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U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Office of Inspector General
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Supervisory Auditor - GS-0511-14/14
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 06-19PG
Opening Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2006
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, June 14, 2006
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14
91,407.00 - 118,828.00 USD per year

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's (USAID) Office of Inspector General, Assistant Inspector General for the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), Financial Audits Division.

The MCC is a wholly owned government Corporation designed to reduce poverty by promoting economic growth. The USAID Office of the Inspector General has been appointed as the Inspector General of the MCC and a separate Assistant Inspector General for Audits has been established to coordinate the audit and investigative activities for MCC.

The financial audit division is responsible for the audit of the Corporation's financial statements, records, and operations as well as oversight of all recipient and sub-recipient audits. The incumbent is a member of an audit team of 4 to 6 auditors involved in financial and financial-related audit activities at the MCC Headquarters and overseas in Compact countries. Moderate overseas travel is required.

SUJBECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

Key Requirements:

Major Duties:

Assists in development of audit plan and budget for the office. Assesses size of financial audit universe, determines audit risk, and considers legislative mandates and Agency management concerns. Supervises professional staff in the performance of multiple financial and financial-related audit assignments such as surveys, audits, follow-up audits, audits of hot-line allegations and special audits and analyzes. Assists with ensuring the implementation of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and procedures and guidelines, consistent with the standards established by the Inspector General (IG).

Reviews and approves audit scope, plans, techniques, methodologies, protocols, schedules, itineraries and format and composition of audit reports. Directs preparation and performs supervisory review of audit reports, working papers and other pertinent documentation assuring compliance with GAGAS and conformance with IG policies. Supervises quality control reviews of independent accounting firms for purpose of ensuring compliance with GAGAS.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related.

GS-14: 1 year equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal government. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: (1) Directs or personally conducts audits of Agency's financial statements; (2) Directs and participates in qualify control reviews of work carried out by non- Federal auditors.

All applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standards Handbook.

Basic Requirements

A. Degree - accounting; or a degree in a related field, such as business management, 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.')

B. Combination of education and experience - at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting, 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 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 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.

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.

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

Time in grade restrictions must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

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 knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. 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, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.

1. Professional knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and standards, concepts and techniques to serve as an expert on the      interpretation and application of accounting theory and methodology, as applied to a complex environment. Areas of professional      knowledge should include the audit requirements of the Government Management Reform Act, Single Audit Act, Statements on      Auditing Standards (SASs), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), and Federal Financial Managers Improvement      Act.

2. Professional knowledge of federal organizations, operating programs, activities and goals, and the functions of the operating      elements to the extent required to assess the relationship of these programs to the financial resources of the entities being audited.

3. Demonstrated experience in developing and using innovative techniques to manage a large audit organization.

4. Demonstrated experience planning and conducting or supervising federal financial statements audits in accordance with the Office of      Management and Budget's requirements.

5. Demonstrated experience working with Independent CPA firms contracted to assist with financial statement audits.

6. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both written and orally. Specifically by preparing reports in accordance with the      Statements on Auditing Standards and meeting with high level officials.

Benefits:

You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

Alternative work schedule options are available.

If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.

Other Information:

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.

Before entering on duty, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450. You will need to provide the information annually.

How To Apply:

Mail your applications so it will be postmarked by closing date and received within five (5) working days of that date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date.

All applicants, including current USAID and USAID/OIG employees, must submit one of the following application forms:

1. Resume and OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment

2. OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment and OF-306

Your application must contain all of the following information or it will be marked incomplete:

Announcement number, and title and grade(s) of position; if applying for more than one grade level or job, submit an application for each grade level or job applying for;

Full name, date of birth, social security number, complete mailing address and day and evening phone numbers, country of citizenship, veterans' preference, if applicable, reinstatement eligibility, and highest Federal civilian grade held;

High school - name city and state, date of diploma or GED;

Colleges and universities name, city, and state, major, type and year of any degrees received;

Job title, duties and accomplishments; employer s name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, hours per week, salary; do not incorporate or attach position descriptions;

Indicate whether we may contact your current supervisor; and

Job related training courses, job related licenses and certificates, job related honors, awards, and special achievements.

OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO THE APPLICATION FORM:

Handicapped applicants, disabled veterans, and VRA's or any others eligible for a noncompetitive appointment under special appointing authorities must clearly specify this eligibility on their application and attach documentation.

If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. Those who have special selection priority rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified to receive special consideration. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified if they receive a score of 90 or above. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria (KSA's) for this position.

ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a 'Notice of Personnel Action' (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.

Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, 'Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference' plus the proof required by that form.

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc.

Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

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.

If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) and a copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal.

Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.

Contact Information:

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. We expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this 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 Accomodation 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.

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