Career Opportunities
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Office of Inspector General
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Auditor - GS-0511-12/12
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 06-32JD
Opening Date: Thursday, September 21, 2006
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, October 05, 2006
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: GS-13
$65,048.00 - $84,559.00 USD per year
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
LOCATION: few vacancies - Washington, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted 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.
SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.
RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.
Key Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Federal employees must achieve time in grade to qualify
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; other audits of USAID financial activities. The incumbent may also assist in commenting on federal-wide financial audit policies.
Qualifications:
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.
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 nonconformance 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:
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 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.
Combination of Education and Experience: If you do not qualify based on education or experience alone,
you may be able to qualify by a combination of your education and professional experience by converting each to a percentage and then adding
the percentages. Graduate Education: If your education is currently described in quarter hours, convert the quarter hours into semester hours
by multiplying the quarter hours by the fraction 2/3. Note that only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower
grade level can be combined with the appropriate level of experience to qualify for the GS-9. For example, if a school's requirement for 1 year
of graduate study is 18 semester hours, only graduate education beyond the first 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours can be combined with GS-7
level experience to qualify for the GS-9. Experience: To determine your percentage of qualifying experience, you must divide your total number
of months of qualifying experience by the required number of months of experience. This position requires 12 months at 40 hours per week of experience.
Finally, add your percentages of education and experience. The two percentages must total at least 100% for you to qualify under the combination and
graduate education and experience.
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 (KSA;s) 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. In order to be considered for this vacancy, applicants must address each KSA.
1. Knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, and OMB pronouncements related to Federal financial audits.
2. Skill in using software applications to retrieve and analyze information.
3. Ability to communicate 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)
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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 in this agency.
You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc.
Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure that his/her application is complete. The personnel office will not be responsible for citing additional information from applicants.
Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
Contact Information
Joyce Douglas
Phone: 202-712-4189
Fax: 202-216-3392
Internet: 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 qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. 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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