Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S Citizenship is required.
- Registration with the Selective Service (if applicable). Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
- One-year SES probationary period for initial SES appointment is required.
- Must file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) within 30 days of appointment and annually after entrance on duty.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
- Ethics pre-clearance is required.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
- Initial appointment to SES position is contingent on approval from OPM's Qualifications Review Board unless the selectee has successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program.
- Medical examination required. Will be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
- This position is designated as a Mobile Work Position.
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.
As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must show in your resume evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience in a managerial capacity with responsibility for providing supervisory direction to a large and diverse organization responsible for promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations on a national level and preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in such programs and operations. This experience must be evidenced by sophisticated analytical skills, superior written and oral communication skills, good judgement, and experience in interacting with government and non-government officials. Typically, experience of this nature is 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 nongovernmental organizations. At this level, you would have typically been responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating work that included managing and/or supervising other managers.
Training Requirements: Successful completion of the Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center or an approved equivalent is required. Must successfully qualify with OI-issued firearms on an approved course of fire and successfully complete OI Control Tactics training program. Retention in the position is subject to successful completion of the training.
Minimum Age Requirements: The minimum entry age for this position is 21 years of age and the maximum entry age is 36 years of age (the date of appointment must be no later than the date immediately preceding the 37th birthday) unless you have sufficient prior Federal service in a covered law enforcement position.
Firearms Requirement: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm and must meet the Lautenberg Amendment requirements as described in Title 18, U.S.C. Section 992(g). Any person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor or crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statute are not eligible for this position.
Federal Law Enforcement Retirement: This position is covered by the special retirement provision for Federal Law Enforcement Officers (FLEO). Candidates without previous FLEO service must be under age 37. Those with current or prior FLEO coverage will be considered only if they can demonstrate that they will have completed 20 years of covered service by the mandatory retirement age of 57. If you have current or prior FLEO coverage, you must submit appropriate documentation (prior SF-50s) that show period of coverage. This position is approved for Secondary Law Enforcement coverage under 5 U.S.C. 8331(20) or 5 U.S.C. 8401(17). Also included is an employee occupying a supervisory administrative position and meets the conditions of 84.803(b). Previous experience in a primary (rigorous) law enforcement position or equivalent outside of the Federal Government is a prerequisite. Coverage only extended in this position immediately follows service in a law enforcement position. FERS applicants for this position must have completed 3 years of service in a primary position in order to continue coverage upon selection.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements of this position you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may 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.
There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs).
Technical Qualifications (TQs): Mandatory - Your resume (not to exceed 2 pages) should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the following TQs. (Do not submit a separate narrative addressing the TQs):
- TQ 1: Mastery of generally accepted investigative principles, techniques, methods, and procedures in order to provide executive leadership to the conduct of extremely difficult complex, and highly sensitive investigations, other technical investigative efforts, and law enforcement functions.
- TQ 2: Experience in or knowledge of law enforcement related activities including the following: arrests, search warrants, electronic surveillance, consensual monitoring, undercover operations, emergency operations, protective operations, information management, and computer forensics and the use of information technology as an investigative tool.
- TQ 3: Experience in dealing with or representing senior officials of the organization to high-level officials in Congress, Federal, State or local governments, public interest groups, industry, members of the press or media, and/or the general public.
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): Mandatory - In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment 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 TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.
- ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification requires a 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: This core qualification involves the 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: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
- ECQ 4: Leading People: This core qualification involves the 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.
- ECQ 5: Achieving Results: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both the individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
Additional information on the ECQs and fundamental competencies is available at
www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp.
Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, 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.
Your 2-page executive resume should emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed (e.g. budget, type and number of staff supervised) and program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. See HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and HOW TO APPLY sections for additional information.
Education
There is no education qualification requirement for this series.
Additional information
Veterans' Preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
Testing Designated Position: This is a Testing Designated Position. Incumbent must submit to and successfully pass a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment. The incumbent will also be subject to unannounced random drug testing for the duration of their time in this position.
Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
Mobile Work Position: Employee's work consists of routine and regular travel to conduct their duties outside of their assigned official worksite. This may include working from a location where the employee can access the necessary technology and resources to complete their job duties. Mobile work is not telework or remote work.
E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.
Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Financial Disclosure: This position is subject to public financial disclosure requirements. HHS policy requires a pre-appointment review, and your initial report must be filed within 30 days of the effective date of appointment. For more information about Financial Disclosure and OGE Form 278, you may go to the Office of Government Ethics website at www.oge.gov and select Resources for Financial Disclosure Filers.
Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographic, organizational, and functional lines and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
Political Appointment: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last five (5) years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences.
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.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your application package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.
All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).
Required Documents
A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the mandatory 5 ECQs and TQs for this position. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER. Any information submitted in excess of two (2) pages WILL NOT be considered.
2. RESPONSES TO ANNOUNCEMENT AND ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:
- CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility. Do not submit an SF-50 that is for an award.
- SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Submit copy of your certification for verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
- CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your most current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.
Some jobs require additional professional certifications. See the job announcement for details.
Do NOT include Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as a Social Security Number or Date of Birth on your résumé or any other document.
**IMPORTANT** We strongly encourage you to tailor your executive résumé specifically to ensure it includes relevant examples of how you possess the specialized experience, technical qualifications and the Executive Core Qualifications to enable reviewers to assess your eligibility and make qualitative distinctions among candidates for rating and ranking purposes. Your résumé should focus on recent experience and executive-level accomplishments; some reviewers consider experience that is over 10 years old to be stale.
Addressing Executive Qualifications in a Résumé
A well-written résumé prepared in response to a Résumé-based vacancy announcement for an SES position will show reviewers that you possess the ECQs and will describe results (rather than providing a list of duties). Follow the instructions in the vacancy announcement carefully when preparing your résumé and adhere to any specified page limitations. Applicants typically provide the following information:
- Full name, email addresses, telephone number;
- Vacancy announcement number -- HHS-OIG-ES-0511-26-13044163, Assistant Inspector General for Investigations
- Information about paid and nonpaid work experience related to the position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary (pay plan and grade, if applicable);
- Educational information, including date and type of any degree received, and professional certifications related to the position.
- Executive-level training
- Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments related to the position.
For additional résumé and application tips:
APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM (EASTERN TIME) ON 11/12/2026
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