Career Opportunities
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Office of Inspector General
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 08-26PG
POSITION: Supervisory Auditor - GS-0511-15/15
Salary Range: 115,317.00 - 149,000.00 per year
Opening Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008
CLOSING DATE: Friday, October 17, 2008
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
LOCATION: 1 Vacancy - Washington, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.
Job Summary:
This position is with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of Inspector General, Office of Audit, Information Technology and Special Audits Division (IG/A/ITSA). The Office of Inspector General's (OIG) mission is to promote and preserve the Agency's effectiveness, integrity, and efficiency through the detection and prevention of fraud, waste and abuse in activities and programs.
RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.
The Financial Audits Division is responsible for financial statements, records, and operations. The incumbent manages a professional staff of up to 15 auditors and three support staff in overseeing headquarters' financial and financial-related audit activities.
RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.
Major Duties:
The incumbent of this position develops and implements the Office of Inspector General's audit program of USAID's information systems and information technology to ensure adequate audit coverage of USAID's automated information systems; ensures the implementation of, and compliance with, professional auditing standards and procedures; implements the OIG's internal quality control system in all IG/A/ITSA operations, and participates in the OIG's Internal Quality Assurance Review and external Quality Control Review processes. Develops OIG audit policy and procedures for ITSA operations. Monitors and expedites closure of audit recommendations for ITSA. Provides related administrative technical support and audit recommendation follow-up in support of OIG's audit and investigative functions. Assures that the audit program is conducted in accordance with the Controller General's audit standards, OMB directives and the guidelines of the Inspector General Act of 1978.
Qualifications:
All applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standards Handbook.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: In order to be considered for this position, you must meet the basic requirement described below. This applies to all grade levels.
A. Degree - accounting; or a degree in a related field, such as business administration, finance, or public administration, that includes or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term 'accounting' means 'accounting and/or auditing' in this standard. Similarly, 'accountant' should be interpreted, generally, as 'accountant and/or auditor.')
OR
B. Combination of education and experience - at least four (4) years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:
1. Twenty-four (24) semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to six (6) hours in business law;
2. A certificate as a Certified Information System Auditor, Certified Information Systems Security Professional 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;
(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 is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and
(c) except for literal non conformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 Federal grade level. Specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, e.g., regularly leads auditing teams on various complex audit cases/reviews.
TO QUALIFY BASED ON EDUCATION: You must submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position.
In order to qualify for this position, you must possess a Top Secret security clearance.
You must meet time-in-grade restrictions by the closing date of this announcement.
You will be required to make occasional travel.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
Subject matter experts evaluate qualified applicants based on the extent to which their documented experience and/or education demonstrates possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs). As noted in the 'How to Apply' section of this announcement, applicants must provide a narrative statement, in addition to the application or résumé, addressing each of these KSAs separately in order to receive consideration. When describing your KSAs, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, and the sensitivity of the issues you handled.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- Professional knowledge of accounting principles, and techniques as applied in the development of plans and policies for conducting audits.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting information technology audits in accordance with requirements such as the Federal Information Security Management Act, Clinger-Cohen Act, and the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act.
- Demonstrated experience in management principles and practices as applied in the operation of an office, including such areas as employee relations, recruitment, and performance appraisal.
- Skill in presenting oral and written presentations in a clear, concise, and logical manner.
Benefits:
The USAID/OIG offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
- Comprehensive health and life insurance
- Competitive salaries
- Generous retirement programs
- Paid holidays, annual and sick leave
- Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
- Paid employment related training and education
- Subsidized transportation (Metro check)
- Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degree, as applicable
- Incentives and awards, as appropriate
- Telecommuting, as appropriate
- Long Term Care Insurance is offered
- Flexible Spending Account is offered
- Thrift Savings Plan (401 K Plan)
Other Advantages:
We are located in the beautifully designed Ronald Reagan Building (RRB) and International Trade Center (ITC), which is within walking distance of the White House, the Capitol, Smithsonian Museums, and much more! The RRB is easily accessible to the Federal Triangle metro station (blue/orange line), has an on-site fitness center and day care center, a DC Visitor and Information Center, food court, and underground parking garage.
Other Information:
When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your application in a notebook or binder.
The U.S. Agency for International Development is a participant of E-verify. E-verify provides an automated link to Federal database to help employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their social security numbers.
How To Apply:
Applications must be postmarked by closing the date and received within five (5) working days of that date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure that his/her application is complete. The personnel office will not be responsible for soliciting additional information from applicants.
1. A resume or OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, which can be obtained at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf. Applications must include the following:
Vacancy announcement number; title and grade(s) of the job for which they are applying;
Full name, social security number, day and evening phone numbers, mailing address, country of citizenship. If applicable, reinstatement eligibility to Federal service and highest Federal civilian grade ever held on a permanent basis.
Name, city and state of high school and colleges/universities attended with date(s) of diploma. For college include major and type and date of degree(s).
Job titles, salaries, employer's name and addresses, supervisor's name and phone number (indicate if we may contact your current and former supervisors), starting and ending dates, hours per week and any unpaid or non-paid work experience that relates to this vacancy.
Job-related training courses, special skills, certificates and licenses, honors, awards and publications.
2. All applicants must submit an OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment Form. This form may be downloaded from the OPM website at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf.
3. If a particular level of education/certification is required or you are asking us to qualify you based on education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript. Credit for college education will be given if it was obtained through an accredited university.
4. Status candidates and reinstatement eligibles (current or former government employees) must provide a copy of the last or most recent SF-50, 'Notice of Personnel Action' which indicates proof of competitive status (reflecting career, career-conditional or reinstatement eligibility.
5. Candidates eligible for other non-competitive appointments must present appropriate documentation reflecting their eligibility.
6. All current Federal employees should provide a copy of their current performance appraisal (must be within 18 months from the closing date of the announcement).
7. Responses to the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA). Please provide a narrative statement addressing each KSA separately.
8. If you are a federal employee seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330-704 for ICTAP. In addition to your application/resume, you must include a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating and a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. You must clearly annotate your application package to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
9. Status candidates who wish to be considered under both merit promotion and open competitive procedures must two applications. When only one application is received, candidates will be considered under merit promotion only.
Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
Contact Information:
Pamela Gee
Phone: (202)712-4189
Fax: (202)216-3392
Email: recruitmentoig@usaid.gov
Or write:
U.S. Agency for International Development
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Room 8.07A
Washington, DC 20523
US
Fax: (202)216-3392
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview, every 30-45 days until the closing date of the announcement
EEO Policy Statement
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Veterans Information
Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans' preference. For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran must have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992.
The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under agency's promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce.
To claim veterans' preference, veterans should be ready to provide a copy of their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof. Veterans with service connected disability and others claiming 10 point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference.
For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or special appointing authorities see the VetGuide.
Legal and Regulatory Guidance
Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials, will result in your application not being processed
Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.
False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
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