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This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General
04/13/2020 to 06/29/2020
$48,670 - $93,638 per year
GG 07 - 11
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel to regional offices and nuclear facilities may be required.
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
Excepted
13 - However, this position is advertised at the 7, 9 and 11 grade levels. Individuals selected from this vacancy are placed at the grade in which they qualify and not higher than a grade 11. The full performance level of this position is a grade 13.
No
Yes
OIG/AIGA-2020-0009
565504000
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
All candidates (excluding current NRC employees) must live and work within the Washington, D.C. commuting area. Applicants must be within 50 miles of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Headquarters office, which is located in Rockville, Maryland, Zip Code 20852). Applicants that do not meet this criteria will be removed from further consideration.
As an Auditor/Management Analyst for the NRC/OIG, you will perform program evaluations and audit work in accordance with the OIG Audit Manual and the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) publication “Government Auditing Standards”.
You will participate in planning, fieldwork, data collection, and data analysis in order to report findings and provide recommendations. You will be responsible for the preparation of detailed summaries, draft findings, and portions of the final audit report; analyzing data and examining the operations and management of NRC and DNFSB programs.
In addition, you will prepare work papers ensuring documentation is in accordance with OIG policies and procedures and professional audit and evaluation standards.
Applicants for this vacancy may be considered for similar vacancies (i.e., those having comparable duties, same grade level, and same full performance level) that arise within the OIG.
**NOTICE TO APPLICANTS**
Applications for this vacancy will be retrieved and reviewed for referral before the conclusion of the vacancy posting. The retrieval dates are listed below:
1st cut-off: April 21, 2020
2nd cut-off: May 4, 2020
3rd cut-off: May 25, 2020
4th cut-off: June 15, 2020
Final cut-off: June 29, 2020
Applicants for this vacancy may be considered for similar vacancies (i.e., those having comparable duties, same grade level, and same full performance level) that arise within the OIG.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
In addition to the basic education/knowledge requirements described above, you must have 1 year auditing experience at the next lower grade or equivalent using the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.
Specialized experience is demonstrated experience using the Government Accountability Office's GAGAS. Candidates should be able to apply audit techniques and procedures, have basic skill in conducting and reporting on audits and/or evaluations that promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
The ideal candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate the following:
(1) Ability to conduct performance and/or financial audits or evaluate Federal programs. (Discuss the methods you use to research, gather and analyze facts, and study to resolve a problem.)
(2) Demonstrated experience using Federal auditing standards, methodologies, techniques, and procedures. (Discuss the methods you use to research, gather, analyze facts, data, information, and draw conclusions.)
(3) Skill in effectively communicating the results of analysis and solutions to problems. (Describe the kinds of oral presentations you have made and the type of original writing you have generated including the purpose and audience of your oral presentations and written communications.)
(4) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, agency officials, and others. (Provide examples of specific assignments that required you to use tact, diplomacy, and negotiation skills to achieve cooperation and develop consensus.)
(5) Ability to collect and analyze data using data analysis software.
**ATTENTION**
For applicants ONLY applying to the 0511 occupational series:
Applicants that wish to apply for the Auditing occupational series 0511, must meet the following educational requirements to qualify:
Applicants must have a 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.
For applicants applying to the 0343 occupational series:
Applicants that wish to be considered for the 0343 are not required to have an accounting degree nor 24 semester hours in Accounting. However, formal education in auditing is desired.
The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Selective Placement Coordinator for assistance with the application or hiring process via Disability.Resource@nrc.gov. Deaf applicants may contact the Disability Program Manager by calling the NRC videophone at 240-428-3217.
Individuals who are eligible for non-competitive appointment under an OPM special appointing authority may apply for consideration under a comparable NRC non-competitive appointing authority. Veterans, please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/
Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a wavier is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment. If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.
The NRC is a zero tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for this position will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing unless currently in a NRC position subject to random drug testing AND will be subject to random drug testing upon appointment to the NRC.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.
Your resume and responses in the additional space provided are the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume and responses that directly relate to this position.
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List of supplemental material that may be applicable:
If you are a NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available.
If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility. In addition, current or former Federal employees are required to submit a complete copy of their most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal).
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.) You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
If you are not currently not a Federal Auditor, series 0511, and wish to be considered for this occupational series, you must submit your College Transcripts that substantiate your qualifications for the 0511 series.
All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1. Use the "USAJOBs" feature to download documents from your USAJOBs portfolio; or
2. use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or
3. use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
As an NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent performance appraisal or a statement describing why your appraisal is not available. You may do so either electronically, following the instructions below:
All supplemental documents can now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1. Use the "USAJOBs" feature to download documents from your USAJOBs portfolio; or
2. use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded:
.gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or
3. use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
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.
We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online resume, including responding to any vacancy questions, you will not be considered for this position. Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated and requests for extensions WILL NOT granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must Contact the Human Resources Specialist BEFORE the closing date to speak to someone who can provide assistance for online submission.
You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as "significant experience" or "see resume" do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered.
To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJoBs and selecting "Application Status."
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/565504000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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