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Position Title
AUDITOR
Agency
Federal Trade Commission
Announcement Number
DE-12322611-24-OIG Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, February 29, 2024 to Thursday, March 14, 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 veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you: 

• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more? 

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans Resources.  

To verify your eligibility, you must 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.  You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. 

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center

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. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND 
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND 
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.  

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) 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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5. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?  

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources

To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.  
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Auditor (GS-0511-14) position at our Agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the minimum education requirements that qualify you for an Auditor, GS-0511 position as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
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2. Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications requirements of an Auditor, GS-0511-14.
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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.
A- I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.
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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)
3. Responsible for developing reports on audits and/or evaluations relating to agency programs and operations.
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4. Participates in the development of other Office of Inspector General (OIG) products, including management advisories, semiannual reports to Congress, responses to Congressional requests, or top management challenge reports.
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5. Conducts independent financial, performance, and Information Technology (IT) audits of agency programs and organizations.
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6. Drafts audit and/or evaluation programs.
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7. Works with or oversees contractors while conducting audits, evaluations, and reviews of agency programs.
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8. Executes meetings on audit plans and approaches.
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9. Prepares documentation supporting audit findings.
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10. Uses analytical tools and techniques to transform, analyze, and visualize data in support of data driven projects.
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11. Research issues that facilitate the completion of audit and review products.
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12. Plans, directs, or participates in audits, evaluations, and reviews programs, functions, and activities of organizational entities.
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13. Negotiates with team members and/or entity management on best practices.
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14. Prepares reports and memorandums.
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15. Participates in the drafting of policies related to office operations.
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16. Communicates with entity and/or office staff.
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17. Manages and organizes information.
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18. Applies principles, theories, and techniques to determine the best approach to problems and identifies sources of information and data to be examined.
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19. Issues instructions on the approach, scope, objectives, and related matters.
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20. Plans and develops project fieldwork steps.
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21. Prepares documentation for contracted work, including statements of work, ranking factors, and timeframes.
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22. Research information, compiles data, makes recommendations and presents findings.
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In the next section, please indicate YES or NO to best describe your experience and/or training. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
23. Have you developed products communicating the prevention of fraud, waste and abuse and promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness within the agency?
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24. Do you have experience planning and conducting audits, evaluations, or other reviews of programs and management, and reporting findings and recommendations for improvement to agency programs and operations?
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As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position. (limit characters)
25. 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 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 give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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