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Position Title
Auditor (OIG)
Agency
U.S. International Trade Commission
Announcement Number
MP-23-029-SP Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, March 9, 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 veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:

• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR

• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more

If eligible, 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. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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3. Have you completed three years of substantially continuous service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type Foreign Service appointment that meets a requirement for career tenure?

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Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service?
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4. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?

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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?

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Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?

If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.

If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
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5. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
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6. Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.

• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND

• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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7. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.

• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and

• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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8. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:

• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR

• are entitled to veterans' preference

If eligible, 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 Veterans resources.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. Have you received awards or been recognized as part of your annual performance appraisal for work that was based on performance of one or more of the competencies described for this position? Due weight of this recognition will be given in the evaluation process. You may submit documentation of this recognition. (limit characters)
3. GS-12: To meet the additional qualifications requirements for the GS-12 Auditor, please select the option that best describes your experience background. (limit characters)
4. GS-13: To meet the additional qualifications requirements for the GS-13 Auditor, please select the option that best describes your experience background.
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5. To meet the basic qualifications requirements for the GS-12 and GS-13 Auditor, please select the option that best describes your education and/or experience background. (limit characters)
6. Plans, conducts, and participates in performing complex audits or evaluations of international trade issues, economics, legal, administrative, analytical or operational functions of a federal agency. (limit characters)
7. Conducts research on international trade issues, economics, legal, administrative, analytical or operational functions of a federal agency. (limit characters)
8. Plan and conduct performance audits or evaluations. (limit characters)
9. Please select the response that best describes your experience in conducting briefings, meetings, and or seminars to present technical data, results, future directions, and resource needs to a variety of audiences (technical and non-technical). (limit characters)
10. Gather and analyze complex technical information to prepare written reports and documents with recommendations to management for solving issues or problems. (limit characters)
11. Perform performance audits, and/or evaluations of high-level government, industry, and management authorities involving the planning and execution of program activities. (limit characters)
12. Reach agreements on matters involving differing perspectives or positions and successfully persuading others to accept findings, recommendations, changes, and/or alternative viewpoints. (limit characters)
13. Work collaboratively in teams to accomplish duties and responsibilities. (limit characters)
14. Complete complex assignments requiring accurate, timely and technically sound products or decisions under tight time constraints. (limit characters)
15. Please select the response that best describes your knowledge of internal controls, knowledge of generally accepted government auditing standards, and/or knowledge of Quality Standards for Inspections and Evaluations. (limit characters)
16. Indicate the extent of your experience in applying GAO auditing requirements in the Federal sector. (limit characters)
17. Please describe your experience reviewing programmatic, financial, or accounting datasets to identify anomalous data and/or with data that influence the overall direction of the dataset. (limit characters)