In addition to a competitive
starting salary, there are other excellent benefits and programs available
to all Defense Inspector General employees. These include:
Flexible
Work Hours - Many options available to meet your unique needs (upon supervisor approval)
Start
your workday between 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
End your workday between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Compressed
work schedules that will allow you an extra day off every two weeks
Paid Vacations - 2 1/2 weeks your first year and 4 weeks after
just three years
13
sick leave days every year
10
paid holidays every year
Family and Medical
Leave - A wide variety of leave program options are available for
up to 12 weeks to cover time off needed for events such as:
Birth
of a son or daughter
Care
for your spouse, son, daughter, or parent with a serious health problem
Placement
of son or daughter with you for adoption or foster care
Serious
health condition of an employee
Child Care - Child care facilities are available locally near our main
office in Arlington, Virginia
Health Insurance - A wide variety
of insurance options, none of which have any restrictions or waiting periods
for pre-existing conditions
Life Insurance
- A life insurance plan with several options
Thrift Savings Program - Including matching
funds provided by the government
Generous
Retirement Program
Career Opportunities within the Federal Government - the Federal Government
is one of the largest employers in the United States. Promotion potential
exists throughout the Federal Government without loss of benefits and/or
service time
Travel - A majority of the auditors have the opportunity to travel within
the United States and some have a chance to travel overseas. The Federal
Government pays for lodging, food, rental cars, and other travel expenses
100% Funding of CPA Review Courses - The DoD IG will pay for 100% of qualified
CPA review courses such as Becker, Convisor Duffy, and Ingram
Free Parking - Limited free parking is available to people who carpool
with 2 or more people
Transit Subsidy
- Employees who use mass transit or qualified vanpools to commute to work
can received transit passes to cover commuting costs of up to $115 a month.
Business Casual Attire - The office dress code is business casual attire.
Professional business attire should be worn when meeting with clients.
Workout Facilities at Local Bases - Employees are allowed free access
to work out facilities at local military installations. Fort Myer (approximately
5 miles from Headquarters) has a weight room, basketball courts, racquetball,
etc. These facilities are available at no cost to DoD employees
Office of Secretary of Defense and Army Recreation Offices - Discounted
tickets to sporting events, movies, musicals, theme parks, etc. The
offices also provide discounted services such as printing of business
cards and invitations
Quality of Life in the Washington D.C. Area - The Metropolitan Washington
D.C. area offers a high quality of life. Employees are close to many historical
sites, museums, professional sporting events, parks, nightlife, universities;
and the seashore and mountains are within a few hours by car.
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