Inspector (Team Manager/Team Leader)

Department of State Headquarters•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is within the U.S. Department of State Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Inspections (ISP). OIG has statutory oversight responsibility for the Department, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), and the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC). The Inspector serves as a team leader or team manager conducting inspections, reviewing evaluations, and conducting compliance follow-up reviews. The role oversees inspections of Department and USAGM overseas posts, domestic operating entities, and programs, and leads special projects related to Department and USAGM programs and operations.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Subject to random drug testing.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
  • Meet applicable time-in-grade and time-after-competitive-appointment requirements by the announcement closing date; federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade.
  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service.
  • Experience performing all phases of an inspection of a program and/or operation.
  • Experience writing inspection reports that present facts and substantiate recommendations.
  • Experience monitoring inspection-process timeliness and prioritizing and shifting tasks.
  • Education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience for this GS-15 position.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as team manager or team leader for inspection teams typically consisting of 3 to 18 inspectors.
  • Coordinate, edit, and present inspection results, including finalizing work papers at the end of an inspection.
  • Oversee inspection planning and establish priorities for inspections of Department and USAGM overseas posts, domestic operating entities, and programs.
  • Brief senior Department and USAGM officials on inspection findings.
  • Represent ISP and OIG in negotiations with Department and USAGM officials to obtain acceptance of findings and resolve conflicts.
  • Lead special projects related to Department and USAGM programs and operations.

Benefits

  • Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
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