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.
This job is open to
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Land and base management
Current or former employees of a base management agency.
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Military spouses
Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
Individuals with disabilities
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.
Clarification from the agency
CTAP and ICTAP eligibles within the local commuting area; Current Department of Interior Career or Career-conditional Federal employees in the competitive service; Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA); Interchange Agreement; Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA); Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A); Persons eligible under other Special Hiring Authorities; Military Spouses; 30% Disabled Veterans
Duties
The Office of Inspector General is seeking a seasoned HR professional with considerable experience in multiple functional areas to serve as its Assistant Director of Human Resources. If selected, you will supervise a staff of six human resources professionals with responsibility for OIG's staffing, classification, executive resources, and personnel action processing programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with bureau leadership to devise human capital strategies, resolve complex staffing and classification issues, conduct internal and external training, and implement operating procedures for a variety of functional areas. The OIG offers a low specialist-to-customer servicing ratio with emphasis on providing the highest levels of customer service to our employees.
The best qualified candidates will demonstrate expert knowledge of Title 5 staffing and classification, including being well versed in OPM's 2025-2026 merit hiring requirements; knowledge of FPPS sufficient to conduct quality checks of staff personnel action processing; and exceptional communication skills to collaborate with employees at all levels, including executive-level leadership within and outside the OIG. Prior executive resources experience, particularly with the performance review board and/or SES/SL certification process, is desirable but not required.
Major duties include:
- Supervises staff in the performance of staffing, classification, processing, and executive resources functions
- Establishes SOPs and other internal operating guidelines to ensure consistent, accurate, and effective operations
- Liaisons with executive leaders and other managers to devise HR strategies, track progress in achieving hiring objectives, and resolve complex problems
- Coordinates with external service providers to ensure exceptional service delivery for contracted functions (benefits/retirement, personnel security, drug testing, and medical examinations)
- Develops and conducts training, to include mentorship of HR specialists as well as external training on various HR topics
- Conducts quality control and audits of staff work in the areas of staffing, classification, and processing
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Successful completion of a background investigation.
- May be required to complete a one year probationary period.
- Initial appointments to the competitive service will be subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary period, and in the absence of agency action to retain, such appointments will terminate the day before the anniversary date of the individual's appointment (or sooner), if the certifying official determines that finalizing the appointment would not advance the public interest, meet the organizational goals and mission of the OIG, and/or otherwise does not promote the efficiency of the service.
- Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for the Selective Service.
- Effective January 1, 2010, 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.
- May be required to complete a one-year supervisory probationary period.
- OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report may be required.
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
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.
To qualify for this position, you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:
- Independently classifying positions using OPM classification standards, including assigning title, series, and grade levels
- Experience participating in DEU or merit staffing audits
- Experience using USA Staffing to either post vacancy announcements, review applications, and issue certificates OR to review the work of subordinate staff performing those functions
- Experience using FPPS to process personnel actions OR to perform quality reviews of other staff who process personnel actions
Note: There is no substitution of education for experience at this level.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience at this level.
Additional information
Applicants must meet initial and periodic suitability determinations based on favorable background investigations and updates.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated in the "well qualified" category or higher under category rating procedures; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If your resume exceeds two pages, your application will not be considered. See Required Documents section for more information.
Applicants will be evaluated based on how well they meet the qualifications as listed in this announcement.
Applicants will be evaluated based on their possession of the following competencies:
- Knowledge of staffing and position classification under Title 5 U.S.C
- Knowledge of merit staffing audits
- Knowledge of HR information systems
After the closing date of the announcement, we will review your resume per Category Rating procedures to ensure that qualification and eligibility requirements are met. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualification requirements, a Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a review of eligible and qualified applicants. The SME will only consider your short answer responses and resume. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified based on the degree that your application demonstrates possession of:
- Ability to lead or supervise staff
- Knowledge of executive resources
- Knowledge of OPM's 2025-2026 merit hiring modernization priorities
With emphasis on:
- Executive resources experience, including PRB coordination and performance recertification
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience
- Experience devising strategies to fulfill OPM's 2025-2026 merit hiring requirements and objectives
Note: If a determination is made that qualifications and/or experience have been inflated, your score will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. You are required to select eligibility and submit supporting documents. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
Required Documents
All documentation applicable to you must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit the required documents will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
Resume (required) - No more than two single-sided pages with minimum 10-point font and 0.5-inch margins. Resumes exceeding two pages, or using supplemental pages disguised as extensions, will not be reviewed. For more information, click .
Your resume must clearly show how your experience meets the specialized experience for each grade level and must align with your assessment questionnaire responses. Both paid and unpaid experience may be credited, but duties cannot be assumed based on job titles or education alone. Using the USAJOBS Resume Builder is recommended. If using your own format, each position must include: job title, employer name, start/end dates in MM/DD/YYYY format, hours worked per week, detailed duties and the series and grade or equivalent for Federal positions. Web links will not be accessed. Do not include photos, videos, or sensitive information.
SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action (required for current or former Federal employees) - Submit your most recent SF-50 showing career orcareer-conditional status (box 24 = 1 or 2; box 34 = 1), title, series, and grade. Do not submit award SF-50s. Include the SF-50 showing your highest permanent grade or your current position's full performance level, whichever is higher. Failure to provide the required SF-50(s) will result in an ineligible rating.
CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility - Such as a RIF separation notice, certificate of expected separation, SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action stating you were separated by RIF, OR a letter from your agency documenting your priority consideration status; and your latest performance appraisal with a current performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent.
Bureau of Land Management - You must submit an SF-50 and performance appraisal showing eligibility. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please click here.
Performance Appraisal and Awards - Optional. May be considered during the interview/selection process and/or to evaluate your experience.
Veteran's Documentation for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) and Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) -DD-214, SF-15, and a VA letter, or a certification showing discharge or release from active duty within 120 days. Your DD-214 must be legible and show both service dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Active-duty members may submit a certification from the armed forces confirming an expected honorable discharge within 120 days; it must be on official letterhead from branch of service and include (1) service dates, expected discharge/release date, and (2) character of service. If selected, you must also provide terminal leave documentation if applicable.
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/# and click "Types of Appointments."
Special Hiring Authorities - If applying under other special authorities, select the correct eligibility and submit required proof. For a list of authorities, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/special-authorities
Military Spouses - If applying using the Military Spouse Noncompetitive Appointment Authority (5 U.S.C. 3330d) and you are a spouse of a member of the armed forces on active duty, the spouse of a 100 percent disabled member of the armed forces, and/or the spouse of a deceased member of the armed forces you must submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility. To learn more, click here.
30% Compensable Disabled Veterans -If you are applying under this eligibility you MUST indicate on your application this appointing eligibilityand submit 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. To learn more click here.
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account and all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For assistance with creating an USAJOBS account and for information on viewing your Application status, please visit: (https://help.usajobs.gov/get-started) AND (https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to).
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. You may update your application documents, eligibilities and minimum qualifications and competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) mentioned in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section above.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact at to obtain an alternative application. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the closing date of the announcement, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. You will be notified by email of your rating and/or referral of your resume to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. You will be informed of the outcome via e-mail. We expect to make a selection within 45 to 60 days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement.