- Position Title
- Auditor (Performance) Performance and Compliance Specialist
- Agency
- Justice, Office of the Inspector General
- Announcement Number
- 12114987-BSM-RG 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.
Pathways Recent Graduate - Are you a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate?
Note: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have up to six years after degree completion to apply.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please 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 Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Note: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have up to six years after degree completion to apply.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please 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 Student and Recent Graduate resources.
3.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C.)1001); my eligibilities may be canceled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. Part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
1.
Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors
Do you possess the below positive education requirement? Select the response below that matches how you meet this requirement.
Degree in Auditing or in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, and Accounting;
Additional related and accepted degrees include but are not limited to:
*Business-related: Communications/Public Relations, Economics, International Business/Studies, Management, Marketing, and Organizational Behavior/Psychology. *Government-related: Criminal Justice/Criminology; Diplomacy/International Policy, Affairs, or Relations; National/Homeland Security; Forensics; Government/History; Intelligence Analysis; Law/Legal Studies; Political Science; Public Management; Public Policy; and Security Policy. *Technically related: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology/Systems, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Languages/Linguistics, Logistics, Management Information Systems, Mathematics/Statistics/Data Science, Sciences (anthropology, biology, chemistry, etc.), and Supply Chain Management.
OR
- A 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 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.
Do you possess the below positive education requirement? Select the response below that matches how you meet this requirement.
Degree in Auditing or in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, and Accounting;
Additional related and accepted degrees include but are not limited to:
*Business-related: Communications/Public Relations, Economics, International Business/Studies, Management, Marketing, and Organizational Behavior/Psychology. *Government-related: Criminal Justice/Criminology; Diplomacy/International Policy, Affairs, or Relations; National/Homeland Security; Forensics; Government/History; Intelligence Analysis; Law/Legal Studies; Political Science; Public Management; Public Policy; and Security Policy. *Technically related: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology/Systems, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Languages/Linguistics, Logistics, Management Information Systems, Mathematics/Statistics/Data Science, Sciences (anthropology, biology, chemistry, etc.), and Supply Chain Management.
OR
- A 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 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.
2.
Specialized Experience
To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must have one year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement or specialized experience at least equivalent to a GS-05 level. Specialized experience at this level includes the following examples of duties/tasks:
- Assisting in planning and conducting research;
- Assisting in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data;
- Employing reasoning and problem solving to achieve outcomes;
- Briefing peers, instructors, or management on assignment or project results; and
- Verifying facts or reported statistics to source documents
To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must have one year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement or specialized experience at least equivalent to a GS-05 level. Specialized experience at this level includes the following examples of duties/tasks:
- Assisting in planning and conducting research;
- Assisting in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data;
- Employing reasoning and problem solving to achieve outcomes;
- Briefing peers, instructors, or management on assignment or project results; and
- Verifying facts or reported statistics to source documents
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Will you be able to satisfy the current in-office requirement of 2 days per pay period at the designated office duty station - Chicago Regional Audit Office: Chicago, Illinois?
4.
Will you have earned your degree within 45 days after the closing of this announcement?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Do you have experience utilizing your knowledge and understanding of theories, principles, and practices to recognize, analyze and make recommendations on difficult problems or compiles issues or questions?
6.
Do you have experience studying and applying audit and/or evaluation functions, processes, practices, theories, techniques, and principles to recognize, analyze, and define problems; and make recommendations on program performance issues or questions?
7.
Do you have experience gathering information within established time frames and recommending conclusions to a senior team member developing solutions to problems confronting management.
8.
Do you have experience producing products and reports; translating information into common terms; participating in meetings and conferences; and responding to various data calls?
9.
Do you have experience coordinating with other team members and advising teammates on project matters?
10.
Specialized Experience
To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must have 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent degree or have one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to a GS-07 level. Specialized experience at this level includes the following examples of duties/tasks:
- Assisting in planning and conducting research;
- Assisting in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data;
- Employing reasoning and problem solving to achieve outcomes;
- Briefing peers, instructors, or management on assignment or project results;
- Assisting in preparing written reports, essays, or briefs;
- Assisting in conducting performance audits, evaluations, or inspections;
- Verifying facts or reported statistics to source documents; and
- Performing financial reconciliations or analyses.
To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must have 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent degree or have one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to a GS-07 level. Specialized experience at this level includes the following examples of duties/tasks:
- Assisting in planning and conducting research;
- Assisting in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data;
- Employing reasoning and problem solving to achieve outcomes;
- Briefing peers, instructors, or management on assignment or project results;
- Assisting in preparing written reports, essays, or briefs;
- Assisting in conducting performance audits, evaluations, or inspections;
- Verifying facts or reported statistics to source documents; and
- Performing financial reconciliations or analyses.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Do you have experience utilizing your knowledge and understanding of theories, principles, and practices to recognize, analyze and make recommendations on difficult problems or compiles issues or questions?
12.
Do you have experience applying accepted criteria, principles, and standard methods to resolve a variety of conventional issues and problems; complete portions of studies that require developing detailed procedures and guidelines?
13.
Do you have experience using your judgment to choose the most applicable guidelines to specific cases or problems and using judgment in interpreting and adapting existing guides to new situations and taking corrective action where needed?
14.
Do you have experience gathering information within established time frames and recommending conclusions to a senior auditor developing solutions to problems confronting management.
15.
Do you have experience checking the accuracy and consistency of facts and precedents when researching and analyzing applicable resources?
16.
Do you have experience producing products and reports; translating information into common terms; participating in meetings and conferences; and responding to various data calls?
17.
Do you have experience presenting options for resolving problems and persuading others to follow a particular course of action?
18.
Do you have experience coordinating with other team members and advising teammates on project matters?