Inspector Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. OIG-2025-0042 Department Department of State - Agency Wide
Salary $120,579.00 to $185,234.00 Grade 13 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/5/2025 Close Date 6/25/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. The APPLY button is deactivated. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. This notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a selection.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open to USAID and USAID OIG employees only.

Duties

As an Inspector at a minimum you will:

  • Define the scope and objectives for the assigned portion of the inspection through a risk assessment identifying the functions, programs, activities, and operations to be included within the scope of the inspection.
  • Conduct pre-inspection preparations and background reviews of relevant information.
  • Coordinate and conduct interviews with relevant Department, USAGM, and other agency officials and reviews relevant regulations, directives, and policies.
  • Prepare appropriate sections of the inspection work plan, or a separate classified work plan if appropriate, and advises inspection team leadership of areas of focus.
  • Identifie the scope and objectives of the inspection or review and recommends issues that should be examined and the methodology to be used during the inspection.
  • Conduct on-site fieldwork activities, which may include interviewing personnel, reviewing documents, observing meetings, and conducting walkthroughs of facilities to assess practices.
  • Develop findings and supporting data in the assigned area, to include problems that have been identified, their causes, and their effect on management and operations. Findings often serve as the basis for new or modified Department and USAGM policies, procedures, and systems.
  • Ensure all information gathered is appropriately documented and writes clear and concise sections of draft reports for inspection team leadership. Supports all findings with evidence in accordance with CIGIE Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation and maintains appropriate records and files.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
  • Overtime may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays, and weekends in support of related mission requirements, as a condition of employment. Approved overtime hours will be compensated with overtime pay or compensatory time.
  • The incumbent may be required to carry a Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) cellular device.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualifications requirements described below by the closing date of this public flyer notice.

NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this public flyer notice. 

Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.

This is a non-competitive opportunity (e.g. Lateral transfer). No promotion potential exists beyond the highest grade you have held permanently within the Federal service. 

For GS-13 Applicants: Applicants must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service for GS-13 position which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 

  • Experience in using evaluation and analysis methodology.
  • Experience in preparing clear, accurate, concise, logical, and coherent reports that portray the facts, emphasize the significant details, and substantiate all recommendations made. 
  • Experience in making oral and written presentations, selling ideas, negotiating points of view and resolving conflicts. 
  • Experience in coordinating the work of others. 
  • Knowledge of CIGIE Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation and/or General Accountability Office (GAO) Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.

For GS-14 Applicants: Applicants must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service for GS-14 position which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 

  • Experience in planning, organizing, and managing an inspection or audit process.

  • Experience in using a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to improve program effectiveness.

  • Experience in drafting and editing reports and briefing senior officials in multiple organizations.

  • Experience providing clear, concise briefings to senior officials on policy and/or program issues.

  • Knowledge of CIGIE Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation and/or General Accountability Office (GAO) Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Additional information

  • For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions. 
  • Relocation or other incentives may be offered if found to be in the best interest of the government.

Benefits

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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.

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested USAID and USAID OIG applicants of anticipated vacancies. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

As vacancies occur and selection(s) are made, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in the flyer.

Your resume will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and to the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position as defined below:

  • Ability to interpret and analyze highly complex information to discern patterns, trends, and relationships and draw conclusions. 
  • Ability to apply knowledge of administrative laws, polices, regulations and precedents as applicable. 
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation. 
  • Ability to analyze current problems or conditions, apply criteria or benchmarks, determine discrepancies, and recommend solutions or improvements. 
  • Knowledge and experience with basic computer operations.

Your resume serves as the basis for qualifications determinations and must highlight your relevant and significant work experience as it relates to this job opportunity.  

Veteran's preference does not apply. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers. 

If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted using the contact information listed on your resume. 


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Required Documents

All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to OIGHiring@stateoig.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

1. Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and full-time or part-time status (include hours worked/volunteered per week). Your resume serves as the basis for qualifications determinations and must highlight your relevant and significant work experience as it relates to this job opportunity. 

2. Most recent Performance Appraisal. 

3. Most recent SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Actions). The SF-50s must show: effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Multiple SF-50s may be needed to show all required information (e.g., promotion, within-grade increase, and separation SF-50s). Award SF-50s often do not show the required information. 

NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this public flyer notice. 

Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.

This is a non-competitive opportunity (e.g. Lateral transfer). No promotion potential exists beyond the highest grade you have held permanently within the Federal service. 

4. Veteran Documentation, if applicable.

Please redact Personal Identifiable Information (PII) from all documents (i.e., SSN, DOB).

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.

How to Apply

The APPLY button is deactivated on this Flyer, application packages are being accepted directly by OIG.

At this time, we welcome USAID and USAID OIG employees that may be interested in OIG employment to submit for potential consideration the following information:

  • Current Resume with up-to-date contact information, Cover letter (optional), most recent SF-50 and most recent Performance Appraisal should be sent directly to OIGHiring@stateoig.gov. Please redact Personal Identifiable Information (PII) from all documents (i.e., SSN, DOB).
  • Email subject line MUST include: Announcement Number: OIG-2025-0042
  • You should include in your email the title/series AND the lowest grade of a position you are willing to accept. (e.g., Inspector 1801-13-14).
  • Resumes that are not sent to the email address above will not be considered.
  • In addition, resumes should NOT be sent as a link to another website, they must be a PDF or Word attachment. We will not download an external link to access the resume; it must be an attachment.

Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g., June 2007 to April 2008); and full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant.

Please note: Information submitted will be shared amongst hiring officials; at which time a candidate may or may not be contacted. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. No referral notifications or status updates will be provided for submissions. If a hiring official determines you have the needed skillset for the vacancy, a member of the OIG team will contact you.

Facsimile applicants will not be considered.

There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Agency contact information

OIG HIRING
Address
U.S. Department of State
SA-39
Rosslyn, Virginia 22209
United States

Next steps

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested USAID and USAID OIG applicants of anticipated vacancies. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. This notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a selection. 

If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted using the contact information listed on your resume. 

Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers. 


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.