Office of the Inspector General for Tax Administration Logo
Position Title
Auditor (Performance)
Agency
Office of the Inspector General for Tax Administration
Announcement Number
24-TIGTA-81-P Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, February 5, 2024 to Tuesday, February 20, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.
(limit characters)
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.
(limit characters)
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?

(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 3 location(s). (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
4. Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity? (limit characters)
5. 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)? (limit characters)
6. Are you a current Federal employee?
(limit characters)
7. 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.
(limit 250 characters)
Assessment 1
 Education Requirements: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in auditing or a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.

OR
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.


 
(limit characters)
1. You must meet the minimum basic educational and/or work experience requirements for professional auditing positions in the federal government. Choose one answer which best describes your educational/work experience background for an auditing position. (Attach a copy of transcript(s) or a list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit). (limit characters)
For the GS-11, specialized experience is one year of experience at the GS-09 level, or equivalent that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes:

Experience with tax administration processes to develop segments of draft reports, memoranda or other written communications, OR
Experience conducting segments of audits including conducting interviews, analyzing and summarizing audit evidence to support conclusions, and documenting results of audit work; AND
Experience in developing audit objectives and supporting tests and documenting this strategy in the audit plan.
OR
3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral. (Attach a copy of transcript or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.)
OR
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Only graduate level education in excess of the first two years 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
(limit characters)
2. Do you meet the specialized experience/education for the GS-11 level? (limit characters)
For the GS-12, specialized experience is one year of experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes:

Experience with tax administration processes to document results of analysis and recommend improvements in tax administration processes, OR
Experience collecting, analyzing, and summarizing sufficient evidence to identify weaknesses in controls over operations; AND
Developing recommendations to improve weaknesses in controls or improve efficiencies over operations.
(limit characters)
3. Do you meet the specialized experience for the GS-12 level? (limit characters)
4. Please choose the answer(s) below that describe(s) your experience in data analysis. (limit characters)
5. Please choose the answer(s) below that describe(s) your experience in conducting research related to problem solving or completing a project. (limit characters)
6. Please choose the answer(s) below that describe(s) your experience in applying analytical techniques. (limit characters)
7. I have planned and performed the following duties as related to research and analysis. (limit characters)
8. Select the statements that describe your experience in completing analytical studies. (limit characters)
9. Which of the following program analysis activities have you performed. (limit characters)
10. Indicate your experience gathering and evaluating information and conducting trends analysis on data. (limit characters)
11. Please complete the following question: I have experience completing significant portions of reports, evaluations, program analyses, and/or written correspondence because I... (limit characters)
12. I have applied the following interpersonal communication experience at work. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. I have experience writing and reviewing reports that present an argument, or support a recommendation for change in program operations or administration. (limit characters)
14. Please choose the answer below that best indicates your experience in working with others as part of a team to accomplish goals: (limit characters)
15. Please choose the answer(s) that describe(s) your overall oral communication experience: (limit characters)
16. Please choose the answer(s) below that describe(s) your experience in written communications. (limit characters)
17. Select the one response that describes your highest level of experience in writing. (limit characters)
18. Select all of the following that relate to your interpersonal experience in communicating information related to audit findings, including making presentations to diverse groups and/or high-ranking management officials in Federal, and/or private sector organizations. (limit characters)
19. I have experience in developing the following forms of written communication as a regular part of my job. (limit characters)
20. I have performed the following functions on audits in which I have been assigned responsibility. (limit characters)
21. From the following list of analytical tools identify those that you have applied. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
22. Do you have experience in modifying plans to accommodate unexpected assignments or respond to changing workloads, priorities, or deadlines? (limit characters)
23. Select the choices that describe your experience with audit standards. (limit characters)
24. I have experience in using the following types of business software. (limit characters)
25. Select the statements that describe your experience in process improvement activities. (limit characters)
26. Regarding your experience in audit planning and execution: (limit characters)
27. Select the statements that describe your experience in working under pressure where fluctuating timeframes and deadlines are present: (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
28. My experience in audit reporting includes developing report findings using the format criteria, condition, cause, effect, and recommendation in a way that results in audit reports that clearly identify the significance and impact of the finding and facilitates obtaining the concurrence of management. (limit characters)
29. What part(s) of the audit planning process have you performed? (limit characters)
30. Indicate your level of experience in planning and organizing assignments: (limit characters)