Career Opportunities
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Office of Inspector General
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Auditor - GS-0511-11/12
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 07-19MA
OPENING DATE: Friday, November 09, 2007
CLOSING DATE: Monday, December 31, 2007
$55,706.00 - 86,801.00 USD per year
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
DUTY 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, Assistant Inspector General for the Millennium Challenge
Corporation (MCC). 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 incumbent will be a member of an audit team of 4 to 6 auditors that will
conduct performance audits, financial audits, risk assessments, reviews and other
analyses designed to support the efficiency and effectiveness of program and operational
activities. Moderate overseas travel may be required.
Major Duties:
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (Corporation) is a wholly owned government Corporation
designed to reduce poverty by promoting economic growth. The USAID Office of Inspector General
has been appointed as the Inspector General of the Corporation and a separate Assistant
Inspector General for Audits has been established to coordinate the audit and investigative
activities for the Corporation.
Conducts audits of programs, activities or functions within the Corporation headquarters
and programs worldwide to evaluate the performance, effectiveness, and efficiency of
Corporation programs and operations. The incumbent accomplishes this through recommending
audit approaches based on knowledge of programs and mission activities and applicable laws
and regulations. The incumbent prepares written reports for USAID officials that provide
findings on program operations, identify the causes and effects of deficiencies or problems,
and suggest improvements on how the programs are structured and operated within USAID.
The incumbent assists the Assistant Inspector General in completing the audit plan by
conducting audits that meet the requirements of the Government Performance and Results
Act of 1993, Government Management and Reform Act of 1994, and the Government Corporation
Control Act. To evaluate how the Corporation is conducting business with outside
organizations, the incumbent conducts audits of the policies, procedures, and activities
which the Corporation is using to implement programs with other Federal agencies, donor
agencies, or recipient countries.
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 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 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:
All applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Office of Personnel Management's
Qualification Standards Handbook.
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. One year of specialized experience 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: One 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, you must submit a 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 be able to obtain 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. Skill in planning and performing financial and/or performance
audits of government entities, nonprofit organizations, or federal government contractors.
2. Professional knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
and/or standards promulgated by the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board, the Single
Audit Act and OMB A-133.
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written
and orally.
4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and
in writing.
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.
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:
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. 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 www.opm.gov/forms.
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-competitve 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 (KSAs).
Please provide a narrative statement addressing each KSA separately.
8. If you are a federal employees 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 submit 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
Michelle Aldridge
Phone: 202-712-4189
Fax: (202) 216-3392
Email: recruitmentoig@usaid.gov
Or write:
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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