- Position Title
- Auditor (Performance)
- Agency
- Veterans Affairs, Inspector General
- Announcement Number
- 23-VAOIG-57-P Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, January 19, 2023 to Thursday, February 2, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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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Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
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Would you like the opportunity to be considered for similar positions that require the same knowledge, skills and abilities?
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If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
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Are you a current Federal employee?
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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Performance Appraisal
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As outlined in the vacancy announcement, you must submit a copy of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating. If you have not submitted an appraisal meeting these requirements, you must explain why you are unable to do so. If you do not provide a copy of the performance appraisal, or a statement advising why it is unavailable, you will be removed from further consideration. Type "yes" in the text box below if you are providing a performance appraisal meeting the above requirements with your application. If you are unable to provide a performance appraisal with your application, please provide a reason in the text box below. (This is required of all applicants regardless of prior federal service. "N/A" is not considered an acceptable response.)
Assessment 1
To be qualified for this position, you must meet the basic educational and/or work experience requirements for professional auditing positions in the federal government. For this position these minimum requirements include:
1. Degree: A degree in auditing or a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting;
OR
2. A combination of education and experience: At least four 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:
a. A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), obtained through written examination; OR
b. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting (e.g., 15 semester hours or 22.5 quarter hours).
Upload a copy of your transcript(s) or a list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.
1. Degree: A degree in auditing or a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting;
OR
2. A combination of education and experience: At least four 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:
a. A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), obtained through written examination; OR
b. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting (e.g., 15 semester hours or 22.5 quarter hours).
Upload a copy of your transcript(s) or a list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.
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Choose the one answer below which best describes your educational/work experience.
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Indicate any of the following degrees or certifications that you possess:
To qualify for this position as a GS-13 you must meet the specialized experience requirements for this position with at least one (1) full year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent. This experience as provided below, should have equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position. This specialized experience includes:
- Interviewing employees, managers, and other officials involved with a program, activity or function being reviewed; AND
- Reviewing work or reports of junior staff to ensure it includes evidence to support findings; AND
- Preparing and presenting reports, briefings, and testimony that cover management issues.
- Interviewing employees, managers, and other officials involved with a program, activity or function being reviewed; AND
- Reviewing work or reports of junior staff to ensure it includes evidence to support findings; AND
- Preparing and presenting reports, briefings, and testimony that cover management issues.
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Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the GS-13 specialized experience statement. Carefully review your application and ensure that your response is supported by your resume.
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Provide the job title and dates employed for the position(s) in which you acquired this experience. (Ensure these dates and details can be found in your resume.)
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Select the choice that best describes your experience in audit standards.
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Indicate the type of audit projects in which you have experience.
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I have experience working as part of a team to accomplish project objectives.
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Select the choice that best describes your federal work experience.
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I have auditing experience in a comparable position in the private sector, or for a state auditing entity, as a:
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Select the statement that best describes the type(s) of audits you have performed.
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I have experience reviewing the effectiveness of program internal controls and compliance with performance initiatives, policies, and plans.
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Select all the following task(s) you have performed on an audit project.
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Describe the task(s) you have completed in support of performance audit projects.
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Indicate which task(s) you have performed while conducting audits:
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I have experience overseeing audit projects as a team lead, or auditor-in-charge.
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Indicate the title and dates of the position on your resume in which you performed these projects. (Ensure your resume details this experience to receive credit.)
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Indicate the following analytical duties you have performed.
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Select the choices that best describe the methodologies you have successfully applied to performance, attestation, or financial audits.
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I have experience performing the following analytical and evaluative activities:
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Indicate the title and dates of the position on your resume in which you performed these methodologies. (Ensure your resume details this experience to receive credit.)
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Select the following statement(s) that best describe your oral communication experience.
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I have experience writing and reviewing reports that present an argument or support a recommendation for change in program operations or administration.
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Select the choice(s) that best describe your writing experience.
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Indicate which statement best describes your experience with reports, evaluations, program analyses, or written correspondence.
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I have utilized TeamMate Electronic Workpapers, or another document workpaper file management application.