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Onboard T5 and T32 technicians (tenure 1,2 or 3) of the South Dakota National Guard.

As an Auditor, GS-0511-13, you will:

Position is located in the United States Property and Fiscal Office. Incumbent serves as an agent of the United States Property and Fiscal Officer (USPFO) on accounting, financial, and managerial issues that require examination by a financial professional. Performs quick response reviews, consulting and advisory services, risk management, liaison with external audit organizations, audit compliance and follow-up, and a variety of staff and systems accounting duties to analyze accounting records and to enhance the financial reports and operational data used by local management. Performs the most complex analysis and evaluations, conducts a variety of reviews that are usually without precedent, serves as the command representative and point of contact for external agencies, inspections and audits, and exercises oversight and limited technical and administrative supervision over lower-graded IR Auditors.

Incumbent works under the general supervision and reports directly to the USPFO who outlines broad policy and general objectives regarding the accounting and internal review program.

Conditions of employment

• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LEVEL 2 Certified position. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program.
• Irregular and compensatory hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• Required to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess one of the following Basic Requirements.

A. 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. 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:1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; or2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 1-year specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade, with knowledge of basic principles and concepts of auditing such as applying financial auditing concepts, performance audit and methodologies, and being fully responsible for planning and carrying out the assignment; directing other auditors; resolving conflicts, developing changes to the audit plan, auditing financial management activities and financial recordkeeping. Experiences gained through military technical training schools or civilian academic courses or related civilian work are included in the one-year on-the-job specialized experience.
Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of accounting, auditing and other management-related systems and their interrelationships.
• Knowledge of the requirements of associated multiple application areas (e.g., supply, maintenance, personnel, resources management, financial, facilities engineering, administration, and security).
• Knowledge of the organization, missions and functions of the military command and its support structures.
• Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and management techniques in order to review data inputs; plan, organize, conduct and/or direct complex analyses with undefined scopes; and ultimately develop detailed, functional user requirements.
• Knowledge of management controls, risk management, accounting and auditing theory, concepts, practices and techniques is required along with the skill and ability to apply this knowledge to broad and complex assignments.
• Knowledge and skills to serve as the auditor responsible for providing commands and higher echelons with detailed briefings or position papers on the adequacy and accuracy of managerial and financial accounting systems and reports within the organization.
• Skill in interacting with high-ranking officials to settle controversial issues regarding DOD, DA, DAF and Army and Air National Guard programs.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

EVALUATION METHODS: Each applicant considered to possess the minimum qualification requirements will be further evaluated in accordance with the procedures outlined in SDNG Technician Pamphlet 335-T and subsequent MOAs.

BASIS FOR RATING: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: "Best- Qualified", "Well-Qualified", "Qualified".

• "Best-Qualified" Level. Candidate possesses the qualifications that substantially exceed the basic requirements of the position and would allow the candidate to perform effectively in the position almost immediately or with a minimum of training and/or orientation.
• "Well-Qualified" Level. Candidate possesses the qualifications that exceed the basic requirements of the position and would allow the candidate to perform effectively in the position within a reasonable period of time (3-6 months).
• "Qualified" Level. Candidate possesses the qualifications that meet the basic requirements of the position.

1. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

a. 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. YOUR RESUME MUST HAVE COMPLETE INFORMATION. Timeframes of experience in Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) will be addressed within the resume (including frequency, e.g., generated metric statistics daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. Please include applicable military assignments in the same format stated above. In describing your experience, as it applies to the position you are applying for, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.

b. Transcript(s)

2. Other supporting documents:

a. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) - Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to submit a separate sheet(s) addressing the KSAs and how they relate to work experience, education or training.

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