This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/501001500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
For this vacancy announcement, the number of applications will be limited to 75. The vacancy will close on midnight EST of the application limit is reached or on the closing date listed, whichever comes first. All applications received on the date the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed.
AT THE DISCRETION OF PBGC MANAGEMENT, YOU MAY BE CONVERTED TO A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT UPON COMPLETION OF YOUR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS; HOWEVER THERE IS NO GUARANTEE.
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO BE PROMOTED UP TO THE GS-12 WHILE IN PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITION PENDING BUDGET APPROVAL AND SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE.
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The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has a distinguished and important mission in protecting America’s pensions. At PBGC, you will use your skills in accounting, auditing, business, finance, law, actuarial science, or information technology and more, to protect the retirement income of nearly 40 million hardworking Americans. Our work is challenging, compelling, and important. Whatever your background or expertise, you will find your future at PBGC exceptionally rewarding because the work you perform will have a daily impact on the lives of relatives, friends and neighbors. It will be like no other career choice you have explored.
We are counting on bright, talented and dedicated individuals like you to achieve our goals. You will be both challenged and supported, so whether you are just starting out or looking for new opportunities, consider PBGC and start making a difference today!
If you are interested in a challenging career with great benefits, training, and strong growth potential, we strongly encourage you to apply for the Auditor(Pathways Intern) position today!
05/31/2018 to 06/21/2018
$17.38 - $22.60 per hour
GS 05
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Occasional travel - Less than 5%
No
Internships - Permanent
Part-time - Full or part-time
11
No
STCD-2018-0013
501001500
As an Auditor (Pathways Intern) in the Standard Termination and Compliance Division (STCD) you may:
Assist with conducting audits of defined benefit plans, examine financial documents for compliance with laws and regulations including IRS Code to determine if assets are sufficient to cover plan liabilities and benefit obligations and to detect any fraudulent behavior. Apply basic auditing techniques to task of applying plan provisions to determine benefit entitlements and compute and value participants accrued benefits.
Prepare written reports and presentations involved in the process of pension plan terminations.
Make clear, concise and effective oral and written communication involving the completion of specific audit assignments.
PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED, ETC.
NOTE: YOU MUST MEET BOTH THE QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT A CURRENT TRANSCRIPT. YOUR NAME AND SCHOOL NAME MUST BE INCLUDED ON YOUR TRANSCRIPT.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: In order to be considered qualified for this position you must meet one of the following qualifications requirements (education, experience, or a combination of education and experience):
Meeting the basic requirement for this series qualifies candidates at the GS-05 level.
Specialized experience is defined as one year of experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to in the private sector reviewing electronic and hard-copy financial quantitative data for accuracy or reviewing electronic and hard-copy financial qualitative data for clarity. Examples may include: performing mathematical calculations to verify figures, developing Excel spreadsheets to present data, and assisting in creating narrative reports of financial data.
Basic Requirements
A. Degree: accounting 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. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")
OR
B. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:
To be considered under a special hiring authority such as the Veterans' Recruitment Appointment(VRA) authority; the direct-hire authority to appoint veterans with service- connected disabilities of 30 percent or more; or another excepted service/special hire authority, you must submit documentation to support your claim for eligibility with your application package. For more details, visit Federal Hiring Flexibilities. PBGC encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply. Applicants with disabilities who are interested in learning more about job opportunities under the Schedule A Hiring Authority and other available hiring flexibilities and authorities are encouraged to contact PBGC’s Selective Placement Program Coordinator, Donald Beasley, at (202) 326-4110 ext. 3637 or schedulea@pbgc.gov. TTY/TDD users should call the federal relay service at (800) 877-8339 and ask to be connected to (202) 326-4000 ext 3637.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Procedures similiar to category rating are being used for this position. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, we will further evaluate your resume and cover letter to determine the quality and extent to which your background (experience, education training, etc) relates to following knowlege, skills and abilities:
The KSAs are:
1. knowledge of auditing concepts and investigative techniques
2. ability to write reports and other work products
3. ability to communicate orally
You will be placed in one of the following categories based on your vacancy question responses- 1) Gold; 2) Silver; 3) Bronze.
The Category Rating Method does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three," but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher. A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Gold) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.S.C 3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied.
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RESUME: You must submit a resume. Your resume must clearly show your expected graduation date and indicate your major. Your application package must indicate any skills and experience you possess that are related to the duties posted in the job announcement.
TRANSCRIPT(S): You must submit an official copy of your current transcript(s) or proof of acceptance and class schedule to verify that you meet the education requirement for this position.
Please provide the appropiate documentation that applies to one of the following scenarios:
1- If you have not started classes and this is your first semester or quarter in a Bachelor or Master Program, you must provide an aceptance letter.
2- If you are currently enrolled and this is your first semester or quarter in your program, you must provide proof of current enrollment.
3- If you are currently enrolled and this is at least your second semester or quarter in your program, you must provide the transcripts which reflect your cumulative and term GPA.
Your transcript(s) must include your name, course titles, school name/location, dates completed, grades, and number of credits earned.
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at-http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application; however, you must provide your official (sealed)Transcripts before you can be hired for this position; please see the Qualifications and Evaluations section of this announcement for additional information.
NOTE: YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THIS THIS POSITION, IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT A CURRENT TRANSCRIPT OR OTHER PROOF THAT YOU MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.
COVER LETTER (OPTIONAL): Your cover letter should state your interest in this position and the strengths that you feel will make you an asset to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. We will not use your cover letter to determine your qualifications; however, your cover letter will go to the Selecting Official along with your resume if you are referred.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: If claiming veteran's preference: you should indicate the type of veteran's preference you are claiming on your resume. For 5-point veteran's preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy or Member 7 copy), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g. documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If the appropriate copy of the DD-214 is not submitted and the discharge status is not confirmed, you will not receive credit for the claimed active duty military service. To gain access to your DD214 online, please visit: National Archives. For 10-point veteran's preference, including 30% or more disabled veterans, you must submit a SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference and any documentation required by this form to support your claim. These documents must be submitted before 10-point preference can be awarded. If we cannot verify your 10-point preference status, you will receive 5-point preference if veterans' preference requirements have been met. If you are still on active duty, you MUST submit a statement of service from your unit, which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received. Information on Veterans Preference is available in the Vet's Guide that can be found at:Veterans Guide.
For additional information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit OPM's Career Transition Resources page.
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (OPTIONAL): Please complete and submit the form "Demographic Information on Applicants" located at http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/upload/OMB-3046-0046.pdf. This form is used to determine if our recruitment efforts are reaching all segments of the population, consistent with Federal equal employment opportunity laws. Your voluntary responses are treated confidentially and are not released to anyone who can affect your application, or to the public.
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.
In order to be considered, submit all of the required information (including your supplemental documentation) before midnight EST on the closing date. If you are not able to apply online or require reasonable accommodations, contact Cathy Mason on (202) 326-4110 ext. 6555 or at (mason.cathy@pbgc.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. For TTY/TDD users, call the Federal Relay Service toll free at 1-800-877-8339 and ask to be connected to (202) 326-4111. Please complete all the steps in the online application process at USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov). You may make updates to your information at any time prior to midnight EST on the closing date of this announcement.
* Register with USAJOBS, which will store your information and resume. You will only need to complete this step once.
* Locate and review the vacancy announcement on USAJOBS. Click the Apply Online link and then select a resume to submit with your application.
* Click on "Apply for this Position Now." You will be redirected to our online system.
* Complete or review the online core questions, which determine the types of positions you are eligible for.
* Specify which series and grade(s) you wish to be considered for.
* Complete the online vacancy questions, then click "Finish". You will continue to the Vacancy Documents page.
* Submit each of the documents that apply to you by upload, USAJOBS, or fax according to the instructions provided.
* You will then see a summary of your application, including the documents that you submitted. You are strongly encouraged to save or print a copy of this page as proof of submission and receipt of your application and documents.
* To finish, click "Finish."
You are encouraged to complete your USAJOBS personal account completely to receive notifications at each point in the recruiting process. Utilizing this option allows you to review and track the status of your application and receive email notifications from the hiring office.
You may check the status of your applications by clicking on the My USAJOBS tab at the USAJOBS website.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/501001500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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