Summary This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations. You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 06/09/2026. Resumes must be no more than 2-pages in length. Responsibilities The incumbent will serve as the Administrative Operations Director for the Office of Investigations and will be responsible for: Serves as second level supervisor, developing goals and objectives for the branch, assigning work for subordinates and ensures compliance with established policies and procedures; Manage and oversee the administrative activities for the Office of Investigations; Manage the administrative activities of the entire Office of Investigations, recommending approval of budgets, spending plans, functional statements, organization charts, and staffing plans for the organization; Primary point of contact with all regional and Headquarters management staff in the identification of and resolution for all employee relations issues and problems; Respond to a broad range of special study, research and analysis assignment relative to problems or issues of special concern to Office of Investigations and prepares staff studies, analysis and recommendations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 06/09/2026 Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To see if your institution is accredited, please follow this link: Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs. Minimum Qualification Requirements For the GS-15: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience demonstrates the following: (1) Provides executive oversight for the activities of administrative services, including human resources, procurement, performance management, facilities coordination and position management; (2) Managing, organizing, and planning budget and financial activities for a program or program area; (3) Leading and supervising professional staff, either directly or through subordinate supervisors; (4) Communicates with senior management officials on issues or problems requiring corrective actions. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. Education Additional Information Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses may be authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus may be offered. Repayment of student loans may be offered. Private sector work experience may be approved as credit for your Annual Leave accrual. Security and Background Requirements: A Top Secret clearance may be required to be obtained and maintained and a credit check is required. If not previously completed, 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. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. 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. Disabled Veteran Leave: HHS OIG participates in the Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act of 2015. To learn more about this benefit, please go to: Disabled Veteran Leave (opm.gov). Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act ("Fair Chance Act"): The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act (FCA) prohibits federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history record prior to extending a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the FCA. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the FCA may submit a written complaint to the Department by email at FairChanceAct@hhs.gov. HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
