Career Opportunities
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Office of Inspector General
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Auditor - GS-0511-07/12
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 07-06MA
Opening Date: Thursday, August 16, 2007
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, September 20, 2007
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: GS-13
$37,640.00 - 86,801.00 USD per year
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
LOCATION: Washington, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: 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, Office of Audit, Financial Audits Division.
The Financial Audits Division is responsible for financial statements, records, and operations. The incumbent is a member of an audit team of 4 to 6 auditors involved in financial and financial-related audit activities.
Major Duties:
The incumbent plans, performs, and provides oversight to a variety of financial audits at USAID, using problem-solving skills, evaluation techniques, and communication skills. Typical assignments may involve: assisting with reviews of non-federal audits performed by independent public accountants in accordance with OMB Circular A-133; contractor oversight; oversight of reimbursable audit services provided to USAID; performing a segment of an annual audit of USAID's financial statements and; and other audits of USAID financial activities. The incumbent may also assist in commenting on federal-wide financial audit and accounting policies.
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 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 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 demonstrated the ability to perform work of the GS-11 or higher grade 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 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. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related.
All applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standards Handbook.
GS-07: 1 full year of graduate-level education related to the position being filled or superior academic achievement (S.A.A)* or 1 year specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: (1)Participates, under the direction of an Auditor-in-Charge or Senior Auditor, in financial and financial-related audit assignments including surveys, audits, follow-up audits, incurred cost audits, special audits and analyses; and (2) Gather information, documents work papers, and assists Senior Auditor in preparing segments of written reports.
*Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.
1. Class standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
2. Grade point average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of:
a. 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or
b. 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
3. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society - Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies. The honor societies are listed in the Association of College Honor Societies: Booklet of Information (1992-95) and/or Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities (1991). Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision.
GS-09: 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's or equivalent graduate degree related to the position being filled or 1 year specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: (1) Participates in financial and financial-related audit assignments including surveys, audits, follow-up audits, incurred cost audits, and special audits and analyses; (2) Gathers data in support of audit objectives; (3) Assists in documenting results of analyses in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
GS-11: 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree related to the position being filled. year specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: (1) Helps ensure implementation of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS); (2) Documents findings in work papers, formulates conclusions and prepares segments of written reports; (3) Participates in negotiations with Agency management of the acceptance of audit findings and the resolution of conflicts concerning the adoption of audit recommendations.
GS-12: 1 year equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal government. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: (1) Researches and reviews Federal laws and regulations, procedural manuals an and references and records of Congressional hearings for the purpose of identifying legislative, regulatory, and procedural requirements for conducting financial and financial-related audits; (2) Performs quality reviews of audit reports, surveys, and special studies conducted by independent accounting firms.
To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. 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.
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.
1. Knowledge of generally accepted government auditing standards, audit procedures and analytical techniques.
2. Ability to gather and analyze financial information and reach conclusions in performing audit work.
3. Ability to communicate orally and in writing in performing audit work.
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.
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.
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.
Other Information:
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
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:
Narrative statement (written by applicant) explaining his/her experience relative to the KSA's above.
Do not respond by referring to an item number on your application or by repeating material on your application.
To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. 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.
Current performance appraisal dated within the last 18 months, if currently employed in the Federal Government.
SF 50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing competitive status, if applicable.
Documentation showing proof of eligibility as a surplus or displaced employee.
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 attached 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.
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.
Contact Information
Michelle Aldridge
Phone: 202-712-4189
Email: recruitmentoig@usaid.gov
Or write:
US Agency for International Development
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Room 8.07A
Washington, DC 20523-8700
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. We expect to make a selection within 90 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 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.
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