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1

For at least one year, I have performed at the GS or CG-15 or above level in the federal service or equivalent leading, managing and supervising of an Office of the Inspector General or comparable organization. This experience must include providing policy direction and management in at least two of the following areas: investigations, audits, evaluations, legal, and management support activities of that organization.

Yes
No

2

Please select the responses that reflect how you have demonstrated your ability to oversee an Investigations program. Check all that apply.

I have led individual investigations of fraud, abuse of public trust, cybersecurity, employee integrity and misconduct, or white collar crime.
I have been responsible for leading and overseeing a group of investigators and other professionals in carrying out investigations of fraud, abuse of public trust, cybersecurity, employee integrity and misconduct or white collar crime (such as a in a region of the United States or a particular type of investigation).
I have planned, directed, and supervised an investigative program for an agency to ensure coverage of reported and suspected violations such as fraud, corruption, civil violations and improper or prohibited activities by employees or participants in agency programs.
I have been responsible for overseeing and providing strategic direction to another executive or manager who is responsible for the day-to-day execution of an agency investigative program.
None of the above.

3

Choose the response(s) that most accurately reflects your supervisory experience. Check all that apply.

Supervised and formally evaluated the work of administrative and professional staff supporting the head of an organization.
Supervised and formally evaluated the work of other executives or managers.
Counseled employees on performance or conduct.
Administered an office-wide Awards Program.
Administered an office-wide performance management system and approved ratings and merit pay raises for employees.
Taken formal disciplinary action on employees for conduct or performance.
Participated in resolving a formal grievance.
None of the above.

4 Choose the response(s) that most accurately reflect your supervisory experience. Check all that apply.

I have established and implemented office-wide training and career development initiatives.
I have worked with individual employees to establish career development plans.
I review and approve individual training requests of my employees.
None of the above.

5

Select all the responses in which you demonstrated strategic direction and oversight to an Office of the Inspector General or comparable organization. Check all that apply.

Approve assignments, projects, and training initiatives for component offices.
Work with other executives and managers to establish organizational structures, staff composition, and other resource allocations.
Provide strategic direction and oversight on objectives, goals, and initiatives for component offices.
Work with other executives and managers on employee engagement initiatives.
Work with other executives and managers to address performance and conduct issues.
None of the above.

6

Please select the responses that reflect how you have demonstrated your ability to lead outreach efforts and external affairs in an Office of Inspector General and/or similar organization. Check all that apply.

Participate in CIGIE activities, joint projects, and forums
Maintain relationships with Congressional Members and their staff and provide briefings on significant matters.
Led outreach efforts with Federal agencies and/or State and local government agencies.
Led outreach efforts with non-government entities.
Led outreach activities with the financial industry.
None of the above.

7

In which of the following subject matter areas have you provided direction or demonstrated advanced knowledge in during your professional career? Check all that apply.

Inspector General Act of 1978
Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012
FDI Act and general banking laws
Federal investigative standards
Privacy Act
EEO
Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
Freedom of Information Act
None of the above

8

Which of the following best describes your skills and abilities in oral communication?

I have no experience making presentations for an audience of senior managers.
I have made presentations for an audience of senior managers on the vision, values, strategic goals and objectives, and risk-based priorities of my organization.
I have led discussions on major issues of interest to an agency and worked towards resolving disagreements with agency leadership.
I have communicated vision, values, strategic goals and objectives, and risk-based priorities to members of my organization.

9

Choose the best response below that most accurately reflects your experience with respect to strategic thinking.

I have identified best practices and process improvements for my immediate office and developed written proposals for consideration by senior management
I have anticipated potential risks and/or opportunities that have, or could have, an organization-wide impact. I have also formulated an appropriate action plan that considered the potential technological, human resource, and/or financial impact to the organization.
I have participated in efforts associated with formulating office-wide strategic and business plans.
I have participated in efforts associated with establishing assignment and/or business plans for my immediate office.
My experience does not reflect any of the above.

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