You may qualify for this position based on specialized experience and/or education.

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.

A.    Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education or Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR

B.    One year of work experience equivalent to at least GS-07. Examples of specialized experience include gathering information, conducting interviews, analyzing data, and writing audit findings and recommendations.

To qualify for the FP-05/GS-11 level, applicants must have:

A.    Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree related to the position being filled OR

B.    One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-9 level. Examples of specialized experience include assisting in conducting audits, analyzing and evaluating audit recommendations, recommending changes and modifications, preparing summaries, and assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of Agency programs.

To qualify for the FP 4/GS 12 level, applicants must have: One year of work experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Examples of specialized experience include providing leadership in a team setting, planning and organizing the work, conducting audits, analyzing and evaluating audit recommendations, recommending changes and modifications, preparing summaries, and assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of Agency programs.

TO QUALIFY BASED ON EDUCATION: You must 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 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.

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.

French or Spanish - is highly desirable. The ability to communicate both orally and in writing is essential for all candidates under consideration.

Note: Education and experience may be combined for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.

How You Will Be Evaluated:

Candidates will be evaluated on the extent to which they possess the required qualifications.

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.

BASIC BENEFITS OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE

1.    Travel at Government expense of employees and their authorized dependents to and from posts of assignment in the United States and abroad.

2.    Basic orientation at time of entrance on duty and subsequent in-service professional training before the first overseas assignment.

3.    Group life insurance and health benefits programs.

4.    Accrual of annual leave ranging from 13 to 26 working days a year, depending on length of service.

5.    Accrual of sick leave at thirteen working days per year.

6.    Locality pay authorized under certain circumstances.

7.    Generous pension and Thrift Savings Plan similar to 401K benefits.

BENEFITS WHEN ASSIGNED OVERSEAS:

1.    Travel expenses of employee and their authorized dependents to and from posts abroad, including shipment of personal effects.

2.    Government quarters or housing allowance.

3.     Cost of living allowance at posts where the cost of living is substantially higher than in Washington, D.C.

4.    Salary differential, which is taxable, ranging from 5 percent to 20 percent of base pay at posts where there are unusual hardships.

5.    Accrual of home leave at a rate of fifteen working days per year served abroad.

6.    Paid round-trip transportation to a rest and recuperation area for employees and authorized dependents who are assigned to designated hardship posts.

7.    Educational allowance for dependents under certain circumstances.

8.    Limited coverage for emergency medical expenses of employees and authorized dependents.

Other Information:

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE FOREIGN SERVICE:

1.    Applicants must be citizens of the United States.

2.    Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment. In accordance with Agency regulation, all career candidates must be appointed to the Foreign Service prior to the month in which they reach age 59.

3.    Applicants must submit to and receive a negative drug test result before being appointed to the position.

4.    Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered under the Military Selective Service Act.

5.    Applicants must be willing to travel to a variety of overseas posts, some of which are classified as hardship posts.

6.    Applicants must meet medical fitness standards which are more rigorous than those of most other professions. They must pass a thorough pre-employment medical examination, which for some applicants may include a cardiovascular stress test.

7.    Applicants must undergo a thorough background investigation to determine eligibility for a "TOP SECRET" security clearance, as well as suitability for appointment into the Foreign Service.

8.    Applicants must be capable of attaining a certain level of foreign language proficiency. This can be demonstrated by either language aptitude scores or evidence of existing proficiency in a foreign language.

9.    Applicants must be available for and willing to accept assignments throughout the world, including assignments to Washington, D.C. They must also be willing to travel frequently on short notice. In cases where both husband and wife are foreign affairs agency employees, both are expected to be willing to accept assignments to a post other than that of the tandem spouse in order to meet the needs of the Service.

APPOINTMENT:

In order to be eligible to receive a conditional offer of employment, applicants must have successfully completed the application assessment stages and have been placed on a rank-ordered list of eligible candidates. A final offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate successfully completing the medical, security, and suitability stages. Candidates who are offered employment are given probationary appointments as Foreign Service career candidates for a period not to exceed five years.

A.    Medical Clearance:

Foreign Service pre-employment hiring policy requires that candidates be medically cleared for worldwide assignment according to the needs of the Service. Family members are not required to obtain medical clearances prior to a candidate's entry on duty. However, family members must be medically cleared before they can travel at U.S. Government expense to the assigned overseas post. Family members who, for medical reasons, are unable to accompany the employee on an overseas assignment, may be eligible for a separate maintenance allowance. Medical examinations may be performed by a family doctor, in which case USAID will reimburse the candidate. Alternatively, the examination may be conducted at the Agency's medical facility in Washington, D.C.

B.    Background Investigation:

Eligible candidates will be asked to submit forms required for a security clearance and suitability determination for appointment to the Foreign Service. The clearance process considers such factors as registration for the Selective Service, failure to repay a U.S. Government-guaranteed student loan, past problems with credit or bankruptcy, failure to meet tax obligations, unsatisfactory employment records, violations of the law, drug or alcohol abuse, or a less then honorable discharge from the armed forces. Investigations, which usually take several months, include current and previous contacts, supervisors and co-workers. These investigations are conducted by OIG Security personnel in cooperation with other federal, state and local agencies.

III. TENURE:

Foreign Service career candidates will be considered for tenure by a Tenuring Board after they have acquired a minimum of two years' overseas experience in the Service. Each career candidate is afforded two opportunities to receive tenure based on the Board's review of the employee's written performance evaluations which are prepared by a supervisor at least once a year. A career candidate who fails to perform satisfactorily may be separated at any time during their probationary period. Any employee who remains untenured after two reviews will be separated from the Agency at the end of the five-year probationary appointment. The appointment status of a career candidate who receives tenure will be changed from probationary to career.

The sole criteria for a positive tenure recommendation shall be the candidate's demonstrated potential, assuming normal growth and career development, to serve effectively as an FS officer over a normal career span, with potential for promotion to class FS-1. Serving effectively as an FS officer with USAID requires demonstrated knowledge and abilities in four broad skill sets, which includes technical and analytical skills (development assistance knowledge; information gathering, analysis, and problem solving; and written communication skills); resource management skills (managing human resources, reliability, and planning use of financial resources); teamwork and professionalism skills (cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity, adaptability and flexibility; and communication); and leadership skills (direction and vision, motivation, and professional development)

FOREIGN SERVICE AUDITOR CAREER:

Foreign Service employees will first be stationed in Washington, DC. Each year, employees will be given the opportunity to bid for available positions overseas. The OIG will try to accommodate employees' personal preferences, however, program needs of the OIG, individual career development needs, and the need for assignment continuity will also be determining factors in making assignments overseas.

Salaries within the starting ranges for new employees will be determined at the time of a permanent offer of employment. The entry level salary for Federal Civil Service candidates appointed to the Foreign Service without a break in service will be at the rate, within the Foreign Service grade to which they are appointed, that is nearest to the base salary rate of their previous grade.

Performance is evaluated in writing annually by a supervisor. After one year in grade, the auditor is eligible to compete annually for promotion with other auditors at the same grade. Due to the limited number of yearly promotions available, panels select candidates based on published criteria and quality performance. In general, persons with good performance will receive a within-grade increase annually up through step 10 and biennially from step 10 through step 14 if they have not received an equivalent increase during that period.

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. 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:

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.    A two-to-three page, typed (double-spaced) narrative autobiography which discusses your: (1) personal background; (2) personal interests, hobbies and travel; (3) professional experience which was not included in the employment application; and (4) motivation for applying for a Foreign Service Auditor career.

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.    Applications 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.

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.

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