This position is with the Office of Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations' (AIE) Western Region in Sacramento, California. 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 DOI employees, contractors, grantees, lessees, or any other persons or entities doing business with the DOI.
Summary
This position is with the Office of Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations' (AIE) Western Region in Sacramento, California. 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 DOI employees, contractors, grantees, lessees, or any other persons or entities doing business with the DOI.
Note: OIG employees are temporarily operating in a 100% telework capacity. This position will NOT be a permanent remote work or 100% telework position. If selected, you will be expected to report to the Sacramento, CA duty station within 15 business days of when the OIG begins returning employees to the office
As an Auditor you will perform assignments as part of complex performance audits, inspections, and evaluations of DOI programs and operations. Your work encompasses matters important to Indian and Native American communities and natural resources, land, and wildlife management. Your normal duties will include:
Perform various audit assignments, including identifying, analyzing, and researching accounting and auditing issues
Perform assignments as part of reviewing and evaluating procedures, systems, or programs for effectiveness and compliance with laws, regulations, and policies
Assure work performed and supporting evidence adequately supports the conclusions reached
Prepare work papers, interview and meeting notes, and written summaries of findings, reports, and briefing materials
Brief team leader, team members, and internal management officials on findings and explain significance of conclusions reached
You will serve as an Auditor under the Pathways Recent Graduates Program within the OIG. The agency may non-competitively convert a Recent Graduate who is a U.S. Citizen to a term or permanent appointment in the competitive service, as long as the Recent Graduate successfully completes the OIG's one year developmental program and meets the OPM Qualification Standards for the targeted occupational series and grade level. There is no guarantee for conversion. If converted, the position may have a full-performance level of GS-13. The duration of the Recent Graduate appointment is a trial period. If the Recent Graduate is not converted, the position will be terminated.
Must meet Pathways Recent Graduate requirements and minimum qualifications for the grade level(s) for this position as described in this posting.
Key Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship is required.
OGE-450, Confidential Statement of Employment may be required.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Services.
Subject to completion of background investigation.
Final, cumulative GPA must be a 3.0 or above
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement..
Minimum Qualification for the GS-07 level
Education: 1 full year of graduate level education; ORa Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement as defined by OPM
OR
Experience: 1 year (52 weeks) of experience performing all of the following:
- Reviewing data or records to infer conclusions, AND
- Preparing thorough write-ups of work performed, observations made, or conclusions drawn, such as writing detailed meeting minutes or oral interview notes or documenting observable conditions
OR
Combination of Education and Experience as described above: If you possess some, but not all, of the education or specialized experience described above, you may still qualify by combining the amount of creditable experience and education that you possess. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education in excess of 18 hours (total semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.
Minimum Qualification for the GS-09 level
Education: A master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR a L.L.B. or J.D.
OR
Experience: 1 year (52 weeks) of experience performing all of the following:
- Assisting in project planning by identifying areas susceptible to weakness or risk
- Researching laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and/or procedures as part of an assignment, AND
- Preparing written summaries of work performed and conclusions reached, complete with supporting documents, that contribute to a final written report on a subject matter, such as an audit report or research paper
OR
Combination of Education and Experience as described above: If you possess some, but not all, of the education or specialized experience described above, you may still qualify by combining the amount of creditable experience and education that you possess. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education in excess of 18 hours (total semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.
Education
All applicants must meet the basic education requirement for the Auditor series:
Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.
OR
Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:
A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or
Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.
All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions approved by the Department of Education. See https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification and basic education requirements, you must show 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://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
You must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum. Note: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.
Preference eligible veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty; however, eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which the degree or certificate was obtained. The date of release or discharge from active duty should be later than the date the degree or certificate was obtained.
Have 3.0 out of 4.0 final cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA).
Additional selections may be made within 90 days from the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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.
Applicants will be evaluated based on their possession of the following competencies: Knowledge of theories, practices, methods, and techniques of accounting and auditing; Ability to identify and analyze appropriate sources of data relevant to an audit, inspections, evaluation, review, or project; Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to a subject matter; Research skills; and Written communication.
Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience(s) and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. Veterans' preference applies to all selections made under the Pathways authority in accordance with 5 CFR Part 302. Candidates will be assessed based on basic eligibility requirements, an applicant assessment, and a structured interview. This position may require a writing sample.
After the closing date of the announcement, we will review your resume per Category Rating procedures to ensure that qualification and eligibility requirements are met. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of two categories: Best Qualified or Qualified based on the following rating criteria: Data analysis.
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.
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 sufficiently describe how your experience fully meets the specialized experience requirements as stated in this announcement for each grade level(s) you are applying (see "Qualifications" section). Your resume must also support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. We cannot assume you have performed the experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career. We strongly recommend you use the USA Jobs online Resume Builder to submit a resume. If you choose to use your own formatted resume, you must ensure it contains all of the following for each experience/position listed: job title, name of employer, beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format), hours worked per week, detailed description of duties performed, and if a Federal position, series and grade or equivalent. We will not access web pages linked on your resume to determine your qualifications. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information.
Transcripts (required): Legible official or unofficial transcripts are required to verify Pathways Recent Graduates Program eligibility AND basic education requirement for the Auditor series. Ensure your transcripts identify when your degree was conferred and final GPA. Copies of degrees, certificates, and diplomas must be supplemented with official or unofficial transcripts. 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.
Veteran's Preference Documentation: If military service obligation precluded you from applying under the Pathways Recent Graduate 2 year eligibility, include your DD-214 member 4 copy, SF-15, and VA 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 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.
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.
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 DOI OIG's 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 questions 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.
You may update your application documents and some questions related to your personal information at any time during the announcement open period. However, you will not be able to make changes to questions related to assessing the minimum qualifications and competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics) mentioned in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section above. To make an allowed update to your application, return to your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
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 mailWILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
AIE - WESTERN REGION
2800 Cottage Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
US
Next steps
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/
After the closing date of the announcement, we will review your resume and transcripts 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.
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 sufficiently describe how your experience fully meets the specialized experience requirements as stated in this announcement for each grade level(s) you are applying (see "Qualifications" section). Your resume must also support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. We cannot assume you have performed the experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career. We strongly recommend you use the USA Jobs online Resume Builder to submit a resume. If you choose to use your own formatted resume, you must ensure it contains all of the following for each experience/position listed: job title, name of employer, beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format), hours worked per week, detailed description of duties performed, and if a Federal position, series and grade or equivalent. We will not access web pages linked on your resume to determine your qualifications. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information.
Transcripts (required): Legible official or unofficial transcripts are required to verify Pathways Recent Graduates Program eligibility AND basic education requirement for the Auditor series. Ensure your transcripts identify when your degree was conferred and final GPA. Copies of degrees, certificates, and diplomas must be supplemented with official or unofficial transcripts. 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.
Veteran's Preference Documentation: If military service obligation precluded you from applying under the Pathways Recent Graduate 2 year eligibility, include your DD-214 member 4 copy, SF-15, and VA 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 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.
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.
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 DOI OIG's 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 questions 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.
You may update your application documents and some questions related to your personal information at any time during the announcement open period. However, you will not be able to make changes to questions related to assessing the minimum qualifications and competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics) mentioned in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section above. To make an allowed update to your application, return to your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
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 mailWILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
AIE - WESTERN REGION
2800 Cottage Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
US
Next steps
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/
After the closing date of the announcement, we will review your resume and transcripts 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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
