- Position Title
- Auditor
- Agency
- Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
- Announcement Number
- 21-TTB-72-P Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, July 27, 2021 to Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
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Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
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Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
Preferences
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Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
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Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity?
Assessment 1
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, auditing; or 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.
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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:
1.Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
2.A certificate as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), obtained through written examination; or
3.Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.
OR
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:
1.Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
2.A certificate as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), obtained through written examination; or
3.Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.
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You must meet the minimum basic educational and/or work experience requirements for professional accounting positions in the federal government. Choose one answer which best describes your educational/work experience background for an auditing position. (Attach a copy of transcript(s) or a list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit).
For the GS-11: One year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent in other public or private sectors, that is directly related to the position as listed above and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include:
-Conducting segments of audits including conducting interviews, analyzing and summarizing audit evidence to support conclusions, and documenting results of audit work. AND
-Developing audit objectives and supporting tests and documenting this strategy in the audit plan.
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Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.M., if related, in an accredited college or university that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Some substitution of education for experience is permissible.
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Combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
-Conducting segments of audits including conducting interviews, analyzing and summarizing audit evidence to support conclusions, and documenting results of audit work. AND
-Developing audit objectives and supporting tests and documenting this strategy in the audit plan.
OR
Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.M., if related, in an accredited college or university that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Some substitution of education for experience is permissible.
OR
Combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
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Select the choice that best describes your specialized experience.
For the GS-09: One year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent in other public or private sectors, that is directly related to the position as listed above and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include:
-Experience working for a tax administration organization that includes responsibility for documenting results of audits, projects or analyses in written documents, OR
-Experience applying accounting or auditing principles to gather and analyze data and draw conclusions.
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Education: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a masters degree or masters or equivalent graduate degree. Attach a copy of transcripts or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit. Some substitution of education for experience is permissible.
OR
Combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
-Experience working for a tax administration organization that includes responsibility for documenting results of audits, projects or analyses in written documents, OR
-Experience applying accounting or auditing principles to gather and analyze data and draw conclusions.
OR
Education: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a masters degree or masters or equivalent graduate degree. Attach a copy of transcripts or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit. Some substitution of education for experience is permissible.
OR
Combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
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Select the choice that best describes your specialized experience.
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Please state the title and dates employed of the position where you acquired the relevant specialized experience.
(limit 250 characters)
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I have performed the following functions on audits on which I have been assigned responsibility.
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Select the choices that describe your experience in audit standards.
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Choose the response(s) that best describe your experience analyzing and interpreting financial data.
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Choose the one statement that best identifies the highest level of experience you have researching and analyzing data.
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Please choose the answer(s) below that best describe(s) your experience in applying analytical techniques.
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Indicate all of the guidelines you have experience using.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have experience in accurately retrieving information by searching databases for records or reports?
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Choose the statement(s) that describe your experience researching, analyzing, and evaluating a broad range of materials including laws, regulations, rulings, statistical data, and technical reports in order to complete studies to assist in the development of agency policies.
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Indicate your experience in maintaining and promoting effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, co-workers and contractors.
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Please choose the answer(s) that best describe your experience in using oral communication skills to complete a project:
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Please complete the following question: I have successfully completed significant portions of reports, evaluations, program analyses, and written correspondence because ...
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I have experience in writing the following documents.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have experience interviewing and/or soliciting information in person or by phone to gather data and/or necessary facts?