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Career Opportunities

U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Office of Inspector General
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Auditor - GS-0511-11/12
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 07-12MA
Opening Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, October 18, 2007
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: GS-13
$55,706.00 - $86,801.00 USD per year

POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent

DUTY LOCATION: 1 vacancy - 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, 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 is 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:

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.

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. 1 year specialized experience which is 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 workpapers, 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:    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 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 possess a Secret security clearance.

You will be required to travel frequently.

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 experience planning, performing and directing audits of government entities, nonprofit organizations, or federal government contractors.

4.     Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally.

BENEFITS:

The USAID/OIG offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:

Other Information

If you are selected at a grade lower than the highest shown in this listing, you will be placed under a career development plan and can be non-competitively promoted when you successfully complete the requirements for the higher grade.

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.

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

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:

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.

If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) and a copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal.

Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.

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.

Veterans Information

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 beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran must have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992.

Veterans' Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (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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