- Position Title
- Auditor
- Agency
- Office of the Inspector General
- Announcement Number
- USDA-OIG-MP-12107566-23-BTG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 5, 2023 to Tuesday, September 19, 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?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions (this means an honorable or general discharge) AND you either:
• retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more; OR
• rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) since 1991 or later to include disability determinations from a branch of the Armed Forces at any time, as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more; OR
• rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) since 1991 or later to include disability determinations from a branch of the Armed Forces at any time, as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Are you a current Federal employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
5.
Are you a Federal employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment AND you have held or currently hold a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
6.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
7.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Occupational Questions - Mark only 1 response for each question that best describes your work experience. This section asks you to describe your work, and other experiences in specific factors which relate to job performance. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the letter that describes the experience you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-14, Auditor work.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
2.
Managing and or executing quality assurance and internal control reviews of organizational Headquarters, regional and field offices, and work units.
3.
Conducting independent assessments of the overall quality and compliance with professional standards of audit/inspection reports and the underlying supporting workpapers and evidence.
4.
Researching, evaluating, and interpreting Federal laws, regulations, audit standards and guidelines, and Departmental and OIG policies, procedures, and directives.
5.
Developing and issuing alerts to applicable management officials regarding observed or potential systemic concerns and issues.
6.
Mediating and resolving disagreements between team members and/or team members and subjects of an engagement.
For each knowledge area, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of knowledge using the scale below.
7.
. Ensuring work is performed in accordance with IG Directives, professional standards, and applicable business operating procedures.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
8.
Ensuring tasks are completed within established timeframes.
9.
Discussing and presenting significant updates, findings and recommendations to appropriate staff and management officials.
10.
Authoring report language summarizing the results of your work and the work of others, including key findings and recommendations.
11.
Developing networks with internal and external stakeholders, which enhances trust and credibility in the agency and its mission.
12.
Analyzing the results of multiple reviews to identify trends in noncompliance and reporting on the results.
13.
Assisting Senior Management with the development and implementation of organizational and program goals, priorities, policies, and processes.
14.
Conducting independent assessments of organizational programs and operations to determine overall effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with established policies and procedures as well as to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and mismanagement.
15.
Conducting interviews as part of a review of audits, organizational programs or operations.
16.
Developing comprehensive review guides and questionnaires for use by team members in conducting a review of an audit, program, or operation.
17.
Safeguarding the integrity of quality control reviews of audits, organizational programs and operations by limiting disclosure of findings and observations to a need-to-know basis.
18.
Developing new and/or proposing revisions to existing guidance and policies in order to facilitate process improvements and ensure consistent application and interpretation.
19.
Performing in-depth analysis of organizational financial data to identify and resolve problems related to internal controls.
20.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.