USA Staffing

Position Title: AUDITOR (PERFORMANCE)
Agency: Office of the Inspector General for Tax Administration
Announcement Number: 23-TIGTA-345-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, September 28, 2023 to Thursday, October 12, 2023

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. 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

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

4. 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?

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. Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity?

A. FedExperience website

B. USAJOBS website

C. Community Organization

D. Employment Office (Federal/State or Local)

E. Friend/Relative

F. Job Fair, Conference, or Convention

G. Magazine

H. Newspaper

I. School, College, Counselor

J. Vacancy Announcement Posting

K. Professional Organization

L. Radio/TV

M. Other

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.
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You must meet basic educational and/or work experience requirements for professional auditing positions in the federal government. For this position these minimum requirements include:
1. Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting;
OR
2. 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. A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or
b. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

1. Choose the one answer below which best describes your educational/work experience. (Attach a copy of 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 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing or a combination of performance auditing experience, college level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. I hold a certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination.

C. I have at least 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing or a combination of performance auditing experience, college level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge I have completed (or will complete within 9 months of application) the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

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

For the GS-09, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the federal service or equivalent qualifying educational accomplishment. Specialized experience for this position could include:

Experience in applying accounting and auditing principles, concepts and techniques to assess risk and develop an audit strategy; AND
Experience gathering and analyzing facts/data and draw conclusions

OR

2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree. Attach a copy of transcripts or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.

OR
You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.

2. Select the answer that best describes your experience/education as it directly relates to the GS-09 specialized experience statement. Carefully review your application and ensure that your response is supported by your resume.

A. I am qualified at the GS-09 level because I have 52 weeks of GS-07 level experience which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

B. I am qualified for the GS-09 level because I have completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher graduate level education or LL.B., or J.D. or equivalent Master's degree in fields, such as Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management, or Public Administration. (Attach a copy of transcript(s) or a list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.).

C. I am qualified for the GS-09 level because I have a combination of education and experience as defined above. (Attach a copy of transcript(s) or a list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.)

D. I do not meet any of the above education or combination of education and experience statements.

3. Please choose the answer(s) below that best describe(s) your experience in data analysis. The experience can be in either an academic or work environment.

A. I have experience using electronic spreadsheets to record, organize and analyze data.

B. I have experience using database applications to store and manipulate data.

C. I have conducted independent research to gather data or information on a subject area.

D. I have retrieved, analyzed, and tested data.

E. I have no experience in this area.

4. Please choose the answer(s) below that best describe(s) your experience in conducting research related to problem solving or completing a project. The experience can be in an academic or work environment.

A. I have researched best practices in order to gather data to complete an assignment.

B. I have interviewed others as part of a research project.

C. I have used surveys to gather data as part of a research project.

D. I have conducted research utilizing internal and external information.

E. I have conducted research and assessed risk factors.

F. None of the above.

5. Please choose the answer(s) below that best describe(s) your experience in applying analytical techniques. The experience can be in an academic or work environment.

A. I have experience in comparing data against objective criteria to draw conclusions as to the effectiveness of a process.

B. I have experience in using statistical sampling to draw conclusions about data.

C. I have experience in using other analytical tools to draw conclusions about data.

D. I have experience in using database applications to store and manipulate data.

E. None of the above.

6. I have planned and performed the following duties as related to research and analysis. The experience can be in an academic or work environment.

A. Conducted operational/financial studies, providing recommendations for needed revisions in applicable policies and procedures.

B. Consolidated the results of analysis into an overall report for presentation to management.

C. Conducted follow-up surveys on prior research projects, studies, report findings or actions taken therein in order to detect recurring problems.

D. Conducted comprehensive studies concerned with the identification of operational control weaknesses.

E. Participated in the monitoring, tracking and evaluation of operational workload indicators and workload systems.

F. None of the above.

7. .Please choose the answer(s) that best describe(s) your experience in using oral communication. The experience can be in in either an academic or work environment.

A. I have experience discussing technical audit/accounting issues and/or giving oral presentations regarding accounting issues.

B. I have conducted interviews to gather information needed to complete a task.

C. I have communicated results of my analysis to clients.

D. I have assisted senior staff members by conducting segments of interviews.

E. I have experience participating on debating teams or in giving oral presentations.

F. I do not have the experience described above.

8. Please choose the answer(s) below that best describe(s) your experience in written communications. The experience can be in either an academic or work environment.

A. I have written reports on research projects that described the project objectives, methodology, data gathered, and conclusions.

B. I have written routine business related correspondence.

C. None of the above.

9. I have performed the following functions on audits on which I have been assigned. The experience can be in an academic or work environment.

A. Assisted in establishing the audit objectives, scope, methodology, milestones, and resource requirements.

B. Performed program tasks assigned to me.

C. Completed work with technical accuracy and in conformance with professional standards (e.g., Government Auditing Standards).

D. Ensured audit milestones were timely met for assigned audit steps.

E. Resolved conflicts, differences, or problems in gathering program information.

F. Assisted other project team members to achieve desired results.

G. Kept supervisors regularly apprised of the audit progress and results.

H. Presented segments of audit plans (audit objectives) and /or audit results in opening conferences, status briefings, and closing conferences with auditee management.

I. None of the above.

10. From the following list of analytical tools identify those in which you have experience. The experience can be in either an academic or work environment.

A. Statistical Sampling.

B. Structured questionnaires.

C. Computer assisted audit techniques (CAATs).

D. Commonly used computer software (Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat).

E. None of the above.

11. Select the statement(s) that describe(s) your experience in process improvement activities. The experience can be in an academic or work environment.

A. Planned and conducted projects to improve the efficiency and productivity of organizations.

B. Identified, analyzed and made recommendations to resolve conventional problems and situations.

C. Conducted studies of financial organizations or evaluations of program effectiveness at the operational level.

D. Developed detailed procedures and guidelines to supplement established financial or program guidance.

E. None of the above.

12. I have experience in using the following types of business software. The experience can be in either an academic or work environment.

A. Microsoft Word.

B. Microsoft Excel.

C. SAS.

D. SharePoint.

E. Microsoft PowerPoint.

F. Statistical Sampling.

G. Auditing Software.

H. Automated Work papers.

I. None of the above.

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