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Summary

This position is in the Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Inspector General (OIG),Office of Audit (OA). This organization independently conducts performance and financial audits to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, economy, and integrity of DOL programs and operations, including activities performed by contractors and grant recipients.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$65,271 - $100,315 per year

The salary range is based on the 2026 General Schedule Pay Tables and is subject to duty station locality pay adjustment.

Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Promotion potential
13 - There is no obligation to provide future promotions if you are selected. Promotions are dependent on your ability toperform the duties at a higher level, meet all the performance requirements, and supervisor's recommendation to the next grade.
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
MS-26-OIG-OA-13039890-LAD
Control number
882567000

Duties

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***Selectee(s) will be expected to report in person to one of the following locations: San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; or Dallas, TX.

Pay to be set based on the locality pay area of the Duty Location. Final duty station will be determined upon selection.

Duties:

  • Participates as a team member in planning and executing performance and/or financial audit engagements of DOL programs, operations, contractors, and grant recipients. Performs assigned audit tasks with progressively increasing independence under the guidance of higher-graded auditors.
  • Applies GAGAS, the IG Act, U.S. Government Accountability Office's (GAO) Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance, and applicable laws, regulations, contracts, and grant
    requirements to assigned audit work. Ensures adherence to OA policies, independence, and ethical standards.
  • Assists with engagement planning by drafting assigned portions of audit objectives, scope, methodology, timelines, and resource estimates. Contributes to risk assessments by identifying program risks, related controls, and potential areas of noncompliance or fraud risk, and documents the results in accordance with OA templates.
  • Conducts research and gathers background information on DOL programs, operations, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Summarizes research to support audit planning, scoping, and testing strategies.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned, commensurate with the GS-9 developmental level, with increasing complexity and independence as proficiency is demonstrated.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be at least 16 years old.
  • Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
  • Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met. See Probationary Period under the Additional Information section for more information.
  • Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.

Qualifications

You must meet the Basic Requirements listed in the Education Requirements section to qualify for Auditor, as described below.

In addition to the Basic Requirements, to qualify for the Auditor, GS-0511-09, you must meet one of the options described below.

Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-07, in the Federal Service.
Qualifying specialized experience for the GS-09 level includes at least four (4) of the following:
· Reviewing, analyzing and interpreting audit regulations and policies;
· Presenting findings or recommendations to a senior Auditor or supervisor;
· Conducting simple audits;
· Conducting reviews of records to identify discrepancies;
· Examining, researching and gathering information for preparation of portions of audit reports; and/or
· Drafting and/or preparing reports.

OR

Education: Possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree in auditing, or a in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting; or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in auditing;

OR

Combination of experience and education: Possess a combination of specialized experience as described above AND graduate education as described above, which when combined would equate to at least 100%.

  • No Relocation Incentives will be offered.
  • No Permanent Change of Station Incentives will be offered.
  • This position is outside the Bargaining Unit.
  • This position will not be filled until the Department's Placement Assistance Programs have been fully utilized.

Education

Basic Requirements:
A. Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.

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B. 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:
1. A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or
2. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position.

Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

Additional information

Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have speech disabilities, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services.

Please Note: Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met and reflect your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure, and the type of appointment (i.e. competitive/excepted). In some cases, you may need to submit more than one SF-50.

The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers.

Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy.

The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions.

All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.

Probationary Period
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, as demonstrated through your resume and supporting documentation.

You may preview application questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13039890

USA Hire

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Accountability
  • Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning
  • Attention to Detail
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Teamwork

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, and volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.).

INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.

Office of Inspector General

Begin a challenging career with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Inspector General (OIG), and you will help shape the workforce of tomorrow. DOL offers rewarding opportunities to contribute to a noble mission; to serve and protect American workers, prepare them for new and better jobs, and to ensure the safety and fairness of American workplaces.

Through independent oversight, rigorous investigations, and objective audits, the Office of Inspector General protects taxpayer dollars, combats fraud and corruption, safeguards workers and beneficiaries, and strengthens public trust.

The Department of Labor-Office of Inspector General does not make unfavorable hiring decisions on the basis of an applicant's previous or current unemployment, or the fact that an applicant has experienced financial difficulty through no fault of his/her own and has undertaken good faith efforts to meet his/her financial obligations. Consideration is given to financial status in relation to appointments only where required by law, regulation, or Executive Order.

Applicants with disabilities can contact the vacancy point of contact listed on the job vacancy announcement to request reasonable accommodations needed for the application process.

Agency contact information

Lauren Daye
Phone
202-693-5126
Email
daye.lauren@oig.dol.gov
Address
Office of Inspector General
200 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20210
US

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