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Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory Auditor (Assistant Director) position with U.S. Agency for International Development, Office of Inspector General (OIG). We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.

1. Basic Requirement: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience.

A. I have successfully completed substantial coursework in auditing or accounting.

B. I have successfully completed a bachelors or higher degree in a related field such a business administration, finance, or public administration, international relations or development, regional or area studies, public policy or evaluation, journalism with an international focus, security policy, or a related degree.

C. I possess a combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional performance Auditing knowledge. The applicants background must also include one of the following: A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; OR completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

D. I have at least 4 years to experience in conducting performance auditing.

E. I do not meet the positive education requirement for this position.

2. In addition to the basic requirement, choose one answer that best describes your experience as described in the vacancy announcement.

A. I possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service performing work related to the duties (1) overseeing teams planning and conducting highly technical and complex performance audits and other projects that promote efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance in accordance with the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS); (2) reviewing final reports for technical competency and audit standards; (3) monitoring audit plans, and developing program enhancements and solutions.

B. I do not meet the requirement as described above.

3. Choose the statement that best describes the highest responsibility you routinely have for preparing written documents.

A. Routinely write reports of work performed, such as completing finding templates or portions of message agreement documents.

B. Routinely write internal reports reflecting your analysis and recommendations in documents, such as memorandums to the file or briefing memorandums.

C. Routinely write external documents, such as question and answer (Q&A) documents, or other programmatic guidance that are widely distributed to external audiences.

D. Routinely write portions of reports on highly complex and sensitive issues, such as performance audit reports on containing findings based on qualitative and quantitative data, and arriving at clear, logical, and concise conclusions and recommendations.

E. Routinely write or supervise staff with writing documents on highly complex and sensitive issues, such as performance audit reports on containing findings based on qualitative and quantitative data, and arriving at clear, logical, and concise conclusions and recommendations.

F. None of the above.

4. I have reviewed the following forms of written communication as a regular recurring part of my job to ensure that they were logical, conformed to technical stand and requirements and grammatically correct.

A. Performance audit reports

B. Comments to proposed legislation or regulations

C. Policy/procedure manuals

D. Projects/jobs proposals for the organizations annual plan

E. Summaries of work performed.

F. None of the above

5. Select the statements that describe your experience leading a team or teams on specific performance audits and projects.

A. I have coached teams and provided expert advice and approval on appropriate work methods, practices, and procedures, and on identifying the parameters of viable solutions to issues identified.

B. I have led teams in identifying, distributing, balancing, and adjusting workload and tasks as needed in accordance with established workflow, timelines, skill level, and priorities.

C. I have reviewed completed audit work for technical adequacy, timelines, and conformance with professional standards.

D. I have coached, facilitated, and/or negotiated build consensus, to coordinate team initiatives, and resolve conflicts, differences, or problems among team members.

E. I have identified areas where subordinate employees needed skills enhancements and discussed as appropriate.

F. I have summarized the results of ongoing/completed audit work for the purpose of communicating in a format other than a traditional performance audit report.

G. None of the above.

6. Choose the responses that describe your experience developing, leading, directing, and motivating diverse staff considering individual goals, values, and sensitivities.

A. I have provided guidance to people to prioritize work and then accomplish it in a timely, satisfactory manner.

B. I have led professional and administrative staff in the design and delivery of programs and projects.

C. I have led management or technical team to provide assistance on organizational programs.

D. I have served as a first-line supervisor or team leader for a diverse or multi-national team, facilitating cross-cultural communication to accomplish assigned work.

E. None of the above.

7. Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience managing and supervising employees.

A. I have served as acting first- line supervisor on occasion and/or have assisted the supervisor in developing and leading others.

B. I have served as first-line supervisor or team lead for less than one year.

C. I have served as first-line supervisor or team leader for over one year.

D. I have served as an assistant director or director of an audit unit, supervising, developing, and leading multiple teams and teams and staff.

E. I have not performed any of the above tasks.

8. Which statements describe your experience with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)?

A. I have some non-college-credit formal training or coursework in auditing.

B. I have completed at least one 3-credit or equivalent college-level course in auditing.

C. I have on-the-job experience in conducting performance audit fieldwork.

D. I have a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or a related professional certification obtained through a written examination.

E. I have led low to moderately complex performance audits performed in accordance with GAGAS.

F. I have led highly complex and/or controversial performance audits performed in accordance with GAGAS.

G. I have supervised staff, including team leads, in conducting highly complex and/or controversial performance audits in accordance with GAGAS.

H. None of the above.

9. I have experience planning performance audits as a supervisor in a federal organization with responsibility for developing, approving, and monitoring audit programs and milestones.

A. True

B. False

10. Which statement best describes your education and/or experience preparing draft and final performance audit reports and ensuring that these audits reports meet all reporting standards.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have had training or instruction on performing this task but have not performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task has been monitored by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of my job duties and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised staff on the performance of this task and frequently contacted to assist others in the performance of this task because of my experience.

11. Select the statements that describe your experience performing analytical and evaluative audits steps, activities, studies, or projects.

A. I have applied fact-finding and investigative techniques in determining problems and resolving issues.

B. I have evaluated regulations and/or policies to determine whether changes are feasible, enforceable, and acceptable in view of program goals and professional standards.

C. I have used qualitative and quantitative methods, and other statistical approaches and techniques to assess program effectiveness.

D. I have led staff in conducting interviews to obtain information on organizational missions, functions, and procedures, and developed staff skills in this area.

E. I have worked with upper management to define, analyze, and resolve issues and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of agency operations.

F. None of the above.

12. Do you have expert knowledge and extensive experience gathering and analyzing facts and making recommendations based on the information?

A. Yes

B. No

13. Which statement best describes your education and/or experience identifying, analyzing, and evaluating deficiencies and developing related recommendations?
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A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have had training or instruction on performing this task but have not performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task has been monitored by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of my job duties and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised staff on the performance of this task and frequently contacted to assist others in the performance of this task because of my experience.

14. Please select one response that best describes your experience, education and/or training identifying the need for new or revised policies, procedures, or internal controls.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have had training or instruction on performing this task, but have not performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task has been monitored by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of my job duties and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised staff on the performance of this task and frequently contacted to assist others in the performance of this task because of my experience.

15. How many people have you managed on a team?

A. None

B. 1-3

C. 4-6

D. 7-10

E. 11 or more

16. Select the supervisory duties you have performed on a regular and recurring basis.

A. I have planned work to be accomplished by subordinates, set, and adjusted priorities, and prepared schedules for the completion of work.

B. I have assigned work to subordinates based on priorities, consideration of the difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.

C. I have responsibility for first-line supervision of employees.

D. I have instructed employees on both program work and administrative matters.

E. I have interviewed candidates for positions.

F. I have recommended individuals for appointment, promotion, or reassignment.

G. I have worked with employees to identify their development and training needs based on organizational goals and budget realities.

H. I have resolved office conflicts through mediation and/or other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

I. I have developed performance improvement plans.

J. I have coached employees on performance issues.

K. I have resolved office conflicts by providing written guidance.

L. None of the above.

17. In which of the following events have you communicated verbally in a leadership capacity?

A. Conferences or training classes

B. Performance evaluations to staff

C. Interviews with senior agency officials

D. Meetings or presentations to external entities or stakeholders.

E. Team meetings

F. None of the above.

18. Which communication activities have you performed on a regular and recurring basis in a professional setting?

A. I regularly communicate organizational strategies, goals, objectives, and priorities in oral presentations.

B. I regularly explain or justify decision, conclusions, findings, or recommendations.

C. I brief managers outside the organization on agency goals and objectives.

D. I have defended audit findings or agency positions with auditees or other interested external parties.

E. I have demonstrated ability to build consensus through collaboration with others to obtain information, achieve results, and accomplish goals.

F. None of the above.

19. I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

A. Yes

B. No

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