Duties Help Duties Summary The Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Education (Department) heads an independent and objective organization responsible for audit, investigation, and other services related to programs and operations of the Department. The IG provides leadership and coordination and recommends policies for activities designed to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations, and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs and operations. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 50 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 50th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As an Auditor, GS-0511-09, you will be responsible for: Participating as part of the audit team. Interacting with management and internal and external customers. Assisting higher graded auditors on audits and related assignments. Analyzing information and reaching correct and logical conclusions. Assisting in preparation of audit reports, preparing work papers, and participating in interviews. Travel Required 50% or less - Up to 50% travel is required Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 13 Job family (Series) 0511 Auditing Similar jobs Accountants Accountants And Auditors Auditors Auditors, Field Auditors, Internal Field Auditors Requirements Help Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Background Investigation and fingerprint check required (if applicable) May be required to complete a one-year probationary. Males over 18 years old must be registered with the Selective Service. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If you are a current federal employee, you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To verify that you meet these requirements, we will review your responses to the core eligibility questions on the occupational questionnaire, as well as your submitted resume and required documents. To make an accurate determination, you will need to include on your resume your federal position title, pay plan, occupational series, grade level, agency, dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT), and total hours worked per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Qualifications Basic Requirements A. Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours in business law. 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 semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; 2. A certificate as 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-07 or higher 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. (GS-09) Specialized Experience for the GS-09 One year of experience equivalent to the GS-07 performing all three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience performing or assisting others with initial audit planning and fieldwork 2. Experience gathering and analyzing audit data and summarizing audit results. 3. Experience ensuring that audit work meets the requirements of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Knowledge of accounting principles and auditing concepts. 2. Knowledge and skill in computer usage and software. 3. Analytical skills and abilities. 4. Skill in written and oral communication. 5. Ability to work well on a team/interpersonal communications. Education GS-09 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a masters degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. SDL2017
