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Position Title
Auditor( Recent Graduate)
Agency
Office of Inspector General
Announcement Number
HHS-OIG-RG-22-11653544 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, September 30, 2022 to Sunday, October 9, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Do you wish to be considered under a CTAP (Career Transition Assistance Plan) eligibility? You may qualify for CTAP eligibility if all of the statements apply to you:
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy.
  • You have been (or will be) involuntarily separated from the agency advertising this position, due to a reduction-in-force.
  • You are applying to a position that is at (or below) the grade level of the position separated from.
  • You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position separated from.
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least "fully successful" or equivalent.
For more information about CTAP, please see the Career Transition Assistance site on USAJOBS.

To verify your eligibility for CTAP:
You must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action showing position, tenure code, grade & step, and full name/DOB/SSN.
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3. Do you wish to be considered under the ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan) eligibility? You may qualify for ICTAP if all of the following statements apply to you:
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the position being advertised.
  • You were (or will be) separated from a position at an agency outside of the HHS due to a reduction-in-force.
  • You are applying to a position that is at (or below) the grade level of the position from which you have been (or will be) separated.
  • You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you have been (or will be) separated.
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least "fully successful" or equivalent.
For more information about ICTAP, please review the Career Transition Assistance site on USAJOBS.

To verify your eligibility for ICTAP:
You must submit a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action, showing the agency, position held, tenure and appointment codes, and full biographical information (name, DOB, and SSN).
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4. In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.

• A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
• A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
• A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answers to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a loss of consideration. (limit characters)
1. Applicants must have completed within the previous two years a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution; OR must be a veteran, as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108, who due to military service obligation, was precluded from applying to the Recent Graduate Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period. Veterans who were not able to apply during the two-year eligibility period due to service obligations have a two-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty HOWEVER the eligibility period may not extend beyond six years from the date on which the academic requirements were completed. Applicants that are expected to graduate in the next 30 days from the closing date of this announcement may apply, however you will not be appointed until your degree/certificate has been conferred.
Note: You must provide academic transcripts from which your degree was awarded and DD-214 (if applicable).
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2. From the descriptions below, select the one that best describes your education qualification requirements for GS-0511-07/09, Auditor position.
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3. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and/or education and meets the additional qualification requirements for the Auditor (Recent Grad), GS-0511-07 position.
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4. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and/or education and meets the additional qualification requirements for the Auditor (Recent Grad), GS-0511-09 position. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Studying the overall scope, technical approach and objectives of the audit and the specifics that apply to the auditor's assigned segment of the work in an academic or work setting. (limit characters)
6. Verifying and analyzing accounting records, documents and other relevant information in order to determine adequacy and present detailed data information related to the financial management in either an academic or work setting. (limit characters)
7. Reviewing financial transactions to determine whether desired results are effectively achieved within an audit. (limit characters)
8. Reviewing financial transactions to determine whether desired results are effectively achieved within an audit in either an academic or work setting. (limit characters)
9. Verifying the appropriateness of charges in which transactions were properly recorded and that products or services were provided in an academic or work setting. (limit characters)
10. Analyzing accounting records, documents, and other relevant information through transaction testing to assure compliance with accounting principles, operating procedures and laws and regulations in either an academic or work setting. (limit characters)
11. Applying conventional accounting techniques to complete relatively uncomplicated projects in an academic or work setting. (limit characters)
12. Deliver briefings or updates on audit work. (limit characters)
13. Experience in utilizing business software. (limit characters)
14. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731 ). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding 'No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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