AUDITOR (TITLE 5) Job in Saint Augustine, FL

Vacancy No. JOA-FL-12609447-AR-25-160 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $49,025.00 to $94,317.00 Grade 7 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/13/2024 Close Date 11/29/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Saint Augustine, FL


Summary

This National Guard position is for a AUDITOR (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5148P01 and is part of the FL USPFO, National Guard.

This job is open to

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US. Citizens

Duties

As an Auditor, GS-0511-07/09/11, you will independently perform routine or limited reviews of accounting and operational functions or assists higher-graded auditors with full-scale, more complex studies. Coordinates and performs reviews of accounting and operational functions. Applies a professional knowledge of accounting and auditing theories, principles, practices, automated systems, and related regulatory and statutory requirements to identify deficiencies or problems such as documentary evidence and non-compliance with laws and regulations. Assignments may involve any function but typically involve areas where problems can be anticipated and planned for. Examines a wide variety of systems processes to determine whether performance has been in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, operating procedures, and appropriate regulations. Confers with personnel at appropriate levels; observes operating practices; and accomplishes all tasks deemed essential to performance of related duties. Reviews and analyzes various reports received from internal and external sources. Analyzes and evaluates findings; determines the areas and types of corrective/improvement actions needed; and develops 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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate level security clearance for this position.
  • APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR STATE INCENTIVES MANAGER TO DETERMINE IF ACCEPTING THIS POSITION WILL AFFECT ANY BONUS RECEIVED FROM THE MILITARY
  • Selectee must be Financial Manager Level 2 qualified within 2 years of employment.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Excepted Service "under the authority of?Title 5, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)", and is open to US citizens interested in helping the Department of the Army meet our mission requirements as an Auditor.

PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, Recruitment or Relocation Incentive MAY be authorized. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses, Recruitment or Relocation Incentive will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

FLNG BUS Code 8888: This position is "excluded" and ineligible for labor organization representation.

NOTE #: Must be FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 qualified within 2 years of employment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Degree: accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-07): Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-05 level or the equivalent which provides knowledge and/or experience that demonstrate the ability to conduct audits in accordance with directives and policies. Experience studying and evaluating the existing internal control systems to determine the level of reliability and determine the appropriate procedures needed to validate audit system reliability. Experience in conducting audit inspections, observations, inquiries.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-09): Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-07 level or the equivalent which provides knowledge and/or experience performing financial audits that included financial statements and financial related audits; various auditing program requirements; abilities to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures.

SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENTS (GS-11): Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-09 level or the equivalent which provides knowledge and/or experience and competencies that provided knowledge of auditing principles and procedures; understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the audit business program requirements; conduct audits in accordance with directives and policies; study and evaluate internal controls to determine the level of system reliability; and determine audit procedures needed to attain audit objectives in view of system reliability. Experience with examinations and tests using statistical and/or judgmental sampling of financial records and management controls to determine the degree of efficiency, economy, and effectiveness and/or to determine that the financial records were maintained in accordance with applicable regulations

MULTIPLE LEVEL RECRUITMENT: This position is being advertised using multiple level recruitment to allow for consideration of applicants with the basic skills necessary to develop to the full journeyman level of the position. If a less than fully qualified applicant is selected, incumbent may be trained and developed until proficiency is gained to full journeyman level. If less than fully qualified individual is selected for this position, the position has potential to Grade_11_.

STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCE: The purpose of this position is to provide on-the-job experience for the purpose of qualifying for the target grade level described in the position description. Work assignments are selected to provide training and experience in this occupation. The incumbent is required to obtain increased knowledge and skill in the duties of the position at the target grade level. Promotion to the full journeyman level position is not automatic with the completion of the time in grade requirements, but rather it is contingent upon the assignments and performance of full journeyman level duties on a regular and recurring basis.

Education

Degree: accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born 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 in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

Benefits

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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.

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 work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents: Transcripts, SF 50, DD214 and VA memo (if applicable)

3. Claiming Priority Placement Program (PPP). You must submit your DD form 3145-3, Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist by the closing date. You may visit:
https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/USAStaffing/DD_31453_Mil_Res_and_Natl_Guard_Tech_PPP_Self-Certification_Checklist.pdf



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/12609447

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.


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Agency contact information

FLNG-Staffing-Distro Cert-Staffing-Distro
Address
FL USPFO
189 Marine Street
St Augustine, FL 32084
US
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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.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.