Institutional Review Specialist, GS-1101-13 FPL-13 (DE only)

Summary This position is located in Federal Student Aid (FSA), Office of Institutions of Higher Education Oversight and Enforcement, School Eligibility Oversight Service (ENAEE), in Washington, DC. The School Eligibility Oversight Service is responsible for the oversight services of eligible postsecondary Title IV schools and their servicers.  Learn more about this agency Duties APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 75 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 75th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.As a Institutional Review Specialist, GS-1101-13, you will be responsible for:•  Evaluates institution's applications for participation in Title IV student financial assistance programs (initial, reinstatement, or renewal certification; or reporting changes to existing program scope, locations, and other institutional information) and makes determinations about their ability to administer those programs.•   Leads a team conducting on-site and virtual compliance reviews of institutions that participate in Title IV student financial assistance programs and their servicers to determine if Title IV funds are being adequately safeguarded and disbursed in accordance with applicable Federal statute and regulations.  •    Prepares and presents final reports for institutions and their servicers with findings of noncompliance and recommendations for improvements in the administration of their Title IV student financial assistance programs.•   Assesses the condition of institutions that participate in Title IV student financial assistance programs that have closed or are in imminent danger of closing, and when needed, initiates action to secure the Department’s interest by obtaining records, promissory notes, close-out audits, or other items relevant to Title IV program administration. Requirements Conditions of employment Relocation will not be paid. You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period. Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service. Must be a US Citizen. Must complete a Background Investigation. Condition of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during 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 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 OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. 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. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience. Qualifications Minimum Qualification RequirementsYou may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-13, if you possess the specialize experience.Specialized Experience for the GS-13One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-12 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:1. Experience communicating orally, in writing and providing clear and accurate guidance regarding Federal statutes and regulations that govern the eligibility and administration of Title IV student financial programs.2. Experience reviewing and/or auditing an institution’s administration of the Title IV student financial assistance programs through analysis of fiscal, institutional, accreditation, or government records.3. Experience analyzing and offering recommendations to management on applications from institutions seeking initial, reinstatement, or renewal certification, or reporting changes to existing program scope, locations, and other institutional information. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).1.    Knowledge of local, state,or federal legislation and regulations governing the eligibility of institutions to participate in Title IV student financial assistance programs.2.    Knowledge of policies, procedures, and standards involved in administering Title IV student financial assistance programs.3.    Skills in written and oral communication to prepare and present final reports for internal staff, school officials, and their servicer.4.    Skills in evaluating internal accounting controls, computer systems, regulations, and other relevant material to determine if Title IV funds are being adequately safeguarded and used only for purposes specified in applicable local, state, or federal statutes and regulations. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level.  Additional information Veterans’ Career Counseling: If you are a veteran interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, you may email [email protected] to schedule a session with a career counselor (“Veterans Counseling Session” should be placed in the subject line of the email). Student Loan Default: If selected for this position, we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default, we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment. Suitability and Investigation: If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check.Essential/Non-Essential: This position is considered essential for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures.Financial Disclosure: This position does not require financial disclosure.Bargaining Unit:  This position is included in the bargaining unit. (American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 252).Selections: Agencies have broad authority under law to hire from any appropriate source of eligibles and may fill a vacancy in the competitive service by any method authorized. We may make additional selections from this vacancy announcement within 90 days from the date the selection certificates are issued, should vacancies occur. We may also share selection certificates amongst program offices across the agency. Expand Hide  additional information 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. As an ED employee, you will also benefit from our family-friendly work environment. As part of our commitment to maintain a work life balance, we offer excused leave for Parent/Teacher Conferences (3 hours); excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours); and matching leave for community volunteer service. Other flexibilities that may be available to you include alternative work schedules. You may be eligible to receive a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to receive a relocation incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program as a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive student loan repayments, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. 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