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Position Title
Auditor
Agency
African Development Foundation
Announcement Number
ADF-25-DE-12659921DM Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, January 13, 2025 to Monday, January 20, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2.

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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3.

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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Assessment 1
For items 1, 2 and 3, 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. (limit characters)
2. Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check? (limit characters)
3. Select the ONE response that best describes the education you possess that demonstrates you meet the Basic Qualification Requirement for Auditor, GS-0511-13. (limit characters)
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. For the GS-13: Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-12 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement involves experience in: conducting and coordinating the technical work related to monitoring and reporting on the performance of field audits (grants, cooperative agreements, and Country Program Coordinators). In addition, reviews and certifies grants application for financial compliance. (limit characters)
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)
5. Establishes/designs agency requirements for overall internal control. (limit characters)
6. Set standards for how to assess the effectiveness of controls and required documentation. (limit characters)
7. Prevent and identify significant program and operational weaknesses. (limit characters)
8. Must continually reassess operations to redesign for improvement of controls. (limit characters)
9. Assessment of existing systems' capacity. (limit characters)
10. Assess whether the grantee has adequate staff to meet reporting and compliance requirements. (limit characters)
11. Determine if the accounting system is automated or manual and assess its capacity to meet grant requirements. (limit characters)
12. Synthesizes audit findings into actionable recommendations. (limit characters)
13. Analyzes financial data to detect irregularities. (limit characters)
14. Analyzes financial data and reports to determine accuracy, completeness, and compliance. (limit characters)
15. Upholds confidentiality of sensitive information. (limit characters)
16. Ensures compliance with laws and regulations. (limit characters)
17. Ensures audit findings meet quality standards. (limit characters)
18. Clearly presents findings to audit committees. (limit characters)
19. Facilitates stakeholder discussions on audit results. (limit characters)
20. Prepares detailed audit reports, and drafts memoranda with clear recommendations (limit characters)