Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for an AUDITOR, Position Description Numbers T5148P02/T5147P01/T5144P01, and is part of the MT J8 National Guard, G8 Internal Review.
Selecting Official: Amy Ophus
*Also advertised at announcement number MT-12935762-T5-26-446 (Open external to Category 7; veterans' preference DOES apply)
This job is open to
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
This is open to the following Categories (CAT): CAT 1 - Permanent (Tenure 1/2) Title 5 employees of the MT National Guard (MTNG), CAT 2 - Permanent (Tenure 1/2) Title 32 Employee of the MTNG, CAT 3 - Indefinite (Tenure 3) or NTE (Tenure 0) Title 5 Employee of the MTNG, CAT 4 - Indefinite (Tenure 3) or NTE (Tenure 0) Title 32 technician of the MTNG, CAT 5 - Current/Former military members of the MTNG, & CAT 6 - Current or Re-employable Federal Employees. (Veterans Preference DOES NOT apply)
Duties
Audits projects without precedent or of such a nature as to require original assessment and considerable judgment to develop an audit plan and devise detailed fact-finding techniques. Audit assignments are typically of an on-going nature, cross organizational or functional lines (e.g., ANG and ARNG Contract Administration, ANG and ARNG Fiscal Accounting Activities, etc.) and are of such scope that they may require a team of auditors. Studies available background material to gain program information and discover leads. Typically, material includes very broad government and/or GAO guidelines or policy statements that require an in-depth knowledge and interpretation of government auditing principles. Prepares an audit program based on the use of appropriate advanced audit techniques.
Conducts entrance conferences with management officials at the audit site. Explains the purpose and procedures for the audit and answers any questions. Performs survey work to identify potential operating/financial management problems. Reviews operating procedures and management practices of the activity. Prepares audit lead sheets to identify potential weaknesses in internal controls. Documents survey results in accordance with Comptroller General Standards.
Accomplishes audit steps in concert with Comptroller General Standards and a variety of audit techniques (e.g., interviews, computer assisted, statistical analysis and questionnaires) in gathering, documenting and summarizing data. Prepares working papers and files in accordance with Comptroller General Standards. Prepares audit reports that present findings, identify causative situations and recommend corrective action. Follows up with discussion of findings with activity level officials. Persuades command level officials of the value of the recommendations with implementation as the ultimate objective and outcome.
Performs audit follow-up on agreed-to findings, recommendations and monetary benefits made during the previous audit. Reports to the command on the status of corrective actions taken by functional activities.
Provides unscheduled, quick reaction troubleshooting capabilities to the command to prevent or correct serious, high-profile problems.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- Position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the NGB-J1.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities for:
- Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately;
- Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material;
- Ability to comprehend and/or apply problem solving and negotiating techniques;
- Skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings;
- Ability to prepare reports and presentation formats.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-09
Must have one of the following:
A) 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 grade level. Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the audit occupational series and grade. (MUST address these experiences in detail on resume to be considered for this grade/position.)
OR
B) 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. (MUST provide copies of all relevant transcripts to be considered for this position. Official transcripts may be required at a later date.)
OR
C) A combination of Specialized experience and Education equal to 100% of the requirements.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-11
Must have one of the following:
A) 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 grade level. Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the audit occupational series and grade. (MUST address these experiences in detail on resume to be considered for this grade/position.)
OR
B) 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. (MUST provide copies of all relevant transcripts to be considered for this position. Official transcripts may be required at a later date.)
OR
C) A combination of Specialized experience and Education equal to 100% of the requirements.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-12:
Must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Experience which provided fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the audit occupational series and grade.
***MUST address your experiences in detail on resume and in the assessment questionnaire as they relate to the specialized experiences to be considered for this position.***
Education
Must have one of the following:
A. Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.
or
B. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:
- A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or
- Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.
*MUST provide copies of all relevant transcripts/certifications to be considered for this position. Official transcripts may be required at a later date.
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.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing:
- Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
- Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (AT LEAST MONTH/YEAR - MONTH/YEAR), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
- Education, certifications or licensures.
2. Transcripts: MUST provide copies of all relevant transcripts to be considered for this position. Official transcripts may be required at a later date.
3. Other supporting documents:
- CAT 5 Applicants - Must provide membership proof, i.e., copy of NGB 22/22a or other membership proof/honorable service.
- CAT 6 Applicants - Copy of most recent SF-50. (Copy of most recent SF-50 is recommended for this agency's Federal employees.)
For additional information on what to include in your resume,
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12935760
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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 resume 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 (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.