Duties
This position will be filled through the Direct Hire Authority. Veteran's Preference does not apply to this announcement.
The position serves as an Auditor in the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Inspector General, Office of Audit to support the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 2021.
The Office of Audit performs complex audits of EPA programs that align with the EPA's top management challenges, and makes recommendations to combat fraud, waste and abuse and enhance efficiencies in achieving its mission of protecting human health and the environment. To further its mission, the Office of Audit also performs the following functions: Advises OIG personnel and others concerning program operations and audit approaches. Works with senior officials from the EPA; the Office of Management and Budget; other federal, state, and local offices; professional organizations and environmental organizations to further coordination, customer service and results. Prepares reports and delivers presentations on audit methods, findings and recommendations. Conducts research on and stays abreast of methods that can be used for audits.
Responsibilities
At the GS-13 grade level, the ideal candidate will perform the following duties:
- Performs assignments of one or more environmental programs, such as water, air, hazardous waste, pesticides, chemical safety, pollution prevention, and research and development.
- Independently conducts complex nationwide assignments (performance audits or evaluations) to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of programs and operations of the EPA and the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.
- Advises teams and higher-level management officials and addresses problems that have been referred by others.
- Develops optimum approaches for the assignment through an assessment of several techniques, knowledge of private and public sector best practices, and assessing the probability of significant findings for the effect and cost benefit.
- Develops or assists in developing comprehensive audit reports that depict the results of the audit work performed and produce recommendations for Agency action.
At the GS-12 grade level, the incumbent will perform similar duties however, they will be performed under closer supervision at the GS-12 level.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
- Background Investigation Required.
- Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section.
This is a Public Trust Position. Employment in this position requires a background investigation. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed or undisclosed background issues, the tentative employment offer may be withdrawn.
If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to appointment and the appropriate background investigation forms to determine suitability for Federal employment. False statements or responses on these forms can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
The selectee will be required to complete a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the I-9 Form. We will compare information provided on the I-9 Form to records available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The system confirms employee’s identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more about e-verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Depending on your status, this position may require serving a 1-year probationary period.
Qualifications
In addition to the mandatory education requirement, all applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
To qualify for GS-13, applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience to qualify for GS-13 is defined as:
GS-13:
- Plans various assignments or investigations to identify opportunities for performance improvement of the program/activity;
- Develops methods to isolate and/or identify conditions affecting mission capability, susceptibility to fraud, and/or the potential to increase efficiency;
- Assesses the potential to reduce cost in a variety of programs, projects, and/or functions to recommend cost effective solutions that address any performance issues;
- Develops portions of written reports that provides conclusions and recommendations that have an impact on the environment, public health, and safety through the improvement of programs and processes; and
- Prepares and provides briefings to key stakeholders based on the results of work performed.
To qualify for GS-12, applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level. Specialized experience to qualify for GS-12 is defined as:
- Assists with various assignments or investigations to identify opportunities for performance improvement of the program/activity;
- Assists with the development of methods to isolate and/or identify conditions affecting mission capability, susceptibility to fraud, and/or the potential to increase efficiency;
- Assists in assessing the potential to reduce cost in a variety of programs, projects, and/or functions to recommend cost effective solutions that address any performance issues;
- Provides input into programs that have an impact on the environment, public health, and safety to improvement of programs and processes; and
Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. 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 when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors
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Degree: auditing, economics, public administration, public policy, public health, environmental studies, environmental policy, political science, or related areas.
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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.
You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon appointment.
Continuing Professional Credits (CPE) and/or Continuing Education Units (CEU) may be converted into academic credit hours when evaluated by both higher education institutions and special examining and assessment services. Submit the CPE/CEU evaluation along with your transcripts. CEU/CPEs are most commonly converted via a formula that considers at least ten (10) CEUs to equal a single academic hour. The most authoritative U.S. guide to CEUs is provided by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Information on converting CEUs to academic credit hours, and vice versa, is provided by the American Council on Education (ACE).
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement.
All education claimed by applicants will be verified.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
EPA OIG offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: paid vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays per year, life and health insurance, Long Term Care insurance, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending account program, and retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan).
EPA OIG also offers a broad array of work-life flexibilities and services to employees such as, flexible work schedules, teleworking, transit subsidies, fitness center, and employee assistance and wellness programs.
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.
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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.
This position is being filled through the Office of Personnel Management’s direct-hire authority. Under the provisions of the direct-hire authority, category rating, veterans’ preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply. All eligible applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for further consideration, and you may be subject to assessments during the selection process (e.g., technical writing sample or other work sample, job knowledge test, case scenario analysis, scientific data assessment, structured interview, etc.). If you are selected, we will review your resume and required documents to ensure you meet the qualification requirements.
CTAP/ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined they are well qualified and score 90 or above on the assessment.
Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, salary, duties performed for each position, and if the position is/was in the Federal government,
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How to Apply
You may apply on-line through USAJobs. Your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. Uploaded resumes must include the following: applicant contact information and educational and professional background information including dates of employment and education, salary (and Federal grade level, if appropriate), and work schedule (i.e., FT/PT). Incomplete applications will not be considered and you will not be contacted to provide any missing information.
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Next steps
After the closing date of the announcement, your package will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Qualified candidates will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration and may be interviewed.
You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBS and selecting "Application Status."
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable.
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