Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Healthcare Inspections

Summary ----------- This position is location in the Office of Healthcare Inspections (OHI), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Learn more about this agency This job is open to ----------------------- ### The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. ### Senior executives Individuals looking for an executive\-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). ### Clarification from the agency This Job is Open To: All qualified United States citizens or United States Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required. Duties ---------- As the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Healthcare Inspections, you will: Provide the Inspector General, Congress, the VA Secretary, and the VA Under Secretary for Health with clear and objective assessments of the quality of health care provided by VA throughout the nation. Direct all aspects of the reporting of OIG inspection results through Hotline reports, National Reports, and Cyclical teams to ensure these reporting instruments meet the goals of the OHI work plans. Direct the appropriate changes to the management of Hotline reports, National Reports and Cyclical Reports to ensure that best practices are employed from the determination of project goals through the publication of high quality reports. Serve as the senior medical advisor to the IG, AIGs, and various audits, investigative and other staff members and provides timely, appropriate, and accurate advice and recommendations on all complex issues requiring extensive medical knowledge. Develop, in coordination with the AIG and DAIGs, performance measures for each of the reporting product lines (e.g., Hotlines, National, Cyclical Projects) that demonstrate progress towards achieving organizational goals. Requirements ---------------- ### Conditions of employment 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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) and TECHNICAL QUALIFICATON (TQs):To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume \- NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2\-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. Key Requirements: Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. ### Qualifications Mandatory Qualifications Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements, Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and Technical Qualifications (TQs) in their resumes. Candidate must also submit proper documentation as verification of the Licensure and Educational Requirements. A. Basic Requirement: As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence in their resume of progressively responsible executive level leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gain at or above the GS\-14 or 15 grade levels in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector. B. Technical Qualifications: Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Ability to direct and manage a comprehensive nationwide inspection or evaluation program. TQ 2: Experience in the management or delivery of health care. C. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2\-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding \- This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency \- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence \- This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People \- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high\-performance, high\-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results \- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF\-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. ### Education Degree Requirement: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. ORA Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States may be demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG),or a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre\-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions. Graduate Training Requirement: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1\-year internship or the first year of a residency program in an institution accredited for such training. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics\-gynecology, and pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association (AMA), or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or an institution accredited in the United States for such training. For this position you must have 5 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training. ### Additional information Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, VA\-OIG requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of placement in this position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Adverse Information Screening: Upon selection for this position, you are subject to inquiries as to any occurrences of misconduct, malfeasance, neglect of duty, or the appearance thereof. Information gained in this check will be considered in the approval decision. Declaration for Federal Employment: If you receive a tentative offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action. Bargaining: This is a non\-bargaining unit position. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employees in the Executive Branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee, please indicate this in your resume. Serving in a Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES appointment WILL NOT eliminate you from consideration. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Citizenship: The selected applicant must be a US Citizen or US National. Proof of citizenship will be required prior to selection. Drug Testing: All applicants tentatively selected for an SES position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment. After appointment, the selectee will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Qualifications Approval and Probationary Period: Persons newly selected for career appointment to the SES must have their executive core qualifications approved by the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board and will be required to serve a 1\-year probationary period. Mobility: Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographic, organizational, and functional lines. Background Investigation: This position is designated as Critical Sensitive and requires a background investigation and favorable adjudication for Top Secret clearance. Financial Disclosure: Senior Executives are required to comply with the Ethics in Government Act, as amended, which requires the submission of a public financial disclosure statement, OGC\-278, upon assuming an SES position, annually, and upon separation from employment. Selective Service: If you are an applicant who was born male after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment. 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. Benefits ======== 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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. How you will be evaluated ----------------------------- You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documents, for the quality and the extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education as it relates to the technical competencies, identified above, which are required for this position. Your application will be evaluated by rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference check. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2\) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one\-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy\-data\-oversight/senior\-executive\-service/. Reasonable Accommodation: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation is made on a case\-by\-case basis. Required Documents ---------------------- To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. 1\. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resumelimited to two (2\) pages(i.e., 1 page that is double\-sided or 2 pages that are one\-sided each)showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs.PLEASE DO NOT USE RESUME BUILDER. Refer to Appendix 2 of the Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board for the recommended resume format. Applicants typically provide the following information: Full name, email and mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers Educational information including the name, city, and state of colleges or university you attended, as well as the type of any degree received Information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments Resumes should NOT include: Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc.). If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be referred for consideration. 2\. You do not need to submit a separate statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualification (TQs), but you must show how you meet these requirements within the resume narrative. Resumes cannot exceed two pages. 3\. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (if applicable): Performance Appraisal: Current Federal employees must upload a copy of their most recent performance appraisal. CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS: Must provide your last SF\-50, showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility. SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM\-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification. CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your most recent Standard Form 50 (SF\-50\) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee. Transcripts: You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support the educational requirements of this position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable with your application. You may be required, if selected, to provide official transcripts. Licensure: You must provide your permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. DO NOT submit additional information (i.e. awards, appraisals, pages in excess of the limit for the resume). ENSURE your application documents are not encrypted or digitally signed, as they may not upload properly or open. ICTAP/CTAP and Veteran's Preference do not apply to Senior Executive Service. How to Apply ---------------- The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. \- 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday \- Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date. The Bureau provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case\-by\-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application: Log into your USAJOBS account (USAJOBS Login) Under "application status," click "Track this application" and you will be taken to the agency website where you can check your application status. For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how\-to/application/status/ If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to your application. No updates can be made once the announcement has closed. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam\-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to USAJOBS Help Center \- How to see your application and job status For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website. ### Agency contact information Applicant Call Center Phone 304\-480\-7300 Email VAOIGInquiries@fiscal.treasury.gov Address Office of Healthcare Inspections Treasury Common Services Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US### Next steps Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your résumé and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best\-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation. Overview ------------ Accepting applications Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/10/26 Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 10, 2026 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Washington, DC No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes—Relocation costs of employees may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations, agency policy, and available funding. Salary $151,661 \- $228,000 per year Pay scale \& grade ES 00 Promotion potential 00 Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full\-time Travel Required 25% or less \- You may be expected to travel 1 \- 5 nights per month for this position. Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 0602 Medical Officer Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Senior Executive Service Represented by a union No Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Critical\-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type * National security Financial disclosure required Yes Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number 26\-VAOIG\-12994697\-SES Control number 874578900