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Position Title
Auditor
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
CFO-24-12196554-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, November 17, 2023 to Friday, December 1, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current Department of Commerce employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and 
  • You have not yet been separated. 
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3. Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of Commerce) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements: 
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and 
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
  • You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.    
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. I meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0511 Auditing series because I have:
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2. ZA-2: In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement, select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Auditor, ZA-0511-2 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-07) in the Federal service.
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3. ZA-3: In addition to the meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement, Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Auditor, ZA-0511-3 or equivalent grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Describe your experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) for auditing assignments. (limit characters)
5. Describe your experience assisting in the review of financial statements under Federal Financial Accounting Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, or Government Auditing Standards. ZA 2 Only (limit characters)
6. Which of the following auditing functions have you performed: (Select all of the following that apply):
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7. Identify the following audit and/or accounting tasks for which you have had (Select all of the following that apply) (limit characters)
8. Select from the following functions, those that you are proficient in: (Select all of the following that apply) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Describe your experience preparing analysis, reports, proposals, and recommendations for administrative needs to senior management. ZA-2 Only (limit characters)
10. Describe your experience preparing financial or performance audit findings.
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11. Describe your experience performing or documenting financial audit interviews with organizations. ZA-3 Only
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12. Describe your experience communicating the audit process to customers. ZA-3 Only
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13. Describe your experience obtaining, analyzing, and appraising evidence as a basis for findings and conclusions of program under reviews.
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14. Describe your experience evaluating audit programs to ensure adequacy and effectively of the plan for performing an audit.
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15. Describe your experience monitoring audit progress to identify adjustments and resources needed to meet deadlines.
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16. Describe your experience analyzing and testing the internal controls over the financial reporting of the organization.
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17. Describe your experience using software for word processing and managing financial spreadsheets.
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18. Describe your ability to utilize your knowledge of theories, concepts, standards, principles and practices of professional auditing in order to independently perform a variety of auditing assignments.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
19. I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.
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