Clarification from the agency

Open to All U.S. Citizens. Current Career United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service, Postal Regulatory Commission, and United States Postal Inspection Service WILL NOT be considered or selected from this vacancy announcement. INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY TO ANNOUNCEMENT #: 12003380.

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About the Transportation and Inspection Service Directorates:
The U.S. Postal Service's mission is to bind the nation together through the delivery of mail and to provide prompt, reliable, and efficient postal services to all communities each day.

The Transportation directorate oversees the U.S. Postal Service's surface and air transportation network that moves approximately 127 billion mail pieces on an annual basis. This directorate performs audits on operations, procurements, logistical support systems, and other programs costing the Postal Service more than $10 billion annually.

The Inspection Service directorate provides oversight of the Inspection Service, which is the law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service. This directorate performs audits on Inspection Service's core functions, which are to support and protect the U.S. Postal Service, its employees, infrastructure, and customers by enforcing laws that defend the nation's mail system from illegal or dangerous use.

To learn more about the Office of Audit, visit: United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General - Office of Audit

These positions are being advertised at the Director Band level, equivalent to a GS-15. The salary range for these positions is $151,657.00 - $183,500.00. The salary figures INCLUDE locality pay. Review OPM's site for Locality Table specifics: 2023 General Schedule (GS).


Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

The employee manages and directs the activities of staff engaged in performing audits and reviews that examine how the Postal Service's activities, organization, and policies relate to its strategic vision and mission. Reviews focus on a variety of areas, including the Delivering For America 10-year transformation plan, and the transportation network or inspection service mission. Additional responsibilities include:

• Planning and assigning work; collaborating with peers and subordinates to assure effective advisory services; and otherwise ensuring continuous progress toward stated goals.
• Plans and oversees the conduct of complex audits, evaluations, inspections, reviews, surveys or other analytical processes. Reviews and approves the purpose, scope, and approach of each project.
• Ensures audit projects meet professional standards in planning and execution and in the accumulation of evidentiary data. Also ensures approved audit objectives are met and that adequate practical coverage is achieved.
• Reviews and edits audit reports and discusses the reports with appropriate management. Presents oral briefings to management.
• Accumulates data, maintains records, and prepares reports on the administration of audit projects and other assigned activities. Assists in evaluation of overall audit results.
• Brings about a shared understanding of job objectives, roles, and report messages by facilitating job-related meetings and coaching others when necessary.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts research on complex sales, marketing, international or mail entry issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach, methodology, or interpretation, to identify appropriate solutions.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals that impact sales, marketing, international or mail entry related initiatives.
• Represents the Office of Inspector General in meetings with high-level officials from the United States Postal Service, other agencies, vendors, and members of external organizations. Responsibilities include presenting results of assessments and studies (which may be complex or controversial), negotiating agreements, and influencing approval and implementation of agency-wide solutions and plans.
• Assures implementation by subordinate staff of the goals and objectives of the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General. Determines goals and objectives that need additional emphasis; develops measures that evaluate performance; makes recommendations for program improvement; and manages all resources as agency assets.
• Identifies and resolves, as applicable, unique issues where no policy exists, taking innovative actions to address new needs and/or issues.
• Furthers the Equal Opportunity Program, including assuring equal opportunity for all subordinate employees in recruitment, selection, promotion, training, awards, assignments, discipline, and special program objectives.
• Practices sound position management when assigning work, combining/separating duties, establishing and abolishing positions, and in fulfilling other human resource management duties and responsibilities.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and medical assessment questionnaire.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier-5 Top Secret security clearance with Inspection Service Directorate or Moderate Background Investigation security clearance with Transportation Directorate.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card.
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• Degree in auditing or in a related field (please see below list for related field degree list) such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting (must submit transcripts from an accredited college or university).

OR

• A 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.

AND

• At least five (5) years of performance/program auditing experience that includes planning and conducting audits, evaluations, or inspections (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.)
• At least two (2) years previous manager or supervisor experience that includes managing lower-level staff (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.)
• At least one (1) year (52 weeks) or more of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the GS-14 level. (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.)

Additional 0511 Related and Accepted Degrees:

• Business Related, including but not limited to:
  • Auditing, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior/Psychology, etc.
• Government Related, including but not limited to:
  • Criminal Justice, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Public Relations/Communications, etc.
• Technically Related, including but not limited to:
  • Engineering, Cybersecurity, Human Resources, Information Technology, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, etc.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or related professional certification(s).
• Advanced degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, law, public administration, public policy, or a related field.
• Intellectual curiosity and experience in imagining strategic solutions to complex problems.
• Detail orientated and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.

EVALUATION FACTORS

• Mastery of a professional knowledge of the theory, concepts, principles, and practices of financial and performance auditing sufficient to conduct difficult assignments involving interfaces and inter-relationships between and among programs, systems, functions, policies, and various issues.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant business areas and external industry factors to drive the strategic vision of the directorate.
• Experience in managing projects and teams that include conducting research, field work and data analysis, and summarizing findings and recommendations for complex strategic and operational issues facing the Postal Service or other audited agencies.
• Experience serving as a manager/supervisor establishing work plans and/or directly supervising a staff of subordinates.
• Proficiency in identifying systemic or procedural problems and developing findings and recommendations.
• Ability to effectively communicate the results of findings, both orally and in writing, to internal and external stakeholders.

Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.

How you will be evaluated

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

The Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor; fail to attach all required documentation; if your application materials indicate that you are not minimally qualified for this position; or if you fail to qualify on the interview. Only the top-rated candidates will be referred to a review official or the selecting official for further consideration. Top-rated applicants may be required to participate in an interview. Your rating may be further adjusted or rated as ineligible by the review official or the selecting official based on your interview performance. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision.

NOTE: If you receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor or on the interview, you will be considered NOT MINIMALLY QUALIFIED for the position and rated ineligible.

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on06/23/2023 will be considered.