OA’s management of its audit portfolio and mission support activities as designated by the AIGA and/or DAIGA. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. GS-15: To qualify at the GS-15 level you must possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties: Applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Managing special projects by planning and preparing analysis with the use of charts, diagrams, slides and other visual material for use in the communication of information. Collecting relevant information from varied sources to devise new techniques to evaluate findings and make authoritative recommendations. Manage data and other information to support program objectives. Advising leadership in the areas of audit planning, risk assessment, policy and procedures, human capital, and budget. Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). 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. Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement. Education EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information EPA OIG provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement. Payment of relocation expenses is NOT authorized. All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application, by checking reference and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement and this announcement may be used to fill other vacancies.