This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/508604600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) provides independent oversight and promotes excellence, integrity, and accountability within the programs, operations, and management of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), whose mission concerns the natural resources, environment, wildlife, energy policy, scientific research, American Indian and Alaska Native trust responsibilities, and cultural and historical heritage of our nation.
Learn more about this agency08/21/2018 to 08/31/2018
$81,548 - $126,062 per year
GS 12 - 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - Significant travel is required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Permanent
Competitive
13
No
Yes
IGAIE-2018-0015
508604600
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Status Candidates (Career and Career Conditional), Noncompetitive Eligibles, Reinstatement Eligibles, ICTAP/CTAP Eligibles, and Eligible Veterans
This position is located in the Office of Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations (AIE). The AIE manages, supervises, coordinates, and conducts audits, inspections and evaluations relating to DOI programs and operations, including, but not limited to, waste, abuse and mismanagement in such programs and operations of the DOI employees, contractors, grantees, lessees, or any other persons or entities doing business with the DOI. As an Auditor, you will conduct performance and/or financial audits, inspections, and evaluations as a member of a team.
Auditors in the Office of Inspector General are subject to stringent restrictions on interest in, or ownership of, Federal lands and energy resources. An annual conflict of interest statement is required.
Minimum Qualification for GS-12:
Specialized Experience: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service, applying professional accounting and auditing theories, techniques, and methods to plan and conduct segments of performance and/or financial audits or evaluations; developing practical recommendations for corrective actions; and participating in meetings or conferences to present findings and justify recommendations.
Minimum Qualification for GS-13:
Specialized Experience: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service that includes planning and performing complex performance and financial audit and evaluation assignments; performing segments of comprehensive projects which include reviewing and auditing procedures, systems, or programs for economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; and briefing senior management on audit findings and justifying recommendations.
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
Positive Education Requirement
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:
CTAP/ICTAP ELIGIBILITY - Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605 (a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
VEOA ELIGIBLES - If applying under VEOA, you must include your DD-214, SF-15 and Veterans Affairs letter (if applicable). If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your unit which states the date you entered active duty and the date you are separating. Your separation date must be within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. For more information on the VEOA, consult the Vet Guide on OPM's website.
Additional selections may be made within 90 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your experience (paid and unpaid), education, awards, and training and self-development as it relates to the position. If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must indicate the GS or pay band level for each position that you held. If your resume includes non-government service, including contractors, please include the salaries for each position held. All work experience should specify the length of time spent in the position and tour of duty (full or part time to include number of hours). One year of general or specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are pro-rated. Your responses to the questionnaire and/or competency statements will be evaluated to determine the degree to which your skills match this position.
Your responses to the self-assessment questionnaire will be validated against your resume to determine if you meet the qualification requirements for this position.Candidates are required to possess certain Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the functions of this position. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate their attainment of these KSAs in an online job questionnaire. The KSAs are:
All documentation, applicable to you, must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit the required documents will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
Resume (required) - Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and OPM qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. Insufficient information will result in an ineligible rating.
SF-50 (required) - Notification of Personnel Action documenting proof of competitive status, tenure, position, grade level, and step. Your
Performance Appraisal - All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a copy of the most recent completed annual performance appraisal, dated within the last year and includes the final rating.
Transcript (required) - Official or unofficial college/university transcripts will be accepted. NOTE: An official transcript will be required prior to entrance on duty.
Foreign education equivalency documentation - Required if you have qualifying education completed outside of the United States and its territories.
CPA or CIA license/certification - Required if you are fulfilling the education requirement of this position with 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, AND possess a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor obtained through written examination.
Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable) - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214-Member 4 copy), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.
ICTAP/CTAP documentation (if applicable) – Such as a RIF separation notice, certificate of expected separation, SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action stating you were separated by RIF, OR a letter from your agency documenting your priority consideration status.
Other Documentation - Supporting eligibility for non-competitive appointment (e.g. severely disabled, eligible veterans, SF-50 etc.).
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.
Please carefully read all the instructions before you begin the application process.
To apply for this job opportunity, you must submit a resume and an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. This information will be transferred to the Department of Interior's OIG Automated Application System.
You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the following four-step application process:
STEP 1: Select the "Apply On-line" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.
STEP 2: Submit a detailed resume or any other written format you choose documenting your job-related qualifications, experience, and education (if applicable). Cover letter is optional. If you submit a cover letter, you must also submit a resume. Please see the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume.
STEP 3: Answer the eligibility and assessment questionnaires on-line through the automated application system. These questions will be used to evaluate your student eligibility for this job opportunity.
STEP 4: Submit all required documentation, applicable to you, listed in the Required Documents section of this job opportunity to the automated application system prior to the closing date of this announcement.
ALTERNATE APPLICATION PROCEDURES
NOTE: If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package by fax. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, at least two working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement.
Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the closing date of the announcement, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. You will be notified of your rating and/or referral of your resume to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. You will be informed of the outcome via e-mail. We expect to make a selection within 45 to 60 days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/508604600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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