You will serve as an Auditor in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of the Inspector General (OIG), for the Audit, Evaluation and Investigation Program.
Summary
You will serve as an Auditor in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of the Inspector General (OIG), for the Audit, Evaluation and Investigation Program.
Developing the assigned project objectives, identifying scope and preparing audit programs to assure a comprehensive review of all activities.
Conducting audits and evaluations of the EEOC's programs, operations, and activities in accordance with Government Auditing Standards or the Council of Inspector General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation, working alone or as a team member.
Gathering and performing analysis of significant data, preparing audit documentation, and developing findings. Assuring that the EEOC's policies and procedures are effective.
Conducting audits and evaluations designed to assess the effectiveness, economy, and efficiency; internal controls and compliance of the EEOC's activities and programs.
Conducting interviews and conferences with auditees during the course of the work to discuss audit program objectives, status of work, unresolved issues and to obtain required records, documents, policies, and other materials. Responding to questions and inquiries on audit procedures,or policies relative to the OIG's policies.
Preparing comprehensive draft and final reports that contain timely and actionable recommendations to address issues and problems that are identified during assigned audits or evaluations.
Participating in all aspects of the audit cycle from the development of an annual audit plan through follow-up on recommendations. Assisting in preparation of OIG's semiannual report to Congress, and other reports and special projects as required.
Communicating orally and in writing with OIG management and the auditee. Advising managers in a tactful, but effective manner in resolving problems, reconciling differences and providing feasible, acceptable solutions to conditions disclosed in the audit.
Males born after 12/31/59 must register with the Selective Service
Qualifications
You must demonstrate in your resume and responses to questions, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 in the federal service in a position responsible for planning, conducting, and coordinating performance and financial statement audits, and evaluations of programs, operations, and activities.
Core Competencies
Professional knowledge of auditing principles, theories, techniques and practices including the Comptroller General's Government Auditing Standards.
Skill to select and apply appropriate principles, theories, techniques and procedures, and gather, assemble, consolidate and analyze facts, draw conclusions and devise solutions to problems.
Skill in conducting interview, communicating results, and formulating findings and recommendations effectively in detailed, concise oral and /or written format.
Skill in managing multiple concurrent assignments, establishing priorities and exercising creativity and ingenuity.
Skill in being persuasive, tactful, and cooperative, using sound judgment and establishing and maintaining effective relationships with supervisors, employees, auditees and management officials within and outside the agency.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
Education
1. 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. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")
OR
2. 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;
A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
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
You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
EEOC will not pay relocation expenses.
You may be required to travel and you may be required to apply for a government travel card.
A background investigation may be required and continued employment is contingent on completion of that process to determine suitability for federal employment.
This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
As identical vacancies are identified, additional selections may be made from this announcement.
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 or 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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.
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
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:
A Resume showing relevant experience. (Your resume must show the work schedule and hours worked per week as well as dates of employment).
SF-50 for proof of merit promotion eligibility (award Notification of Personnel Actions are not acceptable).
Current Federal employees must submit their most recent performance appraisal or a statement explaining why they cannot submit the appraisal.
If you are using your education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcript.
Veteran preference is not applicable to merit promotion announcements.
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 online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account,
http://https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, please contact the HR Specialist listed in this vacancy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This vacancy is limited to the first 60 applications received. All applications received prior to midnight (11:59 ET) of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered. If the application limit is not reached by the closing date of the announcement, all applications received during the open period will be considered. Any required documents must be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted past the day the application limit is reached, if applicable. If you choose to edit your application after it has been submitted, it will be removed from consideration until you re-submit your application. The date your application is last submitted will be used to determine whether you meet the cut-off criteria.
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 DisabilityProgram@eeoc.gov or by telephone at (202) 663-7042. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Office of the Inspector General
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:
A Resume showing relevant experience. (Your resume must show the work schedule and hours worked per week as well as dates of employment).
SF-50 for proof of merit promotion eligibility (award Notification of Personnel Actions are not acceptable).
Current Federal employees must submit their most recent performance appraisal or a statement explaining why they cannot submit the appraisal.
If you are using your education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcript.
Veteran preference is not applicable to merit promotion announcements.
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 online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account,
http://https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, please contact the HR Specialist listed in this vacancy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This vacancy is limited to the first 60 applications received. All applications received prior to midnight (11:59 ET) of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered. If the application limit is not reached by the closing date of the announcement, all applications received during the open period will be considered. Any required documents must be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted past the day the application limit is reached, if applicable. If you choose to edit your application after it has been submitted, it will be removed from consideration until you re-submit your application. The date your application is last submitted will be used to determine whether you meet the cut-off criteria.
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 DisabilityProgram@eeoc.gov or by telephone at (202) 663-7042. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Office of the Inspector General
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.
