Requirements
Conditions of employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- 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.
- "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. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG."
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- May be subject to furlough actions.
- Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare eligibility
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must be FM Certified level 2 within 24 months of appointment
- Incumbent of t his position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: All series GS-0511 personnel must be certified at the next higher level within 24 months of appointment if it is required at the next higher grade-level; and, must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher grade.
You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:
- Audit planning and management
- Fundamental and operations of audit
- Oral and written communications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To be qualified for this position at the GS-09 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience which includes:
1) Functions as auditor in training or novice.
2) Coordinates and or performs routine and or limited reviews of accounting and operational functions or assists senior level auditors;
3) Applies professional accounting and audit theories, principles, practices, automated systems, and related regulatory and statutory compliance with laws and regulations;
4) Prepares work papers in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards;
5) Arranges or attends in-briefs with management officials;
6) Explains the purpose and procedures for the review and answers questions;
7) Prepares lead sheets to identify any potential weaknesses in internal controls;
8) Performs follow-up on findings and recommendations;
9) Reports to USPFO on the status of corrective actions taken by functional activities;
10) Accomplishes all tasks deemed necessary for performance of related duties.
To be qualified for this position at the GS-11 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience which includes:
1) Performs a variety of internal review assignments of medium complexity;
2) utilize professional accounting and audit skills to maintain oversight for implementing appropriate laws, directives, and regulations of internal control programs and procedures;
3) prepares work papers in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards;
4) performs survey work to identify potential operating problems;
5) prepares audit plan for assigned projects;
6) Drafts reports and findings;
7) performs planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases independently with minimal supervision.
To be qualified for this position at the GS-12 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience which includes:
1) Performs a variety of internal review assignments of high complexity;
2) utilize professional accounting and audit skills to maintain oversight for implementing appropriate laws, directives, and regulations of internal control programs and procedures;
3) prepares work papers in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards;
4) performs survey work to identify potential operating problems;
5) prepares audit plan for assigned projects;
6) Drafts reports and findings; and
7) performs planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases independently.
Education
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.
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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:
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Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; or
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A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement under the Category Rating method QUALIFIED and NOT QUALIFIED.If you are unsure if you can claim Veteran's Preference click the link to see if you may be eligible: https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/choice.htmVisit
the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veteran's Preference at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/Blank SF 15 form can be found here to fill out and attach to your application as needed for claiming 10-point preference: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf
Veterans' Preference: A copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of Purple Heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference).
Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Acceptable documentation may be:
1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.
2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online.
NOTE: Prior to appointment, an agency will require the service member to provide a copy of the DD-214.
If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference."
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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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 (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.
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Other supporting documents: DD-214, SF-15, SF 50, any other Veterans Preference documents, etc.
Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Priority Placement Programs. Applicants claiming
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:- Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.b. Applicants claiming
Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:- Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.c. Applicants claiming
DOD Military Spouse preference
must submit the following documentation:- Marriage Certificate- Spouses PCS Orders- Military Spouse PPP Self Certification Checklist
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.