AUDITOR

Clarification from the agency

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ***This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 16 JULY 2026. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled. ***

• Serves as an auditor performing routine or limited reviews, studies and internal examinations of accounting and operational functions or assisting higher-graded auditors with full-scale, more complex studies. As a trainee, assists in reviews of accounting and operational functions by applying professional knowledge of accounting and auditing theories, principles, practices, automated systems, and related regulatory and statutory requirements to identify issues such as non-compliance with laws and regulations, inaccurate records and reports, and lack of documentary evidence. Assignments may involve any function but will typically involve areas where unusual problems can be anticipated and planned for. Examines a wide variety of processes, documents and reports to determine whether performance has been in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, operating procedures, and appropriate regulations. Observes operating practices and accomplishes all tasks deemed essential to performance of related duties. Reviews various reports received from internal and external sources. Evaluates findings; recommends the areas and types of corrective/improvement actions needed; and, assists in developing formal reports for submission to the United States Property and Fiscal Officer. Based upon the preceding, provides results along with recommendations to higher graded auditors.
• Provides technical advice and assistance in matters involving regulatory requirements, statutory provisions, procedures, systems, or problems arising from changes in mission, programs, or organizational structure. This includes research of applicable guidelines and regulations and discussing identified problems with supervisor or higher graded auditor, with a proposed plan for problem resolution. Provides assistance as to the most desirable techniques to be employed when problems/questions can be resolved by generally accepted audit procedures or precedent cases. Obtains assistance from supervisor or higher graded auditor when problems encountered warrant their support.
• Confers with supervisor or higher-graded auditor to coordinate assignments; furnishes requested data or information concerning completed or on-going local reviews/projects; responds to questions; provides on-site assistance; discusses identified but not fully resolved problems; and obtains additional information that will enhance state operations, accomplishment or required/recommended actions, and/or future assignments. Assists with meetings with officials of other offices/directorates to discuss and seek resolution of problems identified.
• Attends in-briefs with management officials. Performs survey work to identify potential operating problems. Prepares lead sheets to identify any potential weaknesses in internal controls that need further study. Documents results in accordance with Comptroller General Standards and DoD, Army, Air Force, and Army and Air National Guard policies. Drafts findings identifying causative situations and recommends corrective action. Participates in discussion of findings with activity level personnel. Incumbent explains findings and answers questions. Makes any necessary adjustments to findings based on this meeting. Performs follow-up on agreed to findings and recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment
-Must obtain the Financial Management Level 1 Certificate (FM01) within the first 24 months of employment.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position within one year of appointment.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
- For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Education requirement is based upon the qualification standards for the specific position and is stated under the heading "EDUCATION". Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. EACH APPLICANT MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE (IN THEIR OWN WORDS) THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW; OTHERWISE, THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION OR YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Must possess:
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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: (GS-07 through GS-12) Do you possess 1-year equivalent specialized experience to at least the next lower grade level; before being eligible for the next grade level must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the audit occupational series and grade.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Knowledge of auditing principles, standards, and methodologies (e.g., GAGAS, performance auditing techniques)
• Ability to plan, conduct, and complete audit assignments with varying degrees of complexity and independence
• Skill in analyzing financial and operational data to identify issues, trends, and recommendations
• Ability to communicate audit findings effectively both orally and in writing to various audiences
• Knowledge of DoD/military financial management systems, regulations, and internal controls
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with varying levels of supervision

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package. Completed application package includes the following:
NOTE: Failure to submit a completed application package including the following required documentation will result in your application being disqualified.

1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. In describing your experience, please be clear and concise, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. NOTE: Copying directly from the vacancy announcement or position description may result in disqualification.

• For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your position was in the civil service, it must also include the grade and series for all positions held. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
• Resumes must be no longer than two-pages in length. The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement. In USA Jobs, job seekers must choose a resume that is two pages or less to make it searchable and apply for jobs. Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume: Prioritize most relevant and recent experience. Use concise, results focused language, and align with language from the job announcement. Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies. Remove outdated or unrelated experience. Please visit the USAJOBS Help Center for more information: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.

2. OF-306 - Declaration for Federal Employment
You will find the OF-306 at this link: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf
NOTE: Do not answer questions 9 through 13 on page 1 of the OF-306 titled, "Background Information". This information will be collected during pre-employment screening should you receive a conditional offer of employment.

3. SF-181 (Ethnicity and Race Identification)
You will find the SF-181 at this link: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf181.pdf

4. Veterans' Preference (if applicable): When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You MUST also provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. An SF-50 is NOT acceptable documentation to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

5. Other supporting documents: These Documents include but are not limited to SF50s (Current and Federal Employees) and current Transcript (Educational Requirements or Substitution of Experience for Education).

NOTE:

• Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, performance ratings, awards and letters of recommendation.
• Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
• If multiple copies of the same document are uploaded and submitted with your application, only the last copy of the document uploaded will be considered when determining your eligibility and qualifications. For example, if you upload two or more resumes only the last resume uploaded and submitted will be considered.
• Applicants CANNOT be contacted for any required documents listed above. Applicants who submit INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of INELIGIBLE. Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, erroneous fax transmissions, etc.

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