Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens - Current Career United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service and United States Postal Inspection Service WILL NOT be considered or selected from this vacancy announcement. INTERNAL EMPLOYEES MUST APPLY TO ANNOUNCEMENT #: 12091473.

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In-Office Requirement:
The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role.

About the Cybersecurity & Technology Directorate:
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 USPS OIG conducts systematic performance, financial, or attestation reviews and audits of U.S. Postal Service programs and operations, including assessments of efficiency and adequacy of internal controls; compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and/or contracts; and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse.

The Cybersecurity & Technology Directorate helps reduce the risk of fraud, inappropriate disclosure of sensitive data, and disruption of critical postal operations and services by assessing whether USPS information resources provide the highest level of security, reliability, and value expected by USPS customers.

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

The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-07/09. The salary range for this position is $48,247.00 - $76,717.00. The salary figures INCLUDE locality pay. Review OPM's site for Locality Table specifics: 2023 General Schedule (GS).

Career Advancement Opportunities: Non-competitive promotion up to a GS-13 equivalent level is possible through our career ladder program.

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 OIG conducts performance audits and reviews of multiple Postal Service functional areas. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and willing to learn skills in conducting program and performance audits.

This is the trainee level in the area of information systems auditing. Work assignments are selected to provide training in the analytical evaluative aspects of the work and in the appropriate use of such methods and techniques as qualitative and quantitative analysis. The training emphasizes developing an understanding of the relationships of the concepts underlying the specialty area. It is directed toward the recognition of incipient needs or problems and the identification, analysis and solution of problems. Assignments are pre-selected to combine performance of productive work with supervised on-the-job training in both the judgmental and methodological aspects of the work. While participating as a member of an audit team, trainee progressively contributes more value to assigned audit projects as knowledge, skills, and abilities develop.

The GS-9 level is distinguished from the GS-07 level by the ability to work independently to complete assignments of average difficulty. The employee may participate in more complex studies and projects designed to develop broader expertise.

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 obtain and maintain a Tier-5 Top Secret clearance.
• 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 (CIA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), 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. (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.

To be considered for the GS-09 equivalent, you must have a Master's degree from an accredited college or university OR one (1) or more years of experience conducting financial, program and/or performance audits. (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.)


EVALUATION FACTORS
A resume review and structured interview will be conducted for the top-rated applicants to validate your experience meets the critical general competencies at the minimum proficiency level. Please ensure your resume contains examples of your knowledge, skill, or ability in the following areas:

• Ability to analyze data and programs to identify operational problems and appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to use computers and MS Office products sufficient to collect, interpret, and analyze data from multiple sources and communicate
  findings.
• Ability to work effectively (independently or within teams) across functional areas in a professional and collaborative environment.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner, incorporating information obtained through research.

Desirable Qualifications

• Advanced degree
• Basic knowledge of computer security principles sufficient to evaluate various information technology environments, operating systems, hardware, software components, systems, and/or subsystems.

Career Advancement Opportunities
Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience. This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-07/09. Non-competitive promotion up to a GS-13 equivalent level is possible through our career ladder program.

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.