Requirements
Conditions of employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
- Top Secret security clearance required.
- Direct Deposit of pay is required.
- Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
- Public Financial Discloser report (OGE form 278) required.
- Drug testing required.
- Must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) in resume.
- Must address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) in resume.
Qualifications
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ)- *Required to address in resume*
The Office of Personnel Management has identified five ECQs. The ECQs define the competencies needed to build a federal corporate culture that drives for results, serves customers, and builds successful teams and coalitions within and outside the organization. The ECQs are required for entry to the SL and are used by many departments and agencies in selection, performance management, and leadership development for management and executive positions. The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential, not technical expertise.
ECQ 1- Faithful Administration of the Law and the President's Policies: This core qualification involves the ability to faithfully administer and execute the laws of the United States and congressionally authorized responsibilities in alignment with the President's leadership, executive authority, and policy priorities, while achieving measurable results that advance the President's agenda and uphold constitutional principles, including equality under the law, democratic self-government, and accountability within the Executive Branch.
- Leadership competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness.
ECQ 2-Government Efficiency: This core qualification involves the ability to drive organizational efficiency by improving productivity and service quality, reducing costs and administrative burdens, and effectively allocating resources while overseeing budgets and ensuring compliance with fiscal and budgetary constraints.
- Leadership Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology
ECQ 3-Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the ability to consistently deliver high-quality work that achieves measurable results, benefits the American public, addresses challenges, exceeds performance targets, and completes assignments on time.
- Leadership Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience.
ECQ 4- Holding Others Accountable and Treating Them Fairly: This ECQ involves the ability to recognize and reward excellence, address poor performance appropriately, and ensure all employees are treated fairly and in compliance with merit, whistleblower, and equal employment opportunity laws.
- Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgment.
ECQ 5- Achieving Organizational Goals: This ECQ involves the ability to Drives organizational success by achieving and exceeding agency goals and outcomes as outlined in strategic and performance planning documents, with performance measured against Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management.
- Leadership Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking.
FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications:Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, Public Service Motivation.
Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ)- *Required to address in resume*
MTQs are designed to assess an applicants experience relevant to the specific position requirements.
1. Extensive management experience in planning, leading, and directing a broad range of operational programs and functions including at least three (3) out of the following five (5) functional areas: (a) financial management and budget; (b) human capital management; (c) information technology; (d) space and facilities management; and/or (e) procurement. Demonstrated ability to lead management support functions at an organizational level, including strategic and operational planning; human capital management; information technology; procurement; space and facilities; physical and personnel security; and records management.
2. Senior level management experience and skill in developing and implementing strategies and plans for improving administrative and management operations, enabling the effective delivery of an organization's mission while adhering to the laws and regulations governing administrative programs, internal operations, and services.
3. Experience overseeing the development of policies, processes, and measurements to assess and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and business operations. Extensive experience in designing and presenting organizational strategies, plans, processes, metrics, and other information in a clear and comprehensible manner.
Challenge-Context-Action-Result(s) (CCAR) Model.
CCAR Model is outlined below. When addressing the ECQs and MTQs, you may consider utilizing the CCAR Model.
- Challenge: Describe a specific problem or goal.
- Context: Talk about the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to tackle a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale).
- Action: Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge.
- Result: Give specific examples of the results of your actions. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.
Your resume and how it addresses the ECQs and MTQs will be evaluated based on how clearly and concisely you emphasize your level of responsibilities, particularly, the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of actions taken.
Specialized Experience:
In addition to the ECQ's and MTQ's, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Qualifying experience includes executive-level leadership experience demonstrating proficiency in at least three (3) of the following five (5) functional areas: financial management and budget; human capital management; information technology; space and facilities management; and/or procurement. Specialized Experience must have been obtained at or above the GS-15 level in the Federal service or its equivalent in the private sector, state or local government, or nongovernmental organizations.
Applicants must carefully review the information in the "
How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the assessment process for this position.
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Failure to meet qualification requirements and all mandatory qualifications listed automatically disqualifies an applicant.
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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Does not allow substituting education for specialized experience.
Additional information
CURRENT FEDERAL APPLICANTS:
You must include your most recent performance appraisal within the last 12 months of your submission to this application. Additionally, you must include your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that reflects an appointment (i.e., initial, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) or pay adjustment.
Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit here.
Telework Suitability:
The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.
Stipulations of Employment:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- Your performance and conduct;
- The needs and interests of the agency;
- Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
In accordance with Executive Order 12564, and under the EXIM-OIG Drug Free Workplace Program: Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
The applicant selected for this position will be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report, SF-278, and the form, Confidential Statement of Employment and Financial Interest, DI-278. All forms must be filed within 30 days after the selection for this position.
Work Schedule:
This position allows for a flexible work schedule.
Miscellaneous:
EXIM-OIG uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit
http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.
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.
Upon receipt of your completed application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the qualification and eligibility requirements.
You will be evaluated for this job based on:
- The experience listed in your resume and how well you meet the specialized experience, ECQs, MTQs, and competencies listed in the qualification section of the announcement.
- Subject Matter Experts - Structured Interview
- Eligible and qualified candidates who meet minimum qualifications based on their resume and how well their resume supports the specialized experience will be forwarded to the structured interview subject-matter-experts to participate in interviews. The interview coordinator from EXIM-OIG will contact you with interview availability times. The interviews will be used to evaluate your knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies as they directly relate to the duties of this position. You will be given a score based on an assessment of your answers to the interview questions.
- If your final score places you in the group of best qualified candidates, and you meet all eligibility and qualification requirements, you may be referred to the hiring official for further consideration.
You must ensure your contact information in your USAJOBS account is up to date and you must monitor your phone/voicemail and email after the closing date of this announcement as you may be contacted to participate in the structured interview process. Failure to reply timely will result in you no longer being considered for this position.
Due Weight Consideration is a review process used to provide consideration to performance appraisals and awards submitted with each application on a used merit promotion certificate and factoring the results into the merit promotion selection process.
Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.
It is your responsibility to obtain and upload your performance appraisal/evaluation and/or list of awards prior to the closing of the vacancy announcement.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm/yy and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most current resume will be reviewed for qualifications.
Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
2. SF-50 (required)
- Current Career/Career-Conditional Eligible: Your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing that you are/were in the competitive service, the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis, and an employee of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. or Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Office of Inspector General.
3. Other supporting documents:
- DD-214
- SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
- Non-competitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- Cover letter, optional
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
Note: A PDF Portfolio contains multiple files assembled into an integrated PDF unit. The files in a PDF Portfolio can be in a wide range of file types created in different applications. To ensure the document is not a PDF Portfolio document, open the document and if there are multiple different documents with a variety of extensions, it is a PDF Portfolio document and will not be processed.
It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.