KEY REQUIREMENTS

As an Assistant Inspector General, you will:

• Render day-to-day executive supervision of a segment-of the Audit function; advising subordinate managers on policy matters; ensuring proper coordination of the various projects and activities; and control and review of preparation of audit reports.
• Maintain liaison and working contact with the applicable TIGTA Executives and their staffs to keep abreast of operating problems.
• Furnish consultant and advisory service on areas of potential management improvement and integrity to appropriate management officials, the Inspector General and/or the Congress.
• Make workload determinations, prepares justifications, and develop recommendations for long-range planning, the annual budget, and the annual audit programs to provide appropriate audit coverage of the programs and operations of the IRS and Related Entities.
• Provide executive leadership, as delegated, to major special studies generally requiring the services of the multi-functional staffs.
• Work with the DIGA, other IG officials, and agency managers to ensure maximum utilization of diverse disciplines in achieving program goals and objectives; and render technical advice and counsel to agency managers and officials in responding to program needs.
• Oversee audit operations regarding program direction to assure effective implementation of government auditing standards and principles, and TIGTA audit policies and practices.
• Represent the TIGTA organization, describing its mission, goals and function at high level executive briefing sessions with other Government officials.

In order for your application to be considered, you must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:

• POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT YOU MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF MEETING THE BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS STATED BELOW. A copy of transcript(s), a copy of a CPA or CIA certificate or license, or a list of related college courses completed (including the name of the attended college/university, its location, courses' names, number of credit hours and the grades you received for those courses) is REQUIRED. Transcripts can be unofficial copies, but they must come from an accredited college or university, and they also must include the courses' names, number of credit hours and the grades you received for those courses. Please ensure that the transcripts or list of completed college courses you have provided include information relevant to the basic education requirements. If your transcripts do not show this required information, your application will not be qualified for this position and will not receive any further consideration. If you have held a position in the Federal government that required these basic requirements for appointment (e.g. Auditor, Accountant, Internal Revenue Agent, etc.), then an SF-50 showing that you held such a position will be accepted as meeting the basic education requirements for this position.  If selected, you will need to verify that you meet these requirements before appointment.  A. Degree: accounting and/or auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting and/or auditing. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") OR B. Combination of education and experience--at least 4 years of experience in accounting and/or auditing, or an equivalent combination of accounting and/or auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting and/or auditing knowledge.  The applicant's background must also include one of the following:  1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; 2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or 3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants and/or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and/or auditing and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.  The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  AND
• As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability; and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical/Professional Qualifications (TPQs) listed below.  Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations.
• Candidates must meet all of the following qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, including general management skills and characteristics applicable to all SES positions AND technical or program responsibilities specific to this position.

Guidance on Addressing the ECQs and TPQs:
Use your overall set of professional and volunteer experiences, education and training, accomplishments, awards and potential in describing your ECQs and TPQs.  Be clear and concise, using examples that demonstrate the scope and quality of your experiences, accomplishments, and/or potential relevant to each ECQ and TPQ.
  
IMPORTANT:  Structure your ECQ statements in terms of actions you have taken, the context or environment in which the action was taken and the outcome or results of those actions (Challenge - Context - Action - Result (C-C-A-R) Model). For further information and tips on writing effective narrative statements, see OPM's publication 'A Guide to SES Qualifications' available on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website at: www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp.  Please be advised that the individual selected for this position will likely require certification by a Qualifications Review Board conducted by OPM, prior to receiving the SES appointment.

Each of the following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.  The essay competencies address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Your responses are required for each of these ECQs, unless you have had your ECQs previously certified by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board (QRB) for the Senior Executive Service (SES).

If you are already certified by OPM's QRB, submit proof such as a copy of the certification or an SF-50 showing SES Career Status.
ECQ 1: LEADING CHANGE - Encompasses the ability to develop and implement an organizational vision, which integrates key national and program goals, priorities, values, and other factors. Inherent to it is the ability to balance change and continuity to continually strive to improve customer service and program performance within the basic government framework, to create a work environment that encourages creative thinking and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity.
ECQ 2: LEADING PEOPLE - The ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.
ECQ 3: RESULTS DRIVEN - Stresses accountability and continuous improvement. It includes the ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and policies.
ECQ 4: BUSINESS ACUMEN - Involves the ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner that instills public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission and to use new technology to enhance decision-making.
ECQ 5: BUILDING COALITIONS - The ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. It also involves the ability to develop an expansive professional network with other organizations and organizational units and to identify the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization.

Each of the following essay competencies address the Technical/Professional Qualifications (TPQs). Your responses are required for each of these TPQs.
TPC 1:  Describe your extensive knowledge and application of operational auditing techniques and practices using professional auditing standards such as the Government Accountability Office’s Government Auditing Standards.

TPC 2:  Describe your experience in working collaboratively to develop, evaluate, and implement strategic plans to meet long-term organizational goals and incorporate innovative approaches to ensure organizational long-term viability.

Desirable Competencies:
TPC 4:  Please describe your experience working for or with Inspector General (IG) organization and a broad understanding of how they operate.

TPC 5:  Please describe your ability to lead, direct and guide an organization on Federal tax administration or Federal tax matters.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application includes your:

1. Resume,
2. Responses to the online questions, and
3. Required supporting documents.

1. Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the experience required for this position. You may be found "not qualified" if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible.
2. Rating: A panel of Senior Executives will review your application and evaluate your qualifications for this position based on the information in your application.  Interviews will be at the discretion of the panel and/or selecting official. Your application will be rated, based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this position.
3. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration and possible interview.

We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process.

We offer a workplace that is respectful, fair, and values diversity. Our comprehensive benefits are very generous - helping you to reach your personal goals by supporting your professional growth, health, well-being, and your family needs. Our benefits package includes:

• Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards;
• Ten paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year;
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire;
• A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. 

OTHER INFORMATION:

This position has been designated as a Career Reserved position and will be filled on a career basis.  Office of Personnel Management approval and a probationary period will be required for any applicant who does not have Senior Executive Service (SES) career status.
OPM Certification:  An initial appointment to an SES position is contingent on approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board unless the selectee has successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program.
Veterans' Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.
Executive Branch agencies are prohibited by law from accepting or considering political recommendations and are required to return any political recommendations to the sender.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected for this position, you will be required to:

• Receive certification from OPM's Qualifications Review Board (QRB) based on your submitted ECQs, unless you have been certified in the past.
• Complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed)in the Senior Executive Service (SES) under career status.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Travel locally and/or overnight approximately 6 to 10 days per month.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of selection and annually thereafter.
• Undergo an income tax verification.
• Successfully complete a background investigation.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9 http:www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf). Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.

For information regarding TIGTA's Reasonable Accommodation and Equal Employment Opportunity Policies, please click on the following link: http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/important.shtml#8

The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date. Treasury provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

Step 1 - Create or Upload a resume with USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov) - We suggest you go to the end of the Qualifications & Evaluation section of the job announcement to preview the online questions that you will answer in Step 3. You may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. For more resume tips click here. - You may create a resume in USAJOBS or upload one of your own choosing. Although you must enter your Social Security Number (SSN) for USAJOBS, we will only see the last four digits for identification purposes.

Step 2 - Apply Online Click the "Apply Online" link of this announcement and then select the resume you wish to submit with your application. You will be redirected to the Department of the Treasury's CareerConnector website to complete the application process.

Step 3 - Answer the Online Questions and Submit Your Online Application If this is your first time on Treasury's CareerConnector website, you will be prompted to register by answering questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. The system will save these responses and take you back to the main screen so that you can answer the job-specific questions. Select "Take me to the assessment" and click on the "Continue" button to answer the job-specific questions. You must answer all the questions and click the "Finished" button.

Step 4 - Review and Confirm Your Submission You will now have the option to upload a document or print fax cover-sheets for your required documents (see step 5 for details). Once you click "Done," you will see a summary of your application for your review. You may also print a copy for your records. When you click "Finished" at the bottom of the page, you will then be directed back to USAJOBS where you can confirm that your application has been submitted and track your application status.

Step 5 - Submit Required Documents You can submit any required documents (discussed below) by document upload or fax. Whichever method you choose, please include the job announcement number with your documents. To protect your privacy, we encourage you to remove your SSN from any documents that you submit. Document Upload: You may upload supporting documents in one of two ways: 1. Once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement, you will be prompted to upload your document(s) to your application. You will be given the choice to either upload the document as part of the application process or you can select a document that you have already loaded on USAJOBS. Or 2. You can upload a document to an existing application by logging into your USAJOBS account profile. Click on "My Applications" and search for the vacancy. Once you have located the vacancy, click on the vacancy and select "Apply Online." Move through your existing application to the Documents page and select Upload in order to add a document to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation that the document uploaded. In the Application Review section, you may verify acceptance of your documents in CareerConnector if you see them listed on the "Vacancy Documents" screen. Then, click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS. Fax: Create a fax cover-sheet in CareerConnector by following the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions. The fax number will be on the cover-sheet.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position.

CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES - Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment

• You must submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent substitute documentation used by your agency, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".) If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), you must submit an SF-50 showing that.
• SF-50 is not required for current TIGTA employees.
• Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, then you must submit an additional SF-50 showing this grade.

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL DOCUMENTATION - Required by ALL Applicants

You must submit a copy of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal, dated within the last year, that includes the final rating. If you have not received a performance appraisal, then you must explain why in your application.

SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (CDP) GRADUATES DOCUMENTATION
If you are an SES CDP graduate, then you must submit proof of OPM Qualification Review Board Certification.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION  Submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of courses showing title, number of credits, grade, and date of completion.  To be used in meeting qualification requirements, a college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of credibility of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency; more information may be found at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e4.asp#e4a.

If you have held a position in the Federal government that required these basic requirements for appointment (e.g. Auditor, Accountant, Internal Revenue Agent, etc.), then an SF-50 showing that you held such a position will be accepted as meeting the basic education requirements for this position.  If selected, you will need to verify that you meet these requirements before appointment.
RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTATION

In addition, we recommend that you submit a list of awards received while employed with the Federal government.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status." Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate, or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communications that could affect your consideration for this position.