Career Opportunities
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Office of Inspector General
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 08-08PG
POSITION: Auditor - GS-0511-13/13
Salary Range: 82,961.00 - 107,854.00 USD per year
Opening Date: Thursday, January 17, 2008
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, December 31, 2008
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
LOCATION: Few Vacancies - Washington, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: All Sources - Applications will be accepted from US Citizens,
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's (USAID),
Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Audits, Information Technology and Special Audits
Division. The Information Technology and Special Audits Division is responsible for auditing
USAID programs and operations in headquarters and overseas on information technology and systems.
The audits are in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
Major Duties:
The incumbent of this position conducts audits and examination of headquarters and mission
information technology and systems and programs to determine compliance with applicable
legislation, regulations, policies and procedures. The purpose of these audits is to determine
whether the programs are being carried out in compliance with laws, regulations, and agreements;
are being administered efficiently and economically; and are achieving the desired results or
benefits. The work required the development of audit programs and procedures necessary to
conduct audits; the ability to gather and analyze evidence and to write clear, concise audit
reports; and the coordination of audit matters with USAID managers and other U.S. and foreign
government officials. The incumbent will brief Audit Managers on the progress of the audits.
The incumbent will identify significant audit areas that require decisions and present
recommendations and options on the direction the audit should take. Assist in the training of
other staff. The auditor is subject to occasional world-wide travel where USAID activities are
being implemented.
Qualifications and Evaluation
Qualifications:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
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 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;
(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.
In addition to meeting the basic qualification requirements, applicants must have
specialized experience and/or directly related education in the amounts shown below:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that
has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform
this job. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field closely
related.
To qualify based on education, submit a copy of your transcript or list of courses with credit
hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. You can receive credit for education outside
the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational
institution in the United States when you apply.
To qualify for:
GS-13: 1 year equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal government.
Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: (1) Researches and reviews Federal laws
and regulations, procedural manuals and references and records of Congressional hearings for
the purpose of identifying legislative, regulatory, and procedural requirements for conducting
performance audits; (2) Performs quality reviews of audit reports, surveys, and special studies
conducted by independent accounting firms.
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 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:
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on
the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities
associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities,
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, the sensitivity of the issues you
handled, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
1. Professional knowledge of practices, methods, and techniques of auditing
required to independently plan and conduct complex audits of Agency operations and programs.
2. Experience auditing, evaluating, or participating in the planning, design,
development, and operation of major automated information systems.
3. Experience auditing or evaluating policies, procedures, practices, and
controls for key information resources management functions such as investment analysis
processes, systems security practices, or project management best practices.
4. Ability to prepare clearly written audit reports, memoranda and other
documents and to present audit clients with briefings that are informative and persuasive.
Benefits and Other Information
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)
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.
If you are selected at a grade lower than the highest shown in this listing, you will be
placed under a career development plan and can be non-competitively promoted when you
successfully complete the requirements for the higher grade.
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.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
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. Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or a Resume.
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/index.asp.
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 should 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. You will be notified of the outcome.
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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