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All U.S. Citizens - Current Career United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service, United States Postal Inspection Service, and Postal Regulatory Commission WILL NOT be considered or selected from this vacancy announcement. INTERNAL EMPLOYEES MUST APPLY TO: #12551941.

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About the Delivery and Network Processing Directorates:

TheDelivery Operations team conducts various types of audits to evaluate and assess whether the USPS meets and executes its critical core functions effectively and efficiently to achieve on-time performance of last-mile delivery. Through our audits and evaluations, with the use of data analytics and risk modeling, we assess the efficiency of the Postal Service's delivery activities and operations, including prompt, reliable, and efficient mail and package shipping services to all Americans.

The Network Processing team provides oversight on the efficiency and effectiveness of the over 300 USPS mail sorting facilities nationwide. Audits focus on cost, service, and large-scale network changes.

To learn more about the Office of Audit, visit: US Postal Service OIG - Audit Directorates.

About the Position: The Auditor role requires the individual to be highly motivated and experienced in conducting program and performance audits. The employee is to serve as a full-performance senior member of an audit team conducting systematic performance, financial, or attestation reviews and audits of USPS electric vehicle and requisite infrastructure programs and operations, including assessments of efficiency, adequacy of internal controls; compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and/or contracts; and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse.

The employee is expected to be skilled in performing all necessary functions of an audit throughout the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases, individually and as a member of an audit team, with limited oversight in accordance with USPS OIG policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.

A successful candidate will have relevant experience in:

• Functioning as a member in a high-performing team.
• Conducting audits in topic areas which are complex or in emerging fields.
• Designing audit plans, including helping identify objectives, risks, scopes, methodologies, fieldwork, data analysis, and project tasks that provide a clear path for developing convincing findings and actionable recommendations.
• Executing data collection efforts, ensuring that evidence collected is reliable, sufficient, relevant, and properly documented in the project work papers.
• Producing audit deliverables and documentation such as reports, findings, action plans, and workpapers to communicate information clearly, concisely, and accurately to internal and external stakeholders.
• Presenting oral briefings to management and other stakeholders, including communicating project status and results.
• Selecting and applying appropriate quantitative and qualitative analytical methods and tools to collect, arrange, process, and present data, develop conclusions; and make recommendations.
• Using critical thinking and audit and programmatic knowledge to identify risks; understand trends and developments; prioritize work; evaluate strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions; develop novel approaches to problems; and reach insightful conclusions.
• Providing technical expertise, support, and guidance to auditors and other staff.

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 Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) 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

Please Note: This announcement is being advertised at the GS-13 level equivalent. The GS-13 level equivalent is distinguished from the GS-12 level equivalent by the demonstrated ability to lead audits and/or complex audit areas which require mastery level project management, critical thinking, and analytical problem-solving skills with minimal supervisory oversight. Complex audit areas are distinguished by the heightened prominence, scope, or sensitivity of the subject; the difficulties encountered in establishing facts; the need for meticulous execution; and/or the greater number of individual metrics to be considered. Makes meaningful and relevant recommendations and addresses all elements of a finding.

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 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 on10/02/2024 will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• Two to four (2-4) years of experience conducting program and/or performance audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards at an Office of Inspector General or similar audit organization to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of programs, functions, and operations. (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.)
• 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).

• A combination of education and experience - at least four (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.)

• 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.

• Advanced degree.
• Professional certification(s), i.e.: CPA, CIA, FSCM, CPIM, CFCM, CPCM, CISA, etc.

• Mastery of a professional knowledge of the theories, practices, methods, and techniques of auditing sufficient to plan, conduct, and lead difficult assignments involving interfaces and inter-relationships between and among programs, functions, policies, and various issues.
• Demonstrated ability to conceive new approaches to existing programs; establish programs central to the mission of the agency; resolve problems of vital importance to the agency where there are conflicting economic and public interests; and resolve issues where governing laws and regulations are highly interpretive and/or precedents are non-existent, obscure, or conflicting.
• Demonstrated ability to select and use appropriate data analytics methods and tools applicable to large data sets to reach conclusions based on fact.
• Demonstrated ability to write communications that convey concise and comprehensive information on matters of a complex nature which are appropriate for the targeted audience and require minimal editing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and deliver presentations to convey information and issues of a complex nature, incorporating information obtained through research.

How you will be evaluated

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

Candidates resumes and supporting documentation will be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and evaluated by a panel of subject matter experts 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. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Arithmetic: Performs computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.
• Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.
• Mathematical Reasoning: Solves practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical and statistical techniques.
• Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations).
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• An interview will be conducted for the top rated applicants to validate your experience meets the critical general competencies at the minimum proficiency level.