Clarification from the agency

This is a student position that is open to current graduate degree seeking students enrolled in an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. In support of Veterans Recruitment efforts, Veterans who are graduate students of qualifying educational institutions are encouraged to apply. Those in Registered Apprenticeship Programs and Job Corps programs are also eligible to apply.

The work of this position primarily involves assisting on various audits, inspections, and evaluation assignments. The incumbent, a professional auditor trainee, works with a team leader in a developmental capacity to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of organizations, programs, and activities, including procurement, financial, and information technology systems and other operations and programs.

This position allows for non-competitive conversion to a permanent position upon meeting the Pathways Intern conversion requirements.

Conditions of employment

• Education-Transcripts Required
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required upon assuming the position.
• Transcripts must include 24 semester hours in accounting.
• 24 semester hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.
• Must have completed at least one year of graduate level education.
• Graduate school must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Enrolled at least half-time as defined by your school.
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA or its equivalent and must submit cover letter

Must maintain at least half-time enrollment status as defined by your school.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.  Therefore, you should only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  You may verify accreditation at the following website:  http:www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html  All education claimed will be verified.

Qualifications

In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must meet the qualification criteria; Part A and Part B.

Part A-Eligibility Requirements

• Transcripts must include 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.
• A graduate degree seeking student and have completed at least one year of graduate level education.
• Enrolled in a school that has been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Enrolled at least half-time as defined by your school.
• Be in good academic standing (i.e., must have at least a 3.0 GPA or its equivalent).
• Students must provide a Cover Letter describing their interest in the position.
• US Citizen or if you are not a citizen you must meet one the following criteria:  1. owe permanent allegiance to the United States (for example, natives of American Samoa and Swains Island); 2. be a lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); or 3. be admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or have been granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and have filed a declaration of intention to become lawful permanent resident and then citizen when eligible.

Part B-Intern Requirements

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In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must meet the following educational qualification requirements: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education or eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision
and completion of a bachelor’s degree. Note, to be eligible for the Pathways Internship program you must either be able to confirm upcoming enrollment or active enrollment in a graduate level degree program.

Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.

1. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of:
   • 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or
   • 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2years of the curriculum.

Education requirements must be met prior to appointment.  Updated transcript is required to verify requirements have been met.

How you will be evaluated

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

All applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience and education relevant to the duties of the position.  The FCC determines the BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES based on the major job related competencies and evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and abilities reflected in your application and supporting documents.

There are several parts to the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application including:

1.  the core questions
2.  supplemental documentation (e.g., DD-214, SF-50, SF-15, Transcripts, Schedule A Letter), if applicable; and
3.  cover letter describing interest in the position
4.  resume, writing sample, etc.

Applicants may be rated ineligible, if they do not respond to job specific questions, provide supplemental documents and submit a resume.  For more information, please click on Rating Process.