Summary
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In our dynamic environment, the OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and inspections to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency and to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement in DHS programs and operations.
Duties
As an Administrative Officer, the incumbent is responsible for providing and obtaining a variety of management and administrative support services essential to the direction and operation of the office. The Administrative Officer also serves as the senior advisor on all administrative and management support matters. Depending upon the size of the assigned office, the incumbent may perform support services for field offices under the Office of Inspections and Evaluations. Typical assignments include: Direct, coordinate, and oversee the full range of administrative management programs for the Office of Inspections and Evaluations (OIE), serving as the principal administrative authority and senior advisor to OIE leadership on all administrative, resource, and operational support matters. Serve as the senior administrative advisor to OIE leadership, providing expert guidance on administrative, budgetary, personnel, space, procurement, and operational support programs that directly affect mission execution. Advises on administrative requirements and independently evaluates operational impacts, participates in developing and implementing administrative programs, and recommends alternative courses of action where existing policies do not fully address organizational needs. Play a key role in long-range administrative and resource planning, advising leadership on staffing models, space requirements, funding projections, and administrative infrastructure necessary to support evolving oversight priorities. Provide advice and recommendations, both orally and in writing, on administrative matters and advises on the administrative feasibility of operating plans, suggestions, and proposals, including the identification of risks, resource constraints, and alternative implementation strategies. Works with management to develop plans for additional positions and/or equipment. Other duties as assigned.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, a subject matter expert review of your resume, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Decision Making Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Teamwork In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Following the review of your resume by our panel of subject matter experts, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP eligible. View information about CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.