Clarification from the agency

Open to: AREA 4A - All U.S. Citizens

As a AUDITOR - TITLE 5, GS-0511-7/9/11, you will recommend solutions of accounting and operational problems utilizing professional accounting and auditing knowledge. Implement regulations, procedures and analyses of automated systems. Perform complex accounting and review activities involving in the analysis of accounting records. Develop position papers and fact sheets that interpret reports and accounting data. Review automated accounting and financial systems and identify the need for changes to enhance system capabilities. Perform a variety of internal review assignments that require ingenuity in applying conventional and advanced techniques in gathering and evaluating pertinent data. Utilize professional accounting and audit skills to maintain oversight for implementing appropriate laws, directives, and regulations of internal control programs and procedures. Study and research background material to gain program information and discover leads. Conduct in-briefs with management officials. Perform survey work to identify potential operating problems. Document results in accordance with Comptroller General Standards, DoD, Army, Air Force, and Army and Air National Guard policies. Prepare working papers and files in accordance with Comptroller General Standards and Army and Air National Guard policies. Perform follow-up on findings and recommendations. Report the status of corrective actions taken by functional activities to the USPFO. Evaluates validity of findings and recommendations identified by external audit agencies. Prepare overall command response to external audit agency reports based on input from proponent activities. Perform other duties as assigned.
A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDT5147P01, PDT5422P01, and PDT5148P01 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.hro-technicianstaffing@army.mil.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
May be subject to furlough actions.Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.This position is located on a tobacco free facility.
Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
Financial Management Level 2 Certification: Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all DoD and DoA requirements of this certification program as a condition of employment for this position. Employees must obtain the appropriate certification levels for their positions within 24 months after initial assignment; and, employees must maintain the positions' continuous training and education studies, as identified for each certification level, during the defined 24-month period. Must complete the requisite quantity of CETs every two years to sustain the achieved certification level.

NOTE: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a DOD civilian position within 180 days after retirement, without a TAG approved waiver, in accordance with DoDi 1402.01, Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces, dated 09 Sep 2007 and National Guard Appointment for Retired Members of the Armed Forces Memo, dated 18 Jan 2019.

Qualifications

FOR THE GS-07:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-05) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge of auditing principles and procedures.

FOR THE GS-09:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-07) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge of auditing principles and procedures. Knowledge of the concepts of audit business program requirements. Experience conducting audits in accordance with directives and policies. Experience studying and evaluating internal controls to determine the level of system reliability. Experience determining audit procedures needed to attain audit objectives. Experience obtaining evidence through inspection, observation, and inquiries, to provide a reasonable basis for an opinion in regard to the activity under examination. Experience conducting examinations and tests that used statistical and/or judgmental sampling of financial records and management controls to determine the degree of efficiency and effectiveness, and to determine that financial records were maintained in accordance with applicable regulations.

FOR THE GS-11:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-09) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge of auditing principles and procedures. Knowledge of the concepts of audit business program requirements. Experience conducting audits in accordance with directives and policies. Experience studying and evaluating internal controls to determine the level of system reliability. Experience determining audit procedures needed to attain audit objectives. Experience obtaining evidence through inspection, observation, and inquiries, to provide a reasonable basis for an opinion in regard to the activity under examination. Experience conducting examinations and tests that used statistical and/or judgmental sampling of financial records and management controls to determine the degree of efficiency and effectiveness, and to determine that financial records were maintained in accordance with applicable regulations.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are claiming veterans' preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference, and will possibly impact your placement on the certificate. For more veterans' information please click https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit all supporting documentation as specified on the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference". You can locate the SF 15 at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf

5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active duty service.