Career Opportunities
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Office of Inspector General
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-06PG
POSITION: Auditor - GS-0511-07/11
Promotion Potential: 13
Salary Range: 41,210.00 - 79,280.00 USD per year
Opening Date: Monday, February 09, 2009
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, December 31, 2009
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
LOCATION: many vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, 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 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.
The Financial Audits Division is responsible for audits of USAID's 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.
We may hire at any of the grades shown in this announcement. You are encouraged to
identify the grade level(s) or salary for which you wish to be considered.
RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.
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.
Prepares working papers and other audit documentation in accordance with the General
Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and other OIG procedures/operating manual.
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.
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 an/or directly related education in the amounts shown below.
GS-07:
A. Have successfully completed one year of graduate level
education directly related to the work of the position; or
B. Possess one year of specialized accounting/auditing experience
equivalent to the GS-05 level. Experience may include: (1)Participating, 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) Gathering information, documents work papers, and assists Senior Auditor in preparing
segments of written reports.
C. Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA).
SAA is based on class standing, grade-point average, or honor society membership.
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.
Grade point average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of:
o 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
o 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.
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:
A. Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education
leading to a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in accounting or a related degree;
or
B. One year accounting/auditing experience equivalent to the GS-7
level. Examples of qualifying specialized experience may include: (1) Participating in
financial and financial-related audit assignments including surveys, audits, follow-up
audits, incurred cost audits, and special audits and analyses;and (2) Assisting in documenting
results of analyses in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
GS-11:
A. Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education
leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree related to the position being filled.
B. One year of accounting/auditing experience which is equivalent
to the GS-9 level. Examples of qualifying experience may include: Documenting findings in work
papers, formulates conclusions and prepares segments of written reports; and participating in
negotiations with Agency management of the acceptance of audit findings and the resolution of
conflicts concerning the adoption of audit recommendations.
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.
Note: Education and experience may be combined
for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
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.
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. Candidates who fail to submit all of the foregoing documents cannot be
evaluated for further consideration.
1. Please submit one of the following:
A. Resume OR OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment,
which can be obtained at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf
which contains the following information:
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. All applicants must prepare a concise narrative addessing each Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).
Responses must be separate from the applicaiton form.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Candidates eligible for other non-competitive appointments must present appropriate documentation
reflecting their eligibility.
7. 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).
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. Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government
mail system will not be considered.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
Contact Information:
Keyonna Washington
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 20523-8700
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,
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
Please Note:
Veterans' preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service, and may not apply to other excepted
service appointing authorities. If you have questions about the applicability of veterans' preference for a particular
vacancy please contact the agency posting the announcement.
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 after October 15,
1976, the veteran must have received a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service connected disability,
or have served during the Gulf War between August 2, 1990 and January 2, 1992 or for more than 180 consecutive
days, other than training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and
ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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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