- Position Title
- Auditor (Performance) - Performance and Compliance Specialist
- Agency
- Justice, Office of the Inspector General
- Announcement Number
- 12483973-BSM-RG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 22, 2024 to Monday, August 5, 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?
2.
Pathways Recent Graduate - Are you a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate?
Note: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have up to six years after degree completion to apply.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please 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.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Note: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have up to six years after degree completion to apply.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please 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.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
3.
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?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position. 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 canceled; 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.
Assessment 1
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.
1.
Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors
Do you possess the below positive education requirement? Select the response below that matches how you meet this requirement.
Degree in Auditing or in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, and Accounting;
Additional related and accepted degrees include but are not limited to:
*Business-related: Communications/Public Relations, Economics, International Business/Studies, Management, Marketing, and Organizational Behavior/Psychology. *Government-related: Criminal Justice/Criminology; Diplomacy/International Policy, Affairs, or Relations; National/Homeland Security; Forensics; Government/History; Intelligence Analysis; Law/Legal Studies; Political Science; Public Management; Public Policy; and Security Policy. *Technically related: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology/Systems, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Languages/Linguistics, Logistics, Management Information Systems, Mathematics/Statistics/Data Science, Sciences (anthropology, biology, chemistry, etc.), and Supply Chain Management.
OR
- A 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.
Do you possess the below positive education requirement? Select the response below that matches how you meet this requirement.
Degree in Auditing or in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, and Accounting;
Additional related and accepted degrees include but are not limited to:
*Business-related: Communications/Public Relations, Economics, International Business/Studies, Management, Marketing, and Organizational Behavior/Psychology. *Government-related: Criminal Justice/Criminology; Diplomacy/International Policy, Affairs, or Relations; National/Homeland Security; Forensics; Government/History; Intelligence Analysis; Law/Legal Studies; Political Science; Public Management; Public Policy; and Security Policy. *Technically related: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology/Systems, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Languages/Linguistics, Logistics, Management Information Systems, Mathematics/Statistics/Data Science, Sciences (anthropology, biology, chemistry, etc.), and Supply Chain Management.
OR
- A 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.
2.
Specialized Experience
To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must have one year of graduate-level education or earned (or will earn within 90 days of the closure of the job announcement) their undergraduate degree with Superior Academic Achievement (earned undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 higher) or a combination of education and experience, or specialized experience at least equivalent to a GS-05 level. Specialized experience at this level includes the following examples of duties/tasks:
- Assisting in planning and conducting research;
- Assisting in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data;
- Employing reasoning and problem solving to achieve outcomes;
- Briefing peers, instructors, or management on assignment or project results; and
- Verifying facts or reported statistics to source documents
To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must have one year of graduate-level education or earned (or will earn within 90 days of the closure of the job announcement) their undergraduate degree with Superior Academic Achievement (earned undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 higher) or a combination of education and experience, or specialized experience at least equivalent to a GS-05 level. Specialized experience at this level includes the following examples of duties/tasks:
- Assisting in planning and conducting research;
- Assisting in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data;
- Employing reasoning and problem solving to achieve outcomes;
- Briefing peers, instructors, or management on assignment or project results; and
- Verifying facts or reported statistics to source documents
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Will you be able to satisfy the current in-office requirement of 2 days per pay period at the designated office duty station - Washington Regional Audit Office: Washington, DC ?
4.
Have you earned your degree within the last 2 years, OR within 90 days after the closing of this announcement, or are you a veteran precluded from applying due to military service and are within 6 years of receiving their degree or certificate?
5.
Please choose the answer below that best describes your ability and experience applying reasoning principles and practices to recognize, analyze, and make recommendations in response to issues or questions. The experience can be in an academic or work environment.
6.
Please choose the answer below that best describes your experience in applying analytical techniques. The experience can be in an academic or work environment.
7.
Please choose the answer below that best describes your experience in conducting research as part of a problem-solving project or exercise. The experience can be in an academic or work environment.
8.
Please choose the answer below that describes your experience in process improvement activities. The experience can be in an academic or work environment.
9.
Please choose the answer below that best describes your experience gathering and organizing information.
10.
Please choose the answer below that best describes your experience working with data. The experience can be in an academic or work environment.
11.
Please choose the answer below that best describes your experience in written communications. The experience can be in either an academic or work environment.
12.
Do you have experience coordinating with other team members and advising teammates on project matters?
13.
Specialized Experience
To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must have 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent degree (or will earn within 90 days of the closure of the job announcement) or have one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to a GS-07 level. Specialized experience at this level includes the following examples of duties/tasks:
- Assisting in planning and conducting research;
- Assisting in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data;
- Employing reasoning and problem solving to achieve outcomes;
- Briefing peers, instructors, or management on assignment or project results;
- Assisting in preparing written reports, essays, or briefs;
- Assisting in conducting performance audits, evaluations, or inspections;
- Verifying facts or reported statistics to source documents; and
- Performing financial reconciliations or analyses.
To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must have 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent degree (or will earn within 90 days of the closure of the job announcement) or have one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to a GS-07 level. Specialized experience at this level includes the following examples of duties/tasks:
- Assisting in planning and conducting research;
- Assisting in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data;
- Employing reasoning and problem solving to achieve outcomes;
- Briefing peers, instructors, or management on assignment or project results;
- Assisting in preparing written reports, essays, or briefs;
- Assisting in conducting performance audits, evaluations, or inspections;
- Verifying facts or reported statistics to source documents; and
- Performing financial reconciliations or analyses.
14.
Please choose the answer below that best describes your ability and experience applying reasoning principles and practices to recognize, analyze, and make recommendations in response to issues or questions. The experience can be in an academic or work environment.
15.
Please choose the answer below that best describes your experience in applying analytical techniques. The experience can be in an academic or work environment.
16.
Please choose the answer below that best describes your experience in using reasoning when performing research and analysis. The experience can be in an academic or work environment.
17.
Please choose the answer below that best describes your experience working on a subject-specific project. The experience can be in an academic or work environment.
18.
Please choose the answer below that best describes your experience in conducting research as part of a problem-solving project or exercise. The experience can be in an academic or work environment.
19.
Please choose the answer below that describes your experience in process improvement activities. The experience can be in an academic or work environment.
20.
Please choose the answer below that best describes your experience in exercising judgment in a project. The experience can be in an academic or work environment.
21.
Please choose the answer below that best describes your experience gathering and organizing information.
22.
Please choose the answer below that best describes your experience working with data. The experience can be in an academic or work environment.
23.
Please choose the answer below that best describes your experience with data and information management.
24.
Please choose the answer below that best describes your experience in written communications. The experience can be in either an academic or work environment.
25.
Please choose the answer below that best describes your experience in producing written products and reports.
26.
Do you have experience coordinating with other team members and advising teammates on project matters?
27.
Please choose the answer below that best indicates your experience in working with others as part of a team to accomplish goals. The experience can be in an academic or work environment.