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Position Title
Auditor
Agency
Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Announcement Number
ONRR-24-DE12224250JT Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, November 30, 2023 to Monday, December 11, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities? 

 I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the agency hiring for this position; and 

  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and 

  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and 

  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

 
 
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Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?  

  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position; and 

  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and 

  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and 

  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.  

 
 
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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?

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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Certificates of Eligible Applicants for this position may be shared with other DOI Bureau/Offices at their request. Do you authorize the sharing of your information with other DOI Bureau/Offices?
If you respond "yes" to this question, your information may be shared upon request from another DOI Bureau/Office and you will be notified.
If you respond "No" to this question, your information will not be shared and you will still be considered for this announcement. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
For items 1 and 2, please read the following statements carefully. Your response to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position. (limit characters)
1. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be 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 cancelled, 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 provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
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2. Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
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3. Select the ONE response that best describes the education you possess that demonstrates you meet the Basic Qualification Requirement for Auditor.
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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. (limit characters)
4. Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of an Auditor, GS-0511-07
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5. Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of an Auditor, GS-0511-09
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Contribute in performing tests of the adequacy of financial/accounting controls to ensure reliability of royalty data.
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7. Utilize computer-assisted audit techniques such as statistical sampling software, data analysis software, or spreadsheet applications to interpret data.
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8. Assist in evaluating the quality of an organization's royalty reporting to identify potential problem areas.
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9. Assist in evaluating industry royalty reporting to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures.
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10. Recommend improvements, solve problems, or take corrective action when problems arise.
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11. Solicit additional information from others to obtain or verify information.
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12. Draft oral presentations to support compliance findings, recommendations, changes, or alternative viewpoints.
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13. Participate in briefings or presentations where analyses, conclusions, and recommendations are given.
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14. Communicate audit or compliance results verbally to individuals or groups inside and outside the organization.
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15. Prepare clear and concise draft work products to support compliance activities.
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16. Prepare initial written correspondence, reports, or procedural guidance for use by others.
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17. Prepare draft reports that present facts, findings, and logical conclusions (for example, review and working papers).
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18. Communicate, in writing, preliminary audit or compliance results and findings to individuals or groups inside and outside the organization.
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19. Review financial records generated by accounting systems.
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20. Conduct preliminary analysis, noting potential problem areas in accounting program operations, financial policies, or regulatory requirements.
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21. Examine accounting or financial systems to assist in validating compliance with procedures and published directives.
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22. Analyze and verify compliance data using application software (e.g., Microsoft Office or similar) tools.
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23. Apply Generally Accepted Government Auditor Standards, with guidance, in order to complete performance audits.
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24. Use auditing knowledge to draft auditing reports for higher level review.
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25. Research and interpret regulatory references, with assistance from others, from sources such as Department of Interior, Office of Management and Budget, Treasury, Government Accountability Offices, etc. to perform compliance transactions.
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26. Conduct preliminary research of rules, regulations, and procedures related to audit and compliance problems.
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27. Research and interpret auditing regulatory references with assistance from others.
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28. Apply internal reference materials and procedures, such as user manuals and standard operating procedures, in performing audit duties.
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29. Interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to specific issues that result from compliance findings.
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30. Collaborate with others as an active member of a team to discuss plans for segments of audit or compliance reviews.
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31. Maintain good working relationships with key individuals or groups inside and outside your organization.
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32. Collaborate with others to identify and resolve real or potential problem areas pertaining to compliance activities.
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33. Gather and obtain evidence from various sources to support team goal.
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