This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/493283600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) promotes efficiency and effectiveness to deter and prevent fraud, waste and mismanagement in AOC operations and programs. The OIG’s value-added, transparent and independent audits, evaluations and investigations keep the Architect of the Capitol and Congress fully informed and positively affect the AOC and benefit the taxpayer.
Learn more about this agency03/07/2018 to 04/06/2018
$96,970 - $126,062 per year
GS 13
2 vacancies in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent - Permanent, Full Time
Full-time - This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer Civil Service Competitive Status
14
No
OIG-2018-100
493283600
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The incumbent reports directly to the Assistant Inspector General for Audit (AIGA) and serves as a Senior Auditor. The incumbent plans, executes and reports the results of individual and concurrent audits, reviews and evaluations with the objective of promoting efficiency and effectiveness to deter and prevent fraud, waste and mismanagement in AOC operations and programs.
The incumbent, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. § 1808(d)(2), is selected, appointed and employed by the OIG and reports to the Inspector General (IG) through the AIGA.
The Office of Audits oversees the annual audit of the AOC financial statements and performs audits, evaluations, attestations and reviews of AOC programs and operations. The Office of Audits provides the OIG the ability to examine a program or activity in a formalized, detailed and in-depth manner. Audits involve complex, novel or highly controversial issues and cover varied topics relating to AOC programs, functions and/or operations; determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations; evaluate internal controls; and identify any abuse or illegal acts. The Office of Audits is also tasked to perform work at the request of the Congressional committees.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Planning, Executing and Reporting Project Results
Assists the senior auditor with planning, executing and reporting results of audits, reviews and evaluations of AOC programs and operations. Performs audits, reviews and evaluations of highly complex AOC areas in accordance with scopes of review that consist of actual and potential cost overruns, time delays and escalating costs on construction and renovation projects; safety; management practices; and compliance with accounting standards. Develops and presents reports to high-level officials that identifies the results and findings and recommendations to improve AOC programs, operations and processes.
Plans the project by developing audits, reviews or evaluation plans that provide the critical path to answer the objectives. Identifies the need for making modifications to the objective or scope based on planning. Assess internal controls and compliance with policies and procedures. Executes the plan and performs the required steps to test, analyze and document compliance with policies and procedures. Identifies and makes recommendations for more efficient AOC operations and procedures.
Conducts audits, reviews and evaluations and recommends operational improvements. Presents results in formal reports to keep the AOC and the Congress informed regarding problems and deficiencies of the administration of AOC programs and operations and status of corrective actions.
Designs audit methods due to new policies, laws and regulations. Independently plans new approaches to existing audit functions. Resolves issues when regulations are highly interpretive and precedents are non-existing. Applies new technology when necessary. Coordinates problem resolutions that cross jurisdictions.
Conducts entrance and exit conferences and audit interviews. Explains the role and responsibilities of the OIG. Presents audit findings and explains the responsibilities and actions required for compliance with findings.
Provides comments in the semiannual report regarding the impact on the economy, efficiency or prevention and detection of fraud and abuse of legislation and regulations.
Recommends policies for AOC activities to promote economy and efficiency and prevents and detects fraud and abuse in programs and operations.
Develops audit plans, specific project assignments and audit objectives and requirements. Assesses overall program effectiveness and efficiencies; compliance with established policies, procedures and government standards; and accomplishments of prescribed mission goals and objectives.
Analyzes and interprets prescribed legislative-AOC policies. Coordinates with the Government Accountability Office to develop OIG guidance for audits. Collaborates with the AIGA to establish review criteria to improve efficiency of audit activities.
Technical Advice and Guidance
Serves as an audit expert for AOC management, program and operational audit assignments. Analyzes and audits multiple functional areas.
Responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take corrective action on unsafe conditions in assigned areas.
Collaborates with peers in evaluating audit reports and management reviews to identify significant audit and review findings, trends and patterns. Recommends changes in OIG policies, procedures and practices.
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Must have a Bachelor’s degree in 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.
OR
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;
A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination;
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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.
Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.
DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test.
The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.
The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm
The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.
All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.
Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:
Auditing
Internal Controls
Contracting
Communication
Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.
Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).
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The Architect of the Capitol's job application process is designed to ensure that we only ask you for the information that is absolutely needed to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position.
To apply for this position, you only need to submit online the following: a) your resume and 2) answer the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant supplemental information. No additional documentation or attachment is required at the time of application.
We ask that you prepare and submit a resume that best describes fully your background experience, skills, abilities, education, training and other relevant credentials. The resume should include dates of employment.
Nothing further is required until it is requested by the staff of the Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for a position, you will be asked to provide it during the selection process or upon selection. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.
For example, we may ask you to provide documents such as college transcripts, copy of diploma or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires a license or certification, we will ask candidate(s) to provide proof at the time of selection.
If you are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to submit proof of Veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, the SF-15 plus proof required by that form).
If you fail to provide the required documents, we will withdraw a tentative job offer made and/or remove you from further consideration.
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.
You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
If you are a new user to the USAJOBS Site and have never registered for an account; you will first need to create an account profile with your basic contact information and a resume to begin applying. You must be a registered USAJOBS user AND you must be signed-in to your account in order to apply for this position. For help with setting up an account or for general assistance in using USAJOBS, go to USAJOBS Help Page.
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All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS “Saved Documents” feature.
If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application. The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/493283600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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