Auditor
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Oakland, CA - USA
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Job Summary
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office within the Department of Agriculture whose mission is to ensure economy efficiency and integrity in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs and operations through the successful execution of audits investigations and reviews.
- Works as a member of a team to perform a variety of technical auditing engagements that are structured to provide the incumbent with experience in the application of auditing principles procedures and techniques.
- Conducts research and gathers information through observation interview record review and other available sources (i.e. applicable laws directives manuals etc.).
- Tests and analyzes data to verify that it is complete applicable and sufficient to meet objectives of the audit test procedure or the audit engagement in general. Summarizes data to identify patterns trends recurrences and prevalences.
- Applies sound auditor judgment and develops findings that are supported by evidence and makes recommendations for corrective action(s) that are viable.
- Identifies and reports any unusual or questionable accounting or program practices procedures or operations.
- Prepares clear and concise audit documentation audit products and other written/electronic products and assists the lead auditor in writing segments of draft and final audit reports.
- Effectively plans and prioritizes individual workday to remain actively engaged and works to meet task assignment completion timeframes.
- This includes planning and prioritizing individual work in relation to other engagement team members and work unit colleagues to foster a productive group/team environment.
- You must be a US Citizen or US National.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period depending on your appointment type unless previous federal service is creditable. During this time your employment will be evaluated and we may consider: your performance and conduct the needs and interests of the agency whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions specialized experience and/or education as defined below.
Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration finance public administration or accounting.
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Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in Performance/Financial Auditing or an equivalent combination of performance/financial auditing experience college-level education and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicants background must also include one of the following:
- A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant obtained through written examination; or
- Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting e.g. 15 semester hours.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower gradeGS-05. Specialized experience is described as working as a trainee accountant or auditor performing basic audit and/or accounting tasks or duties or shadowing a coworker in the examination of routine financial documents files or casework.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower gradeGS-07. Specialized experience is described as 1) Providing a professional conventional knowledge of the theories practices methods and techniques of auditing (accounting). 2) Using knowledge of laws regulations policies and practices pertinent to financial programs. 3) Researching analyzing and evaluating data. 4) Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower gradeGS-09. Specialized experience is described as professional comprehensive knowledge of theories practices methods and techniques of accounting and auditing; and knowledge of organizational or program practices policies and functions.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS (GS-07): Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS (GS-09): Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS (GS-11): Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
If education is required or being used to qualify you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application if it includes your name and the necessary course information; however if you are selected official transcripts will be required prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school college or university. If any education was completed at a foreign institute you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education visit the NACES website. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Reemployment Priority List (RPL) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP RPL or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three years or more of continuous active service are eligible for consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).
Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period.
For more information on applying under special hiring authorities such as the Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA) 30 percent disabled veterans certain military spouses Schedule A Disabled etc. explore the different Hiring Paths on the USAJOBS website.
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary or term employees of federal land management agencies opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Refer to PUBLIC LAWAUG. 7 2015 for more information.
If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential you will be placed under a career development plan and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed
This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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