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Position Title
Foreign Service Officer - Auditor (Performance) - (Open Continuous)
Agency
U.S. Agency for International Development
Announcement Number
OIG-25-DE-12642759-LL Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 23, 2024 to Friday, December 19, 2025
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 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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3. Are you a current Competitive Service Career or Career-Conditional, USAID employee?

To verify your eligibility as a current USAID Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:

• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1); AND,
• box 46 must show US Agency for International Development. (limit characters)
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 proof of a disability letter stating that you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability or psychiatric disability. You can get this letter from your doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist or any federal, state or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your interest in the Foreign Service Officer - Auditor (Performance) position with the U.S. Agency for International Development, Office of Inspector General. 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)
To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic education or a combination of education work experience requirements for the position. This includes:  
  • 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 accounting, or a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration. Individuals with degrees in international affairs or policy, international development, regional or area studies, public policy or evaluation, journalism with an international focus, security policy, and related degrees are strongly encouraged to apply.
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  • A combination of education and experience with at least four 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.
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1. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to the applicant testing and random drug testing. The incumbent of this position must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drugs prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. Tentatively selected applicants will be required to sign an agreement requiring participation in random drug testing. Are you willing to undergo random urinalysis/drug screening? (limit characters)
2. This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. Are you willing to undergo the necessary preemployment/ checks / investigations to be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance/SCI throughout the duration of your Federal Employment?

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3. This position requires the incumbent to travel to and reside in domestic and overseas locations. Are you willing to travel away from your duty location to visit and reside in domestic and international destinations?
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4. To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the basic requirements described below. Please select which answer best describes your education and/or experience for this position. (limit characters)
5. FS-06: Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Foreign Service Officer - Auditor (Performance) at the FS-06/GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
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6. FS-05: Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Foreign Service Officer - Auditor (Performance) at the FS-05/GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
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7. FS-04 Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Foreign Service Officer - Auditor (Performance) at the FS-04/GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
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8. Select the activities that you have regularly performed. (Check all that apply.) (limit characters)
9. Select the methodologies that you have applied in a professional setting. (Check all that apply.) (limit characters)
10. Select the one statement that best Identifies the highest level of experience that you have researching and applying laws, regulations, and/or policies. (limit characters)
11. Select the one statement that best describes your education and/or experience communicating with various groups or individuals within an office/entity to obtain necessary information. (limit characters)
12. Select the one statement that best describes your education and/or experience briefing supervisors or stakeholders regularly about the progress and results of a project.
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13. Select the one statement that best describes your education and/or experience drafting conclusions and recommendations. (limit characters)
14. Select the one statement that best describes your education and/or experience reviewing and analyzing information to assist managers and teams in defining project objectives, scope, and methodology. (limit characters)
15. Select the statement(s) that describe your experience communicating information. (Check all that apply.) (limit characters)
16. I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.
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