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This position is a part of the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Inspector General (OIG), Deputy Inspector General for Audit. As a Student Trainee (Financial Clerk), you will be responsible for assisting teams that perform audits of DoD finance and accounting systems, or that conduct performance audits of functions and activities used to carry out DoD responsibilities.

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Open & closing dates

08/31/2018 to 10/01/2018
Salary

$29,847 - $43,119 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 4
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Locations
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Internships - (Pathways Intern)
Work schedule

Multiple Schedules
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

13
Job family (Series)
- 0599 Financial Management Student Trainee
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Secret
Drug test

Yes
Announcement number

IG-18-10297697-AUD-PA
Control number

509451100

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Students

Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.

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All U.S. citizens eligible for the Pathways Internship Program

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Works as a member of an audit team
Completes routine audit tasks
Performs fact-gathering and collects data to meet requirement of defined tasks/audit steps
Researches applicable laws, directives, regulations, manuals and audit reports for data relevant to area being audited
Prepares legible and accurate work papers
Prepares and processes all necessary forms to meet administrative requirements

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Conditions of Employment

Salary ranges by location: Alexandria - $33,172 - $43,119; Indianapolis - $30,070 - $39,087; Cleveland - $31,066 - $40,382; Columbus - $30,779 - $40,008; Yorktown - $29,847 - $38,798; Philadelphia - $32,233 - $41,898; Denver - $32,460 - $42,194.
This internship is a full-time position in the summer. With supervisory approval, interns may work a part-time schedule while classes are in session and full- or part-time during extended school breaks.
Security Clearance: Position has been designated as Noncritical Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Drug Testing: The incumbent of this position is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with the DoD OIG.
Trial Period: A trial period may be required.
Pathways Agreement: Incumbents must complete a Pathways Participant Agreement upon appointment.

Qualifications

Internship Program Eligibility
Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment and seeking a degree, diploma, or certificate in a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis, as defined by the educational institution.

Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have completed, or will have completed by their date of hire, at least two years of education above the high school level. The education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or at least 20 classroom hours per week for a minimum of 36 weeks.

Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

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Applicants must be in good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.95.

Applicants must have earned, or will have earned by their date of hire, at least 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours in accounting, auditing, finance, or business law courses, and must be pursuing a degree or certification in accounting or a related field, such as business administration, finance, or public administration. In addition, upon completion of the degree or certification currently being pursued, applicants must have earned 24 semester hours in accounting courses (6 of the semester hours may be earned in business law courses) to be considered for conversion.

Additional Vacancies: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions.

Conversion: Interns may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent or term (time-limited) position within 120 days of successful completion of the program. To be eligible for conversion, interns must: complete at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through the Internship Program; complete their degree or certificate requirements; meet the qualification standards for the position to which the Intern will be converted, which includes completion of 24 semester hours in accounting, 6 of which may be in business law; meet agency-specific requirements as specified in the Pathways Participant Agreement; and perform their job successfully. Time spent under previous Internship Program appointments may count towards required work experience hours. Once noncompetitively converted, the position has a full performance level of GS-13. To learn more about the Pathways Internship Program, please visit the Internship Program page on the Office of Personnel Management's website.

Veterans Preference: For more information on veterans' preference go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

Re-employed Annuitants: This vacancy does not meet the criteria identified in DoDI 1400.25 VOLUME 300, Section 3 for the appointment of annuitants. Veterans preference eligibles receive consideration regardless of their annuitant status.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The assessments for this job will measure:
Accountability, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Reading, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Teamwork.

Your results on these assessments will place you in one of three categories:
Best Qualified Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the job related competencies based on the answers to the assessments.
Highly Qualified Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates proficiency in some of the job-related competencies based on the answers to the assessments.
Qualified Category - Meets the minimum qualifications.

Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
- Résumé showing relevant experience and education (cover letter optional). Resume should include the following: where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary;
- Transcripts: You must submit up-to-date transcripts to verify your current enrollment in or acceptance into a degree program. The transcripts, either official or unofficial, must verify your two years of education above the high school level.
- Complete initial Eligibility Questionnaire and Additional Online Assessments
- To claim veterans' preference, submit a DD-214 indicating the most recent dates of service, character of service and type of discharge. To claim 10% or more disability, submit a VA certification letter in addition to a DD-214 (If selected, a completed and signed SF-15 will be required prior to your entrance on duty.) Future military retirees can submit a "Statement of Service" only if retirement DD 214 or proof of transitional leave is not yet available. The "Statement of Service" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable).
If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.

Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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 complete the initial online questionnaire, the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. You must submit a complete application package by the end of the closing date of this announcement.
1. Click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to complete the initial online questionnaire and upload your resume/supporting documents.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
3. Check the application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, by clicking Application Status and More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
4. 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/supporting documents.
Once your application is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email. When you receive a notification from your USAJOBS account it may indicate that your application is complete after you submit the initial online questionnaire and documentation; however, your application will NOT be complete until you have successfully completed the next step described below.
1. If you meet minimum qualifications based on your initial online questionnaire, you will receive an email from assessments@USAHire.opm.gov with a link to the Competency Based Assessments. If not, the email may appear in a "Spam" or "Junk" folder. If you have not received this link within 24 hours before the closing date and you meet the minimum qualifications, you should contact HelpDesk@USAHire.opm.gov. If you accidently deleted the invitation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments or otherwise need the information re-sent (e.g., you feel you have not received it due to a SPAM filter), you should contact HelpDesk@USAHire.opm.gov to request the invitation to be re-sent. Requests to re-send invitations to the USA Hire Competency Assessments must be received by HelpDesk@USAHire.opm.gov BEFORE the close of the JOA.
2. Before taking these assessments, you should visit https://usahire.opm.gov/assess/default/sample/Sample.action to determine whether your computer is likely to experience issues during testing. If you require technical assistance, please contact HelpDesk@USAHire.opm.gov.
3. You should plan 3 hours to complete these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. The assessments must be completed within 48 hours after the close of this Job Opportunity Announcement. You may not re-take the assessments for one year. Your results will be kept on record and used for future jobs requiring these assessments.
If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Assessment, click here for more information: https://www.usajobs.gov/content/pdfs/AssessReasonableAccommodation.pdf. Requests for accommodation must be received before the announcement closing date. Decisions on requests will be made on a case-by-case basis. After notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email and will have at least 48 hours to complete the assessments. If the email invitation is sent prior to the close of the Job Opportunity Announcement to which you applied, you must complete all of the assessments within 48 hours of the closing of the Job Opportunity Announcement. If the email invitation is sent after the close or less than 48 hours prior to the close of the Job Opportunity Announcement to which you applied, you must complete all of the assessments within 48 hours from the time the email is sent.
Agency contact information

Christopher Funk

Phone

(317) 212-2411

Email

christopher.p.funk2.civ@mail.mil

Address

DODIG - DIG FOR AUDIT
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US

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Next steps

When your application package has been reviewed, you will receive an email advising whether or not you were determined to be best qualified and referred to the hiring manager. Referred candidates may be contacted for an interview. You will be notified when the selection process is complete.

If you accidentally deleted the invitation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments or otherwise need the information re-sent (e.g., you feel you have not received it due to a spam filter), you should contact HelpDesk@USAHire.opm.gov to request the invitation to be re-sent. Requests to re-send invitations to the USA Hire Competency Assessments must be received by HelpDesk@USAHire.opm.gov BEFORE the close of the Job Opportunity Announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Résumé showing relevant experience and education (cover letter optional). Resume should include the following: where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary;
Transcripts: You must submit up-to-date transcripts to verify your current enrollment in or acceptance into a degree program. The transcripts, either official or unofficial, must verify your two years of education above the high school level.
Complete initial Eligibility Questionnaire and Additional Online Assessments
To claim veterans' preference, submit a DD-214 indicating the most recent dates of service, character of service and type of discharge. To claim 10% or more disability, submit a VA certification letter in addition to a DD-214 (If selected, a completed and signed SF-15 will be required prior to your entrance on duty.) Future military retirees can submit a "Statement of Service" only if retirement DD 214 or proof of transitional leave is not yet available. The "Statement of Service" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable).

If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.

Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

Help

You must complete the initial online questionnaire, the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. You must submit a complete application package by the end of the closing date of this announcement.

Click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to complete the initial online questionnaire and upload your resume/supporting documents.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
Check the application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, by clicking Application Status and More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. 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/supporting documents.

Once your application is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email. When you receive a notification from your USAJOBS account it may indicate that your application is complete after you submit the initial online questionnaire and documentation; however, your application will NOT be complete until you have successfully completed the next step described below.

If you meet minimum qualifications based on your initial online questionnaire, you will receive an email from assessments@USAHire.opm.gov with a link to the Competency Based Assessments. If not, the email may appear in a "Spam" or "Junk" folder. If you have not received this link within 24 hours before the closing date and you meet the minimum qualifications, you should contact HelpDesk@USAHire.opm.gov. If you accidently deleted the invitation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments or otherwise need the information re-sent (e.g., you feel you have not received it due to a SPAM filter), you should contact HelpDesk@USAHire.opm.gov to request the invitation to be re-sent. Requests to re-send invitations to the USA Hire Competency Assessments must be received by HelpDesk@USAHire.opm.gov BEFORE the close of the JOA.
Before taking these assessments, you should visit https://usahire.opm.gov/assess/default/sample/Sample.action to determine whether your computer is likely to experience issues during testing. If you require technical assistance, please contact HelpDesk@USAHire.opm.gov.
You should plan 3 hours to complete these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. The assessments must be completed within 48 hours after the close of this Job Opportunity Announcement. You may not re-take the assessments for one year. Your results will be kept on record and used for future jobs requiring these assessments.

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Assessment, click here for more information: https://www.usajobs.gov/content/pdfs/AssessReasonableAccommodation.pdf. Requests for accommodation must be received before the announcement closing date. Decisions on requests will be made on a case-by-case basis. After notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email and will have at least 48 hours to complete the assessments. If the email invitation is sent prior to the close of the Job Opportunity Announcement to which you applied, you must complete all of the assessments within 48 hours of the closing of the Job Opportunity Announcement. If the email invitation is sent after the close or less than 48 hours prior to the close of the Job Opportunity Announcement to which you applied, you must complete all of the assessments within 48 hours from the time the email is sent.

Agency contact information

Christopher Funk

Phone: (317) 212-2411
Email: christopher.p.funk2.civ@mail.mil
Address: DODIG - DIG FOR AUDIT
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

When your application package has been reviewed, you will receive an email advising whether or not you were determined to be best qualified and referred to the hiring manager. Referred candidates may be contacted for an interview. You will be notified when the selection process is complete.

If you accidentally deleted the invitation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments or otherwise need the information re-sent (e.g., you feel you have not received it due to a spam filter), you should contact HelpDesk@USAHire.opm.gov to request the invitation to be re-sent. Requests to re-send invitations to the USA Hire Competency Assessments must be received by HelpDesk@USAHire.opm.gov BEFORE the close of the Job Opportunity Announcement.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Hiring complete

Open & closing dates

08/31/2018 to 10/01/2018
Salary

$29,847 - $43,119 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 4
Locations
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Internships - (Pathways Intern)
Work schedule

Multiple Schedules
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

13
Job family (Series)
- 0599 Financial Management Student Trainee
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Secret
Drug test

Yes
Announcement number

IG-18-10297697-AUD-PA
Control number

509451100

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/509451100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Student Trainee (Financial Clerk)

Summary

Overview

Open & closing dates

Salary

Pay scale & grade

Locations

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Announcement number

Control number

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Duties

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Agency contact information

Next steps

Required Documents

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

How to Apply

Agency contact information

Next steps

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