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Position Title
Performance Auditor (Recent Grad)
Agency
Justice, Office of the Inspector General
Announcement Number
20230201-BSM-RG Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, February 10, 2023 to Monday, February 27, 2023
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. Are you a recent graduate who is eligible to apply within the previous two years of receiving a degree or certificate of completion, or are you a preference eligible veteran precluded from doing so due to military obligation, who has up to six years from receiving a degree or certificate of completion to apply. (limit characters)
3. Pathways Recent Graduate - Are you a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate?
Note: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have up to six years after degree completion to apply.

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.

For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
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4. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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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)
3. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position. 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 canceled; 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. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. To meet the education requirement for this position you must submit proof (submission of an unofficial transcript or indicated certificate) that you possess one of the basic requirements for Performance Auditors. Select the response that documents your education, experience, or combination of education and experience. (limit characters)
2. Specialized Experience

At the GS-7 level, applicants must have either: (1) 1 year of graduate-level education, or (2) a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement or (3) 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level. Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to performing routine accounting assignments, verifying reported findings to source documents, and reconciling working papers. Select the response below that documents your specialized experience at the GS-7 level.



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3. Specialized Experience

At the GS-9 level, applicants must have 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent degree or 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level. Specialized experience includes but is not limited to performing technical accounting assignments, verifying reports against source accounts, assisting in the preparation of audit work papers, and determining that approved accounting policies and procedures are followed. Select the response below that documents your specialized experience at the GS-9 level.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Do you possess experience assisting with planning, conducting, and reporting on portions of findings from performance reviews or assessments of programs, operations, or grantees? (limit characters)
5. Do you possess experience assisting with researching, compiling, and analyzing programmatic and operational data and information associated with performance reviews or assessments? (limit characters)
6. Do you possess experience researching and analyzing management policies, procedures, program goals, and outcomes to evaluate the adequacy of an auditee's organization, programs, activities, and functions? (limit characters)
7. Do you possess experience conveying performance review assessments information through participation in oral briefings, consultations, and presentations to management? (limit characters)
8. Do you possess experience conveying programmatic information in written form, such as audit findings, conclusions, summaries, and recommendations (limit characters)
9. Do you possess experience planning and/or conducting performance audits of programs, operations, functions, or external grantees in accordance with Government Auditing Standards? (limit characters)
10. Do you possess experience researching, compiling, and analyzing financial and operating data and information associated with financial and performance audits? (limit characters)
11. Do you possess experience researching and analyzing management policies, procedures, program goals, and outcomes to evaluate the adequacy of an auditee's organization, programs, activities, and functions? (limit characters)
12. Do you possess experience conveying analyses and information through participation in oral briefings, consultations, and presentations to management? (limit characters)
13. Do you possess experience conveying financial and programmatic audit information in written form, such as audit summaries, findings, conclusions, and recommendations? (limit characters)
14. Do you possess experience conveying programmatic information in written form, such as audit findings, conclusions, summaries, and recommendations ? (limit characters)