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Position Title: Supervisory Auditor (Performance)
Agency: Veterans Affairs, Inspector General
Announcement Number: 23-VAOIG-140 Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, May 12, 2023 to Friday, May 26, 2023

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1. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

2. Are you a current VAOIG employee who is eligible for competitive consideration under any of the following categories?

Current VAOIG employee in the Competitive service on a permanent career or career-conditional appointment
Current VAOIG employee serving on a VRA appointment.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a current VAOIG employee who currently holds (or have you previously held) on a permanent basis, a position in the competitive service the full performance level of the position advertised in this vacancy announcement?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Would you like the opportunity to be considered for similar positions that require the same knowledge, skills and abilities?

A. Yes

B. No

3. 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)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

4. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

5. 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.
(limit 250 characters)

6. Please choose one of the following so that we may determine your eligibility.

A. I am a current permanent VAOIG employee with competitive status.

B. I am a VAOIG employee currently serving on a Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA).

C. I am eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP).

D. I do not meet any of the above eligibility criteria.

1. 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.)

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:

Education Requirements: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a degree in auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.
OR 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 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. (No Answer)

Upload a copy of your transcript(s) or a list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.

A. I have earned a bachelor's degree in auditing or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting.

B. I have at least four years of experience in performance auditing or a combination of performance auditing experience, college level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. I am also a CPA or CIA, and my credentials are valid and were obtained through a written examination.

C. I have at least four years of experience in performance auditing or a combination of performance auditing experience, college level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge and have completed the requirements for a degree that included at least 15 semester hours, or 22.5 quarter hours of course work in auditing or accounting.

D. I do not meet any of the education and/or combination of education and work experience under any of the choices above.

2. To qualify for this position as a GS-15 you must meet the specialized experience requirements for this position with at least one (1) full year of experience at the GS-14 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:
- Managing regional and national review projects such as evaluations, inspections, or performance audits; AND
- Evaluating and coaching staff on their performance; AND
- Reviewing, editing, and revising the work of subordinate staff.

Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to your specialized experience. Carefully review your application and ensure that your response is supported by your resume.

A. I have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level, or equivalent, as described above.

B. I do not have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level, or equivalent, as described above.

3. 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.) (limit 250 characters)

4. Indicate any of the following degrees or certifications that you possess:

A. Doctorate degree (Ph.D.)

B. Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

C. Master of Public Administration (MPA)

D. Master of Business Administration (MBA)

E. Master of Accounting or MBA: Accounting

F. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

G. Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

H. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

I. Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)

J. Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)

K. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

L. None of the above

5. Select all the following that represent your experience leading or supervising others.

A. Acting as a team leader

B. Providing technical direction on multi-agency audits and/or inspections and evaluations

C. Providing technical direction on contract audits and/or inspections and evaluations

D. Making audit or inspection and evaluation assignments

E. Ensuring work meets Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and/or American Institute of Certified Public Accountants standards

F. None of the above

6. I have experience in the following:

A. Training new audit staff

B. Conducting analyses to aid in planning the activities of a geographically multifunctional dispersed audit team

C. Monitoring resources used by a multi-functional, geographically dispersed team

D. Reviewing team and individual findings for compliance with accounting principles and practices

E. Assigning work of subordinates

F. General auditing management and ability to meet target dates

G. Managing work assignments and personnel

H. Evaluating employee performance

I. None of the above

7. I have experience overseeing audit or review projects as a team lead, supervisor, or auditor-in-charge.

A. Yes

B. No

8. Indicate the title and dates of the position on your resume in which you performed these leadership duties. (Ensure your resume details this experience to receive credit.) (limit 250 characters)

9. I have experience with the following:

A. Conducting highly sensitive performance audits

B. Conducting highly sensitive audits of vendor's proposals and contracts and/or acquisition reviews

C. Reviewing and modifying the scope of performance audits, proposals, and contracts audits

D. Suggesting oversight areas for review

E. Reviewing and modifying the overall technical approach to the performance audit or contract audit review

F. None of the above

10. I have experience with the following auditing and/or inspection, or evaluation activities:

A. Developing and modifying audit/review plans

B. Developing performance audit or financial audit reports, explaining program differences, and recommending operational improvements

C. Collecting, analyzing, and summarizing evidence in writing to support audit or review conclusions

D. Researching auditing and accounting laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures

E. Planning the execution of audits

F. Presenting audit/review findings to others

G. Planning and reviewing the work of others

H. None of the above

11. I have experience applying GAGAS and Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) principles, standards, and requirements in writing, reviewing, designing, documenting, and implementing audit or review reports for a major segment of an agency or bureau.

A. Yes

B. No

12. I have experience with the following administrative actions:

A. Ensured fair and unprejudiced employment practices in training, promotions, awards, recognition, and other career development opportunities

B. Identified areas where subordinate employees needed skills enhancements and discussed as appropriate

C. Made adjustments in objectives, work plans, schedules, and commitment of resources to meet project needs

D. None of the above

13. I have experience with the following written products:

A. Writing clear and concise audit and/or inspection and evaluation findings

B. Writing audit and/or inspection and evaluation reports explaining program differences and recommending improvements to program operations

C. Writing audit and/or inspection and evaluation reports explaining program differences and recommending improvements to program operations

D. Documenting audit review results using automated auditing software programs

E. None of the above

14. Choose the statements that describe your experience communicating in writing.

A. Reviewing and approving audits and/or inspections and evaluation reports for accuracy and technical competency

B. Reviewing and approving audits and/or inspections for adherence to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAO Yellow Book) or CIGIE standards, policies, standards, and requirements for reports

C. Writing audit or review reports and recommendations

D. None of the above

15. Choose the answer(s) below that describe your experience conducting a variety of briefings and providing recommendations to address program reviews, audits and/or evaluations.

A. I have communicated project strategies, goals, or priorities in presentations.

B. I have worked with individual team members in developing and presenting briefings.

C. I have persuaded management to accept recommendations or take a course of action to address program reviews, audits, or evaluations.

D. I have presented briefings and recommended changes to improve program implementation.

E. None of the above

16. Select the following statement(s) that best describe your oral communication experience.

A. I communicate project strategies, goals, or priorities in presentations.

B. I explain or justify decisions, conclusions, findings, and recommendations.

C. I brief team members and managers on project goals and accomplishments.

D. I persuade others to accept findings, recommendations, changes, alternative viewpoints, or take another course of action.

E. I explain or justify decisions, conclusions, findings, and recommendations or on behalf of an organization or agency.

F. None of the above

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