This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). As the Assistant Inspector General for Audits and Evaluations (AIGA), the incumbent has the primary responsibility to provide leadership, direction and supervision to the OIG's Audit and Evaluation Program (AEP)
Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). As the Assistant Inspector General for Audits and Evaluations (AIGA), the incumbent has the primary responsibility to provide leadership, direction and supervision to the OIG's Audit and Evaluation Program (AEP)
1. Provide immediate supervision to the AEP by reviewing incoming requests for OIG assistance, and ensures that such requests are processed in accordance with standard operating procedures and the policies of the OIG.
2. Review audit and evaluation plans, draft and final reports, and ensures conformance with applicable OIG timelines, quality and technical standards.
3. Represent the Inspector General in conferences and negotiations with EEOC officials at all levels, representatives of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and other Federal agencies or other groups, such as the Counsel of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), the Federal Audit Executive Committee (FAEC), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the members and staff of the U.S. Congress.
4. Examine financial transactions to the extent deemed necessary to determine compliance with laws, contracts, regulations and decisions, and to test the adequacy of internal controls; and issue audit and evaluation reports to the Chairperson and/or other EEOC officials with recommendations for corrective actions for noted deficiencies and for improvements in EEOC policies, procedures, practices and operations.
5. Prepare technical articles and instructional material, as required for guidance of the staff. Maintain personal contacts with members of professional accounting/auditing and law enforcement organizations to keep abreast of recent developments and trends in the profession.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Education Requirements Continued
A certification as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Government Professional, obtained through written examination is preferred.
"NOTE: Candidates' certification must be a Certified Public Accountant in Good Standing."
Applicant shall be required to obtain a Contracting Official Representative certification within twelve months from date of entry. Training for this certification shall be provided by the EEOC OIG.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
Qualifications
You must demonstrate in your resume and responses to questions, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is described as experience providing leadership, direction and supervision to an agency's Audit and Evaluation Program (AEP) responsible for the planning and execution of all OIG audits, evaluations, reviews, and assessments of an agency's programs, operations, personnel and related activities, and for the preparation and issuance of reports.
Core Competencies
Ability to manage audit resources and activities of a Nation-wide program; prepare and direct the timely execution of audit plans, evaluate work in progress, and review audit results and reports for completeness and sufficiency.
Ability to lead and supervise a staff of professional personnel to include performance planning and management, employee development, and administering workforce discipline when necessary; implementing strategies that encourage and facilitate cooperation and collaboration within the organization; and fostering commitment, and team spirit and trust.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats to include preparing reports; constructing and delivering briefings; and in negotiations associated with resolving issues with internal and external officials.
Knowledge of financial transactions to the extent necessary to determine compliance with laws, contracts, regulations, and decisions and to test the adequacy of internal controls.
Skill in preparing technical articles and instructional material, as required, for guidance of the staff. Maintains personal contacts with members of professional accounting/auditing and law enforcement organizations.
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.
Education
Basic Requirements
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 credit 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
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:
Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work 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.
Additional information
Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for merit promotion consideration.
You may be required to serve a supervisory probationary period of 1 year.
You may be required to travel and you may be required to apply for a government travel card.
A background investigation is required and continued employment is contingent on completion of that process to determine suitability for federal employment.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
The EEOC will not pay travel, transportation, and relocation expenses.
It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
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.
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.
We will review and evaluate your resume and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your resume and supporting documentation to assess the quality, depth and complexity of your accomplishments, experience and education as they relate to the competencies listed above.
Applicants applying under Merit Promotion procedures will be rated in accordance with the Merit Staffing plan of EEOC. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational 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 If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
You should be aware that all of your submissions and responses are subject to evaluation and verification. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you.
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.
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.
The following documents are required for ALL APPLICANTS:
Resume showing relevant experience
SF-50 for proof of merit promotion eligibility
Current Federal employees must submit their most recent performance appraisal or a statement explaining why they cannot submit the appraisal.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles: Must submit veterans preference documentation, for consideration. DD-214, Veterans Administration Letter and SF-15. Veterans preference points do not apply to merit promotion announcements.
Proof of ICTAP/CTAP eligibility (See "Transition Assistance Plan" on OPM's website)CTAP/ICTAP: Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program. Eligible federal employees who were displaced from their positions may be eligible for selection priority for this vacancy. In order to qualify, 1) you must be found well-qualified; 2) you must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position; 3) submit copy of RIF separation notice and/or SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and 4) submit proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or its equivalent. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources Website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
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 Required Documents.
You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard/Daylight Savings Time on the closing date of the announcement. Failure to provide all required documents will result in you not being considered for employment.To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.
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.
Resumes/Applications and supporting documentation will NOT be accepted by mail. Should you need assistance please contact the individual identified in this announcement at least 2 days prior to the closing date.
Special Employment Consideration:
You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment, such as those authorized under the Schedule A authority, for "appointment of persons with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities." (Note: for additional information for those with disabilities, see the website, https://www.opm.gov . You must provide supporting documents in order to receive consideration. If you are interested in being considered under this special authority, please follow the instructions to receive consideration.
Additional Information:
The EEOC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the EEOC's Disability Program Manager by e-mail at DisabilityManager@eeoc.gov or by telephone at (202) 663-4339. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer
131 M Street NE
Washington, DC 20507
US
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required for ALL APPLICANTS:
Resume showing relevant experience
SF-50 for proof of merit promotion eligibility
Current Federal employees must submit their most recent performance appraisal or a statement explaining why they cannot submit the appraisal.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles: Must submit veterans preference documentation, for consideration. DD-214, Veterans Administration Letter and SF-15. Veterans preference points do not apply to merit promotion announcements.
Proof of ICTAP/CTAP eligibility (See "Transition Assistance Plan" on OPM's website)CTAP/ICTAP: Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program. Eligible federal employees who were displaced from their positions may be eligible for selection priority for this vacancy. In order to qualify, 1) you must be found well-qualified; 2) you must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position; 3) submit copy of RIF separation notice and/or SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and 4) submit proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or its equivalent. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources Website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
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 Required Documents.
You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard/Daylight Savings Time on the closing date of the announcement. Failure to provide all required documents will result in you not being considered for employment.To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.
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.
Resumes/Applications and supporting documentation will NOT be accepted by mail. Should you need assistance please contact the individual identified in this announcement at least 2 days prior to the closing date.
Special Employment Consideration:
You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment, such as those authorized under the Schedule A authority, for "appointment of persons with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities." (Note: for additional information for those with disabilities, see the website, https://www.opm.gov . You must provide supporting documents in order to receive consideration. If you are interested in being considered under this special authority, please follow the instructions to receive consideration.
Additional Information:
The EEOC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the EEOC's Disability Program Manager by e-mail at DisabilityManager@eeoc.gov or by telephone at (202) 663-4339. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer
131 M Street NE
Washington, DC 20507
US
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
