This vacancy may be used to fill other similar and/or comparable positions throughout the agency within the stated duty station. Additional selections may be made if additional vacancies occur within 90 days of certificate issuance.
Summary
This vacancy may be used to fill other similar and/or comparable positions throughout the agency within the stated duty station. Additional selections may be made if additional vacancies occur within 90 days of certificate issuance.
Recent Graduates - Applicants within 2 years of receiving their degree or certificate. Veterans precluded from applying due to military service, must be within 6 years of receiving their degree or certificate.
As an Auditor (Recent Graduate) with the OIG, you will serve as a team member on an assigned audit or review and assist senior employees in analysis, interviews, writing, auditing or reviewing results and conducting complex reviews or evaluations across a myriad of DOJ programs. Specific responsibilities include:
·Evaluating and reviewing surveys and assisting audit survey and verification program development. Applicants hired under this announcement may also be assigned to review small programs or activities of limited scope under supervisory guidance. Applicants also must be able to perform research, conduct interviews, and analyze financial documentation in both a team environment and individually. On larger reviews, the candidate will assist senior employees by gathering and analyzing data and making recommendations based on such analysis.
· Composing work papers and summaries for reviews, performing data analysis, including analysis of financial data, and developing draft finding sheets that clearly identify the logic flow. The Auditor submits all work to the electronic work system so that it can be used and reviewed by supervisors and other team members.
· Supporting audit teams and developing productive and professional relationships through engaging in collaboration and coordination with internal and external parties.
· Developing skills, testing abilities, and acquiring the knowledge to become well versed in evaluation and review techniques, DOJ programs and finances, legislation and regulations, and industry practices.
· Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progresses.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
You must successfully pass a drug screening
You must meet Recent Graduate Eligibility Requirements.
You must submit proof of the positive education requirement.
Your application package must support your answers to the occupational questionnaire.
Appointment to this position will be subject to successful completion of a 1-year probationary period.
You must provide proof of the education requirement by providing all transcripts that show the specified credits located above or by providing a copy of your CPA or CIA certificate..
You must complete and sign a Pathways Recent Graduate Participant Agreement.
Qualifications
Recent Graduate Program Eligibility:
To meet these requirements, you must have obtained a qualifying associate's, bachelor's, master's, professional, doctoral, or technical/vocational degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous 2 years.
Preference-eligible veterans who have been precluded from applying due to their military service obligation have as much as 6 years after acquiring a qualifying degree to apply.
Basic Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must meet one of the of the following basic eligibility requirements to qualify for this position:
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; OR
4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge with a background that also includes one of the following:
(1) 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality; or
(2) A certificate as a Certified Public Account or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
(3) 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;
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.
In addition to the basic eligibility requirements, applicants must have the following specialized experience and/or directly related education or a combination:
(Note: Specialized experience is paid or unpaid experience that has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position in the practical application of professional accounting and auditing principles, procedures, and techniques successfully.)
At the GS-7 level, applicants must have either: (1) 1 year of graduate-level education, (2) a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement or (3) 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level. Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to performing routine accounting assignments, verifying reported findings to source documents, and reconciling working papers.
At the GS-9 level, applicants must have 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent degree or 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level. Specialized experience includes but is not limited to performing technical accounting assignments, verifying reports against source accounts, assisting in the preparation of audit work papers, and determining that approved accounting policies and procedures are followed.
Veteran Preference: If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your résumé.
In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim.
Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under "How You Will Be Evaluated," veteran- preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified. In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest quality category (i.e. Best Qualified).
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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.
Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the below competencies. You are NOT required to provide a separate narrative written response; rather you must describe in your application how your experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below:
1. Knowledge of Auditing Principles, Procedures, and Techniques
2. Knowledge of Management Policies, Procedures, and Program Goals
3. Ability to Communicate Effectively Orally the Results of Complex Analysis
4. Ability to Communicate in Writing
If you meet the basic and minimum qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of the three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/29/2019
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. 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 and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact to obtain an alternative application.
Audit Division
950 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20530
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. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/29/2019
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. 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 and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact to obtain an alternative application.
Audit Division
950 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20530
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. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
