Department: Department of the Interior
Location(s): Herndon, Virginia
Salary Range: $169279 - $197200 Per Year
Job Summary: Consistently ranked as among the best places to work in the Department of the Interior (DOI), and the top 10% of all agency subcomponents, the Office of Inspector General is an independent and objective unit working to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and to prevent and detect waste, fraud and abuse within the DOI. We offer exceptional work-life benefits, including flexible work schedules, ample training opportunities, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.
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Qualifications: All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. We will only review your resume to determine whether minimum experience requirement(s) have been met. Merit Promotion candidates (Federal employees) must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. 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. 1) Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below (required for all grade levels): Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 2) Minimum Qualifications GS-15: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service performing all of the following: 1. Directing, integrating, and implementing multi-domain enterprise IT operations across multiple IT functional areas (e.g., infrastructure, applications, service desk, cybersecurity or continuity) that support essential organizational systems or services relied upon for daily mission operations. 2. Supervising senior IT technical experts or program leads and exercising leadership responsibilities such as organizational design or restructuring, workforce planning, and performance management. 3. Executing or managing enterprise IT programs or initiatives that implement or improve IT systems, services, or infrastructure in support of organizational priorities. This includes responsibility for planning, coordinating, or overseeing IT projects or technology initiatives. AND 4. Managing or allocating IT operational resources, including budgetary or program resources, and overseeing contractor performance.
How to Apply: Required Documents Continued: Interchange Agreements - In order to be eligible based on an OPM-approved interchange agreement, you must submit the most current Notification of Personnel Action (Form SF-50) or equivalent personnel action that shows that you are eligible under the interchange agreement; AND any other required documents as outlined in interchange agreement for your agency. For a list of current interchange agreements, visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated by U.S. OPM/Special Hiring Authorities: If you are applying for this position based on eligibility under the Interchange Agreement or Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated by U.S. OPM, or Special Hiring Authorities you MUST select the appropriate eligibility and submit proof to be considered. For a list of authorities, visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=MiscellaneousAuthoritiesRegulated and https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/special-authorities Military Spouse: see "Additional Information" above for required documents. BLM LMWFA: see "Additional Information" above for required documents. 30% Compensable Disabled Veterans: If you are applying under this eligibility you MUST indicate on your application this appointing eligibility and submit proof of eligibility with your application, including member 4 copy of your DD214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, SF-15 and a copy of your Disability Letter from the Veterans Administration. Individuals who are eligible for consideration under this appointing authority will be considered non-competitively for positions under this vacancy. Initially hired in a time-limited appointment as Temporary or Term, and may be converted to a permanent appointment. Schedule A for Persons with Disabilities: If you are applying under this eligibility you MUST indicate on your application this appointing eligibility and submit proof of eligibility with your application, including a Disability Letter from your doctor or licensed medical professional that proves your eligibility for Schedule A appointment. Individuals who are eligible for consideration will be considered non-competitively for positions under this vacancy. A Schedule A disability appointment is an excepted service appointment, initially hired as temporary, term, or permanent (depending on the vacancy being filled) with an option to convert to permanent in the competitive service. How To Apply: To apply for this job opportunity, you must submit a complete application package including a resume and an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. This information will be transferred to the DOI OIG's Automated Application System. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to complete the following application process: To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. How to Apply Continued in Next Steps below:
Application Deadline: 2026-03-23