Chief Training Officer.

Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency seeks a seniorTraining Institute leader to direct day-to-day operations, advise executive leadership on planning, education, and training policy, and oversee instructor recruitment and performance management. You will ensure statutory compliance and advance workforce capabilities across the organization.

The role reports to executive leadership, engages with management and external partners, and guides cross-organizational initiatives

Qualifications

• Directed or managed complex training programs, organizational initiatives, or operational functions.
• Developed and implemented strategic plans, policies, procedures, and initiatives to advance organizational mission and priorities.
• Analyzed organizational, workforce, or program needs and developed solutions to improve performance, effectiveness, and service delivery.
• Managed organizational resources, including workforce, budgets, contracts, or other program resources.
• Applied applicable laws, regulations, policies, and precedents to organizational operations and program decisions.
• Provided authoritative advice, recommendations, and strategic guidance to senior or executive leadership on complex management, policy, workforce, or operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages the day-to-day operations of the Training Institute; advises executive leadership on planning, education and training policy, and performance support operations.
• Oversees the recruitment and management of instructors and contractors; evaluates instructor performance, monitors work products and schedules, and provides direction, counseling, and performance management.
• Ensures training initiatives reflect applicable statutory requirements and advances the professionalism, effectiveness, and capabilities of the organization's workforce.
• Serves as the principal advisor to executive leadership on complex, sensitive, and mission-critical issues, providing strategic guidance, formal recommendations and opinions on organizational initiatives and operations.
• Serves as the primary liaison with management officials and external stakeholders, representing executive leadership in high-level meetings, work groups, and conferences and coordinating cross-organizational initiatives.

Skills

Directed training programs

Strategic planning

Performance analysis

Resource management

Policy interpretation

Executive advising

Job description

• Directs and manages the day-to-day operations of the Training Institute; advises executive leadership on planning, education and training policy, and performance support operations.
• Oversees the recruitment and management of instructors and contractors; evaluates instructor performance, monitors work products and schedules, and provides direction, counseling, and performance management.
• Ensures training initiatives reflect applicable statutory requirements and advances the professionalism, effectiveness, and capabilities of the organization's workforce.
• Serves as the principal advisor to executive leadership on complex, sensitive, and mission-critical issues, providing strategic guidance, formal recommendations and opinions on organizational initiatives and operations.
• Serves as the primary liaison with management officials and external stakeholders, representing executive leadership in high-level meetings, work groups, and conferences and coordinating cross-organizational initiatives.

Duties

• Directs and manages the day-to-day operations of the Training Institute; advises executive leadership on planning, education and training policy, and performance support operations.
• Oversees the recruitment and management of instructors and contractors; evaluates instructor performance, monitors work products and schedules, and provides direction, counseling, and performance management.
• Ensures training initiatives reflect applicable statutory requirements and advances the professionalism, effectiveness, and capabilities of the organization's workforce.
• Serves as the principal advisor to executive leadership on complex, sensitive, and mission-critical issues, providing strategic guidance, formal recommendations and opinions on organizational initiatives and operations.
• Serves as the primary liaison with management officials and external stakeholders, representing executive leadership in high-level meetings, work groups, and conferences and coordinating cross-organizational initiatives.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation through Continuous Vetting throughout the duration of employment. All employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity and financial monitoring on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications).
• Must meet all conditions of employment listed under Stipulations of Employment below.

Qualifications

Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

At the GS-15 level, you must meet the following qualifications

One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties the position. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement involves experience in a minimum of three of the following areas:

• Directed or managed complex training programs, organizational initiatives, or operational functions;
• Developed and implemented strategic plans, policies, procedures, and initiatives to advance organizational mission and priorities;
• Analyzed organizational, workforce, or program needs and developed solutions to improve performance, effectiveness, and service delivery;
• Managed organizational resources, including workforce, budgets, contracts, or other program resources;
• Applied applicable laws, regulations, policies, and precedents to organizational operations and program decisions; and
• Provided authoritative advice, recommendations, and strategic guidance to senior or executive leadership on complex management, policy, workforce, or operational issues.

TIME-IN-GRADE

Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for this series/grade.

Additional information

Appointment Authorities

For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Telework Suitability

The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criteria based on agency policy.

Stipulations Of Employment

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary periodduring which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• The needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period period,your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Selection may require completion of a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period.

This position is subject to a negative drug test prior to entrance on duty, and random drug testing while you occupy the position.

If selected, the position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure report requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) as applicable within 30 days of your appointment.

Work Schedule

This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous

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This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

This position requires occasional overnight travel.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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.