USA Staffing

Position Title: Auditor
Agency: U.S. Special Operations Command (Army)
Announcement Number: MCGT256128486757HW Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, January 13, 2025 to Monday, January 27, 2025

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.

1. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required?

A. Yes

B. No

2. The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a one year probationary period?

A. Yes

B. No

4. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 25% of the time?

A. Yes

B. No

5. This position requires Level II Certification in Financial Management. Incumbent is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of Army requirements of this certification program. Failure to obtain this certification within 24 months may subject the incumbent to adverse action. Do you possess or are you willing to obtain Level II Certification in Financial Management within 24 months?

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in an Auditor position with the Department of Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used 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 your application.

1. Select the one statement that best describes the EDUCATION that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Auditor at the GS-07, GS-09, GS-11 or GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have a Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in accounting, or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

B. I have a combination of education and experience which includes at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. My background also includes one of the following: (1) Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; OR (2) A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; OR (3) Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; AND (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; AND (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I do not possess the education described above

2. Select the one statement that best describes the EXPERIENCE that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Auditor at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience performing routine or limited audits and internal examinations of accounting and operational functions or assisting higher-graded auditors with full-scale, more complex audits.

B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement.

3. Select the one statement that best describes the EXPERIENCE that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Auditor at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience independently performing routine or limited audits of accounting and operational functions or assisting higher-graded auditors with full-scale, more complex audits.

B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement.

4. Select the one statement that best describes the EXPERIENCE that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Auditor at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes performing internal routine or limited audits of medium complexity; providing advice and assistance on generally accepted accounting procedures; and gather information to prepare audit reports.

B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement.

5. Select the one statement that best describes the EXPERIENCE that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Auditor at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes performing as a fully functional auditor executing the full spectrum of audit services consistent with Government Auditing Standards, such as developing audit steps, interviewing, analysis and documentation, briefing/staffing results to internal and external Army command/agency leadership, and contributing to the preparation of audit reports.

B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement.

6. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, 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.

B. No, I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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