This position of Assistant Inspector General for Audit is required by the Inspector General (IG) to provide (1) Department level policy; (2) overall leadership; and (3) general supervision, direction, and coordination of all audit and inspection activities relating to Department programs and operations which are worldwide in scope, and which are essential to and for the effective management of the Department of Agriculture.
Summary
This position of Assistant Inspector General for Audit is required by the Inspector General (IG) to provide (1) Department level policy; (2) overall leadership; and (3) general supervision, direction, and coordination of all audit and inspection activities relating to Department programs and operations which are worldwide in scope, and which are essential to and for the effective management of the Department of Agriculture.
Directs the Office of Audit which performs highly complex professional audits, inspections, and reviews that are critical to OIG's accomplishment of its mission to detect fraud, waste and abuse in USDA programs.
Coordinates audit and inspection engagements of USDA programs and activities with other Offices within OIG.
Responsible for supervising the performance of auditing and inspection activities with a geographically dispersed staff.
Serves as a member of the Inspector Generals (IG) decision and policy-making staff, sharing responsibility for the accomplishment of the OIG mission and serving as a consultant and adviser to the AIG/A, the IG, and their Deputy.
Makes workload determinations, prepares justifications, and recommends priorities for long-range planning, to include OIG's annual budget and annual plan to ensure an appropriate level of oversight of critical USDA programs.
Provides overall executive direction and coordination to Audit Directors in conducting Department-wide performance, financial and information technology audit and inspection activities.
Identifies the Office of Audit's budget and financial requirements, and provides oversight of budgetary expenditures.
Issues reports or other products identifying audit and inspection findings and provides recommendations to USDA to improve its operational effectiveness.
Prepares summaries of the Office of Audit's work to be used in preparation of the Inspector General's Semiannual Report to Congress (SARC) and the Secretary.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
Selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
A one-year SES probationary period is required unless excepted by regulation
Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/
Relocation expenses are NOT authorized
You must meet initial and periodic suitability determinations based on favorable background investigations and updates. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
Selected applicants are subject to initial and random drug testing. Failure to pass a drug test or maintain a clearance is grounds for removal.
Significant travel is expected. Selected applicants must be able to acquire and maintain a government-issued travel charge card.
SES members are excluded from premium pay provisions of 5 USC Chapter 55 SubchapterV, such as overtime pay, compensatory time off, Sunday premium pay, holiday premium pay, etc.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Qualifications
Applications and all supporting documents MUST be submitted through USA Jobs by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of this announcement.
Eligibility for this position will be based on meeting the basic education requirements below and clear and comprehensive indication that the applicant has had experience of the scope and quality sufficient to carry out the duties and assignments of the position. Applicants must meet the basic education requirements and possess the essential skills, knowledge, and abilities listed in the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications paragraphs below.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 0511 SERIES:
Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.
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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.
In addition to the above Basic Requirements, you must meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. You must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), the Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be evaluated on the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) listed below which are broadly applicable to SES positions throughout the Federal Government. All competitive applicants must submit a narrative statement covering each of the ECQs. Narratives should be limited to no more than a total of 10 pages for the ECQs. OPM Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates, current career SES members or former career SES members who are eligible for reinstatement to a career-reserved position need not submit an ECQ statement.
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
When responding to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the ECQs. Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts. You should limit your narrative to two pages per ECQ, and address each ECQ separately. OPM's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications can assist you in writing an effective SES application.
Applicants must utilize the Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) Model when writing Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ). Use two examples of relevant experience for each ECQ being sure your experience matches the ECQ criteria.
Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal.
Context - Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale).
Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge.
Result - Give specific examples of measures/outcomes that had some impact on the organization. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.
Please note the guide to writing Executive Core Qualifications using the Challenge-Context-Action-Result Model is very helpful when drafting ECQ narrative responses. The Guide is available on OPM's Website at: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/guidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf
Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments (e.g., Led the development and implementation of....) and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised; size of budget managed; amount of money saved, etc.).
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit a narrative statement specifically addressing each of the following Technical Qualifications. Narratives should be limited to no more than two pages per factor. Applicants will be evaluated against each of these factors.
Expert knowledge of and demonstrated experience conducting performance auditing, attestation, and financial statement auditing principles, techniques, and practices needed to interpret and apply Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) to promote economy and efficiency and detect and deter waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in agency programs and operations.
Demonstrated experience leading the development and execution of an annual work plan. Experience must include: (1) taking a data-driven, risk-based approach to identifying program areas or issues where audit coverage is needed; (2) developing appropriate objectives, scope, and methodology; and (3) incorporating innovative procedures, where appropriate.
Demonstrated experience leading a team of audit professionals charged with executing complex audit engagements. Experience must include: (1) supervising a staff of subordinates and/or managing contractors performing audit engagements; (2) managing audit execution and reporting to ensure the timely completion of impactful, high-quality reports that drive positive change.
Ability to communicate and coordinate program activities with major stakeholders such as Congress, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, Administrators for various USDA agencies; other Inspector General Offices; and other Federal departments such as the Government Accountability Office or the Office of Management and Budget.
Education
This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades) to document that you have met the education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required prior to your starting work.
Additional information
Selectees for such positions must meet the initial agency suitability determination before a final job offer can be made.
OPM Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates and current Career SES members need only address the technical qualifications and need not respond to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Selectee will be required to file an annual financial disclosure statement, form OGE-278.
Veterans' preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service..
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 on the basis of the quality and extent of their accomplishments, experience and education. An Executive Evaluation Panel will evaluate the resume, the Executive Core Qualifications statement and the Technical Qualifications statement for each candidate to determine the best qualified candidates who will be referred to the selecting official.
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.
The following documents are required for your application to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in mail service, your system failure or downtime, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
Resume must include: 1) personal information; 2) education; 3) work experience including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; and title, series and grade if applicable; 4) supervisor's phone number, e-mail address for each work period listed, and whether or not we may contact them for reference checks; and 5) other qualifications.
MTQ Narrative Statements - Two page limit per MTQ.
ECQ Narrative Statements - Two page limit per ECQ (except current or reinstatement-eligible career SES members, and SES-CDP graduates whose ECQs have been OPM QRB certified).
For current or previous Federal employees, please attach a copy of your most recent SF-50 or agency notification of personnel action form that provides current position, grade level, and duty location.
Please provide a copy of your most recent performance appraisal dated within 18 months or a statement explaining the reason it cannot be submitted.
Graduates of an OPM certified SES Candidate Program must submit a copy of the program graduation/certification document.
Current or former SES members MUST submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, showing status as an SES member.
Incomplete application packages will not be evaluated.
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, contact the Agency Contact listed below well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages must be complete and submitted no later than noon ET on the closing date of the announcement to be entered into the system prior to its closing.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact the Agency Contact to request this.
To begin, click "Apply" and follow the instructions to complete the Assessment Questionnaire and attach your resume and all required documents.
NOTE: If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous submission, which means the previous document is no longer available to the Human Resources Office. If you are adding to, rather than replacing a previous submission, you must upload both the old document and the new document. You must verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBs transfer into the Agency's staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Applicants may combine all like required documents (e.g. SF-50s or veteran docs) into one or more files and scan for uploading into the application. Each file must not exceed 3MB. Grouping like documents into files will simplify the application process. Documents must be in one of the following formats: GIF, JPEG, JPG, PDF, PNG, RTF, or Word (DOC or DOCX). Uploaded documents may not require a password, digital signature, or other encryption to open.
Office of the Inspector General
1400 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20250
US
Next steps
Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Log in to your USAJOBS account to check your application status.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required for your application to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in mail service, your system failure or downtime, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
Resume must include: 1) personal information; 2) education; 3) work experience including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; and title, series and grade if applicable; 4) supervisor's phone number, e-mail address for each work period listed, and whether or not we may contact them for reference checks; and 5) other qualifications.
MTQ Narrative Statements - Two page limit per MTQ.
ECQ Narrative Statements - Two page limit per ECQ (except current or reinstatement-eligible career SES members, and SES-CDP graduates whose ECQs have been OPM QRB certified).
For current or previous Federal employees, please attach a copy of your most recent SF-50 or agency notification of personnel action form that provides current position, grade level, and duty location.
Please provide a copy of your most recent performance appraisal dated within 18 months or a statement explaining the reason it cannot be submitted.
Graduates of an OPM certified SES Candidate Program must submit a copy of the program graduation/certification document.
Current or former SES members MUST submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, showing status as an SES member.
Incomplete application packages will not be evaluated.
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, contact the Agency Contact listed below well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages must be complete and submitted no later than noon ET on the closing date of the announcement to be entered into the system prior to its closing.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact the Agency Contact to request this.
To begin, click "Apply" and follow the instructions to complete the Assessment Questionnaire and attach your resume and all required documents.
NOTE: If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous submission, which means the previous document is no longer available to the Human Resources Office. If you are adding to, rather than replacing a previous submission, you must upload both the old document and the new document. You must verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBs transfer into the Agency's staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Applicants may combine all like required documents (e.g. SF-50s or veteran docs) into one or more files and scan for uploading into the application. Each file must not exceed 3MB. Grouping like documents into files will simplify the application process. Documents must be in one of the following formats: GIF, JPEG, JPG, PDF, PNG, RTF, or Word (DOC or DOCX). Uploaded documents may not require a password, digital signature, or other encryption to open.
Office of the Inspector General
1400 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20250
US
Next steps
Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Log in to your USAJOBS account to check your application status.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
