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Position Title
Auditor (Performance)
Agency
Office of the Inspector General for Tax Administration
Announcement Number
23-TIGTA-99-X Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 to Tuesday, March 21, 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 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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3. 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.
 
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 3 location(s). (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
4. Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity? (limit characters)
5. 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)? (limit characters)
6. Are you a current Federal employee?
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7. 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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8. Were you referred by a current TIGTA employee to this job announcement? (limit characters)
9. Please provide the name of the current TIGTA employee that referred you to this announcement. If not applicable, type N/A. (limit 250 characters)
Assessment 1
1. I am applying for the Recent Graduates Program based on the following statement. Select the one statement that applies (limit characters)
2. Please state your expected graduation date. (limit characters)
You must meet basic educational and/or work experience requirements for professional auditing positions in the federal government. For this position these minimum requirements include:
1. Degree (or will complete within 9 months of application): auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting;
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2. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 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 or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or
b. Completion of the requirements for a degree (or will complete within 9 months of application) that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.
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3. Choose the one answer below which best describes your educational/work experience. (Attach a copy of transcript(s) or a list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit). (limit characters)
For the GS-9, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the federal service or equivalent qualifying educational accomplishment. Specialized experience for this position could include:

Experience in applying accounting and auditing principles, concepts and techniques to assess risk and develop an audit strategy; AND
Experience gathering and analyzing facts/data and draw conclusions

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2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree (or will attain within 9 months of application). Attach a copy of transcripts or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.

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You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. 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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4. Select the answer that best describes your experience/education as it directly relates to the GS-09 specialized experience statement. Carefully review your application and ensure that your response is supported by your resume. (limit characters)
For the GS-7, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service or equivalent qualifying educational accomplishment. Examples of specialized experience for this position could include:

Experience in applying accounting and auditing principles, concepts and techniques to gather and analyze facts/data; And
Experience organizing results of analysis to meet professional standards.

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You may qualify based solely on education as follows: 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement based on a bachelor's degree that is demonstrated through class standing (upper 1/3 of class); grade point average (3.0/4.0 overall or 3.5/4.0 in major), or election to membership in a qualifying national scholastic honor society (or will attain within 9 months of application).

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You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. 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.
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5. Please select the response below which best describes your qualifications for this position. Your response to this question will be verified based on information provided in your resume and answers to narrative questions. (limit characters)
6. Please choose the answer(s) below that best describe(s) your experience in data analysis. The experience can be in an academic or work environment. (limit characters)
7. Please choose the answer(s) below that best describe(s) your experience in data analysis. The experience can be in either an academic or work environment. (limit characters)
8. Please choose the answer(s) below that best describe(s) your experience in conducting research related to problem solving or completing a project. The experience can be in an academic or work environment. (limit characters)
9. Please choose the answer(s) below that best describe(s) your experience in conducting research related to problem solving or completing a project. The experience can be in an academic or work environment. (limit characters)
10. Please choose the answer(s) below that best describe(s) your experience in applying analytical techniques. The experience can be in an academic or work environment. (limit characters)
11. Please choose the answer(s) below that best describe(s) your experience in applying analytical techniques. The experience can be in an academic or work environment. (limit characters)
12. I have planned and performed the following duties as related to research and analysis. The experience can be in an academic or work environment. (limit characters)
13. Please choose the answer(s) that best describe(s) your experience in using oral communication. The experience can be in an academic or work environment. (limit characters)
14. Please choose the answer(s) that best describe(s) your experience in using oral communication. The experience can be in in either an academic or work environment. (limit characters)
15. Please choose the answer(s) below that best describe(s) your experience in written communications. The experience can be in an academic or work environment. (limit characters)
16. Please choose the answer(s) below that best describe(s) your experience in written communications. The experience can be in either an academic or work environment. (limit characters)
17. Please choose the answer below that best indicates your experience in working with others as part of a team to accomplish goals. The experience can be in an academic or work environment. (limit characters)
18. Select the choice that best describes your writing experience. The experience can be in an academic or work environment. (limit characters)
19. I have experience in using the following types of business software. The experience can be in an academic or work environment. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
20. Do you have experience in modifying plans to accommodate unexpected assignments or respond to changing workloads, priorities, or deadlines? The experience can be in an academic or work environment. (limit characters)
21. Do you have experience doing work that regularly involved planning, prioritizing, and monitoring your own work? The experience can be in an academic or work environment. (limit characters)
22. I have performed the following functions on audits on which I have been assigned. The experience can be in an academic or work environment. (limit characters)
23. From the following list of analytical tools identify those in which you have experience. The experience can be in either an academic or work environment. (limit characters)
24. Select the statement(s) that describe(s) your experience in process improvement activities. The experience can be in an academic or work environment. (limit characters)
25. I have experience in using the following types of business software. The experience can be in either an academic or work environment. (limit characters)