The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in the
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is a statutorily created independent entity
that works to prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct in DOJ programs and
personnel, and to promote economy and efficiency in those programs. In
carrying out its audit mission, the OIG issues products, such as reports,
advisories, briefings, and congressional testimonies with recommendations
focused on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of DOJ programs in
support of the agency's mission. The Assistant Inspector General for
Audit is responsible for overseeing the Audit Division and audit engagements that
involve all DOJ programs and operations. The OIG performs audits at the
request of Congress as well as self-initiating engagements in support of the
OIG's strategic plan. This is a standard position for a GS-13
Financial Statement Auditor within the Audit Division, Financial Statement
Audit Office.
*Additional selections may be made if
additional vacancies occur within 90 days of certificate issuance.
Summary
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in the
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is a statutorily created independent entity
that works to prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct in DOJ programs and
personnel, and to promote economy and efficiency in those programs. In
carrying out its audit mission, the OIG issues products, such as reports,
advisories, briefings, and congressional testimonies with recommendations
focused on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of DOJ programs in
support of the agency's mission. The Assistant Inspector General for
Audit is responsible for overseeing the Audit Division and audit engagements that
involve all DOJ programs and operations. The OIG performs audits at the
request of Congress as well as self-initiating engagements in support of the
OIG's strategic plan. This is a standard position for a GS-13
Financial Statement Auditor within the Audit Division, Financial Statement
Audit Office.
*Additional selections may be made if
additional vacancies occur within 90 days of certificate issuance.
If selected for this
position , you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for the
following work assignments:
GS-13:
·
Provide technical guidance and expert advice to other auditors and engagement
teams from contracted independent public accounting firms on the interpretation
of federal accounting concepts, principles, and practices and the application
of government auditing standards as prescribed by the Government Accountability
Office on federal financial statement audits and attestation engagements.
· Develop
new approaches and innovative audit techniques to evaluate the Department's
bureaus, functions, and operations.
· Provide
effective team leadership including: (1) proactively identifying
and resolving problems that could impact engagement goals;
(2) establishing priorities and adjusting schedules to accomplish the work
as timely as possible; and (3) effectively utilizing resources.
·
Draft audit and attestation reports that consolidate and integrate the work of
others. The reports should provide a logical structure for presenting
results, answering all of the audit objectives, and ensuring that all elements
of affixing are supported by the data. The Financial Statement Senior
Auditor also performs quality control reviews of the independent public
accounting firm's audit documentation, summaries, notifications findings and
recommendations, and draft audit reports. Additionally, the employee
reviews the auditees'' responses for reasonableness, factual accuracy, and
responsiveness to the findings and recommendations.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will
become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
CPA preferred, but not required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Security clearance.
Your resume and supporting documentation will
be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications
listed in the vacancy announcement. You are NOT required to provide a separate narrative written
response. Your application will be the sole basis for
determining your rating and assumptions will not be made regarding your
experience. You must describe in your application how your work
experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below:
· Competency in Written Communication
· Competency in Oral Communication
·
Competency
in Leading the Work of Team Members
· Competency in
Government Auditing Standards and Federal Accounting Concepts, Principles, and
Practices
Qualifications
GS 13: One
year of specialized experience at least equivalent to a GS-12 Auditor position
which is in or directly related to auditing and program evaluation or
assessment which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge,
skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Examples may include exercising technical direction over the collection and
analysis of data, and drafting audit reports.
In addition to the above you MUST have one of the
below:
A.
Degree: accounting; or a degree 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 credits in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting
and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant"
should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")
OR
B.
Combination of education and experience--at least 4 years of experience in
accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience,
college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting
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; 2. A
certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor,
obtained through written examination; or 3. Completion of the requirements for
a degree that included substantial coursework in accounting or auditing, e.g.,
15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour
requirement of paragraph A, provided that(a) the applicant has successfully
worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related
field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a
panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has
determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and
of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and
level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful
completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c)
except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in
accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the
specified requirements.
**
In addition to the qualifications for both grades above, your resume MUST display that you also possess the following SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR. Your
resume must include experience in conducting or overseeing audits of Chief
Financial Officers (CFO) Act or Accountability of Tax Dollars Act financial
statements; or possess experience in preparing CFO Act or Accountability of Tax
Dollars Act financial statements.
Applicant must have advanced knowledge of federal generally
accepted accounting principles as promulgated by the Federal Accounting
Standards Advisory Board and generally accepted government auditing standards
as promulgated by the Government Accountability Office used in conducting
financial statement audits, required by the Chief Financial Officers Act of
1990 and amended by the Government Management Reform Act of 1994.
You must meet all qualification requirement by the closing
date of this announcement.
Education
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):The ICTAP provides eligible
displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over
other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has
notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP
consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is
within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this
announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be
well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant
position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking
criteria OR (for category rating criteria) rate equivalent to the Highly
Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria.
You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive
selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written
notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action
form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
Veteran Preference: If you are entitled to
veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are
claiming on your résumé. In order to verify your
veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of
your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official
statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or
other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign
badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed
under honorable conditions. In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a
Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled
veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must
submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran
Preference," and the other required documentation identified on the
reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant 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. See www.sss.gov.
EEO Statement:The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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.
The Department of Justice offers a
comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick
leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation
in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of
the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
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.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ’s Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Names of all candidates in the best qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Candidates within the best qualified category who are eligible for veteran preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.
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.
The Department of Justice offers a
comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick
leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation
in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of
the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
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.
- Resume showing
relevant experience (cover letter optional).
- A list of three
professional references
- Last two Performance
Ratings..
- CPA preferred, but not
required.
- If you are Veteran and
you are applying using your status, TP Veterans must submit a member copy #4 of
their DD-214 and 30% Disabled Veterans must submit an SF-15, member copy #4 of
their DD-214 AND the VA Disability Letter with percentage of disability OR
documentation of disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces
which reflects a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or
more. If currently Active Duty and you do not have a DD -214 you may submit a
Statement of Service or Proof of Service letter; however, the statement MUST
include Character of Service.
- ICTAP
documentation, if applicable.
- Copy of your unofficial Transcript.
Submitting Documents
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you applied online and your application is complete, DO NOT fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. Your documents will display under the Details tab in the Document area.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s), you may fax your supporting documents by following the procedures outlined below:
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1953357.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 5/19/2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process.
Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed. The following will prevent your documents from being processed:
Not using the special cover page mentioned above.
Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number
Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name
Note: If you have documents in your Application Manager account from a previous vacancy announcement they can be opened, copied and saved then reused as an upload file for this vacancy. Uploading your documents will speed the processing of your application for this announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 5/19/2017 to receive consideration.
* To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
* Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
* It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
* To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
* To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
DOJ Office of the Inspector General
1425 New York Avenue
Suite 7000
Washington, DC 20530
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Resume showing
relevant experience (cover letter optional).
- A list of three
professional references
- Last two Performance
Ratings..
- CPA preferred, but not
required.
- If you are Veteran and
you are applying using your status, TP Veterans must submit a member copy #4 of
their DD-214 and 30% Disabled Veterans must submit an SF-15, member copy #4 of
their DD-214 AND the VA Disability Letter with percentage of disability OR
documentation of disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces
which reflects a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or
more. If currently Active Duty and you do not have a DD -214 you may submit a
Statement of Service or Proof of Service letter; however, the statement MUST
include Character of Service.
- ICTAP
documentation, if applicable.
- Copy of your unofficial Transcript.
Submitting Documents
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you applied online and your application is complete, DO NOT fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. Your documents will display under the Details tab in the Document area.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s), you may fax your supporting documents by following the procedures outlined below:
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1953357.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 5/19/2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process.
Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed. The following will prevent your documents from being processed:
Not using the special cover page mentioned above.
Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number
Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name
Note: If you have documents in your Application Manager account from a previous vacancy announcement they can be opened, copied and saved then reused as an upload file for this vacancy. Uploading your documents will speed the processing of your application for this announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 5/19/2017 to receive consideration.
* To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
* Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
* It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
* To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
* To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
DOJ Office of the Inspector General
1425 New York Avenue
Suite 7000
Washington, DC 20530
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
