Consistently ranked as among the best places to work in the Department of the Interior (DOI), and the top 10% of all agency subcomponents, the Office of Inspector General is an independent and objective unit within DOI working to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and to prevent and detect waste, fraud and abuse within the DOI.
We offer exceptional work-life benefits, including flexible work schedules, ample training opportunities, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.
This position is with the Office of Inspector General, Office of Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations, responsible for the development, direction, and implementation of a broad, comprehensive review program covering audits, inspections, and evaluations of all Department of the Interior (DOI) and Insular Area Governments' programs and activities in terms of (a) economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and equity; (b) internal controls, financial reporting, and compliance with laws and regulations; and (c) program results.
As the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Inspections and Evaluations, ES-0343-00, you will perform the following major duties: Establishes inspection and evaluation organizational goals and develops long and short-range plans to attain these goals, including appropriately allocating resources and advocating when additional resources might be needed to meet operational and emergency needs.
This includes recommending organizational changes to improve operations, including revisions of basic structure, allocation of resources and key subordinate positions, as needed; Establishes inspection and evaluation priorities through strategic planning; assigning projects that are relevant and formulated to promote meaningful change within the DOI and monitoring the progress of those efforts; and, keeping the Acting Inspector General and her immediate office apprised on the status of relevant issues related to the work.
Directs the development of the annual inspection and evaluation plan, using a data driven approach and focusing on high risk/high impact projects; Provides guidance and direction to inspection and evaluation teams and ensures timely completion by holding staff accountable to meet approved milestones; Develops project ideas, determining the most effective and efficient approach to be followed in the performance of the projects, and monitoring progress; Ensures the inspections and evaluations are pursued, documented and finalized in accordance with the applicable standards, including the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation, evaluation guidelines established by the Office of Management and Budget, and applicable standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), or other recognized professional associations; When designated, serves in the Assistant Inspection General for Audits, Inspections and Evaluations in the management of AIE, and initiates action, as appropriate, to continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the AIE through the use of new business or technological measures, processes, techniques or strategies; Fosters and promotes effective communication within the organization, both horizontally and vertically.
Ensures Departmental senior level management are appropriately informed of AIE activity. Collaborates with peers within DOI OIG, and across the CIGIE community; Reviews existing and proposed legislation or regulations and policies to determine the effect on the efficiency and effectiveness of OIG inspection and evaluation programs, and makes recommendations, as appropriate.
There is no substitution of education for experience at this level.
This position is with Office of Inspector General, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $151661 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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