Assistant Director - Offices, Boards and Divisions

Summary This position serves as the Assistant Director of the Internal Review and Evaluation Office (IREO) located in the Justice Management Division (JMD). The office provides strategic leadership in the areas of internal controls and oversight of reviews by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Responsibilities As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The duties and responsibilities for the Assistant Director generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Oversee implementation of the internal control standard OMB Circular A-123, Management's Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control. Supervise and oversee the implementation of the Department-wide internal control assessment and compliance activities. Provide senior leadership and guidance to components in support of their implementation of government-wide internal control standards, and matters related to audit and program review. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Assistant Director at (GS-0511-15), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade you're applying to. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). Basic Requirements (OPM Individual Occupational Requirements): 0511 series: A. Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration or accounting. OR B. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: 1) A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or 2) Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. AND Specialized Experience Statement: For the GS-15, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 or equivalent pay band system in the Federal service. At a minimum, specialized experience must be in or related to the following: 1) Exercises supervisory management responsibilities over assigned employees 2) Develops and implements internal control assessments and reports as required by OMB Circular A-123 Appendix A and other appendices; and 3) Establishes technical guidance in accordance with applicable professional standards, laws, and OMB guidance. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 11/08/2024. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. Education If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below: Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. Additional Information The bullets below outline the various groups of applicants that fall under the term "status candidates". This vacancy is open to applicants from any of the groups listed below: When you apply you'll have the chance to claim an eligibility pathway, be sure you fully read each statement and any links provided to make sure you know which eligibility you qualify for. See a full list and learn more at USAJOBS, see: What does Status Candidate mean? or Which Jobs am I Eligible to Apply for? CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: For more information, see USAJOBS Federal Employees. CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMS (CTAP or ICTAP): For more information visit: USAJOBS Career Transition Programs VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES: Please see USAJOBS Veterans Preference for more details. SCHEDULE A, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Learn more at USAJOBS - Individuals with Disabilities. General Employment Information: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Our policy can be found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy DOJ EEO STATEMENT: The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/download SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. This position is excluded from the bargaining.