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MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD:
This position is located in the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO). Its purpose is to perform audits on a variety of programs and to assess efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with program laws, regulations and provisions
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED
UNIT: United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO)-MN, Camp Ripley, MN
SELECTING OFFICIAL: Mr. Steven Muntifering, 320-616-2741
This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible MOS in the Minnesota Army National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently enlisted in the Minnesota Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate enlistment or appointment. For enlistment/appointment criteria, consult www.nationalguard.com
**Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.**
07/12/2017 to 07/27/2017
$40,684 - $78,270 per year
GS 7 - 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
11
No
MN-10027665-AR-17-332
474409200
An AUDITOR, GS-0511-7/9/11, serves as an agent of the United States Property and Fiscal Officer on accounting, financial, and managerial issues that require examination by a financial professional. Performs quick response reviews, consulting and advisory services, risk management, liaison with external audit organizations, audit compliance and follow-up, and a variety of staff and systems accounting duties to analyze accounting records and to enhance the financial reports and operational data used by local management.Utilizing professional accounting and auditing knowledge, provides recommendations in the solution of accounting and operational problems and implementation of new or changed regulations, procedures and analyses of automated systems. Performs complex professional accounting and review activities involving in the analysis of accounting records. Conducts in-depth research and analysis in the coordination and resolution of problems. Develops position papers and fact sheets that interpret and explain reports and accounting data. Determines the scope of studies based upon a review of material received, familiarity with operations and relationship of financial management and its automated systems. Reviews automated accounting and financial systems and identifies the need for changes to enhance system capability to track and report financial reports and operational data used by local management. Evaluates computer system logic and program guidelines in order to recommend automated accounting software processes to enhance the analysis of information for the unit and other resource managers. Evaluates the impact on current and future systems and makes recommendations to ensure the organization has the needed equipment/software to meet the needs of managers. Performs a variety of internal review assignments of medium complexity that require ingenuity in applying conventional and advanced techniques in gathering and evaluating pertinent data. Utilizes professional accounting and audit skills to maintain oversight for implementing appropriate laws, directives, and regulations of internal control programs and procedures. Studies a variety of background material to gain program information and discover leads. Typically, this material would only include applicable Army and Air National Guard and state regulations and, if any, GAO guidelines. Prepares review plans based on use of the most appropriate advanced techniques. Conducts in-briefs with management officials. Explains the purpose and procedures for the review and answers questions. Performs survey work to identify potential operating problems. Prepares lead sheets to identify any potential weaknesses in internal controls that need further study. Documents the results in accordance with Comptroller General Standards, DoD, Army, Air Force, and Army and Air National Guard policies. Applies Comptroller General Standards and a wide range of evaluation techniques (e.g., interviews, computer assisted techniques, statistical analysis and questionnaires) in gathering, documenting, and summarizing data. Prepares working papers and files in accordance with Comptroller General Standards and Army and Air National Guard policies. Drafts reports, which present findings, identifies causative situations and recommends corrective action. Discusses findings with activity level officials. Convinces these officials of the value of recommendations made with their implementation being the ultimate outcome. Performs follow-up on agreed-to findings and recommendations. Reports to the USPFO on the status of corrective actions taken by functional activities. Provides unprogrammed, quick reaction troubleshooting capabilities wherein the objective is to prevent serious problems from developing. In direct coordination with responsible management officials, evaluates the validity of findings and recommendations identified by external audit agencies. Where the evidence does not support a proposed finding, negotiates for the command with the external audit agency to have the finding either withdrawn or amended. As the command representative, evaluates the management response to audit findings/results. When a management response does not appear to be adequate, consults with management to improve its substantive content. Prepares the overall command response to all external audit agency reports based upon input from proponent activities.
COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENT: OFF: 01A; WO: 011A; ENL: 00F
MILITARY COMPATIBILITY:
Upon selection, individual must be assigned to a compatible military position and must also maintain satisfactory membership in the Minnesota National Guard.
Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.
Must have a degree in accounting/auditing or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
EDUCATION: Must have a degree in accounting/auditing or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: D1149P01
REMARKS: No PCS available. Members with rank higher than identified in 'Key Requirements' are eligible to apply, but may be required to take a reduction should they be selected. The military grade of the supervisor must equal or exceed the grade of personnel supervised. Sensitivity Level 2.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Officer/Warrant Officer/Enlisted
IAW NGR 600-25 AND AFI 36-101, grade inversion within the full-time workforce is not permitted.
Acceptance of a Technician position may result in the termination of your Selected Reserve bonus.
To view ALL MN National Guard Vacancies, go to: http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/careers/minnesota.php
IMPORTANT NOTES:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
AREAS OF PRIORITY: In Accordance with MN National Guard Regulation 690-335 (Army) or 36-1 (Air), Applications will be forwarded to the selection official to conduct reviews by area of priority as listed below
Area 1: Career/Career-Conditional Technicians and Indefinite Technicians assigned to the Minnesota Army National Guard who were initially hired from a posted job vacancy.
Area 2: Career/Career-Conditional Technicians and Indefinite Technicians assigned to the Minnesota Air National Guard Statewide (133rd Airlift Wing and 148th Fighter Wing) who were initially hired based on a posted job vacancy.
Area 3: Minnesota National Guard Technicians who have not previously competed and traditional Minnesota National Guard members.
Area 4: National Guard Technicians and Traditional National Guard members from other states, and civilian persons eligible for membership in the Minnesota Army National Guard.
Evaluation Factors:
To qualify for any GS-0511 position, apply and evaluate the applicant's competencies (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, and Behaviors), military and civilian experiences, completed education, learned skills, obtained knowledge, endorsed abilities, and training program accomplishments. The following seven basic qualification factors are applicable to all GS-0511 career levels:
-Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately
-Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication
-Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats
-Ability to comprehend and/or apply problem-solving and negotiating techniques
-Skilled in working with multiple software computer programs
-Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings
-Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.
Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of appropriate education, experience, training, self-development activities, and special awards. Candidates are considered on the basis of available information on their current application and supporting information that has been provided to this office. To ensure full consideration, applicants are urged to submit information about their training, self-development, outside experience, activities and awards. National Guard military (Part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements for a technician position. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard if the experience is related.
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 minimally 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 top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume and/or OF 612 showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format must include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
2. A transcript showing the necessary degree or credit requirements
3. Other supporting documents: It is highly recommended that you also submit the AGO 163 to accurately reflect your military experience.
Copies of the OF 612 and AGO 163: http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/
Job Information: Vacancy Identification Number (10027665), title (AUDITOR) and grade(s) for which you are applying.
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, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
CONTACTING US: After you have read all the instructions in this vacancy announcement, if you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at (651) 282-4155.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/474409200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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