What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations position at Social Security Administration?
Summary
The incumbent serves as the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations in the Office of Investigations (OI), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Social Security Administration (SSA).
Duties
The Assistant Inspector General for Investigations is the SSA OIG executive responsible for planning, coordination and control of all SSA OIG investigative activity related to criminal fraud, white collar crimes, abuse of public trust, employee integrity and misconduct. Special emphasis is placed upon technical applications for data processing and the use of computers to commit criminal activity. Organizes the headquarters and field establishment as necessary in keeping with program needs and the Inspector General and Commissioner's priorities and initiatives. Manages internal coordination initiatives, keying the investigations programs directly with programs conducted within other organizational components within SSA OIG. Exercises authority as Assistant Inspector General of the Office of Investigations to examine all Agency programs of a direct or support nature with authority to initiate any investigations necessary, determining when to open, its scope and when to close, with recommendations for corrective and proactive measures necessary. While field investigations uncover and dispose of cases of white collar crime, major program fraud and misfeasance and malfeasance against the Government, the incumbent, through continual review of field cases, precedent court decisions, the management information system, liaison with Department of Justice, FBI, GAO, Commissioner and Inspector General initiatives, develops an aggressive proactive program designed to prevent fraud and abuse based upon a lessons learned, state-of-the-art strategy. Develops adequate statements of program goals with necessary resource requirements as guides for the Inspector General and the Commissioner for budgetary hearings and Congressional committees. Serves as expert witness on program objectives, accomplishments and requirements at budget hearings, before Congressional committees.
Requiremennts
To be considered minimally qualified for this position, candidates must have had responsible professional experience at a senior level (equivalent to the GS-15 in either the General Schedule (GS) or a comparable pay plan). Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests. This position is designated as mobile work. Mobile work means work that is characterized by routine and regular travel to conduct work in customer or other worksites as opposed to a single authorized alternative worksite such as a home or office Must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Age Requirement: This position is covered by the law enforcement officer retirement provisions, 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) or 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d), and as such is covered by a mandatory age requirement. There is a maximum entry age of the day before your 37th birthday for original appointment into law enforcement officer positions as defined in 5 U.S.C. 8331(20) or 5 U.S.C. 8401(17). This age restriction does not apply to those who have prior Federal service in a covered primary law enforcement position. This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officer (FLEO). Employees subject to special retirement coverage for law enforcement officers must retire at age 57 upon completing 20 years of law enforcement service. If these 20 years of service are not attained at age 57, mandatory retirement is required upon completion of 20 years of service.
Qualifications
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME BASED. It is important that your resume be complete and thorough, following the requirements outlined below. As a basic requirement, to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, ALL applicants MUST demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications within their resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Applicants with resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. To be considered minimally qualified for this position, candidates must have had professional experience at a senior level (equivalent to the GS-15 in either the General Schedule (GS) or a comparable pay plan). 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. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and mandatory technical qualification factors automatically disqualifies an applicant. NOTE: If you are (1) a member of the SES, (2) have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or (3) have SES reinstatement eligibility, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. ALL applicants, competitive and noncompetitive, MUST demonstrate how they meet the ECQs' competency and MTQs' technical requirements in their 2-page resume. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the mandatory technical qualifications. 1. Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a criminal investigative program, such as an office, division, or region at the local, state, or federal level, including the development and implementation of investigative policies, procedures, and processes to align with stakeholder priorities and achieve efficiency and effectiveness. 2. Demonstrated experience leading or supervising effective investigations that comply with governing laws, regulations, quality standards, and internal policies and procedures, and incorporate innovative measures and techniques to increase enforcement impact and deterrent effect. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualification requirements listed above, all applicants will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people; ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades; ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality; ECQ 4: Leading People - Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable; and ECQ 5: Achieving Results - Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (DQs): NONE **Note for Current and/or Former Political Appointees: OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office within your application package.
Additional Information
Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back; FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation); and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information). Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to All application materials are subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act and become property of SSA. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact OIG.SES.Senior.Executive.Resources@ssa.gov
The men and women of the Social Security Administration are the stewards of the Federal Retirement, Survivors and Disability Insurance programs, as well as Supplemental Security Income for the aged, blind and disabled. With a workforce of approximately 50,000 employees in 1,300 service locations across the country, our mission is to advance the economic security of the nation's people through compassionate and vigilant leadership in shaping and managing America's Social Security programs. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the Social Security Administration is directly responsible for meeting the statutory mission of promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of SSA programs and operations and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in such programs and operations. To accomplish this mission, we direct, conduct, and supervise a comprehensive program of audits, evaluations, and investigations relating to SSA's programs and operations. We also search for and report systemic weaknesses in SSA programs and operations and make recommendations for program, operations and management improvements. We strive for continual improvement in SSA's programs, operations, and management by proactively seeking new ways to prevent and deter fraud, waste, and abuse. We commit to integrity and excellence by supporting an environment that provides a valuable public service while encouraging employee development.
The incumbent serves as the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations in the Office of Investigations (OI), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Social Security Administration (SSA).
Duties
The Assistant Inspector General for Investigations is the SSA OIG executive responsible for planning, coordination and control of all SSA OIG investigative activity related to criminal fraud, white collar crimes, abuse of public trust, employee integrity and misconduct. Special emphasis is placed upon technical applications for data processing and the use of computers to commit criminal activity. Organizes the headquarters and field establishment as necessary in keeping with program needs and the Inspector General and Commissioner's priorities and initiatives. Manages internal coordination initiatives, keying the investigations programs directly with programs conducted within other organizational components within SSA OIG. Exercises authority as Assistant Inspector General of the Office of Investigations to examine all Agency programs of a direct or support nature with authority to initiate any investigations necessary, determining when to open, its scope and when to close, with recommendations for corrective and proactive measures necessary. While field investigations uncover and dispose of cases of white collar crime, major program fraud and misfeasance and malfeasance against the Government, the incumbent, through continual review of field cases, precedent court decisions, the management information system, liaison with Department of Justice, FBI, GAO, Commissioner and Inspector General initiatives, develops an aggressive proactive program designed to prevent fraud and abuse based upon a lessons learned, state-of-the-art strategy. Develops adequate statements of program goals with necessary resource requirements as guides for the Inspector General and the Commissioner for budgetary hearings and Congressional committees. Serves as expert witness on program objectives, accomplishments and requirements at budget hearings, before Congressional committees.
Requiremennts
To be considered minimally qualified for this position, candidates must have had responsible professional experience at a senior level (equivalent to the GS-15 in either the General Schedule (GS) or a comparable pay plan). Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests. This position is designated as mobile work. Mobile work means work that is characterized by routine and regular travel to conduct work in customer or other worksites as opposed to a single authorized alternative worksite such as a home or office Must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Age Requirement: This position is covered by the law enforcement officer retirement provisions, 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) or 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d), and as such is covered by a mandatory age requirement. There is a maximum entry age of the day before your 37th birthday for original appointment into law enforcement officer positions as defined in 5 U.S.C. 8331(20) or 5 U.S.C. 8401(17). This age restriction does not apply to those who have prior Federal service in a covered primary law enforcement position. This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officer (FLEO). Employees subject to special retirement coverage for law enforcement officers must retire at age 57 upon completing 20 years of law enforcement service. If these 20 years of service are not attained at age 57, mandatory retirement is required upon completion of 20 years of service.
Qualifications
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME BASED. It is important that your resume be complete and thorough, following the requirements outlined below. As a basic requirement, to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, ALL applicants MUST demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications within their resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Applicants with resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. To be considered minimally qualified for this position, candidates must have had professional experience at a senior level (equivalent to the GS-15 in either the General Schedule (GS) or a comparable pay plan). 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. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and mandatory technical qualification factors automatically disqualifies an applicant. NOTE: If you are (1) a member of the SES, (2) have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or (3) have SES reinstatement eligibility, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. ALL applicants, competitive and noncompetitive, MUST demonstrate how they meet the ECQs' competency and MTQs' technical requirements in their 2-page resume. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the mandatory technical qualifications. 1. Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a criminal investigative program, such as an office, division, or region at the local, state, or federal level, including the development and implementation of investigative policies, procedures, and processes to align with stakeholder priorities and achieve efficiency and effectiveness. 2. Demonstrated experience leading or supervising effective investigations that comply with governing laws, regulations, quality standards, and internal policies and procedures, and incorporate innovative measures and techniques to increase enforcement impact and deterrent effect. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualification requirements listed above, all applicants will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people; ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades; ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality; ECQ 4: Leading People - Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable; and ECQ 5: Achieving Results - Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (DQs): NONE **Note for Current and/or Former Political Appointees: OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office within your application package.
Additional Information
Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back; FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation); and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information). Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to All application materials are subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act and become property of SSA. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact OIG.SES.Senior.Executive.Resources@ssa.gov
The men and women of the Social Security Administration are the stewards of the Federal Retirement, Survivors and Disability Insurance programs, as well as Supplemental Security Income for the aged, blind and disabled. With a workforce of approximately 50,000 employees in 1,300 service locations across the country, our mission is to advance the economic security of the nation's people through compassionate and vigilant leadership in shaping and managing America's Social Security programs. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the Social Security Administration is directly responsible for meeting the statutory mission of promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of SSA programs and operations and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in such programs and operations. To accomplish this mission, we direct, conduct, and supervise a comprehensive program of audits, evaluations, and investigations relating to SSA's programs and operations. We also search for and report systemic weaknesses in SSA programs and operations and make recommendations for program, operations and management improvements. We strive for continual improvement in SSA's programs, operations, and management by proactively seeking new ways to prevent and deter fraud, waste, and abuse. We commit to integrity and excellence by supporting an environment that provides a valuable public service while encouraging employee development.